No longer the flagship of WestJet Airlines, the Boeing 737-800 still plays a very prominent role. There are currently 39 of these aircraft in the main fleet, along with seven more with low cost subsidiary Swoop. There are no new B738 airliners joining the fleet. WestJet will add more Boeing 737 MAX models and larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
List of WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-800 Airplanes
WestJet Boeing 737-800 Seating Map
About WestJet
Founded in 1996, WestJet is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian airline has a fleet of nearly 170 aircraft. The largest in the fleet is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline is the largest remaining operator of the Boeing 737-600. WestJet flies to nearly 110 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Not included is new ultra low cost carrier subsidiary Swoop. Swoop began service in June, 2018 with a small fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft and now mostly flying Boeing 737 MAX 8 models. Swoop will cease to exist at the end of October, 2023 with its aircraft integrated back into the mainline. Also to be integrated in the near future will be the fleet of Sunwing.
About The Boeing 737-800
The most popular variant in the Boeing 737 Next Generation Family, there have been over 4,500 Boeing 737-800 models delivered to airlines around the world. The first B738 entered service in 1998. The aircraft is a direct competitor to the Airbus A320-200.
The Boeing 737-800 is 40 metres or 130 feet in length with a wingspan of 36 metres or 118 feet. At the tail, the airplane stands 13 metres or 41 feet in height. The flight range is 5,436 kilometres.
The Boeing 737-800 is 40 metres or 130 feet in length with a wingspan of 36 metres or 118 feet. At the tail, the airplane stands 13 metres or 41 feet in height. The flight range is 5,436 kilometres.
The Painting Of WestJet’s Most Famous Boeing 737-800
The WestJet Disney Frozen-themed Boeing 737-800 is one of the most recognizable airplanes in North America. The following video shows the process of transforming this B738. This video is from WestJet’s official channel. We also have some airplane videos on our channel – you can find us here: YouTube Channel.