WestJet says it's not finished hiking fares to recover rising jet fuel costs

WestJet says it's not finished hiking fares to recover rising jet fuel costs

Like other airlines, WestJet is raising fares, fees and surcharges over time, realizing that sharp jumps could scare away customers.

WestJet Will Continue Increasing Fares, Fees To Recover Fuel Costs

WestJet says it will continue to increase fees, fares, and surcharges as it works to recover fuel-related costs. The carrier’s chief executive, Alexis von Hoensbroech, shared the airline’s intentions with the Financial Post earlier this week, telling the publication he’s “pretty confident” that the company can incrementally pass fuel costs onto the consumer. “Just logically, there’s no other way, because you’re either passing your costs on, or y…