Which seats should you avoid on the WestJet Boeing 737-800?

On the WestJet Boeing 737-800: Rows 29-30: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 10A, 10F: No window. Cabin wall only. In all, 14 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the WestJet Boeing 737-800 have?

The WestJet Boeing 737-800 has 174 seats on this layout: 12 Business, 162 Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 737-800?

Economy seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 737-800 is 29-34 inches, and seats are 17 inches wide.

Which seats on the WestJet Boeing 737-800 have no window?

On the WestJet Boeing 737-800, 10A, 10F sit at the window position with no window.

Is there Wi-Fi on the WestJet Boeing 737-800?

Yes, the WestJet Boeing 737-800 has Wi-Fi: Starlink.

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WestJet Boeing 737-800 Seat Map (174 seats)

Cabin layout

WestJetWS2026 iteration

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737-8CT

This is the latest version of the WestJet Boeing 737-800, introduced in 2026, holding 12 business and 162 economy seats

Updated October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

12J · 162Y

174seats

Business 12

Economy 162

Wi-Fi

Best

Starlink

Entertainment

Audio and video streamed to your own phone or tablet.

Seat classes

Business

12 seats

Rows1 to 3

Pitch38"

Width20" to 21"

Recline5"

In-seat amenities

Power120V universal AC

USBUSB-C

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

Twelve Collins Aerospace MiQ cradle seats in a 2-2 layout, featuring an adjustable headrest, and in-arm storage pocket.

Economy

162 seats

Rows4 to 30

Pitch29" to 34"

Width17"

ReclineZero

In-seat amenities

USBUSB-A and USB-C

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

162 Collins Aerospace Meridian slimline seats in a 3-3 layout, each equipped with an adjustable headrest and a personal device holder.

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Best seats on the WestJet Boeing 737-800

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the WestJet Boeing 737-800 seat map.

The best seat on the WestJet Boeing 737-800 is 1A. In Business, go for 1A or 1F; in Economy, 6A and 6F are recommended for a good window.

1A 1F 2A 2F 1C 1D
Business: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.
6A 6F 8A 8F 23A 23F
Economy: Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the WestJet Boeing 737-800, row by row

Business
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	A C D F	1A, 1C, 1D, 1F
2	A C D F	2A, 2F
3	A C D F

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
4	A B C D E F
5	A B C D E F	5B, 5C, 5D, 5E
6	A B C D E F	6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F
7	A B C D E F	7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
8	A B C D E F	8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F
9	A B C D E F	9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F
10	A B C D E F		10A, 10F
11	A B C D E F
12	A B C D E F
13	A B C D E F
14	A B C D E F	14B, 14C, 14D, 14E
15	A B C D E F
16	A B C D E F
17	A B C D E F
18	A B C D E F
19	A B C D E F
20	A B C D E F
21	A B C D E F
22	A B C D E F
23	A B C D E F	23A, 23F
24	A B C D E F
25	A B C D E F	25A, 25F
26	A B C D E F
27	A B C D E F	27A, 27F
28	A B C D E F
29	A B C D E F		29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F
30	A B C D E F		30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F

Seat notes

1A, 1C, 1D, 1F, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F +12 more: Extra legroom.
1C: Partial bulkhead (85%). Extra legroom on the right.
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D +26 more: Extended Comfort. Sold at 34" pitch, 4" over the rest of the cabin. Costs extra, or comes with status.
5A, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 7A, 7C, 7D +12 more: Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
5A, 5F, 9A, 15A, 15F, 20A, 20F, 22A, 22F: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
5B, 5E, 7B, 7E, 7F: Pitch about 32". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
5C, 5D, 5F: Pitch about 33". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
10A, 10F: No window. Cabin wall only.
11A, 11F, 12A, 12F, 13A, 13F, 14A, 14F, 15A, 15F +6 more: Above the wing, so little of the ground is in view.
12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D +2 more: Limited recline, to keep the exit clear.
28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, 28F: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F, 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D +2 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F: Fixed back: a wall sits immediately behind.
30B, 30C, 30D, 30E: Galley behind. Noise and light during meal service.

Things to know before you pick

12A 12B 12C 12D 12E 12F+6 more
Recline is limited here.
5A 5F 9A 15A 15F 20A+3 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
28A 28B 28C 28D 28E 28F
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

Spec	Business	Economy
Seats	12	162
Pitch	38"	Rows 4 to 9: 34"; rows 10 to 12: 30; rows 13 and 14: 38"; rows 15 to 30: 29"
Width	Row 1: 20"; row 2: 20.5"; row 3: 21"	17"
Recline	5"	Rows 4 to 9: 3"; all other seats are "pre-reclined"
Power	120V universal AC	USB-A and USB-C

How the Boeing 737-800 compares with other airlines

How much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.

Legroom

Tied with others

Economy seat pitch: the gap from your seat to the one in front.

31.5 in

WestJet matches at least one of the 14 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 737-800. They list 29 to 34 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Aeroméxico (160 seats)34 in
WestJet (189 seats)33.5 in
Aeroméxico (180 seats)32 in
Air North32 in
WestJet (174 seats)31.5 in
Copa Airlines (160 seats)31.5 in

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WestJet (180 seats)31 in
Alaska Airlines (159 seats)31 in
Delta Air Lines31 in
Air Europa (189 seats)30.5 in
Air Europa (186 seats)30 in
Air India (186 seats)30 in
Alaska Airlines (161 seats)30 in
American Airlines30 in
Air India (189 seats)29 in

Not published by WestJet, AJet, ANA, Aeroitalia, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Algérie, Air China, Batik Air, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Boliviana de Aviación, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, and Copa Airlines, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Same as others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

17 in

WestJet and the 14 other airlines we can compare on the Boeing 737-800 all have the same seat width.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

WestJet (174 seats)17 in
WestJet (189 seats)17 in
WestJet (180 seats)17 in
Aeroméxico (160 seats)17 in
Aeroméxico (180 seats)17 in
Air Europa (186 seats)17 in

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Air Europa (189 seats)17 in
Air India (186 seats)17 in
Air India (189 seats)17 in
Air North17 in
Alaska Airlines (159 seats)17 in
Alaska Airlines (161 seats)17 in
American Airlines17 in
Copa Airlines (160 seats)17 in
Delta Air Lines17 in

Other Boeing 737-800 seat maps

Fitted differently by 74 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
WestJetThis page WS · Business, Economy 174 seats · 17" wide · no recline	Business 12 · Economy 162	29-34"	17"	None	174
Aeroitalia XZ · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 170 seats	Premium 8 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	170
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	34"+5"+5" more	17"	3"	160
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 180 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 24 · Economy 156	30-34"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	180
Air Algérie AH · Business, Economy 148 seats	Business 16 · Economy 132	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	148
Air China CA · Business, Economy 159 seats	Business 12 · Economy 147	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	159
AJet VF · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
AJet VF · Economy 186 seats	Economy 186	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	186
ANA NH · Business, Economy 166 seats	Business 8 · Economy 158	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	166
WestJet WS · Business, Economy 174 seats	Business 12 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	174
WestJet WS · Business, Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 1" recline	Business 21 · Economy 168	29-38"	17"	1"	189
WestJet WS · Business, Economy 180 seats · 17" wide · no recline	Business 12 · Economy 168	28-34"	17"	None	180

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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The 4 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.