Flying in Comfort

The 8 Most Comfortable Airlines

Which airlines feature Wi-Fi and satellite radio? How much will an extra seat cost? And do you have to pay for headphones? These are all valid questions because each airline is different from the next. Here's a look at how eight major U.S. carriers stack up. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

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Flying in Comfor... Which airlines feature Wi-Fi and satellite radio? How much will an extra seat cost? And do you have to pay for headphones? These are all valid questions because each airline is different from the next. Here's a look at how eight major U.S. carriers stack up. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
AirTran Airways According to AirTran, any of its passengers that have difficulty with seating will be accommodated. Free satellite radio and headphones are available on all AirTran flights, and the airline has announced plans to have Wi-Fi available on all of its 136 aircrafts by midsummer. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
American Airline... On newer American Airlines planes, seats are curved ergonomically and thinner to provide more room around the knees. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier usually doesn't charge larger passengers for an extra seat unless there are no other options. Currently Wi-Fi is available on 15 American planes and the airline plans to make it available on all 300 aircrafts within the next few years. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Continental Airl... Although Wi-Fi hasn't been installed on Continental aircrafts yet, free in-flight entertainment, free pillows and blankets, and free meals and snacks for flights longer than 2 hours are available. Continental customers who can't properly attach the seatbelt must purchase an additional seat. (AP Photo/Robert Graves)
Delta Air Lines All pre-merger Delta aircraft have leather seats and the airline will be installing leather seats on all Northwest Airlines aircraft as well. Passengers who need additional seating on Delta will be accommodated with no extra fee if possible. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
JetBlue Airways JetBlue offers one class of service and all planes have leather seats. One JetBlue plane provides Wi-Fi, however all planes provide free satellite radio and 36 channels of television at every seat. Pillows and blankets cost $7. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, file)
Southwest Airlin... All of the discount carrier's seats are leather, and larger passengers are encouraged to purchase two seats, though they will be refunded if the flight doesn't oversell. Wi-Fi is being tested on some Southwest planes. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
United Airlines If a United passenger can't comfortably sit in his or her seat, the customer will be moved to a seat that is next to an empty one at no charge. If no empty seats are available on the flight, the passenger will be asked to purchase a second seat. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
US Airways US Airways is in the process of replacing most of its planes' seat cushions and covers with leather. The carrier tries to accommodate passengers who require an extra seat at no charge, however depending on seat availability they may have to purchase an extra seat. (AP Photo/Robert Graves)