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May 25, 2023 | 11:59 am

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Originally Posted by eggsbenedict

I've been flying once or twice a year on the YVR-LGW since it started and this year seems to be the first time I've noticed that booking two one ways are more expensive than a round trip.

It's not quite as strict as legacy carriers though, as you can book an open jaw with something cheap like YLW-YVR-LHR and get the round trip pricing.

Thanks for this. I have been booking various international Westjet flights for years and this is the first time I have noticed it. So I am glad that I am not going crazy.

I noticed that TAP often allows one-ways to price reasonably too. It's too bad that Westjet has made this change as it was a great option when I couldn't find return award space, For example last summer I booked Westjet J from Europe back home at a reasonable price for the family of 4 as I couldn't find good award seats for all 4 of us coming home from Europe, so paying WestJet business class one way was pretty good value.

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