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Here’s how much legroom you get on major airlines

The INSIDER Summary:

Legroom varies on major airlines.
JetBlue has the most legroom, with 34 inches of space.
Spirit has the least, with only 28 inches.

You can essentially forget bringing on a free carry on, you know food will cost an arm and a leg (if there is any at all), and it’s a safe bet that you’ll have a screaming child within five rows of your seat.
Most of the time, anything to do with plane travel seems out of your control, which is what makes flying such a stressful experience.

However, one thing you can control, sort of, is how much legroom you get — depending on which airline you choose to book with.

The infographic below, uploaded onto Reddit by user AvadaKedavra03, outlines major airlines’ amount of legroom in inches.

JetBlue, which promises “the most legroom in coach,” actually lives up to that promise with 34 inches of legroom. Spirit on the other hand, which often finds itself last in domestic airline rankings, only has 28 inches.

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Flames on the Runway: Russian Jet Sparks Emergency in Turkey

A dramatic incident unfolded at Turkey’s Antalya Airport on Sunday night when a Russian passenger plane caught fire shortly after landing.

The Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100, arriving from Sochi International Airport in Russia, was carrying 89 passengers and six crew members. Thankfully, all onboard were safely evacuated without any injuries reported.

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The fire broke out after the aircraft landed at 9:34 p.m. local time, prompting the pilot to issue an emergency call. Evacuation footage shared by Russian media site ЧП Сочи captured the tense moments as passengers slid down emergency slides, with some seen carrying large pieces of luggage despite the urgency of the situation.

The Russian Sukhoi Superjet in Turkey tonight, which crashed upon landing.

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Investigators at the time highlighted the critical impact of passengers retrieving their belongings, which obstructed others from escaping the burning aircraft.

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Although no injuries were reported this time, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing life over possessions during emergencies. Seconds can mean the difference between survival and tragedy in such situations.

In response to the incident, Turkey’s transportation ministry confirmed that efforts were underway to remove the damaged aircraft from the runway. While arrivals at Antalya Airport were temporarily suspended, departures continued from a nearby military-operated runway to minimize disruptions.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but the swift evacuation ensured a safe outcome for everyone on board.