Big Changes at Westjet

Today Westjet.com is offering 3 ways to choose your seat on the plane. The formerly low cost, great service, one class airline has changed.

Today with Westjet, you can book an ECONO fare, a FLEX fare or a PLUS fare. The econo fare still includes one checked bag, and is the lowest price. You will have to pay for seat selection and any flight changes.

Plus fare includes two checked bags and "complimentary" flight changes at the airport. But both have fees to make changes outside your flight day. Flex fare is... as you guessed it, somewhere in between.

Here's an example for a flight to Calgary. The same seat, same flight, same day now ranges between $391 to $586. (Return flight, taxes included)

I expect that Westjet will stay true to its mission and roots. You'll find the same great service and reliability, just at more Air Canada-esque prices.