How Axel worksThe most comfortable airlines for long flights
Updated October 26, 2026 · Data: Axel, Airline websites, seatmaps.com, aviationa2z.com · How this guide was made
The short answer
Emirates is the most comfortable airline for long flights in Axel's scoring, with Japan Airlines and Korean Air close behind; among U.S. airlines, Delta leads, then American and United. The scores weight economy legroom most, then premium economy, seatback screens, Wi-Fi, power and food.
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How these picks work
On a long flight, comfort is legroom, a screen, power, Wi-Fi and food, and the option to step up to premium economy. These picks weight economy legroom (30%), premium economy (15%), seatback screens (15%), Wi-Fi (10%), power (10%), economy meals (10%) and reliability (10%). Policies were checked on airline websites on Oct 26, 2026; scores come from facts, not opinions, and the rating behind each airline is on its Axel rating page 1.
Best U.S. airlines for long-haul comfort
Top U.S. airlines
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Alaska (incl. Hawaiian)
Score 6.1/10. Strongest on power at the seat and meals in economy; weakest on premium economy. 910
- Economy legroom:
- 30 to 32 inches of pitch
- Premium economy:
- none
- Seatback screens:
- Long-haul only
- Wi-Fi:
- Varies by aircraft
- Power at the seat:
- Most seats
Best foreign airlines for long-haul comfort
Top airlines based outside the U.S., for trips abroad
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Japan Airlines
Score 9.0/10. Strongest on premium economy and meals in economy. 12
- Economy legroom:
- 31 to 34 inches of pitch
- Premium economy:
- Premium Economy
- Seatback screens:
- no data (scored at the median)
- Wi-Fi:
- no data (scored at the median)
- Power at the seat:
- no data (scored at the median)
- 3
Korean Air
Score 9.0/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens. 13
- Economy legroom:
- 31 to 34 inches of pitch
- Premium economy:
- Premium Class (premium economy)
- Seatback screens:
- Most aircraft
- Wi-Fi:
- no data (scored at the median)
- Power at the seat:
- no data (scored at the median)
- 4
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Score 8.9/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens. 1214
- Economy legroom:
- 31 to 34 inches of pitch
- Premium economy:
- Premium Economy
- Seatback screens:
- Long-haul only
- Wi-Fi:
- no data (scored at the median)
- Power at the seat:
- no data (scored at the median)
- 5
Which airline has the most legroom in economy?
Economy seat pitch (the distance from one seat to the same point on the next) runs from 28 to 29 inches on Allegiant, Frontier and Viva Aerobus to 32 to 34 inches on Emirates. Pitch varies by aircraft; the ranges below are each airline's typical economy seats.
| Airline | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Seatback screens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 32-34 in | Emirates Premium Economy 11 | Most aircraft |
| Korean Air | 31-34 in | Premium Class (premium economy) 13 | Most aircraft |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 31-34 in | Premium Economy 14 | Long-haul only |
| Japan Airlines | 31-34 in | Premium Economy 12 | - |
| Asiana Airlines | 31-34 in | None 17 | Long-haul only |
| Etihad Airways | 31-33 in | None 18 | Long-haul only |
| EVA Air | 31-33 in | Premium Economy 16 | - |
| Icelandair | 31-32 in | None 19 | Most aircraft |
| Qatar Airways | 31-32 in | None 20 | Most aircraft |
| China Airlines | 31-32 in | Premium Economy Class 21 | Most aircraft |
| American | 30-32 in | Premium Economy 5 | Long-haul only |
| Delta | 30-32 in | Delta Premium Select 3 | Most aircraft |
| Southwest | 31-31 in | None 22 | Streaming to your device |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | 30-32 in | None 10 | Long-haul only |
| JetBlue | 30-32 in | None 8 | Most aircraft |
| Aeromexico | 30-32 in | None 23 | Most aircraft |
| Virgin Atlantic | 31-31 in | Premium 24 | Most aircraft |
| KLM | 30-32 in | Premium Comfort 25 | - |
| Turkish Airlines | 30-32 in | None 26 | Most aircraft |
| Cathay Pacific | 29-33 in | Premium Economy 27 | Most aircraft |
| Singapore Airlines | 30-32 in | Premium Economy Class 28 | Most aircraft |
| Qantas | 30-32 in | Premium Economy 29 | Long-haul only |
| United | 30-31 in | United Premium Plus 7 | Most aircraft |
| Hawaiian | 30-31 in | None 10 | Long-haul only |
| WestJet | 30-31 in | WestJet Premium 30 | Long-haul only |
| Copa Airlines | 30-31 in | None 31 | Streaming to your device |
| LATAM Airlines | 29-32 in | Premium Economy (short-haul A320... 32 | Long-haul only |
| Breeze | 30-30 in | None 33 | Streaming to your device |
| Air Canada | 29-31 in | Air Canada Premium Economy 34 | Most aircraft |
| Porter Airlines | 30-30 in | None 35 | Streaming to your device |
| Avianca | 28-32 in | None 36 | Long-haul only |
| Lufthansa | 28-32 in | Premium Economy 37 | - |
| Air France | 29-31 in | Premium 38 | - |
| Aer Lingus | 28-32 in | None 39 | - |
| Iberia | 28-32 in | Turista Premium (Premium Economy) 40 | - |
| Swiss | 29-31 in | SWISS Premium Economy 41 | - |
