The Ultimate Economy Experience: A Comparison of Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad’s Seat Pitch and Width

The three top Middle Eastern airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad, are renowned for providing an outstanding onboard experience across all cabin classes. In the recent AirlineRatings Airline of The Year Awards 2024, all three carriers won top honors. However, there is an ongoing debate about which airline offers the most space in Economy class.

Qatar Airways has a diverse fleet that results in varying seat pitch measurements. The seat pitch on their A380 and A350 aircraft is between 31-32 inches, while the Boeing 777 aircraft ranges from 31-33 inches. The 787 Dreamliners have a 31-inch pitch, and the A330 has a 32-inch pitch. Seat width also varies from 16.9 inches to 18.5 inches on Qatar Airways.

Emirates operates a fleet of Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft with a minimum seat pitch of 32 inches and a maximum of 34 inches. The seat width is consistent at 17 inches on the Boeing 777 aircraft and 18 inches on the A380.

Similarly, Etihad’s fleet consists of various aircraft types that result in different seat pitch and width measurements. The Dreamliners offer a seat pitch of between 31-