Since its introduction, the Airbus A350 has quickly become a staple of today's long-haul flying, with the modern aircraft representing a next-generation experience for both airlines and their passengers. As nice as the aircraft generally is, a few inches of extra legroom can significantly elevate the onboard passenger experience. Not all A350 operators are equal when it comes to standard and premium legroom on their fleets.
With this in mind, let's see which carriers offer the most space on their A350-1000s. Economy class According to data from ch-aviation , there are presently 87 active examples of the Airbus A350-1000 worldwide. When it comes to legroom in economy class onboard these next-generation widebodies, four airlines lead the way.
First up, the airline offering the most generous legroom in standard economy is Japan Airlines , which maintains a seat pitch of 33-34 inches in a nine-abreast layout. Next, we have Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific, whose Airbus A350-1000s offer a standard seat pitch of 32 inches in economy class. This is also the case for the two carriers pictured below, Air Caraibes and French bee.
However, it is worth noting that the latter pair squeezes ten seats per row , so space in the width department is a bit more restricted. Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific utilizes a nine-abreast configuration. Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here ! Of course, it is worth pointing out that some carriers offer extra .