Question 1

Which is better in first: United or Alaska on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In first, United First on United Airlines's 737-900ER and First Class on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER are virtually identical at 2.8 and 2.8 out of 10. First Class leads in seat width, but the overall experience is comparable.

Question 2

Which is better in economy: United or Alaska on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER scores 4.4/10 compared to Economy on United Airlines's 737-900ER at 3.5/10 — a narrow edge. Alaska Airlines wins on legroom, seat width, entertainment. The key difference is 30" pitch vs 31" pitch.

Question 3

Which is better in economy: United or Southwest on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 scores 3.9/10 compared to Economy on United Airlines's 737-900ER at 3.5/10 — a narrow edge. Southwest Airlines wins on legroom, while United Airlines leads in entertainment. The key difference is 30" pitch vs 32" pitch.

Question 4

Which is better in economy: United or Frontier on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy on United Airlines's 737-900ER scores 3.5/10 compared to Economy on Frontier Airlines's A320neo at 2.2/10 — a clear advantage. United Airlines wins on legroom, wi-fi, entertainment, while Frontier Airlines leads in seat width. The key difference is 9" seatback vs none.

Question 5

Which is better in economy: Alaska or Southwest on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER scores 4.4/10 compared to Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 at 3.9/10 — a narrow edge. Alaska Airlines wins on seat width, entertainment, power, while Southwest Airlines leads in legroom. The key difference is 10" seatback vs app_only.

Question 6

Which is better in economy: Alaska or Frontier on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Main Cabin on Alaska Airlines's 737-900ER scores 4.4/10 compared to Economy on Frontier Airlines's A320neo at 2.2/10 — a dominant lead. Alaska Airlines wins on legroom, wi-fi, entertainment, while Frontier Airlines leads in seat width. The key difference is 31" pitch vs 28" pitch.

Question 7

Which is better in economy: Southwest or Frontier on DEN-SEA?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy (open seating) on Southwest Airlines's 737-800 scores 3.9/10 compared to Economy on Frontier Airlines's A320neo at 2.2/10 — a clear advantage. Southwest Airlines wins on legroom, wi-fi, entertainment, while Frontier Airlines leads in seat width. The key difference is 32" pitch vs 28" pitch.

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