| SAS | 28-32 in | SAS Plus 42 | - |
| Sun Country | 29-30 in | None 43 | Streaming to your device |
| British Airways | 28-31 in | World Traveller Plus 44 | - |
| TAP Air Portugal | 28-31 in | Economy Prime 45 | Long-haul only |
| Avelo | 29-29 in | None 46 | None |
| Volaris | 28-30 in | None 47 | None |
| Frontier | 28-29 in | None 48 | None |
| Allegiant | 28-29 in | None 49 | None |
| Viva Aerobus | 28-29 in | None 50 | - |
Business class on long flights
| Airline | Lie-flat business |
|---|---|
| American | Lie-flat Flagship Business on long-haul widebodies; Flagship Suite (direct aisle access, doors, chaise position) is spreading, with suites planned on nearly all... 5 |
| Delta | Lie-flat Delta One on all long-haul widebodies (76-80 in beds). Fleet-wide door and direct-aisle coverage beyond the A330-900neo not confirmed on Delta pages opened. 51 |
| United | Lie-flat Polaris on long-haul widebodies; new suites are all-aisle access. Elevated 787-9 now flies SFO to Singapore, London, Zurich and Seoul. Fleet-wide direct aisle... 52 |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | Lie-flat enclosed Suites on international 787 flights from Seattle (Tokyo-Narita, Seoul, London named; Athens and Paris from May 2027). Direct aisle access not stated on... 53 |
| JetBlue | Mint is lie-flat on every transatlantic flight; A321LR and A321neo Mint seats are all private aisle-access suites, while older A321 Classic Mint mixes suites with paired... 54 |
| Hawaiian | Lie-flat business on Honolulu-Japan and Honolulu-Australia routes, A330-200s to Osaka and Papeete from 2027, and enclosed suites on 787s. Current A330 seat layout and... 55 |
| Air Canada | Signature Class on European, Asian, Pacific and South American routes uses lie-flat executive pods on all widebodies; seat design varies by aircraft. Aisle-access layout... 56 |
| WestJet | Seven 787-9s carry 16 lie-flat pods in a 1-2-1 layout, each with aisle access and extendable privacy screens. No 737 business cabin; 737 top cabin is Premium. 57 |
| Aeromexico | Every 787 has fully flat business seats. The 787-9's 36 Collins Super Diamond seats are 1-2-1 with aisle access; the 787-8's 32 seats are 2-2-2, so window seats lack... 58 |
| Copa Airlines | No widebodies. 737 MAX 9s carry 12 or 16 fully flat Dreams seats in 2-2 rows (window seats lack aisle access) on longer routes; 737-800 and MAX 8 business uses recliners... 59 |
| Avianca | Most 787s carry 20 Safran Cirrus reverse-herringbone flat beds (1-2-1, 16 in screens), serving Europe since Nov 2024. Three ex-Norwegian 787s have 32 recliner-style... 60 |
| LATAM Airlines | Every widebody has lie-flat Premium Business. Refurbished 787s get doored R7 suites with aisle access; 777s and 767s keep the newer existing seat. Older 2-2-2 787 cabins... 61 |
| British Airways | Club Suite is on over two-thirds of Heathrow long-haul aircraft, with 787-9 installation ongoing. Remaining older Club World seats are 6 ft flat beds. 62 |
| Virgin Atlantic | Every Upper Class seat converts to a flat bed up to 6 ft 7 in with direct aisle access. Retreat Suites expand on A330neos from Q3 2026 and reach 787-9s 2028-2030. 63 |
| Lufthansa | All Allegris seats have direct aisle access and 2 m beds; 787-9 business seats were certified Mar 2026. Older A350/747/A330 seats and the A380 (retrofit through... 64 |
| Air France | Lie-flat Business on long-haul widebodies; 1-2-1 Zodiac Cirrus seats were retrofitted from 2014. New La Premiere suite launched 2025, reaching 7 US cities (incl. SFO Aug... 65 |
| KLM | Retrofitted 777s have 1-2-1 Jamco seats with doors, 198 cm beds and direct aisle access; 787 seats are 1-2-1 Cirrus-based with aisle access per Wikipedia. Older A330s... 66 |
| Aer Lingus | Transatlantic flights are two-class; the A321XLR (in service 2025) has 16 full-flat business seats, A330s 23-30. Seat aisle access and doors were not confirmed on pages... 67 |
| Iberia | Lie-flat Business Plus on flights to the Americas and southern Africa (A350, A330, 14-seat A321XLR); newer A350s use a 'Next Cabin' product from Dec 2022. Aisle access... 68 |
| TAP Air Portugal | Long-haul Business seats become fully flat beds on the A330 fleet (34 seats on A330-900); the A321LR has 16 business seats. Aisle access was not confirmed. 69 |
| Swiss | All long-haul seats are flat. Senses seats on the A350 all have aisle access; aisle access on the older 777, A330 and A340 business cabins was not confirmed on pages... 70 |
| SAS | Flat beds on A350, A330 and A321LR. The A350 is 1-2-1 with aisle access from every seat; the A321LR uses staggered 2-2/1-1 Thompson Vantage seats, so paired seats lack... 42 |
| Turkish Airlines | All long-haul jets have flat beds. A350s and 787-9s give every seat aisle access, but 777-300ERs use 2-3-2 and regional A330s 2-2-2, so window and middle seats lack it. 71 |
| Emirates | Flat beds fleet-wide. A380 and A350 are staggered 1-2-1; retrofitted 777s got 1-2-1 Safran seats in 2026, but unrefitted 777s keep older 2-3-2 angled seats without aisle... 72 |
| Qatar Airways | All widebodies have flat beds. Most use 1-2-1 Qsuites or reverse herringbone, but eight 777-300ERs, two 777-200LRs and the outgoing A330s keep 2-2-2 seats without direct... 73 |
