Following the integration of the Swoop and Sunwing airlines into WestJet over the past two years, WestJet has now completed the transformation of these airlines’ all-economy narrowbody aircraft to be consistent with its wider fleet.
The cabin refresh undertaken by the Canada-based airline includes the addition of Premium seating and Extended Comfort seating, a refresh of look and feel of the cabin interiors, and enhanced amenities.
Across the Premium, Extended Comfort and Economy cabins, upgrades include free-to-use inflight wi-fi, updated four-way headrests, device holders on the seatbacks, charging ports, and coat hooks.
“Unifying our narrowbody fleet is an important step,” said Samantha Taylor, executive vice-president and chief experience officer at WestJet Group. “This milestone creates a stronger foundation for our teams to focus on delivering exceptional service and a seamless travel experience for our guests.”
The next step for WestJet is that it will begin to refurbish its legacy narrowbody aircraft to include the enhanced amenities and expanded Extended Comfort cabins found on the airline’s reconfigured aircraft. This process will begin in September and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Approximately 14 Boeing 737-800 aircraft will be updated this year.
WestJet operations teams are also prioritising updates to the exterior of WestJet’s narrowbody fleet. By the end of 2026, all WestJet aircraft will fly the airline’s teal and navy branding.
WestJet completes legroom retrofit ahead of schedule
WestJet also recently restored the legroom in its Boeing 737 aircraft that briefly operated with 180 seats. The retrofit project was originally planned to be completed this autumn / fall; however, WestJet completed the project in mid-June. All the relevant aircraft are now flying with 174 seats, and a refreshed interior.
