Which airlines offer the most legroom in economy class for transatlantic flights from New York to London?
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JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic offer competitive legroom on transatlantic flights from New York to London, but several carriers stand out for their generous seat pitch in economy class.
Airlines with the Most Legroom in Economy Class
- Japan Airlines offers 33″ seat pitch on its longhaul fleet, including routes from New York to London.
- ANA provides 34″ seat pitch on its longhaul aircraft, making it one of the most generous options for transatlantic travel.🔗
- United Airlines features 35″ legroom in its EconomyPlus seats on the A319, which are available on select transatlantic routes.
- Qantas is introducing a new “Project Sunrise” economy class with 33″ pitch on its A350-1000ULR aircraft, though only 42 of the 140 economy seats will have this extra space.🔗
Key Considerations
- ANA and Japan Airlines lead in consistent, industry-leading seat pitch across their longhaul fleets.
- United’s EconomyPlus seats offer the highest measured legroom (35″), but are not standard economy.🔗
- Qantas’ improved legroom is limited to a subset of economy seats, so availability is critical.🔗
For the most consistent and spacious experience, ANA and Japan Airlines are the top choices for transatlantic economy travel.
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