Effective 10th April, guests who book any economy cabin fare (Basic, Econo, or EconoFlex) onboard WestJet’s Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft can also select the Extended Comfort economy-class seat option. The option replaces WestJet’s current Economy Cabin Preferred seating.
The Extended Comfort product is a first for the Canadian airline, and is designed to make the overall economy-class flight experience more comfortable and convenient. The full Extended Comfort experience includes seats with extra legroom (3-6 extra inches); priority boarding (Zone 2) and early access to overhead bin space; quicker deplaning at the destination; a distinct section at the front of the economy cabin; and a complimentary alcoholic beverage during inflight service (based on flight duration, aircraft type and destination).
A seat in Extended Comfort can be selected at any point throughout the guest journey (in advance, at the time of booking, at check-in, or post-purchase through WestJet Manage Trips or through the WestJet app). The fee charged for Extended Comfort is based on several factors, including the flight origin and destination, the fare bundle purchased, date of travel, and seat location.
Extended Comfort replaces WestJet’s Economy Cabin Preferred seating. Any customer who previously purchased a Preferred seat for travel on or after 10th April will be moved to the new Extended Comfort experience at no additional charge.
