Fare option changes 17 January
Jan 12, 2017, 11:23 am
#1
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Fare option changes 17 January
According to this page on westjet.com:
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel...-fares/options
It looks like the current conditions for Econo, Flex and Plus fares could be changing on or soon after January 17th (the line of text above the table).
I'm new to the WS forum, so please forgive me if I'm asking an ignorant or already-answered question, but does anybody know what changes are afoot? I've just made quite an expensive transatlantic Plus booking and it would be a hassle to cancel and rebook if the terms suddenly look more attractive.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel...-fares/options
It looks like the current conditions for Econo, Flex and Plus fares could be changing on or soon after January 17th (the line of text above the table).
I'm new to the WS forum, so please forgive me if I'm asking an ignorant or already-answered question, but does anybody know what changes are afoot? I've just made quite an expensive transatlantic Plus booking and it would be a hassle to cancel and rebook if the terms suddenly look more attractive.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Jan 13, 2017, 11:47 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
So the Econo and Flex fares now have completely matching fees on the 'Flexibility' tab, no more discounts on anything. Not sure how that's keeping with the 'Flex' name.
However, it does show seat selections from 0-59 for Flex (vs 5-59 for Econo), so perhaps free basic seat selection is included now, which would be in keeping with AC's Flex fare.
However, it does show seat selections from 0-59 for Flex (vs 5-59 for Econo), so perhaps free basic seat selection is included now, which would be in keeping with AC's Flex fare.
Jan 15, 2017, 12:15 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Whistler, BC
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So with these changes, the only difference in Econo vs Flex is the inclusion of first checked bag and seat selection (not including exit row), which is worth about $60 on a YVR-YYZ. No longer any difference in change fees. I wonder if the fare differential will change - currently usually about $100.
Jan 15, 2017, 12:17 pm
#8
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Jan 15, 2017, 1:16 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Whistler, BC
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[QUOTE=sokolov;27765361]Or zero, for Gold
Yes, these changes do not affect me, however the increase of itinerary change fee to $100 is annoying. I receive SDFC but my husband does not.
Yes, these changes do not affect me, however the increase of itinerary change fee to $100 is annoying. I receive SDFC but my husband does not.
Jan 15, 2017, 8:55 pm
#10
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Jan 24, 2017, 7:51 am
#12
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I'm looking at a 1 stop from YHZ to YWG.. Outbound Econo is $275, Flex is $602. Similar price difference on the way back? Why would I pay $300+ each way for seat selection and a free bag. It doesn't make sense to me at all.