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customers are flying along WestJet There will soon be a higher charge for reclining your seats.
canadian airline announced that it will undergo a major cabin refresh on its once economy-only fleetPromoting changes that include premium seating and reclining seats for economy class passengers But boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 plane,
will see renewal 43 plane With new cabin design. first reconfigured plane The first is expected to enter service this month, while the rest will be completed by early next year, the airline said. USA Today.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, says the “fixed recline design” helps “preserve personal space” for passengers seated in economy. The headrests and seat cushions and back support will also be improved by the airline said in a press release.
“During our guest user testing, half indicated they preferred a certain recline to avoid being influenced by other passengers encroaching on their space,” the airline said.
Reclining seats and extended comfort seats will still be offered for passengers in the new premium cabin, which come with a higher price tag.
The previously economy-only aircraft will now include a 12-seat premium cabin that comes with “ergonomically contoured seat cushions, reclining seat backs and a large headrest with four-way adjustability,” the airline said.
Economy’s new extended comfort section, located directly behind Premium and separate from basic Economy, will include 36 seats providing additional legroom.
Standard economy seating offers options ranging from less space in the back to more space in the front of the cabin, the airline said, and includes upgraded seats with seatback contouring, ergonomically designed, contoured bottom and back cushions to maximize legroom.
Updates will also be seen in toilets and streets. WestJet’s entire fleet will also receive improved, high-speed Wi-Fi, which is free to WestJet Rewards members. Wi-Fi improvements can be expected by the end of 2025.
WestJet says the cabin refresh will add one row of seats compared to the airline’s previous layout, “reducing costs per seat and helping to provide affordable fares and optionality to Canadians.”
“The cabin has been thoughtfully designed to deliver WestJet’s welcoming service at every budget,” said Samantha Taylor, WestJet executive vice president and chief experience officer. “It reflects our commitment to elevating every aspect of the travel experience and meeting guest demand for a broader range of product offerings.”
WestJet flies to more than 100 destinations, including airports in 19 US states and Washington, DC.