For long-haul flights, nobody wants to sit in economy, right? But for many of us, business-class seats are just too expensive or finding award availability can be difficult. Enter premium economy, a cabin class that typically offers an elevated economy experience with more spacious or comfortable seats, plus an amenity kit, upgraded meal service and perhaps a set of fancy headphones to use with the onboard entertainment system.
I’ve flown premium economy a few times and enjoyed the experience, most recently on an American Airlines flight between Rome and New York City when I was offered an upgrade at the airport for about $200. My most memorable experience was on a very long EVA Airways flight from Taipei, Taiwan, to New York.
It’s worth noting that more airlines have been adding premium economy products to their lineup (Emirates has only had the class for a few years). Others, like Japan Airlines, have been enhancing the experience; the carrier recently unveiled its new A350-1000 premium economy seats, which our review says feel like “game changers not just for the airline, but for premium economy in general.”
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