Originally Posted by
FlyerJ
- Do we know for sure if this will in any way impact Platinum and Gold tier seat selection benefits (i.e. complimentary seat selection for any seat in Y)?
Originally Posted by
gcashin
No mention of any benefits for elite members, as currently Gold/Plat/Silver can use their seat selection vouchers or benefits for preferred seats. If this eliminates preferred seating for status members, that's a huge downgrade, especially with WS densifying their 737 economy seating down to a knee-crushing 28-29" pitch.
Extended Comfort is now live and, as far as I can see as a Platinum, yes, status members can select these seats for free.
A quick comparison of YXE-YYZ for a random day in June (18th):
WS Econo $197.53 + Extended Comfort $73/$77 = $270.53/$274.53
(WS exit row $62/$65)
WS Premium = $408.58
PD PorterClassic $127.18 + PorterClassic Stretch $47.25 = $174.43
PD PorterReserve $314.08
AC Rouge Standard $159.73 + Preferred Seat $79.85 + $9.95 craft beer = $249.53
AC Rouge Premium $455.83
F8 Base fare $94 + Carry-on bag $40.95 + Extra legroom seat $31.50 + Priority boarding $10 + $8.99 can of wine = $185.44