WestJet pauses plan to install non-reclining seats after pushback | Unpublished
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Author: Christopher Reynolds
Publication Date: December 12, 2025 - 14:58

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WestJet pauses plan to install non-reclining seats after pushback

December 12, 2025

WestJet has paused a move to install non-reclining seats on a big slice of its fleet after pushback from employees and passengers.

The airline announced in September it would reconfigure the seating on 43 Boeing 737 jets to install an extra row and divide the cabin into several tiers, some with more space – and pricier tickets – than others.



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