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Westjet Economy Class Review: Calgary to Paris

Exploring WestJet's Economy Class Dining on International Flights.

INTRO

The last time I flew on a WestJet 787 was in February 2020 from Toronto to London in economy class.

Since then, there have been a few minor changes to the economy class service, including an elevated dessert and the addition of a pre-dinner drink and snack.

During my recent trip, I also managed to capture some photos of the premium economy offerings, which looked impressive.

THE WESTJET OFFER

Flying WestJet in economy class offers distinct experiences depending on whether you’re on an international route aboard their 787 Dreamliner or on a domestic flight within Canada.

  • International 787 Services: Passengers can expect complimentary meals and beverages, along with a more spacious and modern cabin design.
  • Domestic Flights: WestJet’s domestic flights within Canada provide a more straightforward, no-frills experience with buy-on-board meal options available for purchase.

CALGARY TO PARIS

The 8.5-hour flight was comfortable, with ample legroom for economy class and a fantastic, friendly crew.

However, the quantity of food provided for an 8.5-hour flight seemed a bit limited.

After takeoff, the crew offered drinks served with cookies or pretzels.

Soon after, a choice of braised chicken or vegetarian pasta was provided.

You can see minor dining improvements, like an elevated dessert and a pre-dinner drinks service, which weren’t offered on my previous Toronto to London flight.

The meal trays are still the same—quite charming, featuring tiny cutlery and a small main meal portion.

The food was fine, not outstanding, but I appreciated the small touches such as sustainable cutlery, elevated dessert, and interesting packaging with a cute inflight meal concept.

About 1.5 hours before landing, I was given an egg muffin for breakfast and a drink of my choice. That was it.

There were no galley snacks available and no other food items for purchase on this 8.5-hour flight.

It’s a first-world problem, I get it, but I really think the airline could increase the amount of food provided.

PREMIUM ECONOMY

The offer in premium economy is outstanding. I asked the crew if it was possible to take a quick photo in the galley, and they happily obliged.

This tray is more akin to a business class meal tray with a lovely offering of a fresh side salad, mouth-watering dessert, elevated salt and pepper shakers, proper glassware, local Quebec cheese, and a hearty main meal offering.

So far, it’s probably one of the best premium economy dishes I have seen.

CONCLUSION

Overall, WestJet’s economy class on the 787 Dreamliner offers a comfortable and pleasant flying experience, especially with their friendly crew and thoughtful touches like sustainable cutlery and improved dessert offerings.

However, the limited food quantity on long-haul flights leaves room for improvement.

On the other hand, WestJet’s premium economy service stands out with a high-quality meal that rivals some business class offerings.

If you’re flying internationally with WestJet, consider upgrading to premium economy for a significantly enhanced experience.