Overview

• Economy on the refreshed Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 uses fixed‑recline seats that cannot be adjusted.
• Only 12 Premium seats per aircraft will recline, with larger headrests and upgraded cushions sold as a paid upgrade.
• An Extended Comfort zone of 36 seats sits behind Premium with extra legroom and a cabin divider but no recline.
• WestJet says the layout adds one seating row compared with the prior configuration, lowering cost per seat.
• The first 43 reconfigured jets enter service by the end of October, drawing criticism that travelers must now pay for a feature they previously had.