| Etihad Airways | Flat beds in 1-2-1 layouts on the A380, A350-1000 (Collins Vector), 787-9 and 787-10; the A321LR has 1-1 flat beds. All-aisle access fleet-wide was not explicitly... 74 |
| Korean Air | Flat beds across the widebody fleet. Prestige Suite 2.0 (retrofitted 777-300ER) gives every seat aisle access, 79 in beds and 24 in screens. The A321neo has 8 flat seats... 13 |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | International widebodies have flat beds. The Room FX is a fixed sofa-style seat converting to a 76.5 in bed with a 24 in 4K screen. Aisle access on older 787 layouts not... 75 |
| Japan Airlines | Sky Suite on 787s (and remaining 777-300ERs) uses a staggered 2-3-2 layout giving every seat aisle access; A350-1000 Business suites have doors and 78 in beds.... 75 |
| EVA Air | Lie-flat Royal Laurel in reverse-herringbone 1-2-1 on 777-300ERs, and flat beds on 787-9/787-10. The A321 Business is a recliner. 76 |
| Cathay Pacific | Flat beds on all A350s and 777-300ERs and some A330s, long-haul seats in 1-2-1. Some regional A330 layouts still have recliners, to be replaced by Aria Studio. 27 |
| Singapore Airlines | Flat-bed Business on all widebodies; current seats flip forward into a bed. Next-generation First and Business with doors were teased Oct 2026 for 2027. All-aisle-access... 77 |
| Asiana Airlines | Lie-flat Business Smartium in 1-2-1 with direct aisle access on A350-900, A380 upper deck and updated 777-200ERs. A321neo Business is a 2-2 recliner. 78 |
| Qantas | Lie-flat 1-2-1 Business Suite on all 787s, A330s and selected A380s. The A321XLR has recliner Business (37 in pitch), so it is not lie-flat. 29 |
| China Airlines | A350-900 (32 seats) and 777-300ER (40) have 180-degree, 78 in flat beds with aisle access from every seat; A321neo has 12 flat seats. Regional A330-300 Business is a... 79 |
Every airline compared
| Airline | Score | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 8.1 | 30-32 | Delta Premium Select | Free with a free loyalty account |
| American | 7.4 | 30-32 | Premium Economy | Free with a free loyalty account |
| United | 6.9 | 30-31 | United Premium Plus | Free with a free loyalty account |
| JetBlue | 6.3 | 30-32 | none | Free for everyone |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | 6.1 | 30-32 | none | Varies by aircraft |
Source: Airline policy pages checked Oct 26, 2026; Axel airline ratings 1
| Airline | Score | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 9.7 | 32-34 | Emirates Premium Economy | Free for everyone |
| Japan Airlines | 9.0 | 31-34 | Premium Economy | - |
| Korean Air | 9.0 | 31-34 | Premium Class (premium... | - |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 8.9 | 31-34 | Premium Economy | - |
| EVA Air | 8.7 | 31-33 | Premium Economy | - |
| Virgin Atlantic | 8.3 | 31 | Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| China Airlines | 8.2 | 31-32 | Premium Economy Class | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Singapore Airlines | 8.2 | 30-32 | Premium Economy Class | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Qantas | 8.0 | 30-32 | Premium Economy | Free for everyone |
| Iberia | 7.7 | 28-32 | Turista Premium (Premium... | Free for everyone |
| Cathay Pacific | 7.6 | 29-33 | Premium Economy | Paid |
| SAS | 7.6 | 28-32 | SAS Plus | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Air France | 7.5 | 29-31 | Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| KLM | 7.5 | 30-32 | Premium Comfort | Varies by aircraft |
| WestJet | 7.5 | 30-31 | WestJet Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| LATAM Airlines | 7.5 | 29-32 | Premium Economy (short-haul... | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Asiana Airlines | 7.4 | 31-34 | none | - |
| Air Canada | 7.1 | 29-31 | Air Canada Premium Economy | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Etihad Airways | 7.1 | 31-33 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Swiss | 7.0 | 29-31 | SWISS Premium Economy | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Qatar Airways | 6.9 | 31-32 | none | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Lufthansa | 6.7 | 28-32 | Premium Economy | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Aeromexico | 6.6 | 30-32 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| British Airways | 6.5 | 28-31 | World Traveller Plus | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Turkish Airlines | 6.5 | 30-32 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| TAP Air Portugal | 6.3 | 28-31 | Economy Prime | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Icelandair | 6.3 | 31-32 | none | Paid |
| Aer Lingus | 6.2 | 28-32 | none | Free for everyone |
| Avianca | 5.3 | 28-32 | none | Paid |
| Copa Airlines | 4.8 | 30-31 | none | Paid |
| Porter Airlines | 4.5 | 30 | none | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Viva Aerobus | 4.2 | 28-29 | none | - |
| Volaris | 2.8 | 28-30 | none | - |
Source: Airline policy pages checked Oct 26, 2026; Axel airline ratings 1
Questions travelers ask
Which airline has the most legroom in economy?
