WestJet unexpected free checked-bag?
May 21, 2019, 9:12 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2016
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WestJet unexpected free checked-bag?
Flying YYZ-YHZ-CDG in a few days on a basic fare.
so I got the email from Westjet: “Important Information about your flight”.
Normally i ignore these reminder emails, but the subject line suggested that something may have changed, so I read it carefully.
Nothing changed with the schedule, but it does surprisingly say:
”Checked baggage allowance
You have one (1) free checked bag for this trip, and you are allowed three (3) additional bags. “
This was unexpected. We paid for some seat selections, but that’s it. I guess I’ll have some fun at the checkin desk.
so I got the email from Westjet: “Important Information about your flight”.
Normally i ignore these reminder emails, but the subject line suggested that something may have changed, so I read it carefully.
Nothing changed with the schedule, but it does surprisingly say:
”Checked baggage allowance
You have one (1) free checked bag for this trip, and you are allowed three (3) additional bags. “
This was unexpected. We paid for some seat selections, but that’s it. I guess I’ll have some fun at the checkin desk.
May 21, 2019, 2:20 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The World
Programs: WS Platinum, Marriott Titanium, DL Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 1,478
Unless something is different for Basic fare rules on TATL routes (but I don’t think that’s the case??) ... there’s a good chance that you’re actually on an Econo or EconoFlex fare.
May 21, 2019, 2:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary
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It started operation and seems to be available until 30 May, but after that until 31 July (furthest out MAX rescheduling is currently shown), it is effectively suspended due to the aircraft being needed elsewhere for peak summer flying, until the MAXs are back in service.
May 21, 2019, 5:01 pm
#5
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Indeed, Westjet is running their YHZ-CDG service this week. Dunno why they’re running it for such a short time given that they’ll maroon a lot of people, but alas, we had different plans to get back all along because we’re doing open-jaw.
I can’t conclusively determine whether I’m on Basic or Econo (where does it say after purchase?), but the booking site seems to make it clear that you can pay to preselect a seat for a (slightly) higher fee than a non-basic fare.
I can’t conclusively determine whether I’m on Basic or Econo (where does it say after purchase?), but the booking site seems to make it clear that you can pay to preselect a seat for a (slightly) higher fee than a non-basic fare.
May 21, 2019, 5:33 pm
#6
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If it was a Basic fare, you wouldn’t be able to select a seat (for any amount of money) prior to check-in.
With Basic, the system assigns you a seat (less desirable) at T-24. If you don’t like what you get, you can pay to change to any other seats that are still left.
It it sounds like you’re holding an Econo or EconoFlex ticket.
With Basic, the system assigns you a seat (less desirable) at T-24. If you don’t like what you get, you can pay to change to any other seats that are still left.
It it sounds like you’re holding an Econo or EconoFlex ticket.
May 21, 2019, 6:54 pm
#8
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If it was a Basic fare, you wouldn’t be able to select a seat (for any amount of money) prior to check-in.
With Basic, the system assigns you a seat (less desirable) at T-24. If you don’t like what you get, you can pay to change to any other seats that are still left.
It it sounds like you’re holding an Econo or EconoFlex ticket.
With Basic, the system assigns you a seat (less desirable) at T-24. If you don’t like what you get, you can pay to change to any other seats that are still left.
It it sounds like you’re holding an Econo or EconoFlex ticket.
Last edited by tecate55; May 21, 2019 at 7:05 pm
May 25, 2019, 1:19 pm
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Maybe they figured it was a way to keep us happy while changing our seats around?
Last edited by tecate55; May 25, 2019 at 1:32 pm