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WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash
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January 16, 2026
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 backlash01:51 | January 16, 2026 -
Defence spending ‘not only tanks and guns,’ NATO-allied bank to secure Canada: Expert10:51 | May 17, 2026 -
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Will Dunkin’ Donuts succeed in Canada?06:55 | May 13, 2026 -
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Business Matters: Canadian inflation jumps to 2.4% in March02:11 | April 20, 2026 -
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WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash01:51 | January 16, 2026
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Defence spending ‘not only tanks and guns,’ NATO-allied bank to secure Canada: Expert10:51 | May 17, 2026
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Nearly a quarter of food wasted over misunderstanding of ‘best before’ labels02:05 | May 13, 2026
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Will Dunkin’ Donuts succeed in Canada?06:55 | May 13, 2026
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Dunkin’ Donuts returning to Canada with hundreds of locations00:47 | May 13, 2026
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WestJet to reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash
Description
January 16, 2026
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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