Skytrax Ranks Top Economy Class Seats for 2026 Travel

Skytrax has identified Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways as the carriers with the highest-ranked economy class seats. The ranking places these five airlines ahead of others such as ANA, Emirates, STARLUX, China Airlines and Malaysia Airlines in the top ten. ## Skytrax Economy Rankings Overview The list draws from Skytrax evaluations of seat comfort, catering and overall economy experience. Qatar Airways holds the fifth position in the specific seat ranking while placing second overall for economy class and third for catering. Singapore Airlines ranks fourth for seats, third overall for economy class and fourth for catering. Both carriers continue to update cabin products across their fleets. ## Qatar Airways Economy Configurations Qatar Airways equips its Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Recaro CL3710 seats that feature an adjustable headrest, 31 inches of pitch and 17.1 inches of width between armrests. These seats include 13-inch HD touchscreens with Bluetooth pairing and USB power outlets. The airline’s A380s use the same Recaro CL3710 model with 31 inches of pitch and 18 inches of width along with 10.6-inch screens. Complimentary WiFi is available on A350, A380 and selected 777 and 787 aircraft, with Starlink service planned for more than 32 destinations. Baggage allowances differ by fare type, ranging from one 44 lb piece on Economy Lite to two 50 lb pieces on higher tiers for flights to or from Africa and the Americas. ## Singapore Airlines Economy Configurations Singapore Airlines configures its high-density Boeing 787-10s with Recaro CL3710 seats offering 17.3 inches of width, 31 inches of pitch and five inches of recline. Its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the largest fleet of this type worldwide, feature Safran Z300 seats with calf and footrests, 32 inches of pitch, 18 inches of width and six inches of recline along with 11.1-inch screens. A380 economy cabins use RECARO CL3710 seats with 32 inches of pitch, 18.5 inches of width and five inches of recline. Checked baggage allowances start at 55 lb for Lite and Value fares and reach 66 lb for Standard and Flexi fares. Complimentary WiFi is offered on most flights except Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. ## Additional Carrier Context The remaining three airlines in the top five—Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air—appear in the Skytrax list but receive no further seat-dimension details in the source material. All five carriers operate long-haul fleets where economy products continue to evolve with new aircraft deliveries. [Further details appear in the original Simple Flying report](https://simpleflying.com/5-most-spacious-economy-seats-book-in-2026/). Additional aviation industry updates can be followed through the [IATA newsroom](https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/). Why it matters for AeroLink pilots: Crew members traveling on these carriers or advising passengers on long-haul options can reference the specific seat pitches, widths and in-flight connectivity features when discussing comfort on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines services.