Will passengers in the economy be willing to pay for the addition of a charge on the first checked bag for WestJet? As one of Canada’s best airlines, it seems to be taking advantage of it and charging passengers for the first piece of luggage. However, not all passengers will be willing to pay a price of $25 for their piece of luggage. It is correct that WestJet provides excellent customer service but in addition to the plane ticket, the extra cost may serve as a negative incentive for passengers.

This does not include the amount you will need to pay for an extra luggage or two.

How costly would it be to a consumer’s wallet if they were to purchase a Flex fare? Or even a Plus fare? Although the additional perks of a Plus fare are tempting, both tickets are assumed to be even more costly than it would be to purchase an economic flight ticket and pay the $25 for their luggage. Are either of the two tickets worth those extra bucks?

There are many alternate airlines to be taken, including Air Canada. Many WestJet passengers may choose to take an airline with cheaper tickets and no luggage fee as opposed to adopting WestJet’s new system. However, it is likely the other airlines will soon follow suit and charge a luggage fee. One way or the other, travelers will not be amused with the turn of events if other airlines do follow WestJet’s footsteps.

Source: WestJet to Charge Travellers for First Checked Bag

Late in July it was revealed that Shanghai Husi Food supplied outdated meat to fast food chains such as McDonalds, KFC and FamilyMart in China and Japan. Why would Husi supply expired meat to begin with? By selling them, it lowers their cost of production which in return, increases profit. A firm’s ultimate goal generally is to maximize profit and Husi is no exception. However, by supplying expired meat, they are not maintaining their social responsibilities to their community, consumers and shareholders. Although it is to the best interest of the company, the action of selling
such products is unethical. It may cause severe health issues in the future as a result of the consumption of this meat. Aside from the effects to its own company and its reputation, it affects the buyers’ reputation as well. Customer loyalty of the food chains affected drops, decreasing a company’s willingness to purchase from the same supplier once again. In return, this creates an incredible negative impact on Husi.

Husi may not have violated a law in hopes of producing more revenue but it has definitely crossed the lines of the ethical customs in our society. Not only will it be more difficult for customers and consumers to trust Husi again but it also influences the reputation of the fast food chains that were once supplied by Husi.

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