Quick verdict
VietJet Air offers competitive pricing, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers. While its comfort and in-flight service may be more basic, its growing fleet allows for expanding route options primarily across Asia. WestJet provides a more comfortable flying experience with enhanced service quality and a modern fleet, focusing mainly on North American destinations. The route network of WestJet is more extensive within its region, catering well to both leisure and business travelers. Overall, VietJet Air is better suited for cost-focused travelers seeking short regional flights, whereas WestJet is ideal for those prioritizing comfort and broader North American connectivity.
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This comparison explores the key features of Vietjet and WestJet, focusing on aspects such as pricing, comfort, fleet size, service quality, and route networks. Understanding these factors will help travelers make informed choices between the two carriers.
About Vietjet Read more
Overview
Vietjet (Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company, ticker VJC on HOSE) is a Vietnamese low-cost carrier. According to a 2026 industry report, it was founded in 2007, began commercial flights in December 2011 and is led by chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. Its headquarters are in Hanoi. It does not belong to a global alliance.
Network and hubs
The same report puts the network at 254 routes (52 domestic and 202 international), with the busiest gateway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The group operates in Vietnam, Thailand and, more recently, Kazakhstan. It carried 28.2 million passengers in 2025 on more than 153,000 flights.
Fleet
The report lists a group fleet of 135 aircraft in 2026, of which 101 are in Vietnam. Types include the Airbus A320, A321, A321neo, A321XLR and A330, the Boeing 737-8, and a planned batch of COMAC C909 aircraft. Fleet figures change often and come from a secondary source.
On board
- Eco: lowest fare; seats, meals and checked bags are extra.
- Deluxe: includes a checked bag, free seat selection and a meal.
- SkyBoss: the first three rows of the A321, in a 3-3 layout. Simple Flying found the seat width (18 in) and pitch (29 in) the same as economy, with food, priority services and lounge access added.
- Business: per Happy Fares, relaunched on 1 January 2026 with leather seats in a forward cabin.
No verified information on in-flight entertainment or Wi-Fi was found.
Good to know
- Baggage: allowances depend on fare and route. The Thai site FAQ lists 20 kg checked and 7 kg cabin for Deluxe, and 30 kg checked and 10 kg cabin for SkyBoss. Check the booking for your route.
- Changes: Business, SkyBoss and Deluxe changes carry no fee beyond the fare difference. Eco changes incur a fee, per the Vietjet guide.
- Seats: advance seat selection is chargeable on Eco fares, subject to availability (Vietjet).
- Lounges: Vietjet does not sell lounge access separately; it comes with SkyBoss fares.
About WestJet Read more
Overview
WestJet is a Canadian airline that began flying in 1996 with three Boeing 737-200s. According to Simple Flying, it is Canada's second-largest airline and carried around 22.6 million passengers on more than 215,000 flights in 2025. Alliance membership, ownership details and other corporate facts have not been verified for this profile; check the airline's official website for current information.
Network and hubs
Its largest hub is Calgary International Airport (YYC). As its name suggests, it serves as the primary airline for Western Canada, according to the same source. Detailed route information has not been verified here.
Fleet
As of May 2026, WestJet's mainline fleet numbered 159 aircraft, all Boeing: 35 Boeing 737-700s, 54 737-800s, 63 737 MAX 8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s. The average age of the mainline fleet was 11.0 years. The regional subsidiary WestJet Encore operates 35 De Havilland Q400s, which brings the combined fleet to 194 aircraft (Simple Flying, 2026). Fleet numbers change as aircraft are delivered and retired.
On board
Cabin layouts, seat pitch, meals, entertainment and Wi-Fi vary by aircraft type and fare. They were not confirmed from sources for this profile, so travellers should check the airline's official cabin pages before booking.
Good to know
- Baggage allowances, change fees and lounge access depend on the fare bought. Check the current rules on the WestJet website before travelling.
- No published on-time performance figure has been verified for this profile.
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