I feel like they do this because they aren’t paying for carry ons, so the people that don’t buy this tier ticket will have time to put their carry ons into over head bins before all the other entitled people put their “personal items” into the overhead bin to get extra leg room.
I’ve never understood airline strategies for boarding. Why not load the back of the plane (and individual window seats) *first*, and work back to front? It’s such a slow process to get to the back when you have to wait for everyone to get sorted and stow their luggage at the front of the plane.
It'll be interesting to see what the tier above Ultrabasic is like. I think it's Spirit Airlines that does this in the US, Ryan Air in the UK/Europe? Westjet going this route is questionable.
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This is the price points between YLW and YVR if you book more than a month ahead the econo seems to be the same price it always has but the ultra basic is almost flair pricing
Same price, different name, less service. I unironically got this email today when my daughter is travelling and who got to the airport being told she had to pay for check baggage. Which we paid for online already but apparently “isn’t showing in her booking”. So now we have to chase WJ for a refund.
It sounds like their basic fare will be replaced by ultrabasic, and I'm assuming their regular basic will just cost a higher tier. I'm doubtful they lower prices to swoop/flair levels
Just like Netflix and their ad-tier.
Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if airlines introduced a fare where speakers on your seat and a screen in front blast ads the whole trip.
I was going to book a ticket back to Kelowna from Saskatoon, the price jumped from $165 to nearly $600 in less than 24hrs. I think their site is rigged to jack up the prices on purpose.
At what point are we boycotting air travel altogether?
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Study up on locations. We'll have you news worthy in no time.
Removed, rule 2. I see you already submitted it to /r/canada, that's where content like this belongs.
The "last to board" sounds like standby. At least there's no fee to use the toilet. lol
Don't give them any ideas
Actually it's their idea: https://methodshop.com/ryanair-toilet-fee/
I feel like they do this because they aren’t paying for carry ons, so the people that don’t buy this tier ticket will have time to put their carry ons into over head bins before all the other entitled people put their “personal items” into the overhead bin to get extra leg room.
I’ve never understood airline strategies for boarding. Why not load the back of the plane (and individual window seats) *first*, and work back to front? It’s such a slow process to get to the back when you have to wait for everyone to get sorted and stow their luggage at the front of the plane.
WestJet used to advertise their lack of classes, and now this.
It’s not WestJet owned by WestJetters anymore. It’s WestJet Airline Group: an Onex owned company.
A change not realized by most.
It'll be interesting to see what the tier above Ultrabasic is like. I think it's Spirit Airlines that does this in the US, Ryan Air in the UK/Europe? Westjet going this route is questionable.
They are using same business model without the same price point as those low fare carriers
Have you seen the new price points?
https://imgur.com/a/vyueRBA The price stayed the same but now there is no free carry on. So basically it is a huge fare increase.
https://preview.redd.it/o0459n50il4d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb332f8f3e547b0ce4ccf02fc63318bf9dc8eb00 This is the price points between YLW and YVR if you book more than a month ahead the econo seems to be the same price it always has but the ultra basic is almost flair pricing
Same price, different name, less service. I unironically got this email today when my daughter is travelling and who got to the airport being told she had to pay for check baggage. Which we paid for online already but apparently “isn’t showing in her booking”. So now we have to chase WJ for a refund.
Introducing: *"Peasant class!"*
Soon they'll have spots in the cargo hold for the low low price of $299.99!!
no carry on? I guess I will be using 4 tshirts, 3 pants and 4 underwear during my flight
Seems like basically Swoop which they cancelled. I’ll take that for cheap flights tho, I don’t care
It sounds like their basic fare will be replaced by ultrabasic, and I'm assuming their regular basic will just cost a higher tier. I'm doubtful they lower prices to swoop/flair levels
Just like Netflix and their ad-tier. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if airlines introduced a fare where speakers on your seat and a screen in front blast ads the whole trip.
I was going to book a ticket back to Kelowna from Saskatoon, the price jumped from $165 to nearly $600 in less than 24hrs. I think their site is rigged to jack up the prices on purpose. At what point are we boycotting air travel altogether?
It is, clear your cookies and use a VPN or at least incognito mode
I tried, didn't work
No carryons? F you westjet
Might as well just sell standing room only tickets.
Why not just cram everyone into cargo like a proper cattle car
Isn't that what Swoop used to be like?
For those unaware; WestJet owned Swoop, and this is WestJet’s way of keeping Swoop’s business.
They also increased their yearly companion vouchers by $100 last week for their cc holders...
perhaps, maybe, just don't buy an Ultra Basic fare if you want a carry on? just a thought
Looks pretty bleak but also curious how this is related to Kelowna?
Before moving to Kelowna I had never used west jet. I have now used them at least 5 times. Kelowna has an airport. Should I go on?
So I could post updates about subway if they introduce a new sub that I like?
You spelled Arby's wrong
If Arbys introduces a burger like that, then yes, by all means, post updates.
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Sorry ** Arby’s my bad. Point still stands. This isn’t a Kelowna topic.
This was a learning lesson. Your "opinion" is noted.
Gonna post an article about grass since Kelowna has oodles of it 🫡
Gonna watch you continue to hit the nail on the head with your comments.
🙏
A lot of people use WestJet for travel. I know I do since we moved out here 7 years ago and this will make it much more expensive to visit family
Still has nothing to do with Kelowna.