According to a statement released by the company, the change will allow a “more affordable fare” for passengers
FERNANDO NARAZAKI
SÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) – Passengers who opt for flights with the Canadian airline WestJet will have to pay a higher fare to be entitled to a reclining seat. At the end of September, the company announced a change in the configuration of its aircraft to comply with the new pricing policy.
The first nine rows will have 48 reclining seats, with two divisions. The Premium category will have three rows with four seats each. According to WestJet, there will be an ergonomic cushion, and the headrest can be adjusted in four directions.
The Extended Comfort category will have six rows with six seats each, also with a reclining seat, but with a smaller size and spacing than the Premium. They will be separated by a divider.
The remaining 22 rows of the aircraft, with six seats in each row, will not allow passengers to tilt their seats. Furthermore, they will have different distances between the rows. The closer to the cabin, the greater the leg spacing.
According to the statement released by the company, the change will allow a “more affordable fare” for passengers. “Our refreshed cabin layout caters to our guests’ diverse preferences. Whether they’re opting for premium seats with extra amenities and legroom or more affordable ticket prices with less space,” said Samantha Taylor, executive vice president, WestJet.
The Canadian company promises to redesign the Boeing 737-8 Max and 737-800 models of its 43 aircraft by the end of the year. The first model should be delivered later this month.
The airline has flights to 30 countries, serving North and Central America, Asia and Europe. Brazil and all of South America are not among the company’s destinations.