Among the 45 airlines Axel checked, Emirates has the roomiest typical economy pitch; budget airlines such as Allegiant, Frontier and Viva Aerobus have the least (28 to 29 inches).
Is premium economy worth it on long flights?
It buys more legroom, a wider seat and better food; 24 of the 45 airlines checked sell it, mostly on long-haul flights.
How this guide was made
Each airline's score is the weighted average of the criteria above, each on a 0-to-10 scale. An airline missing a criterion worth 25% or more of the score is left unscored; a smaller gap takes the median of the airlines compared, so missing data can't raise a score. Facts come from each airline's own policy pages (checked Oct 26, 2026), the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Axel's airline ratings 1. Spirit Airlines, which stopped flying on May 2, 2026, is not included.
Sources
- Axel airline ratings: every airline Axel's travelers fly, scored out of 10, Axel, October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- American policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- American policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- JetBlue policy, as reported by aviationa2z.com, aviationa2z.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Emirates policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Korean Air policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Asiana Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Etihad Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Icelandair policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qatar Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- China Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Southwest policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aeromexico policy, as reported by delta.com, delta.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Virgin Atlantic policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- KLM policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Turkish Airlines policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Cathay Pacific policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Singapore Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qantas policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- WestJet policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Copa Airlines policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- LATAM Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Breeze policy, as reported by paxex.aero, paxex.aero, checked October 26, 2026
- Air Canada policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Porter Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avianca policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Lufthansa policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- Air France policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Aer Lingus policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Iberia policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Swiss policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- SAS policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Sun Country policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- British Airways policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- TAP Air Portugal policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avelo policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Volaris policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Frontier policy, as reported by viewfromthewing.com, viewfromthewing.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Allegiant policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Viva Aerobus policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- JetBlue policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Hawaiian policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Air Canada policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- WestJet policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aeromexico policy, as reported by runwaygirlnetwork.com, runwaygirlnetwork.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Copa Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avianca policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- LATAM Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- British Airways policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Virgin Atlantic policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Lufthansa policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Air France policy, as reported by air-journal.fr, air-journal.fr, checked October 26, 2026
- KLM policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aer Lingus policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Iberia policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- TAP Air Portugal policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Swiss policy, as reported by runwaygirlnetwork.com, runwaygirlnetwork.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Turkish Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Emirates policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qatar Airways policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Etihad Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- Singapore Airlines policy, as reported by milelion.com, milelion.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Asiana Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- China Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
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The most comfortable airlines for long flights
Updated October 26, 2026 by Axel (helloaxel.com).
Emirates is the most comfortable airline for long flights in Axel's scoring, with Japan Airlines and Korean Air close behind; among U.S. airlines, Delta leads, then American and United. The scores weight economy legroom most, then premium economy, seatback screens, Wi-Fi, power and food.
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How these picks work
On a long flight, comfort is legroom, a screen, power, Wi-Fi and food, and the option to step up to premium economy. These picks weight economy legroom (30%), premium economy (15%), seatback screens (15%), Wi-Fi (10%), power (10%), economy meals (10%) and reliability (10%). Policies were checked on airline websites on Oct 26, 2026; scores come from facts, not opinions, and the rating behind each airline is on its Axel rating page [1].
