Are Delta planes roomy?

Delta, American, and United all offer between 30 and 32 inches of legroom depending on the aircraft, with Delta typically sticking closer to a full 32 inches of legroom.



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Delta. Out of the three major airlines in the U.S. (Delta, American and United), Delta offers the most spacious economy seats, although there are some variations.

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In the U.S., the airlines JetBlue and Southwest consistently offer the most legroom with an average of around 32 inches per seat, although you can find a few JetBlue planes with 33 inches of legroom. Alaska and Hawaiian seats typically have 31 or 32 inches of legroom, too.

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Delta, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are tied for No. 2 in passenger comfort. WalletHub names Envoy, a regional airline owned by American, as the safest airline.

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Delta charges less baggage fees and makes basic economy more tolerable for a frugal traveler. United, on other hand, has a stronger loyalty program, cheaper award prices and a stronger presence when it comes to global connections.

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You should be fine. You could try and google the largest seat in your class category and try to book it. You will be fine, you probably won't even need an extender on your belt. A size 22 won't have difficulty fitting in a airline seat, and doing up the seat belt.

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Delta Airlines: If you're looking for a wider variety of seating options, Delta Airlines is the way to go. They offer seats that are wider than the industry standard, with more legroom. Plus, they're known for letting plus-size passengers move to rows with empty seats free of charge.

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Delta Airlines: If you're looking for a wider variety of seating options, Delta Airlines is the way to go. They offer seats that are wider than the industry standard, with more legroom. Plus, they're known for letting plus-size passengers move to rows with empty seats free of charge.

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Delta has a better reliability rating and onboard experience. The free messaging and seatback screens set Delta apart from American Airlines.

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Aircraft Specs
The larger planes used on these long-haul flights might have an inch or two more leg room, but the seat width usually remains the standard 17 or 18 inches. SeatGuru.com provides information on whether your airline uses planes with more legroom for international flights.

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The airlines in the U.S. with the most legroom in economy are:
  • JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines: 32 inches. ...
  • Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines: 31-32 inches. ...
  • Delta Airlines: 30-32 inches. ...
  • American Airlines, Silver Airways, and United Airlines: 31 inches. ...
  • Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways: 30 inches.


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So, is Delta Comfort Plus worth it? The answer is entirely up to you. If you value extra legroom, space for your luggage and complimentary booze, then yes, it's worth spending the extra money.

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Their planes are well taken care of and they have great in-flight entertainment, with lots of viewing options, with screens on the backs of seats in most of their planes. But these perks come with a price because as you'll see in the cons section, Delta is a higher-cost airline. Ready to book your next flight?

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