Overview

• The refresh covers Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft and introduces Premium, Extended Comfort, and Economy sections.
• Only Premium seats recline, limited to 12 per plane and available for an extra charge.
• Economy switches to fixed-recline seats marketed as preserving personal space, with legroom varying by row.
• WestJet says the new layout adds one row compared with the previous configuration to cut cost per seat.
• The rollout targets 43 aircraft by the end of October, drawing criticism from passenger-rights advocates who say customers are paying for a feature they previously had.