Airline Abolishes Reclining Seats in Economy Class


Travel aficionados who are bothered by passengers reclining their seats in front of them have gained a new ally. WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline, has revealed that all Economy class seats on its aircraft will adopt a “fixed recline” configuration, indicating that the lowest-priced seats will no longer have the ability to recline. Certain reclining seats will still exist in the “extended comfort” and premium areas, but the majority of travelers will now experience the same seat-back angle.

WestJet’s Boeing 747 aircraft will introduce an extra row of seats, anticipated to be rolled out by the year’s end, which may lead to reduced ticket prices per seat. However, the addition of more rows results in decreased space for each passenger, which could pose a problem for those used to reclining seating. Regardless, travelers who prefer not to have others recline may find this adjustment favorable.

Keep in mind, it is likely that most people on the flight share your unease, so try to be mindful of others.