WestJet Airlines has announced an update to its economy class seating that will see traditional reclining seats replaced with fixed-back designs.
A cabin makeover on the Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft operated by the Calgary-based airline will bring a new range of seating options, including “fixed recline” seats in the economy section to help “preserve personal space,” a Sept. 23 WestJet press release says.
WestJet confirmed in a statement to media that the recline for most economy seats cannot be adjusted.
Where passengers sit on the plane will also determine how much leg room they will have.
Seating in economy will offer a variety of options, ranging from “less space at the back to more space near the front of the cabin,” the WestJet press release says. Standard economy seating will also feature “seatback contouring to maximize legroom” and “ergonomically designed, contoured bottom and back cushions.”…