About Cabin Brief

Cabin Brief ranks and compares airline cabin quality on the routes that matter most. Not every seat is created equal, and not every plane is either. The same airline can fly a private suite on one aircraft and a dated lie-flat on another. We score each airline-aircraft combination independently so you know exactly what you're booking.

How scoring works

Every cabin configuration is scored on up to 11 dimensions. The seat hardware carries 45–60% of the overall score and the amenity package carries 40–55%, with the exact split varying by cabin class. In economy and premium economy, amenities carry more weight because they make a bigger difference to the experience. Scores are normalized within each cabin class: a 9/10 economy is not comparable to a 9/10 business class.

Seat score (45–60%)

  • Seat type and recline
  • Legroom (pitch)
  • Seat width
  • Privacy and aisle access
  • Bed length

Amenity score (40–55%)

  • Wi-Fi speed and pricing
  • In-flight entertainment
  • Power and charging
  • Dining service
  • Bedding quality
  • Extras (kit, lounge, headphones)

Where the data comes from

Cabin configurations are researched from airline websites, AeroLOPA seat maps, SeatMaps.net, PlaneFYI, and verified against aviation review sites including The Points Guy, One Mile at a Time, and Simple Flying.

Specifications reflect confirmed, in-service configurations. When an airline operates multiple aircraft types on the same route, each is scored and ranked separately. Equipment can change without notice; always confirm your aircraft at booking.

All data verified April 2026