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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 7:09 am
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Originally Posted by Bokehman
Here’s a question for the more frequent flyers (I am not one). Is Westjet pretty much the same as AC nowadays? I haven’t flown Westjet in years, but I remember them being pretty fun (the toilet paper race). The staff really seemed like they enjoyed their jobs. The last few flights I took with them it was just like an AC flight.
This seems OT for this thread.

Here’s what I’ve noticed flying WS between YYJ and YEG/YYC. In premium vs AC business class.
  • WS has no beverage cart, making drink service slow. The FA takes the orders then walks back to the galley, makes the drinks and serves two seats at a time. Very inefficient. One drink per flight is the norm. If you’re lucky you may score a refill.
  • The food is much worse than AC, no hot breakfast. No plated snack. Just some prepackaged snacks available.
  • The upgrades are priced very low. making waiting for a gate comp up not worth it.
  • Same day change can be done on the phone with WS, which is quite nice.
  • ​​​​​​​Some FAs still make jokes.
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