Cabin Brief
Side-by-side airline cabin comparison
Quick pick
Best economy: close call
Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
Best first class: close call
Fly Alaska. It has 2 more inches of legroom.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Data verified April 2026
1
AS
First ClassAlaska · Boeing 737-900ER · 2018 cabinBest on route
recliner · 2-2 · 40" pitchReliable
2.8
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1
2
DL
Delta First ClassDelta · Airbus A321neo · 2022 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 38" pitchVery reliable
2.8
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1
3
UA
United FirstUnited · Boeing 737-900ER · 2012 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchReliable
2.8
Seat 1.2·Amenity 5.1
4
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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Flying with family
- Seatback screens on Alaska, Delta, United. American — bring your own device.
Route insights
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A321neo) edges out the field with a 4.6/10.
- In first class, Alaska's First Class (737-900ER) edges out the field with a 2.8/10.