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Viral video shows cramped seating, sparks backlash over WestJet legroom changes

WestJet is facing furious backlash after a viral video exposed the airline’s latest move to cram passengers into tighter seats, forcing them to angle their knees sideways to fit.

Isaac Lamoureux, True North
Jan 06, 2026
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WestJet is facing furious backlash after a viral video exposed the airline’s latest move to cram passengers into tighter seats, forcing them to angle their knees sideways to fit. Critics are slamming the company for sacrificing basic passenger comfort to charge extra fees.

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