How to find flights with a large enough seat pitch to use a laptop?

I usually fly first class, so I never thought too much about using a computer in coach, but I was flying coach on American today in a 737, and I could not use my computer because the seat in front of me was so close. Some news articles says other airlines have done the same thing, so that laptop computers can no longer be used.

Is there any US-based carrier that enough room in coach to use a full size laptop computer?

I looked up the dimensions on seat guru and this is what it said:

So, apparently I was in one of the 31" planes. How can I tell if it is a 35" pitch plane?

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Best Answer

No. I know this site doesn't allow for such short answers but seriously: no. These days for a little extra legroom you are expected to pay for, Premium Economy under various names (United Economy Plus, American Airlines Main Cabin Extra, Delta Comfort+).

Edit: Alaska too.

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