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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 Seat Map (174 seats)

WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

12J · 162Y174 seats

WestJetWS2026 iteration

Boeing 737 MAX 8

This is the latest version of the WestJet Boeing 737-Max 8, introduced in 2026, holding 12 business and 162 economy seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer

Boeing

Body

Narrow body

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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Seat insights

Best seats on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map.

The best seat on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 is 1A. In Business, go for 1A or 1F; in Economy, 6A and 6F are recommended for a good window.

Cabin

Position

1A
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
1F
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
2A
Window·Recommended
2F
Window·Recommended
6A
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
6F
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
8A
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
8F
Window·Recommended
Pitch about 32". 2" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
23A
Window·Recommended
23F
Window·Recommended
25A
Window·Recommended
25F
Window·Recommended

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

Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door

Cabin features

Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

Other Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps

Fitted differently by 53 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

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	Cabins
WestJetThis page WS · 2026 iteration · Business, Economy 174 seats · 17" wide · no recline	Business 12 · Economy 162	29-34"	17"	None	174
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 170 seats	Premium 8 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	170
Aerolíneas Argentinas AR · Premium, Economy 174 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Premium 12 · Economy 162	29"	17"	2"	174
Aeroméxico AM · Business, Economy 166 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 150	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	166
Air Algérie AH · Business, Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 30 · Economy 156	30-33"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	186
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 169 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 153	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	169
Air Canada AC · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · no recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	None	189
Air China CA · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
Air Europa UX · Business, Economy 189 seats	Business 18 · Economy 171	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Air India AI · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 168	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	176
Air India Express IX · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	3"	189
AJet VF · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
AJet VF · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
Akasa Air QP · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 189	29-30"	17"	2"	189
Akasa Air QP · Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 186	30"+1"+1" more	17"	2"	186
Alaska Airlines AS · Business, Economy 159 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 147	31"+2"+2" more	17"	3"	159
Alaska Airlines AS · Business, Economy 161 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 145	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	161
Allegiant G4 · Economy 190 seats · 18" wide · no recline	Economy 190	28"	18"	None	190
American Airlines AA · Business, Economy 172 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 16 · Economy 156	30"+1"+1" more	17"	2"	172
Arajet DM · Layout 1 · Business, Economy 185 seats · 17" wide · 4.5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 177	28-30"	17"	4.5"	185
Arajet DM · Layout 2 · Business, Economy 185 seats · 17" wide · 4.5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 177	28-30"	17"	4.5"	185
Arajet DM · Layout 1 · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Economy 189	29-33"	17"	5"	189
Arajet DM · Layout 2 · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Batik Air ID · Business, Economy 162 seats	Business 12 · Economy 150	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	162
Batik Air ID · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
Batik Air ID · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
Caribbean Airlines BW · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	160
Cayman Airways KX · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	32"+3"+3" more	17"	2"	160
China Eastern MU · Business, Economy 176 seats	Business 8 · Economy 168	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	176
China Southern CZ · Business, Economy 178 seats	Business 4 · Economy 174	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	178
Copa Airlines CM · Business, Economy 166 seats · 17" wide · 4" recline	Business 16 · Economy 150	31-34"+2"+2" more	17"	4"	166
Ethiopian ET · Business, Economy 160 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 16 · Economy 144	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	160
Ethiopian ET · Business, Economy 185 seats	Business 8 · Economy 177	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	185
Fiji Airways FJ · Business, Economy 170 seats · 17" wide · 5" recline	Business 8 · Economy 162	32"+3"+3" more	17"	5"	170
Flair Airlines F8 · Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 189	29"	17"	2"	189
Flynas XY · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
Flynas XY · Economy 189 seats	Economy 189	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	189
GOL G3 · Premium, Economy 186 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Premium 30 · Economy 156	30"+1"+1" more	17"	3"	186
Hainan Airlines HU · Business, Economy 176 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Business 8 · Economy 168	29"	17"	3"	176
WestJet WS · Layout 2 · Business, Economy 174 seats	Business 12 · Economy 162	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	174
WestJet WS · Business, Economy 189 seats · 17" wide · 2.8" recline	Business 18 · Economy 171	29-30"	17"	2.8"	189

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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The 3 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.

12J · 162Y · Layout 1

Business: 12J
Economy: 162Y

The WestJet Boeing 737-Max 8 holds 12 business and 162 economy seats

18J · 171Y

Business: 18J
Economy: 171Y

This version of the WestJet Boeing 737-Max is laid out 189M

12J · 162Y · 2026 iteration

Business: 12J
Economy: 162Y

This is the latest version of the WestJet Boeing 737-Max 8, introduced in 2026, holding 12 business and 162 economy seats

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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map questions

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WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 Seat Map (174 seats)

WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin layout and seating plan

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Configuration

Seat classes

Best seats on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8

Is the better cabin worth it?

Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

Seat measurements

In-seat amenities

Cabin features

Wi-Fi quality

Seat ratings

Other Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps

Compare the Boeing 737 MAX 8

Plan your WestJet flight

Check live WestJet seat availability

Find extra-legroom and window seats

Compare cabins on your route

The 3 cabin layouts on this aircraft

12J · 162Y · Layout 1

18J · 171Y

12J · 162Y · 2026 iteration