Best U.S. airlines for long-haul comfort
Top U.S. airlines
- Delta: Score 8.1/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens; weakest on economy legroom. [2][3] (Economy legroom: 30 to 32 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Delta Premium Select; Seatback screens: Most aircraft; Wi-Fi: Free with a free loyalty account; Power at the seat: Most seats)
- American: Score 7.4/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens; weakest on economy legroom. [4][5] (Economy legroom: 30 to 32 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Premium Economy; Seatback screens: Long-haul only; Wi-Fi: Free with a free loyalty account; Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
- United: Score 6.9/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens; weakest on meals in economy. [6][7] (Economy legroom: 30 to 31 inches of pitch; Premium economy: United Premium Plus; Seatback screens: Most aircraft; Wi-Fi: Free with a free loyalty account; Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
- JetBlue: Score 6.3/10. Strongest on seatback screens and wi-fi; weakest on premium economy. [8] (Economy legroom: 30 to 32 inches of pitch; Premium economy: none; Seatback screens: Most aircraft; Wi-Fi: Free for everyone; Power at the seat: Most seats)
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian): Score 6.1/10. Strongest on power at the seat and meals in economy; weakest on premium economy. [9][10] (Economy legroom: 30 to 32 inches of pitch; Premium economy: none; Seatback screens: Long-haul only; Wi-Fi: Varies by aircraft; Power at the seat: Most seats)
Best foreign airlines for long-haul comfort
Top airlines based outside the U.S., for trips abroad
- Emirates: Score 9.7/10. Strongest on economy legroom and premium economy. [11] (Economy legroom: 32 to 34 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Emirates Premium Economy; Seatback screens: Most aircraft; Wi-Fi: Free for everyone; Power at the seat: Most seats)
- Japan Airlines: Score 9.0/10. Strongest on premium economy and meals in economy. [12] (Economy legroom: 31 to 34 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Premium Economy; Seatback screens: no data (scored at the median); Wi-Fi: no data (scored at the median); Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
- Korean Air: Score 9.0/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens. [13] (Economy legroom: 31 to 34 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Premium Class (premium economy); Seatback screens: Most aircraft; Wi-Fi: no data (scored at the median); Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
- ANA (All Nippon Airways): Score 8.9/10. Strongest on premium economy and seatback screens. [12][14] (Economy legroom: 31 to 34 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Premium Economy; Seatback screens: Long-haul only; Wi-Fi: no data (scored at the median); Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
- EVA Air: Score 8.7/10. Strongest on premium economy and reliability. [15][16] (Economy legroom: 31 to 33 inches of pitch; Premium economy: Premium Economy; Seatback screens: no data (scored at the median); Wi-Fi: no data (scored at the median); Power at the seat: no data (scored at the median))
Which airline has the most legroom in economy?
Economy seat pitch (the distance from one seat to the same point on the next) runs from 28 to 29 inches on Allegiant, Frontier and Viva Aerobus to 32 to 34 inches on Emirates. Pitch varies by aircraft; the ranges below are each airline's typical economy seats.
Economy legroom, premium economy and screens
Typical economy pitch by airline, roomiest first; checked Oct 26, 2026.
| Airline | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Seatback screens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 32-34 in | Emirates Premium Economy [11] | Most aircraft |
| Korean Air | 31-34 in | Premium Class (premium economy) [13] | Most aircraft |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 31-34 in | Premium Economy [14] | Long-haul only |
| Japan Airlines | 31-34 in | Premium Economy [12] | - |
| Asiana Airlines | 31-34 in | None [17] | Long-haul only |
| Etihad Airways | 31-33 in | None [18] | Long-haul only |
| EVA Air | 31-33 in | Premium Economy [16] | - |
| Icelandair | 31-32 in | None [19] | Most aircraft |
| Qatar Airways | 31-32 in | None [20] | Most aircraft |
| China Airlines | 31-32 in | Premium Economy Class [21] | Most aircraft |
| American | 30-32 in | Premium Economy [5] | Long-haul only |
| Delta | 30-32 in | Delta Premium Select [3] | Most aircraft |
| Southwest | 31-31 in | None [22] | Streaming to your device |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | 30-32 in | None [10] | Long-haul only |
