Experts reveal which US airlines offer the most legroom and which have the most cramped seats
Air travel blog Upgraded Points conducted a study on the legroom of U.S. airlines. They analyzed the aircraft model used by seven US-based airlines. READ MORE: Plane passenger complains about 'service dog' in legroom
Planning to travel but can't decide which airline to book with?
Well, a new study has revealed which US airlines offer the most legroom - and which seats are the most cramped. p>
The research, conducted by the airline travel blog, looked at seven US-based airlines, analyzing the aircraft model used by each of them on the nation's 10 busiest domestic air routes.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">To calculate relative legroom, the researchers measured horizontally from from a given point on a seat to the same point on the seat in front of it in economy class, resulting in a figure reflecting the “average seat pitch” of the aircraft model.Results showed that just over four inches differentiated the most cramped and spacious seating configurations - just enough to make all the difference in terms of comfort on a long flight.
Planning to travel but can't decide which airline to book with?
Well, a new study has revealed which US airlines offer the most legroom - and which seats are the most cramped. p>
The research, conducted by the airline travel blog, looked at seven US-based airlines, analyzing the aircraft model used by each of them on the nation's 10 busiest domestic air routes.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">To calculate relative legroom, the researchers measured horizontally from from a given point on a seat to the same point on the seat in front of it in economy class, resulting in a figure reflecting the “average seat pitch” of the aircraft model.Results showed that just over four inches differentiated the most cramped and spacious seating configurations - just enough to make all the difference in terms of comfort on a long flight.
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