I Flew in WestJet's NEW INTERIOR 737 MAX!

Around this time last year, WestJet quietly introduced a new interior on their latest 737 MAXs.

Physically, this new cabin is essentially the same as the rest of the MAX fleet, but has some new touches bringing it more in line with those on their 787s.

This is a pretty noteworthy change since, with the exception of the new premium seats, the look of their 737 cabin hasn’t changed much in the last couple of years.

I lucked out with one of these new interior planes on a flight from Ottawa to Calgary back in March, and I thought it was worth taking a closer look!

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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: WestJet (WJA.WS)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-8 MAX (B38M)
Flight Number: WS613
Seat: 15F (Economy)
Livery: Revised (2022)
Engines: 2x CFM LEAP-1B
Registration: C-GPFT
Route: Ottawa (YOW) - Calgary (YYC)
Callsign: WESTJET 613
Runway used: 25 (YOW) - 35R (YYC)
Date filmed: March 2023

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[roses.]

I love that there is a Canadian reviewer who posts awesome videos like this!

[DMSparky]

I’m flying out to Ottawa on WS
610 from Calgary next Friday. It would be neat if I had the opportunity to see the new seating design. Seeing Airforce Force 1 is super cool, probably disappointing that you weren’t able to properly catch the landing like you had hoped but still cool to see footage and the photos you did get. The take off view was rather spectacular as well! I’m definitely envious of the opportunity to make all these special trips to just see cool places and cool planes!

[LiftOffAV]

Flying on one of these new interior planes in like 7 hours, thanks for the little preview!

[plantfreeOG]

Great report! Thanks as always! Westjet's hard products still seriously lacks compared to AC especially given typically the same fares and hard to believe WS would install a completely new interior and not include a tablet or phone holder in the seatback for the streaming service, rather pathetic. Their BOB also lacks compared to AC with AC offering business class meals for purchase in Y and far fresher more varied variety. WS needs to decide whether they're an LCC or a legacy carrier, right now it seems like they don't do either particularity well and overall the mgmt seems to lack vision and direction. Regardless, nice to see some sort of cabin upgrade as the older -800s and -700s are grim to say the least.

[KerloTech]

As a fan of yours from Ottawa, I Loved seeing the Ottawa departure and airport review! My favourite part of the airport is the arrivals area with the water wall. :)

[robinstevens]

I was lucky enough to have been standing in the Denny's parking lot on 16 av/ 19 st NE in May 2002 when both 747's departed after the G8. They are gorgeous aircraft! Disappointing that the weather didn't cooperate.

[jcbaily]

A real treat to start my you got to see Air Force 1, just sorry our embarrassment was care and have a great day!

[MDAVIATION]

Wow that new cabin and livery is beautiful

[davidjames]

I have 3 flights in August onboard the Westjet 738 and hoping it at least will have new interior, especially in premium seating where I will be. Thanks Alex for the great info and another great video.

[brucecanmore]

Nice to have fresh lipstick, sad another reduction in personal space. Great footage and nice colours. Always happy to see hometown and resident Calgarian. Maybe Stampede will bring some special aircraft.

[jetset_yhm]

I flew on one of these "new interior" 737 MAX from Vancouver to Honolulu last month, didn't really notice anything though as I've never flown on a Westjet 737 MAX before

[JohnHuitema]

Wow I was at the Ottawa airport the exact same day as you. I was unfortunately caught in the temporary grounding when AF1 came in. Just my luck lol

[ronparrish]

Took the new max 8 from Toronto to Vegas 2 months ago was like sitting on plywood and very cramped more comfortable on there old 737 dash 7 hopefully Porter starts the route soon

[noahgaulton]

i flew that exact same plane in the of march to toronto from edmonton, wonderful interior but it would be nice if they brought screens over like the dream liner

[LMays-cuhp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here. Yes, I am 6'2" and I always try to get the Exit Row seating when I book in Economy Class. I need the leg room and knee space.

[retroflashbackdude]

One detail you missed. On the Boeing fleet, the first few rows of economy are extra legroom (renamed Extended Comfort as of yesterday) offering 3-6” more pitch and 2” more recline. Plus WestJet transitioned from a low cost to a full service airline in 2017.

[cskvision]

I flew WJ to New York with the new cabin, and the larger overhead bins and accent ceiling lighting is a big improvement

[thebigdog]

I flew on PFT to Toronto just a couple flights after you did here back in march. I agree that the cosmetic refresh certainly adds alot, even if comfort may or may not have decreased!

[davidbalcon]

Glad you saw AF1. I was fortunate to be having a late lunch at the legendary In’n’Out Burger adjacent to LAX when Obama arrived on this bird. At first thought it was a KLM 747 but as it came closer for landing it was clear what it was. (Another time with a long connection @LAX drove up to the Reagan presidential library and toured his 707 AF1 and Marine1 helicopter. Saw one of the others…there were more than two 707 variants…at the Puma Arizona air museum. Not sure where the two current 747 versions will be retired to.)

[mariachrzski]

I am obsessed with this interior! I was lucky enough to fly C-GTSW (the newest one) #327 in the end of May!