WestJet Introduces Extended Comfort Option for Economy Bookings

WestJet has just introduced a new booking option for passengers travelling in the economy cabin.

As of April 10, 2024, WestJet passengers will be able to choose the Extended Comfort experience, which offers extra benefits to travellers in economy.

WestJet Introduces Extended Comfort Option for Economy Bookings

WestJet has introduced a new booking option for passengers travelling in the economy cabin.

As of April 10, 2024, WestJet passengers booked on Basic, Econo, or EconoFlex fares onboard the Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft will be able to choose Extended Comfort as a booking option.

By paying for Extended Comfort, WestJet passengers will benefit from an enhanced travel experience, with the following inclusions:

• Priority Zone 2 boarding
• Early access to overhead bin space
• Extra legroom (3–6 inches, depending on the aircraft)
• A complimentary alcoholic beverage during inflight service (based on flight duration, aircraft type, and destination)
• Quicker exit upon arrival

WestJet’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, John Weatherill, describes the new booking option as follows:

The addition of Extended Comfort reaffirms WestJet’s commitment to providing a diverse range of products to enable guests to choose what best aligns with their travel preferences and budget. Conveniently located at the front of the economy cabin, guests will benefit from an enhanced experience that is aligned with WestJet’s values of affordability and accessibility.

Once the option goes live on April 10, 2024, WestJet passengers can book Extended Comfort at any point throughout their journey. It will be available at the time of booking, in advance of the flight, or at check-in, both on the WestJet website and through the WestJet app.

The fee charged for Extended Comfort will vary, and it will be based on the origin and destination pairs, the original fare purchased, the date of travel, and the location of the seat.

Extended Comfort will replace WestJet’s current Preferred seating option. Anyone who purchased a Preferred seat for travel on or after April 10, 2024 will be automatically treated to the Extended Comfort experience at no charge. 

Full details about Extended Comfort can be found on the WestJet website.

Is WestJet Extended Comfort a Good Deal?

Since the Extended Comfort experience won’t be available until April 10, 2024, it’s difficult to gauge its value, since we don’t…