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WestJet scraps plan to pack more seats into economy class after backlash

WestJet is reversing its plan to densify economy-class seating on some of its fleets following backlash from its customers.

WestJet’s cramped 28-inch seat space is bad — but it’s not the worst

It’s not the worst space invader in the airline industry. Earlier this week, a video went viral showing WestJet passengers crammed into a space so tight their knees extended under the seat in front of ...
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WestJet takes U-turn on densified economy aboard 737 MAX 8s

WestJet has reversed a decision to densify standard economy class on the Boeing 737 MAX 8s twinjets that it inherited from ...
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WestJet's U-Turn Highlights Airline Economy Seat Dilemma

WestJet reversed its decision to tighten economy seating after viral videos highlighted cramped conditions. The move ...

Air Canada is adding more legroom to certain seats after WestJet backlash — but you’ll have to pay extra

The move comes shortly after a viral video showing off the lack of legroom aboard some WestJet flights caused controversy for ...
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Rethinking Cabin Comfort: The Economy Squeeze in Air Travel

Canada's WestJet reversed its decision to reduce legroom in economy seating after viral backlash. This incident highlights a broader challenge among North American airlines, which are redesigning ...

WestJet to drop non-reclinable economy seats after backlash

By Allison Lampert Jan 16 (Reuters) - WestJet Airlines said on Friday it will scrap non-reclinable economy seating on certain ...

WestJet seat U-turn exposes risks for airlines squeezing economy passengers

By Allison Lampert and Rajesh Kumar Singh MONTREAL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Canada's WestJet abruptly walked back a rollout of ...
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Even in this economy, airlines see more growth with wealthier passengers than thrifty ones

In a recent note to clients, CIBC analysts highlighted that United Airlines Holdings Inc. saw premium cabin revenue climb by ...