Feb 25, 2020, 10:07 pm
Last edit by: Utskicat
As of Jan 23, 2021; provided by Fisch
All:
- B737 Max8
- All B737-700
- All B737-800
whether in storage or not are converted to new W cabin with divider.
All:
- B737 Max8
- All B737-700
- All B737-800
whether in storage or not are converted to new W cabin with divider.
New Premium Economy coming to Westjet.
May 14, 2018, 5:22 pm
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New Premium Economy coming to Westjet.
Unfortunately most of the story is password protected and I can't find details elsewhere.
WestJet details 737 premium-economy retrofits | Aircraft Interiors content from ATWOnline
WestJet’s premium-economy trial has paid off, convincing the Calgary-based LCC to launch a fleet-wide retrofit that will see new, larger two-by-two seats replacing the current three-by-three test configuration that uses a blocked middle seat. The Canadian carrier plans to start the modification work on its Boeing 737 fleet late this year and expects it to take about 18 months.
WestJet details 737 premium-economy retrofits | Aircraft Interiors content from ATWOnline
WestJet’s premium-economy trial has paid off, convincing the Calgary-based LCC to launch a fleet-wide retrofit that will see new, larger two-by-two seats replacing the current three-by-three test configuration that uses a blocked middle seat. The Canadian carrier plans to start the modification work on its Boeing 737 fleet late this year and expects it to take about 18 months.
May 14, 2018, 5:45 pm
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This may be seen as the next step towards joining an alliance, so they can have J-class passengers connect to/from 2x2 seating, which closer to mainline J on (say) DL.
May 14, 2018, 6:53 pm
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May 14, 2018, 7:10 pm
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Unfortunately most of the story is password protected and I can't find details elsewhere.
WestJet details 737 premium-economy retrofits Aircraft Interiors content from ATWOnline
WestJet’s premium-economy trial has paid off, convincing the Calgary-based LCC to launch a fleet-wide retrofit that will see new, larger two-by-two seats replacing the current three-by-three test configuration that uses a blocked middle seat. The Canadian carrier plans to start the modification work on its Boeing 737 fleet late this year and expects it to take about 18 months.
WestJet details 737 premium-economy retrofits Aircraft Interiors content from ATWOnline
WestJet’s premium-economy trial has paid off, convincing the Calgary-based LCC to launch a fleet-wide retrofit that will see new, larger two-by-two seats replacing the current three-by-three test configuration that uses a blocked middle seat. The Canadian carrier plans to start the modification work on its Boeing 737 fleet late this year and expects it to take about 18 months.
Of course once the strike happens they will have lots of downtime as people attrite in droves to whoever is not on strike, so it might be a good time to refit to what they should have been doing for years.
With all entertainment via wi-fi of late there must be tens of thousands of seats with power plugs only (which is all they need) down in the Arizona boneyards available for the asking.
May 14, 2018, 7:18 pm
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Proof will be what happens to the 7M8s arriving this year and next. If you start seeing those planes with 2x2 seats, I'll believe it. I don't know why they don't, it's not costly to put the seats in, and if the middle seat is always blocked why bother?
May 17, 2018, 6:16 pm
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Jun 12, 2018, 9:33 pm
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The normally very reliable Seth Miller posts some details, so it’s looking like it’s all but official at this point: WestJet Plus goes Legit with Recaro CL4710
Jun 13, 2018, 1:24 pm
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This would be great news!
With that, I wonder if they'd make any other changed to bring this more in line with a J offering? Like maybe a curtain divider? Lounge access? Allowing only plus pax to use the forward lavatory?
With that, I wonder if they'd make any other changed to bring this more in line with a J offering? Like maybe a curtain divider? Lounge access? Allowing only plus pax to use the forward lavatory?
Jun 13, 2018, 2:30 pm
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Curtains / dividers will be used in the 787’s 3 cabins, so likely. The 9 new lounges announced in YYC, YYZ and YVR are aimed at business guests.
Jun 13, 2018, 8:24 pm
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Also reported on One Mile at a Time:
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ess-class-737/
https://onemileatatime.boardingarea....ess-class-737/
Jun 13, 2018, 8:25 pm
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So over a hundred people have to line up for the one or two washrooms at the back? That would drive me batty if I was sitting near the back. And not to mention a huge inconvenience and safety concern to the cabin crew who are working (or trying to work) in the economy section. I think it’s unreasonable on a narrow body aircraft to allow only 12 people to use the forward washroom and the rest have to pee their pants waiting for the remaining washroom.
Jun 13, 2018, 8:42 pm
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So over a hundred people have to line up for the one or two washrooms at the back? That would drive me batty if I was sitting near the back. And not to mention a huge inconvenience and safety concern to the cabin crew who are working (or trying to work) in the economy section. I think it’s unreasonable on a narrow body aircraft to allow only 12 people to use the forward washroom and the rest have to pee their pants waiting for the remaining washroom.
- Adding a second lav in aft of 600s/700s
- Ovens
- A "skyDivider" between "Plus" and Economy
FYI
Jun 14, 2018, 6:52 am
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So over a hundred people have to line up for the one or two washrooms at the back? That would drive me batty if I was sitting near the back. And not to mention a huge inconvenience and safety concern to the cabin crew who are working (or trying to work) in the economy section. I think it’s unreasonable on a narrow body aircraft to allow only 12 people to use the forward washroom and the rest have to pee their pants waiting for the remaining washroom.