Which international airline has the best economy seats?

Based on all of the pros and cons I've highlighted, Singapore offered the overall best economy experience out of the nine carriers. The things ANA has over Singapore are the lavatory bidet, legroom, and footrest, but none are enough to outshine Singapore's premium food, linens, storage, and overall comfort.



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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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Out of the handful of airlines I've flown on since last July, Singapore and Japan's largest airline ANA are easily the best of the bunch, followed closely by Korean. I flew on Singapore from Frankfurt to the island nation in January, riding for 12 hours in its Airbus A380 economy cabin.

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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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JetBlue. JetBlue scores at the top for the best airlines with comfortable economy seats. Passengers will enjoy an above-average seat pitch of 32-34” and a seat size of 17.8 – 18.4”. Not to mention, JetBlue is one of only two domestic airlines in the U.S. that offers free WiFi to passengers.

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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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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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International flights, or “long-haul” flights, often have more legroom than domestic “short-haul” flights, though that, too, varies by airline and plane type.

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Singapore and ANA have overall better comforts and amenities, like bigger storage and fluffier linens. Korean shined for its generous legroom, plus the handheld remote was a nice touch.

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Emirates is one of the best airlines in the world. It's the most comfortable flight we've ever had in economy class. We think Qatar has slightly better food (waffles for breakfast!), and I like the look and feel of the IFE on Etihad a little more.

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United offers the most international destinations and countries flown to of these three airlines, and it's practically tied with American for the most destinations overall. Delta, United and American each operate flights to hundreds of domestic destinations and international flights to dozens of countries.

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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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Premium economy offers more legroom than regular economy, which is a real perk of the product. Legroom differs from airline to airline, though. The industry standard is 38 inches, but this may only be 4 to 6 inches more than in regular economy — so not a huge difference.

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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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JetBlue scores at the top for the best airlines with comfortable economy seats. Passengers will enjoy an above-average seat pitch of 32-34” and a seat size of 17.8 – 18.4”. Not to mention, JetBlue is one of only two domestic airlines in the U.S. that offers free WiFi to passengers.

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How to Survive A Long-Haul Flight
  1. Workout A Day Before. ...
  2. Charge Your Electronics. ...
  3. Pick Your Seat Strategically. ...
  4. Download an Audiobook or Podcast. ...
  5. Pack Noise Cancelling Headphones. ...
  6. Bring Snacks. ...
  7. Stay Hydrated. ...
  8. Comfortable Clothes.


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A few good rules of thumb to keep in mind when deciding whether to spring for that premium economy fare: Usually international carriers and long-haul routes have premium economy cabins that offer the most perks, with newer planes like the Airbus A350-1000 and classic wide-bodies like the Airbus A380, Boeing 777, and ...

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