WestJet has introduced a new fare class called 'UltraBasic,' which has generated significant backlash among Canadian travelers. The UltraBasic fare is designed to reduce flight prices but comes with severe restrictions, such as no free carry-on bags for short-haul flights and last-to-board privileges. Customers have expressed dissatisfaction, describing the fare as 'dystopian-sounding' and raising concerns about mistakenly downgraded Basic fares.
Customers have a lot to say about the new UltraBasic tier 🗣️📢 UltraOutrage: #WestJet customers see Basic fares mistakenly downgraded 📉 https://t.co/6VXGf28qtB
Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding to as high as $149 if you want a better seat https://t.co/IH4lcitQka https://t.co/v5gUd6O874
Want a seat at the back of the plane and no carry-on? Try WestJet's UltraBasic https://t.co/sMrMyw7pc4
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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag https://t.co/JeDNw6rjMl
UltraBasic comes with a number of changes and restrictions, including no free carry-on bags for short-haul flights. READ MORE: https://t.co/0NP9CkEB19 https://t.co/0NP9CkEB19
Low-cost carrier #WestJet has just introduced a new kind of fare called “UltraBasic,” and #Canadians are not too happy about it 😳 The new fare is expected to result in flight price reductions but comes with severe restrictions. Read more 👉https://t.co/PISklGqN3W https://t.co/3KLERu5rM4
WestJet announces new Basic fare — called UltraBasic https://t.co/URs95L6Erp https://t.co/xZ60s80goe
Last to board, no carry-ons: #Canadians call out #WestJet for dystopian-sounding "UltraBasic" fare 😳✈️ https://t.co/9OZtLHvuyE
Escalating airline seat fees and basic economy restrictions have made the simple question a potential minefield on planes. “I picked this seat. I want to have it. I paid extra for it.” https://t.co/rVsiJdGRrG https://t.co/rVsiJdGRrG