Traveling in economic class is often synonymous with tight places and little leg space, but the truth is that there are airlines that offer wider and more comfortable seats than others. Know what they can make all the difference in the flight experience.
A dream flight can quickly lose charm when, after passing the security and preparing to board, it finds that it has crashed the place of the middle, narrow and uninviting. However, it is already possible to know which low cost carriers that provide wider seats, preventing comfort from being in the background.
The Which Consumer Association? analyzed the average dimensions of the seats and identified the companies that offer the highest space. On short -range flights, the width of the seats ranges from 43 to 46 centimeters, a seemingly small difference, but it can turn an uncomfortable flight into a much more bearable trip, according to the British newspaper Daily Express.
Companies with wider seats
According to the data, the airlines that offer places of 46 centimeters wide are Wizz Air, Tap Portugal, Easyjet and Lufthansa. These seats are considered the most spacious within the economic class, representing a clear advantage for those who value convenience.
On the other hand, airlines such as Aer Lingus, Loganair, Jet2 and Norwegian are in the narrowest places, which can have only 43 centimeters wide. This difference of three centimeters may seem little, but it is significant when passengers are side by side for several hours.
Comparison of space between companies
The table below, shown by the same source, shows the width of the seats and the leg space (known as Seat Pitch) in centimeters:
| Airline | Leg space (cm) | Seat width (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 74–76 | 43–46 |
| British Airways | 74–76 | 43–46 |
| EasyJet | 74 | 46 |
| Jet2 | 74–76 | 43–46 |
| KLM | 71–81 | 43–46 |
| Loganair | 76–79 | 43 |
| Lufthansa | 71–79 | 46 |
| Norwegian | 74–79 | 43–46 |
| Ryanair | 71–76 | 46 |
| SAS | 74–76 | 46 |
| TAP Portugal | 71 | 46 |
| Tui | 74 | 43–46 |
| Turkish | 76–81 | 43–46 |
| Vueling | 74–76 | 46 |
| Wizz Air | 71–74 | 46 |
Tricks to gain more space
For those looking for more space without paying extra, there are some tricks that can help. One option is to choose a place in the Bulkhead line, those seats behind the walls or curtains that separate sections from the plane. In these places there are no seats ahead, which allows you to better stretch your legs, although they can be slightly narrower due to the tables built into arms support.
Another alternative is to opt for places on the back of the plane, where the fuselage tends to tape. In these cases, there may be fewer places per line, creating more side space. However, the drawback is to be closer to the bathrooms, which can make the trip more agitated.
Negotiate now
If the plane has already raised flight and notice vacant places, it can always politely ask the crew to move. There are no guarantees, but often, being courteous, it is possible to get a more spacious place, says the.
In addition, passengers who need more space for specific reasons, such as above average or pregnancy height, are often likely to change to more comfortable places.
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