Cabin Brief
Side-by-side airline cabin comparison
Quick pick
Best economy: close call
Fly American. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Best first class: close call
Fly United. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Data verified April 2026
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UA
United FirstUnited · Boeing 737-900ER · 2012 cabinBest on route
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchReliable
Better IFE
2.8
Seat 1.2·Amenity 5.1
2
AA
First ClassAmerican · Airbus A321neo · 2023 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchAvg. reliability
2.5
Seat 1.3·Amenity 4.4
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Airlines on this route
Flying with family
- Seatback screens on United. American, Spirit — bring your own device.
- Most legroom: American (30"). Least: Spirit (28"). That 2" difference matters with kids.
- Power outlets on American, United — keep tablets charged.
Route insights
- In economy, American's Main Cabin (A321neo) edges out the field with a 3.7/10.
- In first class, United's United First (737-900ER) edges out the field with a 2.8/10.