Cabin Brief
Side-by-side airline cabin comparison
You might get a different plane on American: 777-300ER (6.8) vs 787-9 (6.5). The 777-300ER edges out the 787-9, but both are solid.
Quick pick
Best business class: close call
Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Best premium economy: close call
Fly American. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Best economy: strong pick
Fly JetBlue. It has a wider seat (18.4" vs 17").
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Best first class: close call
Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Data verified April 2026
Airlines label their premium cabin differently on this route. American, Delta, United fly First Class (recliner). American, American, Delta, JetBlue fly Business Class (suite/lie-flat).
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Delta One SuiteDelta · Airbus A350-900 · 2017 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliable
lounge + NC headphones + Dine on demand
7.2
Seat 6.4·Amenity 8.3
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MintJetBlue · Airbus A321LR · 2021 cabin
Suite with door · 1-1 · 58" pitchOften delayed
More legroom
7.0
Seat 6.9·Amenity 7.2
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Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 777-300ER · 2024 cabin
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchAvg. reliability
6.8
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.9
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Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 787-9 · 2016 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitchAvg. reliability
More legroom
6.5
Seat 5.5·Amenity 7.9
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Flying with family
- Seatback screens on American, American, Delta, Delta, United, JetBlue. American, Spirit — bring your own device.
- Most legroom: JetBlue (32"). Least: Spirit (28"). That 4" difference matters with kids.
- Power outlets on American, American, American, Delta, Delta, United, JetBlue — keep tablets charged.
Route insights
- In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A350-900) edges out the field with a 7.2/10.
- In premium economy, American's Premium Economy (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
- In economy, JetBlue's Core (A321LR) leads the field with a 5.7/10.
- In first class, Delta's Delta First Class (A321neo) edges out the field with a 2.8/10.