Boeing 737 MAX 8
Best rows: 4, 13, 14. Watch rows: 1, 12, 13, 29, 30 because of no under-seat storage, limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
WestJet's Boeing 737 MAX 8 seats 174 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 38 inches.
WestJet flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Cabin
174 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 38" | 20" | 12 |
| Economy | 30-38" | 17" | 162 |
Cabin guide
- Premium: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 38" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 162 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-30), 30-38" pitch, 17" wide.
Variant identity
WestJet uses this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for 12W / 162Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12W / 162Y
- 174 seats as drawn
- 12 Premium, 162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1F | Premium | Avoid | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing |
| 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 12A, 12B, 12E, 12F | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13A, 13B, 13E, 13F | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13C, 13D | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, 14F | Economy | Best | extra legroom |
| 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E, 28F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30A, 30F | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E | 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
- 174
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
- This WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 configuration (12W / 162Y) has 174 seats: 12 Premium, 162 Economy.
- What is the seat pitch on the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Premium 38" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 30-38" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 12 Premium seats in a 2-2 layout.
- 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.