| JetBlue | 30-32 in | None [8] | Most aircraft |
| Aeromexico | 30-32 in | None [23] | Most aircraft |
| Virgin Atlantic | 31-31 in | Premium [24] | Most aircraft |
| KLM | 30-32 in | Premium Comfort [25] | - |
| Turkish Airlines | 30-32 in | None [26] | Most aircraft |
| Cathay Pacific | 29-33 in | Premium Economy [27] | Most aircraft |
| Singapore Airlines | 30-32 in | Premium Economy Class [28] | Most aircraft |
| Qantas | 30-32 in | Premium Economy [29] | Long-haul only |
| United | 30-31 in | United Premium Plus [7] | Most aircraft |
| Hawaiian | 30-31 in | None [10] | Long-haul only |
| WestJet | 30-31 in | WestJet Premium [30] | Long-haul only |
| Copa Airlines | 30-31 in | None [31] | Streaming to your device |
| LATAM Airlines | 29-32 in | Premium Economy (short-haul A320... [32] | Long-haul only |
| Breeze | 30-30 in | None [33] | Streaming to your device |
| Air Canada | 29-31 in | Air Canada Premium Economy [34] | Most aircraft |
| Porter Airlines | 30-30 in | None [35] | Streaming to your device |
| Avianca | 28-32 in | None [36] | Long-haul only |
| Lufthansa | 28-32 in | Premium Economy [37] | - |
| Air France | 29-31 in | Premium [38] | - |
| Aer Lingus | 28-32 in | None [39] | - |
| Iberia | 28-32 in | Turista Premium (Premium Economy) [40] | - |
| Swiss | 29-31 in | SWISS Premium Economy [41] | - |
| SAS | 28-32 in | SAS Plus [42] | - |
| Sun Country | 29-30 in | None [43] | Streaming to your device |
| British Airways | 28-31 in | World Traveller Plus [44] | - |
| TAP Air Portugal | 28-31 in | Economy Prime [45] | Long-haul only |
| Avelo | 29-29 in | None [46] | None |
| Volaris | 28-30 in | None [47] | None |
| Frontier | 28-29 in | None [48] | None |
| Allegiant | 28-29 in | None [49] | None |
| Viva Aerobus | 28-29 in | None [50] | - |
Business class on long flights
Long-haul business class
| Airline | Lie-flat business |
|---|---|
| American | Lie-flat Flagship Business on long-haul widebodies; Flagship Suite (direct aisle access, doors, chaise position) is spreading, with suites planned on nearly all... [5] |
| Delta | Lie-flat Delta One on all long-haul widebodies (76-80 in beds). Fleet-wide door and direct-aisle coverage beyond the A330-900neo not confirmed on Delta pages opened. [51] |
| United | Lie-flat Polaris on long-haul widebodies; new suites are all-aisle access. Elevated 787-9 now flies SFO to Singapore, London, Zurich and Seoul. Fleet-wide direct aisle... [52] |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | Lie-flat enclosed Suites on international 787 flights from Seattle (Tokyo-Narita, Seoul, London named; Athens and Paris from May 2027). Direct aisle access not stated on... [53] |
| JetBlue | Mint is lie-flat on every transatlantic flight; A321LR and A321neo Mint seats are all private aisle-access suites, while older A321 Classic Mint mixes suites with paired... [54] |
| Hawaiian | Lie-flat business on Honolulu-Japan and Honolulu-Australia routes, A330-200s to Osaka and Papeete from 2027, and enclosed suites on 787s. Current A330 seat layout and... [55] |
| Air Canada | Signature Class on European, Asian, Pacific and South American routes uses lie-flat executive pods on all widebodies; seat design varies by aircraft. Aisle-access layout... [56] |
| WestJet | Seven 787-9s carry 16 lie-flat pods in a 1-2-1 layout, each with aisle access and extendable privacy screens. No 737 business cabin; 737 top cabin is Premium. [57] |
| Aeromexico | Every 787 has fully flat business seats. The 787-9's 36 Collins Super Diamond seats are 1-2-1 with aisle access; the 787-8's 32 seats are 2-2-2, so window seats lack... [58] |
| Copa Airlines | No widebodies. 737 MAX 9s carry 12 or 16 fully flat Dreams seats in 2-2 rows (window seats lack aisle access) on longer routes; 737-800 and MAX 8 business uses recliners... [59] |
| Avianca | Most 787s carry 20 Safran Cirrus reverse-herringbone flat beds (1-2-1, 16 in screens), serving Europe since Nov 2024. Three ex-Norwegian 787s have 32 recliner-style... [60] |
| LATAM Airlines | Every widebody has lie-flat Premium Business. Refurbished 787s get doored R7 suites with aisle access; 777s and 767s keep the newer existing seat. Older 2-2-2 787 cabins... [61] |
| British Airways | Club Suite is on over two-thirds of Heathrow long-haul aircraft, with 787-9 installation ongoing. Remaining older Club World seats are 6 ft flat beds. [62] |
| Virgin Atlantic | Every Upper Class seat converts to a flat bed up to 6 ft 7 in with direct aisle access. Retreat Suites expand on A330neos from Q3 2026 and reach 787-9s 2028-2030. [63] |
