If you haven't flown EasyJet in a while, you may be pleasantly surprised. Compared to some of the more bare-bones low-cost carriers, EasyJet can seem like a delight -- they even have a seatback pocket! But don't get too excited. The seats don't recline and have a pitch of a mere 30 inches.

As of 2026, the majority of the easyJet fleet features "pre-reclined" seats that do not have a moving backrest. This design, common among low-cost European carriers, sets the seat at a fixed, slightly angled position that the airline claims is optimized for comfort and posture while maximizing "knee room" for the passenger behind you. By removing the reclining mechanism, easyJet significantly reduces the weight of the aircraft—which lowers fuel consumption—and eliminates the "seatback wars" and mechanical maintenance issues associated with moving parts. While this can be a drawback for passengers on longer 4-hour flights who wish to sleep more horizontally, it ensures a consistent amount of personal space for everyone in the cabin. On some of their older aircraft, you may still find traditional reclining seats, but these are being phased out in favor of the slimline, fixed-back models. If you are looking for more comfort, easyJet's "Extra Legroom" seats in the front and exit rows offer significantly more pitch, but even these typically follow the fixed-back design to maintain cabin uniformity and operational efficiency.