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WestJet to Begin Charging Customers Extra for a Reclining Seat
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October 16, 2025
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2:44Now PlayingCanadian airline WestJet, which serves 17 U.S. states, announced it is getting rid of reclining seats in standard economy class on its newly remodeled planes, offering reclining seats in a new premium cabin that will cost more. Some frequent fliers are calling it the latest cash grab in the industry, while others believe WestJet’s new change could settle the debate over airplane etiquette when it comes to reclining your seat. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.
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