| Lufthansa | All Allegris seats have direct aisle access and 2 m beds; 787-9 business seats were certified Mar 2026. Older A350/747/A330 seats and the A380 (retrofit through... [64] |
| Air France | Lie-flat Business on long-haul widebodies; 1-2-1 Zodiac Cirrus seats were retrofitted from 2014. New La Premiere suite launched 2025, reaching 7 US cities (incl. SFO Aug... [65] |
| KLM | Retrofitted 777s have 1-2-1 Jamco seats with doors, 198 cm beds and direct aisle access; 787 seats are 1-2-1 Cirrus-based with aisle access per Wikipedia. Older A330s... [66] |
| Aer Lingus | Transatlantic flights are two-class; the A321XLR (in service 2025) has 16 full-flat business seats, A330s 23-30. Seat aisle access and doors were not confirmed on pages... [67] |
| Iberia | Lie-flat Business Plus on flights to the Americas and southern Africa (A350, A330, 14-seat A321XLR); newer A350s use a 'Next Cabin' product from Dec 2022. Aisle access... [68] |
| TAP Air Portugal | Long-haul Business seats become fully flat beds on the A330 fleet (34 seats on A330-900); the A321LR has 16 business seats. Aisle access was not confirmed. [69] |
| Swiss | All long-haul seats are flat. Senses seats on the A350 all have aisle access; aisle access on the older 777, A330 and A340 business cabins was not confirmed on pages... [70] |
| SAS | Flat beds on A350, A330 and A321LR. The A350 is 1-2-1 with aisle access from every seat; the A321LR uses staggered 2-2/1-1 Thompson Vantage seats, so paired seats lack... [42] |
| Turkish Airlines | All long-haul jets have flat beds. A350s and 787-9s give every seat aisle access, but 777-300ERs use 2-3-2 and regional A330s 2-2-2, so window and middle seats lack it. [71] |
| Emirates | Flat beds fleet-wide. A380 and A350 are staggered 1-2-1; retrofitted 777s got 1-2-1 Safran seats in 2026, but unrefitted 777s keep older 2-3-2 angled seats without aisle... [72] |
| Qatar Airways | All widebodies have flat beds. Most use 1-2-1 Qsuites or reverse herringbone, but eight 777-300ERs, two 777-200LRs and the outgoing A330s keep 2-2-2 seats without direct... [73] |
| Etihad Airways | Flat beds in 1-2-1 layouts on the A380, A350-1000 (Collins Vector), 787-9 and 787-10; the A321LR has 1-1 flat beds. All-aisle access fleet-wide was not explicitly... [74] |
| Korean Air | Flat beds across the widebody fleet. Prestige Suite 2.0 (retrofitted 777-300ER) gives every seat aisle access, 79 in beds and 24 in screens. The A321neo has 8 flat seats... [13] |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | International widebodies have flat beds. The Room FX is a fixed sofa-style seat converting to a 76.5 in bed with a 24 in 4K screen. Aisle access on older 787 layouts not... [75] |
| Japan Airlines | Sky Suite on 787s (and remaining 777-300ERs) uses a staggered 2-3-2 layout giving every seat aisle access; A350-1000 Business suites have doors and 78 in beds.... [75] |
| EVA Air | Lie-flat Royal Laurel in reverse-herringbone 1-2-1 on 777-300ERs, and flat beds on 787-9/787-10. The A321 Business is a recliner. [76] |
| Cathay Pacific | Flat beds on all A350s and 777-300ERs and some A330s, long-haul seats in 1-2-1. Some regional A330 layouts still have recliners, to be replaced by Aria Studio. [27] |
| Singapore Airlines | Flat-bed Business on all widebodies; current seats flip forward into a bed. Next-generation First and Business with doors were teased Oct 2026 for 2027. All-aisle-access... [77] |
| Asiana Airlines | Lie-flat Business Smartium in 1-2-1 with direct aisle access on A350-900, A380 upper deck and updated 777-200ERs. A321neo Business is a 2-2 recliner. [78] |
| Qantas | Lie-flat 1-2-1 Business Suite on all 787s, A330s and selected A380s. The A321XLR has recliner Business (37 in pitch), so it is not lie-flat. [29] |
| China Airlines | A350-900 (32 seats) and 777-300ER (40) have 180-degree, 78 in flat beds with aisle access from every seat; A321neo has 12 flat seats. Regional A330-300 Business is a... [79] |
Every airline compared
U.S. airlines: 5 scored
Scores out of 10 on the criteria above.
| Airline | Score | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 8.1 | 30-32 | Delta Premium Select | Free with a free loyalty account |
| American | 7.4 | 30-32 | Premium Economy | Free with a free loyalty account |
| United | 6.9 | 30-31 | United Premium Plus | Free with a free loyalty account |
| JetBlue | 6.3 | 30-32 | none | Free for everyone |
| Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) | 6.1 | 30-32 | none | Varies by aircraft |
Source: Airline policy pages checked Oct 26, 2026; Axel airline ratings [1]
Airlines based abroad: 33 scored
Scored on the same criteria; reliability and fare data for these airlines come from different sources than the U.S. figures.
