Tagged With "Gregg Saretsky"

WestJet announced today that it will start charging for a check on bag on flights to Europe starting January 6th. They also will increase some reserved seating depending on distance flown. WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky said this about the new fees...

Unless the airfare is a TRULY great bargain, this will not work well for them. Air Canada offers a free bag on international flights, has a better frequent flyer program that Westjet and a far greater flight map. I liked Westjet 10-15 years ago, when they were a true discounter, but they've become just another big airline that doesn't care much for its consumers.

I think WOW is the only other airline on a trans-Atlantic route to charge for a first bag. Seems like a bad move...even if they're still cheaper than Air Canada, they've defined themselves now as being mean-Spirit-ed (pun intended).

If I remember right, Norwegian also charges for checked bags , trans Atlantic, but they did from the beginning . I think for WestJet to change in a year they had record profits, will just make customers upset. I guess though airlines are partying over the fees , but I don't think their customers are.

Indeed, Norwegian charges for all "extras". Checked bags, food, seat selection and other items that escape me at the moment, and is part of the reason why I decided, in my situation, to forego the pleasure of their flights and spend more miles than I usually do for flights leaving from the closest airport to my home. When I added a room for the night prior to my flight, more expensive parking, gas to Oakland Airport, or the wear & tear of getting there by public transport, the bargain...