Confessions of a YYC Travel Junkie

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Anyone fly premium with WestJet in the Dreamliner? Can you use your own headphones for the entertainment? Or do they provide?

I’ve only flown business where you have to use westjets headphones.

The correct method is to plug in a bluetooth transponder and bring a portable speaker.

[MoneyGuy]

Can you use travel agents based in a different country? Are there problems doing so?

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

Can you use travel agents based in a different country? Are there problems doing so?

Yes you can.

No, it's generally not a problem.

Probably the biggest potential downside is currency exchange (if you don't have a no-fee credit card) assuming you're dealing with someone reputable.

[cmyden]

YYC News: WestJet adds nonstop flights from Calgary to Tulum, Mexico (TQO) to their schedule.

The new flights will start on November 9th and operate once per week (Saturdays).

TQO airport opened in December of 2023.

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[btimbit]

Cool, was just there last month and was hoping to get a Calgary-Tulum route

[btimbit]

New cheaper ultra basic WestJet fare with no carry on. Guess this is the swoop replacement

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...-bag-1.7211911

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by btimbit

New cheaper ultra basic WestJet fare with no carry on. Guess this is the swoop replacement

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...-bag-1.7211911

I’m ready to board.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by btimbit

New cheaper ultra basic WestJet fare with no carry on. Guess this is the swoop replacement

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...-bag-1.7211911

It'll be interesting to see if westjet Mastercard holders still get a free checked bag when flying on that fare.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

It'll be interesting to see if westjet Mastercard holders still get a free checked bag when flying on that fare.

Yeah good question. You'd think/hope so

I'm curious if it'll actually be cheaper, or just replace the current basic fare

[calgarygeologist]

This quote and mention of in-flight entertainment stood out to me. I guess at some point in the near term entertainment will be an option or maybe they will have PPV offerings for certain movies/tv shows.

The thinking behind the model is that budget-conscious travellers can choose to pay a stripped-down, basic fare while more comfort-minded passengers can purchase extras like the ability to select a seat, check a bag or access in-flight entertainment.

[surferguy]

Thanks WestJet, I’ll fly porter when I can now

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Cool, was just there last month and was hoping to get a Calgary-Tulum route

Where did you stay?

My wife and I are looking at going now these flights are available

[morgin]

Are there any rumours about Porter flying out of places out west as a hub? I would love a Porter YYC-YVR route. Given some of their US West destinations (San Fran, LA, Vegas) it would seem YVR would be the natural fit there. Are there capacity issues at YVR preventing this from happening any time soon?

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Thanks WestJet, I’ll fly porter when I can now

Good if you only ever go to Toronto I guess

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Where did you stay?

My wife and I are looking at going now these flights are available

Stayed at a friend's place, sadly can't give any advice on where else is good down there.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Thanks WestJet, I’ll fly porter when I can now

Originally Posted by btimbit

Good if you only ever go to Toronto I guess

<insert thor death meme here>

[vegasbound]

Any reason why Flair isn't flying Calgary-Kelowna route anymore? (not that I love Flair but options are nice...)

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I'm curious if it'll actually be cheaper, or just replace the current basic fare

If I was betting I would say the latter, providing the room to sell more seats at the higher fares. For those that actually want carry on, bags, seat selection. etc.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by vegasbound

Any reason why Flair isn't flying Calgary-Kelowna route anymore? (not that I love Flair but options are nice...)

Originally Posted by Lubicon

If I was betting I would say the latter, providing the room to sell more seats at the higher fares. For those that actually want carry on, bags, seat selection. etc.

And advertising a super barebones price is more eye-catching, even if most won’t want it.

[btimbit]

WestJet issues lockout notice to their Encore regional pilots, they respond with a strike notice

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/westjet-e...ible-1.6905854

WestJet Encore pilots could walk off the job this weekend if an agreement isn’t reached with the airline, after filing a 72-hour strike notice.

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), the union representing the pilots, announced the strike notice on Wednesday, saying its members can begin job action on June 1 if the two parties can’t come to terms on a new contract.

WestJet issued an advanced lockout notice to the ALPA on Wednesday afternoon. The airline said a work stoppage could occur as early as 6 p.m. MT on June 1.

The union and the airline resumed bargaining two weeks ago after the pilots rejected a tentative agreement.

ALPA noted that progress has been made, but the two sides are still apart on some of the issues important to the pilots

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by btimbit

WestJet issues lockout notice to their Encore regional pilots, they respond with a strike notice

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/westjet-e...ible-1.6905854

I have a Westjet flight Saturday. how do I know if its Encore or Westjet normal?

Also. I am taking golf clubs and I paid for a bag. Is that the same thing or did I have to buy another bag?