Mixed Cabin Part II: The One Step Above Cattle Class. When Elites Should Consider Going for Extra Legroom

Want to gain much more overall value? Consider leveraging your elite status or fees for extra legroom on your daytime flight and shift your budget to the night flight for a higher class of service.

Normal economy class seating is pretty tight, so the four to six inches of “extra legroom” in the better economy class seats can make a world of a difference in your travel experience, particularly on a long flight.

So who ends up benefiting most from economy extra legroom seats, and when? We take a rare visit to the back of the plane to evaluate the situation.