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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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National PostNational Post
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Want a seat at the back of the plane and no carry-on? Try WestJet's UltraBasic

The airline's newest fare level is definitely cheaper, but there are no changes, cancellations or reward points, and you board last.

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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

WestJet Airlines has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new fare category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks travellers once took for granted.

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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-ons, no seat choice and no points

WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like carry-ons, seat choice and earning points, there's a catch.

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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.

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Beyond Local: 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.

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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

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

·Canada
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One Mile at a Time broke the news in on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
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