If you’re a tall person, you know that traveling can get a little crowded. Whether you’re on a bus, in a car, or on a plane, we know you’re looking for the most legroom possible, so we put together a list of the airlines with the most legroom that let you sit back and enjoy the flight comfortably.
Inches between your seat and the seat in front of you:
Air Canada: 35″
JetBlue Airlines: 34″
United Airlines: 33″
Alaska Airlines: 32″
Virgin America: 32″
American Airlines: 32″
US Airways: 32″
Southwest Airlines: 32″
Hawaiian Airlines: 32″
WestJet: 32″
Allegiant Air: 32″
Frontier Airlines: 31″
Spirit Airlines: 29″
Inches between your seat and the seat next to you:
Air Canada: 18.5″
JetBlue: 18.25″
Hawaiian Airlines: 18″
Allegiant Air: 18″
United Airlines: 18″
Delta Air Lines: 18″
American Airlines: 18″
US Airways: 18″
Frontier Airlines: 18″
Virgin America: 17.75″
Spirit Airlines: 17.75″
Southwest Airlines: 17″
Alaska Airlines: 17″
WestJet: 17″
Other Tips to Stay Comfortable
We know there’s not much you can do about the room you have on the plane, so here are some other tips to help you stay comfortable on your journey:
- Wear loose clothing and keep a sweater/jacket with you in case you get cold.
- Get up and walk around periodically to stretch your legs and circulate your blood.
- Bring a travel pillow so you can sleep more easily.
- Some airlines offer more room in the back of the plane, so before you book your seat, look into it.
- Drink water and avoid alcohol to prevent dehydration.
- If your flight is more than four hours, consider upgrading to a seat with more legroom.
- Park with Winner and get peace of mind knowing that your car is safe with us.
*Legroom measurements are according to Conde Nast Traveler