AIRLINES
These notes tell you a little more about some airlines and their typical seat pitch. Airlines often use different aircraft on different routes and as the standards of in-flight comfort are changing all the time, the information given above should be used as a guide and is not necessarily applicable to all services. Please ask for more specific details at the time of booking.

EMIRATES - Launched in 1985, Emirates' commitment to excellence has won them over 190 international awards. In-flight service is of the highest standard and they boast one of the youngest fleets of aircraft in the skies featuring spacious Boeing 777's and Airbus A330. Emirates was the first airline to fit a personal video system in every seat in all classes.
Seat pitch 32-34 / 46-48 / 63-70

BRITISH AIRWAYS - In the 21st century British Airways is re-defining air travel with a vast number of innovations from the revolutionary fully flat bed in Club World, to the new fourth class World Traveller Plus, which offers more space and comfort at an affordable price. For sheer indulgence, First offers your own private cabin space, with a seat that reclines to a 6'6'' fully flat bed.
Seat pitch 31 / 38 /fully flat

SINGAPORE AIRLINES - Singapore Airlines has a reputation for a superb service, earning them many international awards. Passengers can enjoy a glass of champagne, then settle down to enjoy the biggest show in the sky, KrisWorld, offering over 60 entertainment options in Economy class. Their Italian designed 'Ultimo' seats in Raffles Class provide customers with individual privacy screens, and their first class 'SkySuite' reclines to a completely flat bed, with optimum comfort in mind.
Seat pitch 32 / flat / flat

CATHAY PACIFIC - Cathay Pacific has a well-deserved reputation for providing a premium product and outstanding service. As Hong Kong's own carrier, Cathay Pacific is ideally geographically positioned as the natural gateway for travel to Asia and Australia. Twice daily Cathay Pacific flights from Heathrow serve Hong Kong's new state-of-the-art airport, facilitating onward connections to over 50 destinations worldwide.
Seat pitch 32 /flat / flat

JAPAN AIRLINES - apan Airlines operate connections twice daily from Heathrow to Australia via Osaka or Tokyo to Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney. They combine a high standard of in-flight service with convenient schedules and very competitive airfares, which not only include an overnight stopover in Tokyo or Osaka on your trip from Australia, but also include a free flight from Brisbane to Sydney.
Seat pitch 34 / 50 / flat

MALAYSIAN - One of the world's modern fleets of Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Malaysia Airlines worldwide network spans six continents and over 110 destinations. Their Golden Club Class Seat has an electronically controlled footrest and lumbar support, headrest with adjustable wings and a spacious recline position. Their First Cear-horizontal sleeping position with adjustable lumbar support and footrest.
Seat pitch 34 / 50 / 72-76

AIR NEW ZEALAND - Air New Zealand's network spans five continents, connecting the exotic islands of the South Pacific, including Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Samoa, to the rest of the world. Their 'Infinity' Business Class seats are fully adjustable and the wide roomy design of their First Class 'Contour Sleeper Seat' has a generous recline and lumbar support.
Seat Pitch 34 / 50 / 60-80

QANTAS - Qantas carry more than 17 million passengers per year and their philosophy focuses on customer service. In Economy Class, Qantas feature new ergonomically designed seats with adjustable headrest wings. Their fully adjustable 'Dreamtime Seat' in Business Class provides a generous amount of space for working and sleeping. While their First Class Sleeper Seat recline to a fully flat 6'6' bed.
Seat pitch 32 / 50 / flat

AIR CANADA - At each step, Air Canada aims to deliver a consistent level of service. They are renowned for their high level of service but it's not just the flight that's more enjoyable - it's every stage of your journey. From start to finish, on the ground and in the air, Air Canada understand your needs and respond to your wishes.
Seat pitch 32-34 / 54

