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Seat width, pitch, and cabin layouts measured across the aircraft configurations behind SeatInside, plus dated airline Wi-Fi rollouts and miles card comparisons.

Airline and aircraft comparisons·6 min read

Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787: A350 economy seats are about an inch wider

The A350 and 787 look interchangeable on a booking page, but A350 economy seats run a median 18 inches wide against 17.1 on the 787. The extra inch comes from the fuselage, and Japan Airlines flies a 787 that beats every A350 anyway.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

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  • Airline miles and cards·7 min read

    October 2026 transfer bonuses: Chase's record 70% to Marriott ends October 15 as three airline offers open

    Seven credit card transfer bonuses run in October 2026. Amex opened 25% to Flying Blue and 20% to Aeromexico, Capital One opened 20% to British Airways, and Chase to Marriott at 70%, tied for its largest, closes October 15.

    Published Oct 2, 2026

  • Airline miles and cards·7 min read

    September 2026 transfer bonuses: Chase to Marriott matches its 70% record

    Ten credit card transfer bonuses ran in September 2026. Chase to Marriott at 70% equals the largest Chase has offered Bonvoy, Citi opened Japan Airlines with a 30% launch bonus, and five offers close by September 30.

    Published Sep 25, 2026

  • In-flight Wi-Fi·5 min read

    Which airlines have Starlink Wi-Fi in 2026: United, Qatar, Alaska and Hawaiian

    United, Qatar Airways, Alaska and Hawaiian all fly Starlink-equipped aircraft, at different stages of rollout. United had 450 aircraft fitted in July 2026 and Qatar had 150 widebodies in August, so whether your flight has it comes down to the plane assigned.

    Published Sep 24, 2026

  • In-flight Wi-Fi·4 min read

    Airline Wi-Fi rollout in 2026: Delta and Air Canada go free without Starlink

    Delta has free Delta Sync on more than 1,200 aircraft, and Air Canada offers free Wi-Fi on equipped North American and Sun flights. Both still have gaps in 2026: Delta on regional jets and trans-Pacific routes, Air Canada on long-haul international flights.

    Published Sep 24, 2026

  • Airline miles and cards·5 min read

    Best credit card for airline miles in 2026: start with transfer partners

    For U.S. travelers who pay in full, Chase Sapphire Preferred is the $95 card to start with, since it transfers to United, Southwest, Air Canada and Flying Blue. Citi Strata Premier suits American Airlines flyers, and Venture X suits heavy everyday spending if its $395 fee pays for itself.

    Published Sep 24, 2026

  • Airline and aircraft comparisons·5 min read

    Airline seat map comparison: check the configuration before the aircraft type

    Most seat comparisons argue A350 versus 787 without opening a seat map, yet A350-900 cabins alone run from 161 to 411 seats. Check the configuration first, then the layout string, then the row.

    Published Jul 22, 2026

  • Aircraft cabin guides·6 min read

    Premium economy buys seven inches of legroom and half an inch of width

    Moving from economy to premium economy buys about seven inches of pitch and half an inch of seat width. The seat itself only changes shape in business class, where median width jumps to 21 inches.

    Updated Jul 18, 2026

  • Popular aircraft reviews·6 min read

    Boeing 777 seat guide: ten-abreast cabins cost you an inch of width

    The same 777-300ER carries 244 seats at Japan Airlines and 531 at IndiGo. Most of that gap comes from one choice, nine or ten seats across in economy, and the seat map shows which one you have before you book.

    Updated Jul 14, 2026

  • Flight and seat lookup explainers·5 min read

    Look up the flight number: a 787-9 seats 195 at JAL and 395 at ANA

    A Boeing 787-9 carries 195 passengers at Japan Airlines and 395 at ANA, so knowing you are on a 787 tells you little about your seat. The flight number gets you to the airline's actual configuration.

    Published Jul 9, 2026

  • Seat selection guides·6 min read

    How to pick the best economy seat: choose the flight first

    Economy pitch runs from 28 to 34 inches depending on the aircraft you board. The six-inch spread between flights is more than seat selection can win you on any one of them, so pick the flight first.

    Updated Jul 7, 2026

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