AN airline has introduced new luggage rules which is good news for passengers who travel with just hand luggage.
WestJet, which is the second largest in Canada, has said it is changing the size of its accepted hand luggage for all its flights to make flying much easier for passengers.
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WestJet’s hand luggage size is now in-keeping with that of most airlines[/caption]
WestJet has always had a unique hand baggage size and only accepted bags the size of 55 x 40 x 20 cm or under on its flights.
Compared to the average airline, the measurements are quite different, making it difficult for flyers to find a suitable hand luggage case or bag.
However, the airline has said it will be changing the rules, with its new sizing aligning with the majority of commercial airlines, like Delta.
Their new measurements are 53 cm x 23 cm x 38 cm, which include wheels and handles.
The airline has also added an inch to the accepted height to ‘increase stowage capacity, improve cabin comfort, and enhance bin functionality’.
New WestJet baggage sizing devices will be delivered to airports by March 13.
However, bags of the new and old sizes will be accepted until May 6 when the new rules officially come into effect.
Talking about the changes, Colleen Tynan, WestJet vice-president of experience management said: “We expect this change will help streamline check-in and boarding times by eliminating the inconsistency between WestJet and several other carriers.
“Introducing a new standard size ensures more bags fit on more flights, so we expect this to have a big impact on the overall experience.”
The adjustments will also apply to WestJet’s new Sunwing aircraft which will join their fleet in spring.
WestJet also offer a budget-friendly ticket for its customers[/caption]
WestJet operates flights from the UK to Toronto and Vancouver with additional seasonal flights to the likes of St John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
They also offer a ticket option which is budget-friendly and has no frills whatsoever.
Announcing their cheapest ticket last year, WestJet allows customers to fly with only personal items that fit under the seat in front.
You can take a check-in bag, but that would be at an additional cost.
Passengers who decide to fly with the budget option will also not be able to choose their seats.
Upon booking, passengers would be automatically assigned their seats, and not necessarily with their travel partner either.
The cheapest ticket we found through WestJet was a return from London Gatwick to Vancouver for £302.76pp.
This budget airline is set to launch its first-ever UK flights this summer with a long-haul route.
And the UK’s biggest regional airline will launch a new flight from Southampton airport.
WestJet has changed its hand luggage policy[/caption]
