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CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech told a Calgary business audience Wednesday that the new “ultra-low” fare category will be introduced within “a couple of weeks” and will appeal to the most budget-conscious travellers. He said the move will also free up overhead bin space for other passengers. Travellers who purchase the cheapest fare will not have the option to put a bag in the overhead bins, though they will still be permitted to store a knapsack, purse or small personal item underneath the seat in front of them.
“Those guests will not be allowed to bring a carry-on bag. We expect this will significantly reduce the amount of carry-on bags,” von Hoensbroech said. He acknowledged that having large numbers of passengers jockeying for limited overhead bin space has become a problem on full flights — particularly when the plane is an older model of aircraft.
“On the older airp.
