Am I in 2x2 Premium? Or 3x3 Premium Economy?
Jan 15, 2022, 8:56 am
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Am I in 2x2 Premium? Or 3x3 Premium Economy?
I just booked a “Premium” seat on a 737-700. The picture on the booking page showed 2x2 layout, and so did the seat map when I selected a seat.
However, my e-mail confirmation says “Premium economy,” so that made me look at WestJet’s website for the seat map of a 737-700, and it shows 3x3 with middle seat blocked.
So what should I expect? I thought I read that all -700s are 2x2. Note I’ve never flown WestJet before.
However, my e-mail confirmation says “Premium economy,” so that made me look at WestJet’s website for the seat map of a 737-700, and it shows 3x3 with middle seat blocked.
So what should I expect? I thought I read that all -700s are 2x2. Note I’ve never flown WestJet before.
Jan 15, 2022, 10:10 am
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I just booked a “Premium” seat on a 737-700. The picture on the booking page showed 2x2 layout, and so did the seat map when I selected a seat.
However, my e-mail confirmation says “Premium economy,” so that made me look at WestJet’s website for the seat map of a 737-700, and it shows 3x3 with middle seat blocked.
So what should I expect? I thought I read that all -700s are 2x2. Note I’ve never flown WestJet before.
However, my e-mail confirmation says “Premium economy,” so that made me look at WestJet’s website for the seat map of a 737-700, and it shows 3x3 with middle seat blocked.
So what should I expect? I thought I read that all -700s are 2x2. Note I’ve never flown WestJet before.
-700/800NG
-700/800 NG aircraft
-8 Max
-8 Max
Depending on flight time, I believe over 1:30 there is a meal service, but correct me if I am wrong anyone , it has been quite some time since I travelled within North America ,
Jan 15, 2022, 10:23 am
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Jan 22, 2022, 5:16 pm
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I have the same question especially as my ticket is booked in "R" class - am I understanding correctly that without question, every 737 in the Westjet fleet now has the updated 2x2 first class style seat and there is zero chance of a substitution to an aircraft that has 3x3 seats with the blocked middle seat? I am bringing my mother to California and we must fly in a first class 2x2 product so if there is any risk of ending up in 3xBx3 premium economy, I would rather know it now and rebook on United.
Jan 22, 2022, 5:52 pm
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I have the same question especially as my ticket is booked in "R" class - am I understanding correctly that without question, every 737 in the Westjet fleet now has the updated 2x2 first class style seat and there is zero chance of a substitution to an aircraft that has 3x3 seats with the blocked middle seat? I am bringing my mother to California and we must fly in a first class 2x2 product so if there is any risk of ending up in 3xBx3 premium economy, I would rather know it now and rebook on United.
Jan 22, 2022, 6:15 pm
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That is why this thread is confusing - 2x2 is what we consider a USA domestic first class product on the 737, and from what I can see, includes a hot meal on WS - so that is for practical purposes, first class. 3x3 with a blocked middle seat is not a business/first product, so that is what I want to clarify to make sure that every 737 has 2x2 seating up front and there is no risk of ending up on a flight with a narrow coach seat but with extra legroom and blocked middle.
Jan 22, 2022, 6:24 pm
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That is why this thread is confusing - 2x2 is what we consider a USA domestic first class product on the 737, and from what I can see, includes a hot meal on WS - so that is for practical purposes, first class. 3x3 with a blocked middle seat is not a business/first product, so that is what I want to clarify to make sure that every 737 has 2x2 seating up front and there is no risk of ending up on a flight with a narrow coach seat but with extra legroom and blocked middle.
It's hard to advise OP without knowing what aspects of business/first class he/she is seeking.
Jan 22, 2022, 6:29 pm
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I have the same question especially as my ticket is booked in "R" class - am I understanding correctly that without question, every 737 in the Westjet fleet now has the updated 2x2 first class style seat and there is zero chance of a substitution to an aircraft that has 3x3 seats with the blocked middle seat? I am bringing my mother to California and we must fly in a first class 2x2 product so if there is any risk of ending up in 3xBx3 premium economy, I would rather know it now and rebook on United.
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Jan 22, 2022, 9:51 pm
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Interesting that on some of these promotional (?) MAX photos there is a curtain between PE and Coach and on some there is not.
Pure curiosity - do they have curtain or not? Premium is not very premium without it
Pure curiosity - do they have curtain or not? Premium is not very premium without it
Jan 22, 2022, 10:20 pm
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-8 Max
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-700/800 NG
behind curtain in economy cabin
Last edited by cirrusdragoon; Jan 22, 2022 at 11:37 pm
Feb 4, 2022, 5:43 am
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I am looking at the photos and it looks like the last row of Premium economy is different from the other seats or is that the first row of economy? Are all of the premium economy seats the one's with the white headrests - because it looks like there's a row of 2x2 - without the white headrests.
Thanks
Thanks
Feb 4, 2022, 5:56 am
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I am looking at the photos and it looks like the last row of Premium economy is different from the other seats or is that the first row of economy? Are all of the premium economy seats the one's with the white headrests - because it looks like there's a row of 2x2 - without the white headrests.
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by arf04; Feb 5, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Feb 4, 2022, 6:23 am
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I am looking at the photos and it looks like the last row of Premium economy is different from the other seats or is that the first row of economy? Are all of the premium economy seats the one's with the white headrests - because it looks like there's a row of 2x2 - without the white headrests.
Thanks
Thanks