WestJet Introduces UltraBasic Fares | News 4 Social (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In late May 2024, WestJet announced its plans to soon introduce a new ultra-low option to its lineup of fares, which came on the heels of the debut of Extended Comfort.
The time has come, and WestJet passengers are now able to choose an UltraBasic fare when making a booking. UltraBasic fares have replaced Basic fares, and come with a number of incremental restrictions. WestJet Introduces UltraBasic Fares WestJet has introduced UltraBasic fares – a new, unbundled fare – to the options it presents to passengers.
This new fare is the lowest in WestJet’s family of fares, replacing the former Basic fare, and it also comes with the most exclusions and restrictions in the lineup. UltraBasic fares offer the lowest price to passengers, and WestJet describes them as “no-frills fares” on its website. (adsbygoogle = window.
adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Specifically, if you book an UltraBasic fare, you’ll be subject to the following restrictions: No carry-on bags for flights in North America and Central America (unless Extended Comfort has been purchased for all flights per direction of travel) No changes, cancellations, or refunds (unless made within 24 hours of booking) No seat changes or seat selection at the time of booking or at check-in without an additional fee No earning WestJet Rewards or qualifying spend No Platinum and Gold benefits (no same-day flight changes, no f.