WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map
Typical layout. About 174 seats. Economy style layout 3-3. Exit rows 16, 17. Cabins: Premium, Extended Comfort, Economy / Extended Comfort.
Illustrative schematic from publicly known typical layout facts. Actual seat counts and exit rows vary by registration and retrofit.
Green highlighted seats are sample editorial picks (16A, 16F, 17A, 17F, 16C). Full rankings and caution seats are below.
Overhead cabin view
A top down view of the same layout, nose on the left. Colours follow our editorial seat scores.
- Good
- Caution
- Exit row
- Standard
- WC lav
- G galley
Top ranked seats on this Boeing 737 MAX 8 (editorial)
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16F | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 17A | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 17F | 8.5 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 16D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 17C | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 17D | 8.4 | Exit row, often more legroom. Check airline eligibility. | |
| 4A | 8 | Bulkhead at the cabin front, space ahead. Storage may be limited. | |
| 4F | 8 | Bulkhead at the cabin front, space ahead. Storage may be limited. |
Caution seats on this Boeing 737 MAX 8
| Seat | Score | Tags | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31B | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 31E | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 32B | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 32E | 1.4 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 31C | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. | |
| 31D | 3 | Near lavatory, expect traffic and noise. |
Cabin sections
- Premium (business): rows 1 to 3, layout 2-2 (AC | DF)
- Extended Comfort (premium): rows 4 to 7, layout 3-3 (ABC | DEF)
- Economy / Extended Comfort (economy): rows 8 to 32, layout 3-3 (ABC | DEF)
Notes
- Typical two-cabin MAX 8 schematic (~174 with Premium 2-2); denser 189Y subfleets also exist.
- Public refs: Wikipedia, WestJet fleet table; WestJet fleet pages.
- Premium is a true 2-2 product on many frames, do not assume blocked-middle economy.
Trust signals
- Original SVG schematics only. Never scraped competitor maps.
- Methodology explains editorial scores versus regulatory facts.
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Seat map FAQ
How do I read this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map?
Read rows from the nose toward the tail. Seat letters sit in blocks, and the gaps between blocks are aisles. On this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 schematic the economy style layout is 3-3. Cabins shown: Premium, Extended Comfort, Economy / Extended Comfort. About 174 seats are drawn. Green seats (16A, 16F, 17A, 17F, 16C) are sample editorial picks, not a held reservation. Match the row on your boarding pass to this drawing, then confirm the live map with the airline.
Is this the official WestJet seat map?
No. This is an original illustrative schematic, not the official WestJet diagram. Pick Your Row is not affiliated with WestJet. The drawing uses publicly known typical configuration facts so you can see cabin shape before you book. If the airline map and this page disagree, trust the airline. How scores differ from regulatory facts is explained in the methodology.
Do all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft use this layout?
Illustrative schematic from publicly known typical layout facts. Actual seat counts and exit rows vary by registration and retrofit. Exit rows marked here: 16, 17. Treat this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 map as one typical example. Another registration can move galleys, lavatories, or row counts.
Which seats are highlighted and why?
Green seats on this schematic are sample editorial picks: 16A, 16F, 17A, 17F, 16C. The highlight flags seats our heuristic ranks highly for space or position on this drawing, often an exit row, a bulkhead, a window, or an aisle. It is an opinion for planning, not an airline assignment. Full rationale is on the best seats page for this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Where are the exit rows on this schematic?
Exit rows drawn on this WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map: 16, 17. They show where extra space often sits on this typical layout. Carriers set their own exit seat rules. If you cannot assist in an evacuation, pick a different row. Context for those rules is in the methodology and on the best seats page.
How do I confirm my aircraft before flying?
After you book, the ticket or the WestJet app usually names the aircraft type, and that type can still change. Match it to this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page, then open the airline seat map for your flight. A checklist lives in the guide on how to verify your aircraft type. If that airline map disagrees with this schematic, trust the airline. Configurations vary by registration.
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