Seat Pitch
Seat pitch is a critical factor in determining the comfort of your flight,
especially for long-haul travel. It refers to the distance between a point on
one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it, essentially indicating
the legroom a passenger has. Here are the seat pitches for a selection of
airlines as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021:
1. **Delta Airlines**: Economy: 30-31 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches,
Business/First: 37-38 inches.
2. **American Airlines**: Economy: 30-32 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches,
Business/First: 45-62 inches.
3. **United Airlines**: Economy: 30-31 inches, Economy Plus: 34-38 inches,
Business/First: 58-78 inches.
4. **Emirates**: Economy: 32-34 inches, Business: 60-72 inches, First: 78
inches.
5. **Lufthansa**: Economy: 31 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches, Business: 63
inches, First: 78 inches.
6. **Air Canada**: Economy: 30-31 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches,
Business/First: 59-79 inches.
7. **British Airways**: Economy: 31 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches,
Business: 72 inches, First: 78 inches.
8. **Qatar Airways**: Economy: 31-33 inches, Business: 78 inches, First: 83
inches.
9. **Singapore Airlines**: Economy: 32 inches, Premium Economy: 38 inches,
Business: 55-60 inches, First/Suites: 81 inches.
Please note that seat pitch can vary depending on the specific aircraft and seat
configuration. Always check with the airline for the most accurate information
before booking, especially if you require extra legroom.
Also, it's worth noting that the aviation industry is continuously evolving,
with airlines updating their fleets, making changes to improve comfort, or
sometimes economizing space. Therefore, the current situation might differ from
the data we have since updating this page in June of 2023.
