WestJet is now charging $25 for economy fare customers for their first check-baggage. According to WestJet spokesman, Robert Palmer said, “The new fee is part of an ‘unbundling of services,’ which is essentially moving to more of an a la carte system.” Additionally, people who don’t want or need to check a bag, this is option available. However, this just seems like another money grabber. Prices go up and they add another fee. Who goes on a vacation without a piece of luggage? Some people might think that $25 is not much but to those of us who are just making little more than minimum wage or nothing, it will make a big difference.
Due to the new policy, people now try to fully use the weight-limit of the luggage so that the overhead bins in the airplane will be full before half the passengers get one the plane. Therefore, people who don’t have a space for their luggage should place underneath their seats and passengers will be inconvenienced about the company’s services.
Majority of domestic travelers now won’t consider taking WestJet. Since the new policy is set it up like that, WestJet is just giving other competitors a chance to earn profits. WestJet is offending the passenger’s feelings.
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