WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash
Published January 17, 2026
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WestJet said Friday it was reversing its move to shrink the legroom in some rows of its economy cabins in order to add extra seats following widespread backlash. The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats and …
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