Saturday, July 27, 2024

WestJet’s new fare tier angers flyers

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Canadian air carrier WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare – and it’s not sitting well with a lot of people.

The UltraBasic fare will replace the airline’s Basic fare option, and it comes with some restrictions – including no carry-on bag, and mandatory seating at the back of the plane.

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