Can you get Plus seats without paying for ability to change/refund?
Apr 12, 2016, 11:07 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 26
Can you get Plus seats without paying for ability to change/refund?
I've started booking a few first-class seats recently on short flights. I was checking on flights for an upcoming trip where Westjet is the best choice and I noticed that their Plus seats are more expensive than first-class on other airlines which is weird given the inferior seating.
I think it's because their Plus bookings include the option of changing flights with no fees or getting a full refund. I usually book non-refundable tickets (savings are usually more than change fees anyways and it's very rare that I change plans).
Is there a way to get Plus seats without the added cost of a flexible ticket? Can I wait until the day before the flight or upgrade at the airport?
I think it's because their Plus bookings include the option of changing flights with no fees or getting a full refund. I usually book non-refundable tickets (savings are usually more than change fees anyways and it's very rare that I change plans).
Is there a way to get Plus seats without the added cost of a flexible ticket? Can I wait until the day before the flight or upgrade at the airport?
Apr 12, 2016, 11:42 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYC
Posts: 2,073
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/westj...my-plus-4.html
Most flights I've taken in the last year or so, all of the plus seats are sold out by the time I've arrived at the airport.
Apr 13, 2016, 10:02 am
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 26
That sounds better. It's YYC-SAN so the ticket was around $250 for the cheap seats and $500 for Plus. Same price difference as first/business on United. If it's just $100 at check-in that's a lot better.
I got 4 vouchers for free upgrades to Plus at the airport last year and ended up throwing them out when I got tired of asking. Hope it's better the day before.
I got 4 vouchers for free upgrades to Plus at the airport last year and ended up throwing them out when I got tired of asking. Hope it's better the day before.