WestJet Removes Reclining Function for Economy Seats to ‘Preserve Personal Space’

WestJet Removes Reclining Function for Economy Seats to ‘Preserve Personal Space’

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 statemen…