We're getting less and less for our money these days when it comes to air travel, and a story you may have heard claims one airline is now offering an ultra basic fare. It's true.

A Canadian budget airline has launched an ultra-basic plane ticket that is the lowest priced option with no-frills, including no hand luggage. WestJet has introduced its newest fare offering known ...

As of June 4, the Basic fare is being replaced by UltraBasic across domestic and transborder routes. However, it comes with a number of changes and restrictions.

According to an email sent to WestJet flyers, UltraBasic replaced the airline's Basic fare option on Tuesday, June 4, and is now the cheapest option.

A BUDGET airline has revealed an “ultra basic” no-frills option which gives the passenger the option of a seat only, and nothing else. The Canadian low-cost airline has stripped back it… ...

CALGARY - WestJet Airlines has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new fare category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks travellers once took for ...

A budget airline has launched an ultra-basic plane ticket that is the lowest-priced option with no extras - including no hand luggage. Canadian airline WestJet introduced the new fare offering ...

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Booking a basic economy fare can be a way to save a little bit of cash on your upcoming air travel, but be sure to understand what you are giving up by booking this bottom-of-the barrel airfare.

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new fare category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks travellers once took for granted.