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Gol Linhas Aereas Boeing 737 MAX 8 (International, 176 seats) vs WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats)
Gol Linhas Aereas Boeing 737 MAX 8 (International, 176 seats) has 176 seats and WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats) has 174. Only the second has Business. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gol Linhas Aereas · International, 176 seatsPremium Economy | 20 | 1–5 | 3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
Gol Linhas Aereas · International, 176 seatsEconomy | 156 | 6–33 | 3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsPremium | 12 | 1–3 | 2-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 21 in | 5 in | Every seat | Yes |
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsExtended Comfort | 36 | 4–9 | 3-3 | Recliner | 34 in | 17.8 in | 3 in | Every seat | Yes |
WestJet · Layout 2, 174 seatsEconomy | 126 | 10–30 | 3-3 | Standard seat | 30 in | 17.8 in | 0.6 in | Every seat | Yes |
Gol Linhas Aereas Boeing 737 MAX 8 (International, 176 seats)
176 seats: 22 good, 10 mixed, 15 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–5, seats A and F (Premium Economy): premium Economy with the middle seat beside you blocked, so you get the pair to yourself at the window.
- Rows 2–5, seats C and D (Premium Economy): premium Economy with the middle seat beside you blocked, so you get the pair to yourself on the aisle.
- Row 17, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): gOL+ Comfort seat behind the gap GOL draws over the wing: extra legroom, and likely an exit row, so you must be willing and able to help in an emergency and bags go overhead.
Seats to avoid
- Row 10, seat A (Economy): window seat without a window, GOL says: a wall panel where the view should be.
- Row 11, seats A and F (Economy): window seat without a window, GOL says: a wall panel where the view should be.
- Row 14, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): doesn't recline (GOL says), likely because an exit row is behind.
- Row 33, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): last row, backing onto the rear lavatories: recline is likely limited, and people queue beside you.
WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Layout 2, 174 seats)
174 seats: 12 good, 10 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 13–14, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): exit row on WestJet's list (overwing): extra legroom. You must be willing and able to help in an emergency, and bags go overhead for take-off and landing.
Seats to avoid
- Row 12, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): westJet says there is no recline in row 12, as it sits in front of an exit row.
- Row 28, seats A and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats.
- Row 29, seats A, B, E and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats.
- Row 30, seats A, B, C, D, E and F (Economy): narrower seat: WestJet lists 16.6 in wide, against 17.8 in for other Economy seats. Last row too, with lavatories behind.