Cabin Brief
Side-by-side airline cabin comparison
Quick pick
Best economy: close call
Fly Southwest. It has 2 more inches of legroom.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Data verified April 2026
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United FirstUnited · Boeing 737-900ER · 2012 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchReliable
2.8
Seat 1.2·Amenity 5.1
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Airlines on this route
Flying with family
- Seatback screens on United. Southwest, Frontier, Spirit — bring your own device.
- Most legroom: Southwest (32"). Least: Spirit (28"). That 4" difference matters with kids.
- Power outlets on United, Southwest, Frontier — keep tablets charged.
Route insights
- In economy, Southwest's Economy (open seating) (737-800) edges out the field with a 3.9/10.
- United is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.