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Which airline has the widest economy seats international?

Singapore had the best seat width at 19 inches, though you'll find some 767 configurations on United have 18.5 inches of width. Norse, Air Canada, and Aerolineas are only at about 17. Delta had 32 inches of pitch and about 18 inches of width, while LEVEL was at the bottom of the pack — but more on those two later.



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Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy
  • Jet Blue. Jet Blue is the leader in the “most pitch” and “widest seat” contest because the majority of their economy and coach class seats are roomy. ...
  • Air Canada. ...
  • Virgin America. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Cathay Pacific. ...
  • Emirates.


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Japan Airlines wins the award as the World's Best Economy Class Airline with Qatar Airways in second place and Singapore Airlines in third position. See the Global Ratings for the Best Economy Class Airline, the Best Economy Class Airline Seats and the Best Economy Class Onboard Catering.

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Economy / Coach
Economy class, also called coach class is the lowest class of seating in air travel. International flights typically feature a seat pitch (distance between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it) of 31 in (79 cm) and seat width of 17 in (43 cm).

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Japan Airlines Japan's flag carrier flies to 10 U.S. cities coast to coast. On these long-haul flights, Japan Airlines offers some of the widest seats and roomiest pitch (the distance between rows) in across the entire industry.

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The airlines with the widest seats among US airlines are JetBlue Airways and Silver Airways. 18 inches wide. Spirit Airlines' average economy seat has a width of 17.75 inches. Breeze, Delta, Hawaiian has a seat width of 17.6 inches.

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The international airlines with the most legroom in economy are:
  • Japan Airlines: 33-34 inches.
  • ANA, Emirates, EVA Airways, and Singapore Airlines: 32-34 inches.
  • Air China, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, and Korean Air: 32-33 inches.
  • Cathay Pacific, SWISS, and Vietnam Airlines: 32 inches.


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You will be fine. at size 24 your bottom will fit in the seat BUT you may need a seatbelt extender (ask stewards as they pass) and you may find the table in front doesn't come down full.

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The best seats in Economy Class On long-haul flights, I'll consider an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back. These seats offer direct aisle access and there's sufficient distance from toilets and galleys.

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This list was updated and expanded with more great tips on making an economy seat more comfortable.
  1. 1 Bring A Snack Onboard.
  2. 2 Book An Exit Row Seat. ...
  3. 3 Bring A Full Set Of Headphones. ...
  4. 4 Bring A Sweater. ...
  5. 5 Bring Entertainment To Pass Time. ...
  6. 6 Utilize Personal Space. ...
  7. 7 Stay Hydrated And Energized. ...


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Seats in United's Economy class have a width of 17.3 inches, and 31 inches of legroom or seat pitch. United Economy Plus: Economy Plus seating on United has a width of 17.3 inches as well, but 37 inches of legroom. In other words, paying up means getting the same seat, but with 6 extra inches of legroom.

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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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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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Are Ryanair seats narrow? Standard: Leather seating, 17? wide with a pitch of 30?. It's worth noting that no seats on Ryanair recline.

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Iberia has the most legroom in Europe from our table below. Iberia gives passengers 28–34 inches of legroom on short-haul flights in Economy Class and 31–50 inches of legroom on short-haul flights in Business Class.

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