WestJet has announced a “major cabin reconfiguration” on its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft that it says will offer “a refreshed range of seating options.” Among the changes, however, is something the airline is calling “fixed recline design” seats in its economy section. “Fixed” in this case means “don’t” — the seats no longer have an option to recline.

In a press release announcing the changes, WestJet says it is also instituting a new class, Extended Comfort , which “features 36 seats with extra legroom and will be separated from the Economy cabin by a cabin divider.”

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It adds: “The standard seating in the Economy cabin offers choices ranging from less space at the back to more space near the front of the cabin, and upgraded seats featuring seatback contouring to

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