Wanting to enhance the passenger experience and stay competitive, Air Canada is offering complimentary beverages and snacks as free perks in economy class. The announcement on October 1, 2025, represented Air Canada's renewed commitment to customer satisfaction, as the company believes that free food and drinks have a disproportionately positive impact on how customers feel about their overall travel experience.

Meanwhile, WestJet, the budget airline credited with making air travel more affordable for Canadians, is removing a feature long considered a standard in economy class. Moreover, passengers who still want it will now have to pay extra for it as a premium add-on.

Launched in 1996, WestJet has grown into Canada's second-largest airline by pursuing several key strategies: operatin

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