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WestJet Begins 737 Cabin Refresh With Premium Seats and Starlink Wi‑Fi

The refresh standardizes cabins from inherited all‑economy jets to broaden fare and comfort choices.

Overview

  • Installations are underway across 43 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft that previously operated with only economy seating.
  • The first refreshed aircraft is slated to enter service in October 2025, with completion targeted by the end of 2025.
  • New layouts introduce 12 Collins Aerospace MiQ Premium recliners, 36 Extended Comfort seats with extra legroom, and a densified fixed‑recline economy cabin.
  • High‑speed Wi‑Fi presented by TELUS and supported by Starlink is rolling out fleetwide, with access free for WestJet Rewards members.
  • WestJet will keep some all‑economy aircraft in service during the rollout to preserve network capacity and low‑fare options.