Flying somewhere may be the fastest way to travel, but unless you can afford a first-class seat, it's certainly not the most comfortable. First class offers seats that extend into a bed for privacy, while economy offers... seats that recline so you're not fully upright, and plenty of legroom to stretch your legs. , so that they will not feel comfortable. It's like they have cramps. Flying economy class can be tough! But not all planes are created equal, and some airlines actually do offer more legroom in economy class than others. If you're traveling soon, you might want to know exactly which U.S. airline has the most legroom in economy class.
In an age where economy class seats seem to be plentiful, it's hard to manage a long-haul flight without feeling like your knees are pressing against the back of someone's seat during the flight. Airlines measure seat pitch to determine how much legroom there is. According to Seat Maestro, "Seat pitch is a term used to measure the distance from one seat headrest to the next seat headrest (either in front of or behind it)." It basically gives you a rough idea of what your How much room you need to stretch your legs will definitely make a difference in the long run. The industry standard for seat pitch is 31 inches.
When it comes to seat pitch, one airline trumps all others. That's JetBlue. According to the airline's website, seat pitch on a standard aircraft is typically 32 to 33 inches — the most legroom in economy class on any U.S. airline, based on average seat pitch.
According to Conde Nast Traveler , second place was Alaska Airlines with an average size of 32 inches, Southwest Airlines at 32 inches, and Hawaiian Airlines at 31-32 inches. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines all have 31-inch aircraft.
As for the minimum seat pitch? These include the 30-inch budget airliner Allegiant, the 28-inch Frontier, and the 28-inch, non-tilt Spirit—but, of course, you pay less, so these airlines generally offer a simpler experience.
If you really want a little more room, pay attention to the width of the seat, too. Seat Maestro notes that some airlines offer wider seat widths (which is the measurement from armrest to armrest) than others. Just as important, not having any room to put your arms is almost as uncomfortable as not having room to stretch your legs. JetBlue once again wins in this category, with seat widths between 17.8 and 18.5 inches (the industry standard is 17).
If you really want the extra legroom but can't afford first or business class, consider upgrading to an "extra legroom" seat. These cost more but allow for about four inches of extra space. That doesn't sound like much, but when you're crammed into a plane, it's a lot. If you don’t want to spend more, you can book an exit row seat for a little extra space. You can also try booking in advance to get a seat in the first row of the plane - so you can have all the legroom you need!
