Low-Cost Carrier WestJet Launches Fares with Premium Perks


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Branded fares, such as WestJet's new Plus option, have really caught on among airlines globally, giving leisure and business travelers more choice in the services they want to pay for.

Low cost carrier WestJet, following in the footsteps of its larger rival, Air Canada, introduced a premium fare type that includes extra legroom, two checked bags, and advanced boarding to beat the crowds and secure overhead bin space. WestJet's new Plus fares, geared for b