airline seats
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32% One Mile at a Time
17% Your Mileage May Vary
5% Other
Airline seats vary significantly across cabins and carriers, with differences in width, pitch, and amenities. Here’s a breakdown of key seat types and configurations as of 2026.
Business Class
- Air Canada A330-300: 32 Signature Class (Business) seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 20” wide, 80” flat bed, no privacy doors or Bluetooth.
- American Airlines 787-9P: 70 Business Class seats, including 8 Flagship Suite Preferred seats with extra legroom, foot space, and premium amenities like pajamas and mattress pads.🔗
- Lufthansa A350-1000: 49 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout with enhanced privacy and comfort features.
Premium Economy
- Air Canada A330-300: 24 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout, 38” pitch, 18.7” width.
- Delta A330-900neo: 28 Premium Select seats in a 2-3-2 layout, 38” pitch, 18.5” width.
- Lufthansa A350-1000: 35 Premium Economy seats with improved comfort and service over standard economy.🔗
Economy Class
- Air Canada A330-300: 241 Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout, 31” pitch, 18” width — wider than most narrowbody economy seats.
- Delta A330-900neo: 168 Main Economy seats (32” pitch), 56 Delta Comfort seats (34” pitch), all 18” wide.🔗
- American Airlines 787-9P: 216 Economy seats, 30 of which are Main Cabin Extra with extra legroom.🔗
Preferred Seats (Extra Legroom)
- Exit Rows & Bulkheads: Often include extra legroom and are frequently priced higher. Some carriers charge extra for these, though elite status may grant free access.
- JetBlue Mint Studio: Two special seats (1A, 1F) on A321LR/neo aircraft with bench-style seating and extra storage, priced at $299 for transatlantic flights.🔗
Seat Comfort & Selection
- Main Cabin Extra (American, Delta): Offers 30–34” of legroom, ideal for taller travelers.
- Premium Economy: Offers 38” pitch and 18.5”–18.7” width, with better meals and amenities than standard economy.🔗
- Bulkhead Seats: Often preferred for extra legroom, but some passengers dislike them due to proximity to galleys or lavatories.🔗
Traveling for Miles 11%
Air Canada adds 4 new destinations and more long-haul routes for summer 2027
Following on from the summer 2027 route news out of United Airlines and American Airlines, Air Canada has now announced its own plans for the season. The airline is adding four new destinations (the airlines says six, but it's four), six new long-haul routes, and a handful of schedule increases across its three Canadian hubs. Following on from the summer 2027 route news out of United Airlines and American Airlines, Air Canada has now announced its own plans for the season. The airline is adding four new destinations (the airlines says five, but it’s four), six new long-haul
Your Mileage May Vary 17%
I Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats
Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat. Airlines know which seats people like best and therefore will charge the most for them. As a result, they separate the cabin into categories and charge fees based on demand for each seat type. For example, most carriers charge extra for aisle and window seats, knowing people will pay to avoid being in the dreaded middle seat. The other section airlines charge more for is “extra” seats. These
Traveling for Miles 2%
American Airlines’ retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER enters service (70 Business Class seats and no First Class)
Today, 2 September 2026, American Airlines put its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER into commercial service, and the headline number is a big one. There are now 70 Business Class seats on this aircraft, which is the biggest Business Class cabin American Airlines has ever flown. Today, 2 September 2026, American Airlines put its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER into commercial service, and the headline number is a big one. There are now 70 Business Class seats on this aircraft, which is the biggest Business Class cabin American Airlines has ever flown. The First Class cabin has gone, Premium Economy
Points Miles and Bling 5%
Economy vs. Premium Economy: When is it Worth Paying Up?
When I’m booking a long trip, one question almost always comes up: stick with Economy or splurge on Premium Economy? For years, my answer was easy: save the cash or points and choose the cheapest option. But that changed once I had my first real taste of Premium Economy. When I used to travel frequently for work, I was required to book Economy, but thanks to all those overseas trips and my loyalty to Air Canada (AC), I eventually reached Aeroplan 35K status. It came with eUpgrade credits, which led to some lucky upgrades to Premium Economy on long-haul
Traveling for Miles 33%
Delta will fly between Austin & Paris next year (schedule added)
Delta has announced a new, daily, seasonal route between Austin and Paris Charles de Gaulle which will launch next year in time for the northern hemisphere summer season. This will be Austin's first nonstop service to Paris, and its fourth route to Europe with British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa already offering year-round service. Delta has announced a new, daily, seasonal route between Austin and Paris Charles de Gaulle which will launch next year in time for the northern hemisphere summer season. This will be Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris, and its fourth route to Europe
One Mile at a Time 8%
Lufthansa Airbus A350-1000 Deliveries Start Soon: Layout & Routes Revealed
In 2023, Lufthansa Group placed an order for the Airbus A350-1000 — the order was initially for 10 frames, before being increased to 15 frames the following year. The Lufthansa Group is undergoing a massive long haul fleet modernization at the moment, with both Airbus and Boeing planes on the way. Along those lines, the first Lufthansa A350-1000 will join the fleet in the coming weeks (in a dazzling livery no less), and we now also have a sense of what routes the plane will fly, and how the cabin will be configured. In this post: Lufthansa has
One Mile at a Time 24%
Which Airlines Offer A “Business Class Plus” Product? A Growing Trend…
We’ve seen a trend whereby an increasing number of airlines are offering what I like to call a “business class plus” product, which is a special seating option within the business class cabin. While business class has come a long way in general, these seats can take your experience to the next level. I’d like to take a closer look at that in this post. Which airlines are offering this, why, and how much extra do these seats cost? In this post: Airlines do everything in their power to utilize space on aircraft efficiently. This can be