Which of these Canadian airlines has the most legroom?
When comparing airfares, what else should you consider? Whether it's for a short-haul or long-haul flight, if you've ever wondered which Canadian airlines offer the most comfortable seating in terms of 'seat pitch' or legroom, you've come to the right place! We've gathered information on seat pitch (the distance between seats) from three major Canadian airlines across different cabin and aircraft types. Let our quick guide help you compare and identify which airline offers the most generous seat pitch for your next flight booking
Frequently asked questions
- What is the seat pitch? How is legroom in an airplane measured?
- Does the seat pitch differ depending on the cabin class?
- Legroom for Air Canada
- Legroom for WestJet
- Legroom for Porter Airlines
What does 'seat pitch' mean? How is legroom in an airplane measured?
To easily describe, 'seat pitch' is simply the distance between a point on one seat and the that same point in seat in front or behind. So when an airline says the seat pitch in their Economy Class cabin is 31 inches, then that would mean that the distance between the same point between your seat and the seat in front (or back) is equally 31 inches apart.
Does the seat pitch differ depending on the cabin class?
Yes, a seat pitch can differ greatly between cabin classes. This is especially the case as upper class cabins, such as Business and Premium Class will be greater when compared to Economy, offering travellers a more spacious and comfortable inflight experience.
It's important to note that airlines collaborate with commercial aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing to determine the seat pitch for their aircraft. Even with the same aircraft type, legroom can vary based on the specific fleet and cabin layout chosen by the airline.
Now that you've got the basics of what a seat pitch is, let us look at difference between seat pitch between three domestic airline carriers: Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines.
💺 Legroom for Air Canada cabins
One of Canada's top airline carrier, Air Canada* and its subsidiaries operates over 200 aircrafts, consisting mainly of Boeing and Airbus fleets, some De Havilland Canada and Embraer 175.
Legroom by aircraft and cabin class
*Air Canada Rouge: Economy class= 29 in (A319), 30-31 in (A321), 29 in (A320)
**A320-200: Single Business cabin= 44 inches
💺Legroom for WestJet cabins
Another one of Canada's popular airline carriers, WestJet operates over 120 aircrafts to both domestic and international destinations.
Legroom by aircraft and cabin class
*29 in for B737-800 on Economy-class only layout)
**Operated by WestJet Encore
💺 Legroom for Porter Airlines cabin
Another one of Canada's growing airlineS is Porter Airlines which primarily provides services to/from Canada to the US,servicing on the Airbus A321 or Embraer 195.
Legroom by aircraft and cabin class
While there are variations in seat pitch across different carriers and aircraft types, considering legroom has become a crucial factor for travellers when shaping their travel experience, along with considerations such as ticket prices, seat selection (airline, middle, window), and other services like inflight entertainment, airline amenities, and meal services.
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