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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag
- WestJet Airlines introduces new "UltraBasic" category, eliminating free carry-on and other perks previously included in basic ticket tiers.
- UltraBasic offers lower-priced tickets but includes only pre-assigned seats at the rear of the plane, with extra charges for seat selection.
- Boarding last, UltraBasic travelers can still bring a personal item on board and receive a carry-on for trans-ocean routes.
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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag
WestJet Airlines says it has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks once thought of as a given. The airline says the UltraBasic category, its lowest of seven, is a no-frills fare that will result in lower-priced tickets across its routes. Travellers flying UltraBasic get pre-assigned seats at the back of the aircraft and will have to pay extra to select a seat, even when checkin…
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