| Airline | Score | Economy pitch | Premium economy | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 9.7 | 32-34 | Emirates Premium Economy | Free for everyone |
| Japan Airlines | 9.0 | 31-34 | Premium Economy | - |
| Korean Air | 9.0 | 31-34 | Premium Class (premium... | - |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 8.9 | 31-34 | Premium Economy | - |
| EVA Air | 8.7 | 31-33 | Premium Economy | - |
| Virgin Atlantic | 8.3 | 31 | Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| China Airlines | 8.2 | 31-32 | Premium Economy Class | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Singapore Airlines | 8.2 | 30-32 | Premium Economy Class | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Qantas | 8.0 | 30-32 | Premium Economy | Free for everyone |
| Iberia | 7.7 | 28-32 | Turista Premium (Premium... | Free for everyone |
| Cathay Pacific | 7.6 | 29-33 | Premium Economy | Paid |
| SAS | 7.6 | 28-32 | SAS Plus | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Air France | 7.5 | 29-31 | Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| KLM | 7.5 | 30-32 | Premium Comfort | Varies by aircraft |
| WestJet | 7.5 | 30-31 | WestJet Premium | Free with a free loyalty account |
| LATAM Airlines | 7.5 | 29-32 | Premium Economy (short-haul... | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Asiana Airlines | 7.4 | 31-34 | none | - |
| Air Canada | 7.1 | 29-31 | Air Canada Premium Economy | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Etihad Airways | 7.1 | 31-33 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Swiss | 7.0 | 29-31 | SWISS Premium Economy | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Qatar Airways | 6.9 | 31-32 | none | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Lufthansa | 6.7 | 28-32 | Premium Economy | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Aeromexico | 6.6 | 30-32 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| British Airways | 6.5 | 28-31 | World Traveller Plus | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Turkish Airlines | 6.5 | 30-32 | none | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| TAP Air Portugal | 6.3 | 28-31 | Economy Prime | Free messaging, paid browsing |
| Icelandair | 6.3 | 31-32 | none | Paid |
| Aer Lingus | 6.2 | 28-32 | none | Free for everyone |
| Avianca | 5.3 | 28-32 | none | Paid |
| Copa Airlines | 4.8 | 30-31 | none | Paid |
| Porter Airlines | 4.5 | 30 | none | Free with a free loyalty account |
| Viva Aerobus | 4.2 | 28-29 | none | - |
| Volaris | 2.8 | 28-30 | none | - |
Source: Airline policy pages checked Oct 26, 2026; Axel airline ratings [1]
Questions travelers ask
Which airline has the most legroom in economy?
Among the 45 airlines Axel checked, Emirates has the roomiest typical economy pitch; budget airlines such as Allegiant, Frontier and Viva Aerobus have the least (28 to 29 inches).
Is premium economy worth it on long flights?
It buys more legroom, a wider seat and better food; 24 of the 45 airlines checked sell it, mostly on long-haul flights.
How this guide was made
Each airline's score is the weighted average of the criteria above, each on a 0-to-10 scale. An airline missing a criterion worth 25% or more of the score is left unscored; a smaller gap takes the median of the airlines compared, so missing data can't raise a score. Facts come from each airline's own policy pages (checked Oct 26, 2026), the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Axel's airline ratings [1]. Spirit Airlines, which stopped flying on May 2, 2026, is not included.
Sources
- Axel airline ratings: every airline Axel's travelers fly, scored out of 10, Axel, October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- American policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- American policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- JetBlue policy, as reported by aviationa2z.com, aviationa2z.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Emirates policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Korean Air policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Asiana Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Etihad Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Icelandair policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qatar Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- China Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Southwest policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aeromexico policy, as reported by delta.com, delta.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Virgin Atlantic policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- KLM policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Turkish Airlines policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Cathay Pacific policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Singapore Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qantas policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- WestJet policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Copa Airlines policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- LATAM Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Breeze policy, as reported by paxex.aero, paxex.aero, checked October 26, 2026
- Air Canada policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Porter Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avianca policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Lufthansa policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- Air France policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Aer Lingus policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Iberia policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Swiss policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- SAS policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Sun Country policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- British Airways policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- TAP Air Portugal policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avelo policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Volaris policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Frontier policy, as reported by viewfromthewing.com, viewfromthewing.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Allegiant policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Viva Aerobus policy, as reported by aerolopa.com, aerolopa.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Delta policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- United policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Alaska (incl. Hawaiian) policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- JetBlue policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Hawaiian policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Air Canada policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- WestJet policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aeromexico policy, as reported by runwaygirlnetwork.com, runwaygirlnetwork.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Copa Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Avianca policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- LATAM Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- British Airways policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Virgin Atlantic policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Lufthansa policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Air France policy, as reported by air-journal.fr, air-journal.fr, checked October 26, 2026
- KLM policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Aer Lingus policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Iberia policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- TAP Air Portugal policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
- Swiss policy, as reported by runwaygirlnetwork.com, runwaygirlnetwork.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Turkish Airlines policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Emirates policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Qatar Airways policy, as reported by onemileatatime.com, onemileatatime.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Etihad Airways policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) policy, as reported by simpleflying.com, simpleflying.com, checked October 26, 2026
- EVA Air policy, as reported by en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, checked October 26, 2026
- Singapore Airlines policy, as reported by milelion.com, milelion.com, checked October 26, 2026
- Asiana Airlines policy, as reported by seatmaps.com, seatmaps.com, checked October 26, 2026
- China Airlines policy page, Airline websites, checked October 26, 2026
