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The Ditch · 11-11-2008, 10:56 AM

I read an article about a survey Westjest has sent around to some customers asking questions on whether or not they would either, spend $10, or, save $10 for such things as sitting next to a baby.

This list is here (taken from the consumerist, http://consumerist.com/5081977/airli...ay-from-babies )

FEE - $10 more for:

Priority boarding (getting on the plane first)
Priority disembarking (getting off the plane first)
Expedited baggage delivery
Priority rebooking in case of flight cancellation
Complimentary meals/hotel accommodations when a flight is either cancelled or substantially delayed
In-flight Internet access
Guaranteed space in the overhead bin
In-seat power
Premium snack/meal offering
A freshly laundered pillow/blanket set that you may keep after the flight
An amenity kit with earplugs, eyeshades and toiletries to keep you refreshed on the plane
A wait of 10 minutes or less to clear security checkpoints
Sitting away from parents traveling with babies/small children

SAVINGS - $10 off for

Savings for not checking bags
Savings for not earning frequent flier miles
Savings for only bringing aboard one small piece of carry-on baggage (e.g., only a purse or computer bag)
Savings for being the last to board
Savings for using online check-in instead of a kiosk
Savings for using either a kiosk or online check-in instead of a human agent
Savings for having my checked luggage to be among the last to be delivered
Savings for sitting in a middle seat
Savings for making no changes to your ticket prior to departure
Savings for not getting free water, coffee/tea, juices or soft drinks in flight
Savings for having a seat that does not recline
Savings to sit close to parents traveling with babies/small children

Now, I would like to know what everyone thinks about this, assuming Westjet might move forward with some of these ideas. I always liked Westjet because they are a no nonsense airline, you get what you paid for and there aren't many hidden charges that will add up. It's interesting to note some of the ways of saving $10 dollars as I really don't need a reclining chair and I don't mind having a middle seat.

11-11-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
The Ditch First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2007 Exp:	Survey from Westjet I read an article about a survey Westjest has sent around to some customers asking questions on whether or not they would either, spend $10, or, save $10 for such things as sitting next to a baby. This list is here (taken from the consumerist, http://consumerist.com/5081977/airli...ay-from-babies ) FEE - $10 more for: Priority boarding (getting on the plane first) Priority disembarking (getting off the plane first) Expedited baggage delivery Priority rebooking in case of flight cancellation Complimentary meals/hotel accommodations when a flight is either cancelled or substantially delayed In-flight Internet access Guaranteed space in the overhead bin In-seat power Premium snack/meal offering A freshly laundered pillow/blanket set that you may keep after the flight An amenity kit with earplugs, eyeshades and toiletries to keep you refreshed on the plane A wait of 10 minutes or less to clear security checkpoints Sitting away from parents traveling with babies/small children SAVINGS - $10 off for Savings for not checking bags Savings for not earning frequent flier miles Savings for only bringing aboard one small piece of carry-on baggage (e.g., only a purse or computer bag) Savings for being the last to board Savings for using online check-in instead of a kiosk Savings for using either a kiosk or online check-in instead of a human agent Savings for having my checked luggage to be among the last to be delivered Savings for sitting in a middle seat Savings for making no changes to your ticket prior to departure Savings for not getting free water, coffee/tea, juices or soft drinks in flight Savings for having a seat that does not recline Savings to sit close to parents traveling with babies/small children Now, I would like to know what everyone thinks about this, assuming Westjet might move forward with some of these ideas. I always liked Westjet because they are a no nonsense airline, you get what you paid for and there aren't many hidden charges that will add up. It's interesting to note some of the ways of saving $10 dollars as I really don't need a reclining chair and I don't mind having a middle seat.