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.