AIR MAURITIUS - Air Mauritius is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Mauritius. It serves 33 destinations across 4 continents. There are 3 departures per week from Heathrow and one from Manchester to Mauritius. From here you can fly to Melbourne and Perth. On board, hospitality is a natural way of life. Excellent meals with two choices, plush seats and a wide variety of entertainment programmes to ensure that your flight is enjoyable and relaxing.
Seat pitch 33 / 43 / 73

ALITALIA - With fifty years of hard-earned experience behind it, Alitalia is one of the leading airlines in Europe. With a network spanning sixty countries, Alitalia transports over 25 million passengers each year. It has developed levels of efficiency and standards of service that very few of its rivals can match.
Seat pitch 32-34 / 52

GARUDA - Garuda provides the opportunity to visit both Bangkok and Bali en route to a choice of six Australian destinations, in addition to Auckland in New Zealand. For increased levels of in-flight comfort, consider experiencing Garuda's Premium Economy cabin, offering fantastic value for money and an impressive 42 inches of legroom.
Seat pitch 33 /42 /55

GULF AIR - Gulf Air welcomes you to an award-winning service ethic, where traditional hospitality complements exemplary in-flight service. They carry over 5 million passengers a year and operate one of the youngest fleet of aircraft in the world.
Seat pitch 33 / 50 / 80

KLM - KLM is the oldest scheduled airline in the world, but with one of the youngest fleets of aircraft. KLM and its partner airlines operate a route network that connects more than 500 cities throughout the world. Attention to detail has always been a priority to KLM, their aim is to offer the best possible service both in the air and on the ground.
Seat pitch 31 / 60

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES - With over 40 years experience in the airline industry, you can be assured of high quality and service when you fly with Austrian Airlines and Lauda Air. Offering flight to 59 countries, spanning all 5 continents, Austrian Airlines boasts one of the most modern fleets in the world. Their Business Class offers the highest levels of comfort with even greater legroom, culinary delights and a wide range of in-flight entertainment.
Seat pitch 32 / 50

OLYMPIC AIRWAYS - Olympic Airways prides itself on meeting all of your travel needs. Its service has been designed to focus safety, comfort and quality. Olympic Airways operate 17 flights a week from the UK to Athens where they offer onward flights to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Middle East.
Seat pitch 32-34 / 58

SRI LANKAN AIRLINES - Today Sri Lankan Airlines boasts a route network spanning 35 cities and 26 countries including Asia, the Middle East and Australia. The Airline's philosophy of constantly looking to the future and its drive for excellence means that it is hard to beat in terms of comfort, hospitality and service. In all classes, your overall well being and enjoyment is taken care of. In economy there are adjustable footrests, excellent in-flight entertainment and on some aircraft, individual telephones.
Seat pitch 34 / 49

THAI - Thai International prides itself on providing lavish standards of in-flight hospitality, whilst the cabin decor has a distinctive and traditional Thai feel. In addition to ten flights a week from London Heathrow to Bangkok, with convenient onward connections to Australasia, Thai International has daily flights between Sydney and Auckland, allowing passengers to experience the delights of both Australia and New Zealand.
Seat pitch 34 / 40 / 62

UNITED AIRLINES - United Airlines are the 2nd largest airline in the world, with over 1600 flights a day to 119 destinations in 26 countries. Their extensive route network in North America opens up numerous stopover possibilities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, connecting with onward flights to Sydney and Melbourne in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand.
Seat pitch 31 / 48 / 72

VIRGIN ATLANTIC - Virgin Atlantic is today, Britain's second largest long-haul airline, operating services out of London Heathrow and Gatwick to 18 different destinations, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and the USA. Virgin is committed to providing their passengers with everything they need for a pleasant, relaxing journey. In Upper Class you can pre-book a neck and shoulder massage or even a manicure. They offer a Drive Thru Check-in Service at Heathrow and Gatwick for Upper Class passengers and Express hand baggage check-in at Heathrow for Economy Class passengers.
Seat pitch 30-32 / 34-38 / 55-60

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