Is 79 cm seat pitch good?

The industry standard for seat pitch is around 31 inches (79 cm), but this can vary depending on the airline and the specific aircraft.



A seat pitch of 79 cm (approximately 31 inches) is considered the standard "average" for most international and major domestic airlines in economy class. While it is certainly better than the 71–74 cm (28–29 inches) typically found on ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit or Ryanair, it may feel tight for taller passengers over 180 cm. In the 1990s, the industry standard was closer to 86 cm, but most legacy carriers have reduced this to 79–81 cm to increase cabin density. For a short-haul flight of under three hours, 79 cm is perfectly adequate for the average adult. However, for long-haul transoceanic flights, many travelers prefer a pitch of 81–86 cm (32–34 inches) to avoid knee fatigue. To maximize comfort at this pitch, look for aircraft with "slimline" seats, which use thinner materials in the seatback to provide an extra inch of actual knee clearance even if the pitch remains the same.

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Seats in Premium are roomy: They're up to 21 inches wide (four inches wider than economy), have seven to eight inches of recline, and up to 38 inches of pitch.

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1 Hi Air Korea The carrier's fleet of four ATR 72-500s offers each of the 50 passengers an incredibly generous 38-inch seat pitch. For comparison, this is the same seat pitch found in many premium economy cabins around the world, including those of United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

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The following airlines have some seats with widths below 17 inches, making them among the smallest in the industry: Qatar Airways. China Southern. Caribbean Airlines.

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U.S. Airlines with the Best Legroom 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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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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Question: Can you sleep in premium economy? Answer: While passengers cannot lie flat in premium economy seats, the adjustable headrest, as well as extra legroom and reclined seats, make for a comfortable journey. Additionally, many airlines offer comfortable blankets and pillows for a relaxing time.

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Some may be surprised to learn that, at 30in, Ryanair is very slightly more generous than easyJet (29in). Flying BA will often give you more legroom: its seat pitch figure is 29in to 34in. At Tui Airways, it is 28in to 34in. Seats with more legroom are often available, although you will usually have to pay extra.

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Iberia Airlines. Frankly speaking, this airline offers seats with the biggest legroom in Europe. During long-haul flights, Iberia continues to prioritize passenger comfort. Economy Class travelers are provided 30 to 34 inches of legroom, while Premium Economy passengers benefit from 37 inches of legroom.

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Based on our experiences Jet2 do have more legroom, even if the seat pitch is the same or less. It's not noticeable to me because I'm only petite, but Mr LS is far from petite and he has a tiny bit of room between his knees and the seat on Jet2, whereas on Ryanair they're firmly wedged into the seat in front.

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Ryanair charge per seat, not by weight. They aren't allowed to discriminate against overweight passengers. If a passenger is too wide to fit in the narrow Ryanair seats, then they'd have to pay for a second seat.

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If an airline has a seat pitch of 31 in Economy Class, this means that there is a distance of 31 between the front of one seat and the front of the seat behind it. While seat pitch is not the exact equivalent of legroom, it gives a very good approximation of how much seat room you should expect.

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The extra legroom seats were fabulous I'm a large man and the extra room these seats provide makes the journey comfortable and spacious. I will never travel without these seats again.

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