As its name suggests, this service will give passengers an even better travel experience on board WestJet flights.

The “Extended Comfort” option offers travellers :

• Priority boarding;
• Priority access to baggage compartments;
• More legroom;
• A separate section at the front of the Economy cabin;
• One free alcoholic beverage;
• A faster exit at the finish.

When booking your flight, select an Economy fare: Base, Econo or EconoFlex. Then choose the option to select seats online. At this point, you will have the option of taking an “Extended Comfort” seat.

Passengers can choose this service in several ways:

• When booking a flight ;
• After booking a flight via the online tool Manage travel or with the help of the WestJet app ;
• During recording.

As for the fees charged, they will be based on several factors, including the place of departure and destination, the fare package purchased, the date of travel and the seat location, the airline said.