How we score.
CabinScore is built on a simple principle: when you buy or redeem a plane ticket, you should understand what you are actually getting.
Airlines often operate the same cabin class with very different seats, layouts, and levels of comfort depending on aircraft type and route. These differences are real, meaningful, and somestimes not communicated clearly during the booking process.
The CabinScore 1.0
CabinScore applies a data-driven rubric to normalize and compare variations different cabins, with a primary focus on the hard product—the seat itself. We evaluate factors such as seat dimensions, layout, and design to produce a consistent score that allows for clear, apples-to-apples comparison across aircraft.
Seat Dimensions
The fundamental physical footprint of the seat. We calculate a score based on seat width, pitch, and recline. Full lie-flat seats receive a maximum recline bonus.
Direct Aisle Access
This metric rewards configurations where every passenger can reach the aisle without disturbing their neighbor.
Cabin Density
Calculated by dividing the number of seats per row by the fuselage width. A lower density indicates more living space and a less crowded environment.