Least Legroom Airline Unveiled—And It’s Neither Ryanair nor easyJet

When booking a flight, comfort is often a top priority for travelers, and legroom plays a crucial role in ensuring a pleasant journey. However, not all airlines are equal when it comes to offering spacious seating.

Recent analysis has uncovered the airline with the least legroom, highlighting the challenges passengers may face on long-haul flights. In a surprising twist, a new airline has taken the title for the least legroom on flights, dethroning budget carriers EasyJet and ryanair seats, which are often criticized for their cramped seating.

In this article, we delve into the details, revealing which airline ranks lowest in seat space and what it means for travelers looking to maximize comfort during their flights.

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A 2023 survey compared the legroom and seat width offered by 12 major airlines on short-haul flights departing from the UK, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. The study focused on “seat pitch”—the distance between a seat and the one in front—to determine the available legroom.

Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, and KLM emerged as the top providers of spacious seating, with seat pitches ranging from 31-32 inches, 29-33 inches, and 30-32 inches, respectively. Conversely, Wizz Air and TUI were found to offer the least legroom, with a seat pitch of just 28 inches, placing them at the bottom of the list.

Least legroom airlines

Aer Lingus – 31-32 inches

British Airways – 29-31 inches

EasyJet – 29 inches

Jet2 – 28-31 inches

KLM – 29-33 inches

Lufthansa – 30-32 inches

Norwegian – 29-31 inches

Ryanair – 30 inches

TAP Portugal – 28-31 inches

TUI – 28 inches

Vueling – 29-30 inches

Wizz Air – 28 inches

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