"WestJet is cancelling a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom. In a message to staff obtained by The Canadian Press, the airline's vice-president of inflight operations says executives made the costly decision to return the cabins to their previous layout following feedback from employees and customers amid a major backlash to the tighter arrangement."
"Already installed on 22 of WestJet's Boeing 737s, the non-reclining seats in a majority of the cabin's economy section featured the smallest amount of leg room on any large Canadian carrier. The configuration, which had been planned for 21 more aircraft, went on to draw national attention after a video showing the tight fit for passengers went viral. Staff and consumers warned that the cramped cabin curtails safety, particularly in the event of an evacuation, and hurt the customer experience."
WestJet is cancelling a seat configuration that added an extra row and reduced legroom. Executives decided to revert cabins to the previous layout after employee and customer feedback and a major backlash to the tighter arrangement. The seats, already installed on 22 Boeing 737s and planned for 21 more, were non-reclining and occupied much of the economy cabin, offering the smallest legroom among large Canadian carriers. A viral video illustrated how tight the fit was. Staff and consumers warned the cramped cabin could impair safety during evacuations and harm the customer experience. A flight-deal founder noted the change might have lowered fares but affirmed the impact of customer voices on airline decisions.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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