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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 1, 174 seats) vs WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats)

WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 1, 174 seats) has 174 seats and WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats) has 174.

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CabinSeatsRowsLayoutSeatPitchWidthReclinePowerWi-Fi
WestJet · Layout 1, 174 seatsPremium
121–32-2Recliner38 in21.3 in5 inEvery seatYes
WestJet · Layout 1, 174 seatsExtended Comfort
244–73-3Recliner35 in17.3 in3 inEvery seatYes
WestJet · Layout 1, 174 seatsEconomy
1388–303-3Recliner30 in17.3 in2 inEvery seatYes
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsPremium
121–32-2Recliner38 in21 in5 inEvery seatYes
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsExtended Comfort
364–93-3Recliner34 in17.8 in3 inEvery seatYes
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsEconomy
12610–303-3Standard seat30 in17.8 in0.6 inEvery seatYes

WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 1, 174 seats)

174 seats: 18 good, 10 mixed, 12 to avoid

Best seats

  • Row 4, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Extended Comfort): front row of Extended Comfort: 36 in of pitch and 4 in of recline, the most in Extended Comfort (row 7 has 34 in and 2 in).
  • Rows 13–14, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): exit row on WestJet's list (overwing): extra legroom. You must be willing and able to help in an emergency, and bags go overhead for take-off and landing.

Seats to avoid

  • Row 12, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): westJet says seats in row 12 do not recline, as it sits in front of an exit row.
  • Row 30, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): westJet says seats in row 30 do not recline, and it backs onto the rear lavatories.

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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats)

174 seats: 12 good, 10 mixed, 18 to avoid

Best seats

  • Rows 13–14, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): exit row on WestJet's list (overwing): extra legroom. You must be willing and able to help in an emergency, and bags go overhead for take-off and landing.

Seats to avoid

  • Row 12, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): westJet says there is no recline in row 12, as it sits in front of an exit row.
  • Row 28, seats A and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats.
  • Row 29, seats A, B, E and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats.
  • Row 30, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats. Last row too, with lavatories behind.

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