The three major Middle Eastern airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad, are renowned for their exceptional onboard experience across all cabin classes. In the recent AirlineRatings Airline of The Year Awards 2024, all three airlines won awards. However, when it comes to Economy Class comfort, which airline offers the most space?
Emirates stands out as the clear winner among the three airlines in terms of Economy Class comfort. Their fleet comprises Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft with a minimum seat pitch of 32 inches and a maximum of 34 inches. Seat width is consistent at 17 inches on the 777 aircraft and 18 inches on the A380. This consistency ensures that passengers can expect comfortable seating regardless of their configuration choice.
Qatar Airways has a diverse fleet with varying seat pitch and width. The seat pitch on their A380 and A350 aircraft is 31-32 inches, while the Boeing 777 aircraft ranges from 31-33 inches. The seat pitch on their 787 Dreamliners is 31 inches and 32 inches on the A330. Seat width also varies from 16.9 inches up to
