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WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash
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WestJet said Friday it was reversing its move to shrink the legroom in some rows of its economy cabins in order to add extra seats following widespread backlash. Nivrita Ganguly has the story.
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WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash
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WestJet said Friday it was reversing its move to shrink the legroom in some rows of its economy cabins in order to add extra seats following widespread backlash. Nivrita Ganguly has the story.
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