Overview

• The Which? 2023 survey measured seat pitch—which denotes legroom distance—across standard-fare cabins on 12 major UK short-haul airlines.
• Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and KLM top the legroom rankings with seat pitches ranging from 29 to 33 inches.
• Wizz Air and TUI occupy the lowest positions by offering just a 28-inch seat pitch on standard tickets.
• Seat width averages around 17 inches for most carriers, while easyJet, TAP Portugal and Lufthansa extend seats to approximately 18 inches.
• Measurements exclude optional extra-legroom upgrades, focusing solely on the space passengers receive with a base fare.