Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best rows: 15, 16. Watch rows: 14, 15, 31, 32 because of limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
WestJet's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 189 passengers in a single-class cabin. Economy comes in at 29 inches.
WestJet flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Cabin
189 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 29-30" | 17" | 189 |
Cabin guide
- Economy: 189 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 1-32), 29-30" pitch, 17" wide.
Variant identity
WestJet uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 189Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 189Y
- 189 seats as drawn
- 189 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A, 14B, 14E, 14F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 15A, 15B, 15E, 15F | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 15C, 15D | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32A, 32F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 189
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (189Y) has 189 seats: 189 Economy.
- What is the seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 29-30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-11.