Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the largest aircraft in our fleet and our exclusive wide-body aircraft. It prioritizes the comfort of everyone on board, and is primarily used on long-haul and high-demand routes.

  1. Superior range and capacity

    As the largest aircraft in WestJet’s fleet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner can fly intercontinental journeys, carrying up to 320 guests per flight, making it ideal for European, Asian and high-demand routes

  2. Three-cabin configuration

    The Dreamliner is WestJet’s only aircraft configured with three separate cabin types: Business, Premium and Economy. The three-cabin configuration allows WestJet to fulfill the needs of each guest with different levels of service for all types of travelers.

  3. Exceptional entertainment

    The Dreamliner features personal touch screen entertainment systems at every seat, where guests can access a variety of movies, music, games and TV shows on demand. Complimentary noise-cancelling headphones are offered for all guests.

  4. Comfort and conveniences

    The Dreamliner provides a newer, more comfortable layout, with bespoke seats in all three cabins. More overhead bin space, dimmable windows, adjustable LED lighting and regulated cabin air humidity take guest comfort to the next level.

  5. Engine

    The Dreamliner is equipped with an engine designed for long-haul flights, with ample range and altitude capacity, making it an ideal option for transcontinental flying. The aircraft’s larger capacity makes it optimal for high-demand sun-flying routes during the winter.

  6. Environmentally conscious

    The Dreamliner is built with sustainability in mind, using 25 per cent less fuel per passenger compared to an aircraft of similar size. This allows WestJet to operate more efficiently and offer guests more affordable options by cutting down on overhead costs.

  • Seat information

    Standard Economy seats

    Location: Row 26 DEF
                      Rows 27 to 40 ABC DEF HJK

    Seat pitch1: 79 cm (31 in)

    Seat width: 43 cm (17 in)

    Recline: 10 cm (4 in)

    Preferred Economy seats

    Location: Rows 15 and 16 ABC HJK
                      Rows 17 to 24 ABC DEF HJK
                      Row 25 DEF

    Seat pitch1: 79 cm (31 in)
                         Row 25 faces a wall (bulkhead)

    Seat width: 43 cm (17 in)

    Recline: 10 cm (4 in)
    Seats in row 24 centre only recline 8 cm (3 in)

    Exit row seats

    Location: Row 26 ABC HJK

    Seat pitch1:  Row 26 faces a wall (bulkhead)

    Extended Comfort seats

    Location: Rows 9 to 14 ABC DEF HJK
                       Rows 15 and 16 DEF

    Seat pitch1: 89 cm (35 in)
    Row 9 faces a wall (bulkhead)

    Seat width: 43 cm (17 in)

    Recline: 15 cm (6 in)
    10 cm (4 in) row 14 (left side, right side), row 16 (centre)

    Premium seats

    Location: Rows 5 to 8 AC DEF HK

    Seat pitch1: 97 cm (38 in) rows 6 to 8
    Row 5 faces a wall (bulkhead)

    Seat width: 48 cm (19 in)

    Recline: 18 cm (7 in)

    Business seats

    Location: Rows 1 to 4 A DF K

    Seat pitch1: 117 cm (46 in)

    Seat width: 56 cm (22 in)

    Recline: Adjustable from 17.7 degrees to lie-flat

    1. Seat pitch is the distance from the back of each seat to the back of the seat behind it. More seat pitch usually equates to more legroom.

Accessibility information

  1. Movable aisle armrest locations

    Rows 5 to 8 AC DEF HK
    Rows 10 to 24 ABC DEF HJK
    Row 26 DEF
    Rows 27 to 40 ABC DEF HJK

  1. Available

    • Wheelchair-accessible lavatory
      Centre lavatories in front of row 25 can be converted for wheelchair access upon request
    • Onboard wheelchair
    • Assist handle in lavatories
    • Seat belt extenders
    • Baby change table
    • Baby bassinets
      One in front of seats 5A and 5C (shared)
      One in front of seats 5H and 5K (shared)
      One in front of seats 9B, 9D, 9F, 9J, 25E

  2. Not available

    • Braille and raised character row markers

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WestJet’s aircraft are designed with safety, comfort and convenience in mind. Each aircraft offers a unique set of characteristics to meet the needs of our guests, with a range of different offerings onboard each aircraft for different routes. Explore WestJet’s flight guide for more information about our inflight food and beverage offerings, Wi-Fi availability, the WestJet Connect entertainment system, in-seat power and USB availability, plus other in-flight offerings specific to each type of aircraft, cabin and route.

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