These airlines have the most economy class legroom – how does Singapore Airlines fare among the rest?

Overseas trips are always something to get excited over, but flying itself? Not always enjoyable, unless you’re living it up in business class. We’re in a time where airplane seat space is getting smaller and smaller, and between that and getting wedged up against a stranger while someone else is reclining their chair into your knees, long-haul airplane rides can be quite an ordeal if you’re unlucky.

While the airplane seatmate lottery is solely up to fate, you can always try to give yourself a more comfortable journey by picking the right airline if you’re part of the long legs crew. By that, we mean selecting an airline with a larger seat pitch, so you’ll enjoy more space to stretch your legs – as much as you can while seated, anyway.

According to a report by Simple Flying, Japan’s All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are winners in this aspect, both offering 34 inches of legroom in economy class. Surprising, given that things in Japan are notoriously fun-sized, from homes and hotel rooms to bars and cars. Equally generous in terms of legroom is the Middle Eastern airline Emirates.

Despite being hailed as one of the world’s best airlines, Singapore Airlines doesn’t sit among the names above. However, it isn’t too far off, with an economy seat pitch of 32 inches – similar to that of Cathay Pacific and Qantas. The rest of the airlines on the list are American, with JetBlue at 32.3 inches and the others ranging from 31 to 31.8 inches.

Compared to the lot – and to ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit, which has only a 28-inch seat pitch – it looks like Singapore Airlines is still relatively comfy. And if taking it isn’t an option for any particular reason, be heartened to know that all other airlines with the same seat pitch as SQ (except JetBlue) also operate from Changi Airport.

10 airlines with the most legroom in Economy

• All Nippon Airways (34 inches)
• Japan Airlines (34 inches)
• Emirates (34 inches)
• JetBlue (32.3 inches)
• Cathay Pacific (32 inches)
• Qantas (32 inches)
• Singapore Airlines (32 inches)
• Southwest Airlines (31.8 inches)
• Alaska Airlines (31 inches)
• Delta Air Lines (31 inches)

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