Airline with the best legroom named – and it’s not BA

When it comes to flying for the short-haul, or long-haul, comfort can be a key priority.

Those who struggle with leg space, especially taller people, may not look forward to a flight if the seats are going to be unbearably snug.

The size of seats and the legroom provided can differ depending on who you choose to fly out with.

Truly into shoulder season when it comes to travel, many might be planning ahead for their Christmas break.

Wanting to start a holiday on the best foot, the comfort of the plane ride might be an influential factor when deciding who to book with.

Without having to pay more for extra leg space, which airlines provide the most legroom when purchasing a standard ticket?

According to a Which? survey, which compared 12 short-haul carriers from the UK, one airline offers more leg space than British Airways (BA).

Based on “seat pitch” – the gap between your seat and the one ahead – leg space was measured.

Coming in at the top spot is Aer Lingus, Ireland’s national airline, with 31 to 32 inches.

In close second is BA, which offers its passengers an average of 29 to 31 inches of legroom.

The worst airline when it comes to leg space is Wizz Air, which only offers 28 inches of legroom.

Airlines offering the most leg space to airlines offering the least leg space:

• Aer Lingus – 31-32 inches
• British Airways – 29-31 inches
• EasyJet – 29 inches
• Jet2 – 28-31 inches
• KLM – 29-33 inches
• Lufthansa – 30-32 inches
• Norwegian – 29-31 inches
• Ryanair – 30 inches
• TAP Portugal – 28-31 inches
• TUI – 28 inches
• Vueling – 29-30 inches
• Wizz Air – 28 inches.