West Air — flights, check-in & baggage guide

West Air (西部航空, IATA: PN) is a low-cost carrier based in Mainland China, with its main hub at Chongqing Jiangbei.

Founded in 2007 and part of 海航航空集团.

From its Chongqing Jiangbei base it flies point-to-point on high-traffic domestic trunks and nearby leisure routes, driven by promo pricing.

As a low-cost carrier, base fares usually exclude checked baggage and seat selection — check what your fare includes, and buy baggage online in advance to save.

West Air, established in 2007, sits within 海航航空集团; outside the big alliances, it relies on bilateral codeshares for international connectivity. The low-cost formula — single fleet type, high utilisation, ancillary revenue — is what keeps its fares structurally low.

From its Chongqing Jiangbei base it flies point-to-point on high-traffic domestic trunks and nearby leisure routes, driven by promo pricing. At Chongqing Jiangbei the airline runs its own check-in zones and premium facilities, and minimum connection times are most reliable there.

Booking tips: always compare the total — base fare plus bags plus seats. Baggage is cheapest bought online in advance and several times dearer at the airport; promo fares carry strict change limits, so avoid flash deals when dates are soft. Check in online where possible — some LCCs charge for counter check-in.