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What is a 38 seat pitch?

Premium Economy seats typically feature a seat pitch (distance between seats) of 38 in (96 cm) and seat width between 18.5-21 in (47-53 cm). Such seats also feature greater recline and leg rest, and might also include lumbar support and an adjustable headrest.



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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 seats onboard a Ryanair flight The typical dimensions for Ryanair cabin seats provide a seat pitch of 30 inches, and seat width of 17 inches.

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Reviewing a list of seat pitch measurements, you'll see the typical range is roughly 30–31 inches. Note, however, that while a higher number can mean more legroom, it's not always a direct correlation—if the seat back is thicker, for instance, that means less legroom even if the seat pitch number might be higher.

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What are the best seats on a plane?
  • Best seat for a smooth ride: A seat over the wing.
  • Best seat for sleepers: A window seat near the front.
  • Best seat for maximum legroom: An aisle seat in the second exit row.


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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 typical dimensions for easyJet cabin seats provide a seat pitch of 29 inches, and seat width of 18 inches.

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Reviewing a list of seat pitch measurements, you'll see the typical range is roughly 30–31 inches. Note, however, that while a higher number can mean more legroom, it's not always a direct correlation—if the seat back is thicker, for instance, that means less legroom even if the seat pitch number might be higher.

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Bulkhead seats The bulkhead is essentially the wall that separates one plane cabin from another, and the seats here have extra legroom since there's no other seat in front of them. Bulkhead seating can either be at the front of each cabin or at the front of flights that offer a business class.

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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. On most narrowbody aircrafts, there is 30 to 31 inches of legroom. However, the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757 and Airbus A220 all offer 32 inches.

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