On my way back from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, I hopped on my first WestJet flight for my connection in Vancouver (YVR). WestJet, a small, low-cost airline operating in Canada, was my fourth flight in a few days, so I had a few options for comparison.

The small aircraft was full, but, luckily, I found room for my bag and carry-on. The overhead bins were smaller than I’m used to on U.S. flights, but I packed light, so everything fit nicely.

My seat was comfortable and a bit roomier than I’d expect on a low-cost airline. Overall, I sat easy for a few hours on my connecting flight to Vancouver. The flight attendant staff was friendly and brief: not a lot of chatter and attention but enough to move in and out of the narrow walkway for service.

The airline came about in 1996 to compete with the larger, more expensive airlines in Canada. Prices range significantly, as WestJet flies more than 100 routes across Europe, Asia, Africa, the United States, Oceania, Caribbean, Central America and, of course, Canada.

I’d recommend flying within the massive country of Canada by way of WestJet for economy purposes. Some domestic flights are as low as $60, and the website is easy to navigate. Peruse deals and discounts when connecting to another province in Canada.

— Angelique Platas, associate editor