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WestJet reverses plans to “densify” seating amid passenger backlash

One of Canada’s major airlines is reversing its plan to cram more seats onto its planes after passengers and online critics slammed the idea.

Quinn Patrick
Jan 19, 2026
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One of Canada’s major airlines is reversing its plan to cram more seats onto its planes after passengers and online critics slammed the idea.

WestJet initially planned to reduce legroom, prompting the airline to alter its “cabin-configuration approach” which included “densified” seating.

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