WestJet & Air Canada Hiked Bag Fees: Pack Light, Save

0:00It's April 27th. This is Canada News today, your AI-powered local news. WestJet and Air Canada just hiked their bag fees, hitting travelers right in the wallet for upcoming trips. Starting with bookings from April 23rd, WestJet bumped the first and second check bags by $10 each, while third bags can now cost up. To $200, Air Canada follows suit for fairs bought on or after April 13th, charging $45 for the first bag and $60 for the second, on basic and standard economy tickets to places like the U.S., Mexico, or the Caribbean. These aren't one-offs. WestJet's on its third fee jump in three years, and both airlines added fuel surcharges too. Air Canada's slapping $50 extra on some sunny destination flights, and WestJet's tacking $60 onto trips booked with companion, vouchers. Every paying bags can save you $5 per bag with WestJet, but it still stings overall. Canadians are fired up about it, calling out the airlines for piling on costs amid already

1:04high travel prices. Folks are venting online, comparing it to similar gripes with porter airlines, and feeling like these hikes make vacations way less affordable for, everyday people. On the flip side, Air Canada is investing the cash and upgrades, rolling out live flat seats on its new Airbus A321XLR planes. These single aisle jets pack 14 business class beds that go fully horizontal, starting with transatlantic routes from Montreal and Toronto with. Plans for even longer halls down the line. So while your next getaway might cost more to check that luggage, at least premium flyers get some sweet new comfort. Keep an eye on your bookings and... Maybe pack lighter to dodge the hit.