comfort of seats

[Deesknee]

For those of you who have traveled several different airlines, who has the most comfortable seats?

Jetblue?
Southwest?
Airtran?
Spirit?
Delta?

Thanks for any help.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Jet Blue... unless you're going to Las Vegas in December. Then it's anybody else

 

[SDSorority]

Southwest is MUCH more comfy than AirTran. There's more legroom and it seems like the seats are wider.

 

[ancestry]

Jet Blue has the most comfortable in my opinion and Delta is the worst.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Let's put it this way. Last time I flew Delta, I was in the first row in coach. I could see the first class seats, and they didn't look as comfortable or as well-padded as JetBlue's coach seats.

 

[Deesknee]

So, judging by the responses so far, it looks like I listed them pretty much by most comfortable to least comfortable. ha, I didn't even try.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Personally we find all airplane seats uncomfortable

 

[crashbb]

www.seatguru.com

Gives you the layout and dimensions for most airplanes on most of the US based airlines (plus many international airlines).

 

[bumbershoot]

Virgin America is the most comfy for me. But that's not yet an option for MCO.

Alaska is the next most comfy for me.

 

[lats118]

I've flown all the airlines you mentioned with the exception of Spirit. JetBlue was the best; AirTran and SW tied for last. AirTran had NO room (I'm 6'1"); the SW seats were 'tired' and had no support.

 

[skiingfast]

www.seatguru.com

Gives you the layout and dimensions for most airplanes on most of the US based airlines (plus many international airlines).

Seatguru is what I would suggest looking at. Going airline by airline without looking at the dimensions is nothing but weak opinions. Jets can be very old and have gone through many different seats in their lifetime. You could be in old seats or brand new.

 

[BigTigger]

Comfort comes in two flavors:

1) Amount of leg room and seat width in an average coach row
2) Amount of seat padding and structure of seat to provide lumbar support

Jetblue is best for #1, but not for #2 on A320 aircraft (OK on E190's). Jetblue A320's have very thin padding and are not the best for longer flights. They also use a tilt mechanism that does not give great support for the lower back.

I agree on Virgin America being best overall - they fly mostly coast to coast and up and down the left coast. Great seat pitch, width, and padding/support.

 

[Deesknee]

Comfort comes in two flavors:

1) Amount of leg room and seat width in an average coach row
2) Amount of seat padding and structure of seat to provide lumbar support

Jetblue is best for #1, but not for #2 on A320 aircraft (OK on E190's). Jetblue A320's have very thin padding and are not the best for longer flights. They also use a tilt mechanism that does not give great support for the lower back.

I agree on Virgin America being best overall - they fly mostly coast to coast and up and down the left coast. Great seat pitch, width, and padding/support.

Good point. For me it is cushioning of seats. After several broken tail bone injuries, I find even a 3 hour flight can be extremely uncomfortable depending on the seats.
hmmm, come to think of it, I should just bring a cushion of sorts in my carry on. Does anyone know if they would allow me to sit on one? I would assume if they have any issues with it it would only be during take off & landing.

Thanks for the seatguru suggestions. I will be checking that out also!

 

[skiingfast]

hmmm, come to think of it, I should just bring a cushion of sorts in my carry on. Does anyone know if they would allow me to sit on one? I would assume if they have any issues with it it would only be during take off & landing.

Thanks for the seatguru suggestions. I will be checking that out also!

Yes you could bring a pillow or blanket. Since airline started to charge for those, it is becoming common for some people to bring them. But a Pillow is a carry on. You may want to bring somthing small that fits inside of your carry on.