Which Airline Has the Comfiest Coach Seats?

Contributing Editor Carl Unger believes that every trip is worth taking. He loves an extended trip to Europe as much as he enjoys exploring the towns and landscape near home. Basically, you'll find him wherever there is good food, fresh air, and plenty of stories to bring home.

Carl has been writing for SmarterTravel since 2005. His travel writing has also appeared on USA Today and the About.com Boston travel guide.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "It's not revolutionary, but a small Moleskine notebook is my one travel must-have. It's great for noting things you want to remember and it takes up hardly any space in your bag."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Japan. I'd love to take a month off and visit the cities, temples, and countryside. I'm fascinated by the country's juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern ambitions."

Travel Motto: “Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” –Terry Pratchett

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Window."

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This Sunday, we’ll be releasing the results of our first annual Editors’ Choice Awards, in which we’ll honor the airlines and providers that give customers the biggest bang for their buck. In the days leading up to the big reveal, we want to get your thoughts on some of the categories.

Asking which airline’s coach seats are the comfiest is sort of silly, like when the doctor asks which arm you’d prefer for your tetanus shot—it’s going to hurt no matter what.

But when determining the winner of our Best Coach-Class Experience category, seat comfort obviously had to play a part. So I’ll ask you the same question we asked ourselves: Which airline has the best coach-class seats? What do you look for most in a seat? Leg room? Shoulder space? Leather upholstery? Conversely, which airlines have the worst coach-class seats?

Share your opinion below and then check back Sunday to see who takes the Best Coach-Class Experience category in our Editors’ Choice Awards. Thanks!

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