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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 (176 seats) vs WestJet Boeing 737-800 (Layout 2, 174 seats)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 (176 seats) has 176 seats and WestJet Boeing 737-800 (Layout 2, 174 seats) has 174. Economy legroom is more generous on the second (29.9 vs 30 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 176 seatsEurope Business Class | 20 | 1–5 | 3-3 | Recliner | 33.1 in | — | — | Every seat | — |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 176 seatsEconomy Comfort | 6 | 6–6 | 3-3 | Recliner | 33.1 in | — | — | Every seat | — |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 176 seatsEconomy Class | 150 | 7–32 | 3-3 | Recliner | 29.9 in | — | — | Every seat | — |
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 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 (176 seats)
176 seats: 8 good, 21 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seat A (Europe Business Class): europe Business window with the middle seat blocked, away from the front galley.
- Row 6, seat A (Economy Comfort): the single Economy Comfort row, right behind Business.
- Row 16, seat A (Economy Class): second overwing exit row: extra legroom and the seat can recline.
- Row 16, seats B, C, D and E (Economy Class): kLM's seat map labels this an exit row seat: you must be able to help in an emergency
Seats to avoid
- Row 14, seats A, B, C, E and F (Economy Class): in front of an exit row, so recline is likely limited
- Row 14, seat D (Economy Class): in front of the exit rows, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 32, seat A (Economy Class): last row, against the rear lavatories: limited recline and a queue beside you.
- Row 32, seats B, C, D and E (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
WestJet Boeing 737-800 (Layout 2, 174 seats)
174 seats: 12 good, 10 mixed, 14 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 29, seats A 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.