Premium economy

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Premium Economy is a travel class offered on some airlines, taking one of two forms:

  • a simple upgrade to the Economy class provided as a free upgrade to premium members of frequent flyer program and passengers flying full-fare economy, normally as a section of the economy/coach cabin, which generally provides more legroom (36-38" seat pitch) by removing a few rows of seats, along with some form of leg rest, possibly enhanced In-flight entertainment and dedicated cabin crew
  • a more comprehensive upgrade, in return for higher fare, which will normally be in the form of a separate cabin section, combining the enhanced legroom of the simple upgrade with better seats (often with fewer seats per row, to improve shoulder/elbow room), at–seat laptop power, in-seat telephone, possibly a lounge service, priority boarding, improved entertainment features, improved meals and drinks and more luggage allowance.

Some airlines may designate an entire economy class as premium, such as United Airlines on its trans-continental Boeing 757-200P.S. aircraft.[citation needed]

Typically customers who choose to fly Premium Economy will be single travellers who want to have a quieter, more enjoyable journey, couples on honeymoons and families who want to make the journey more pleasant: particularly for daytime sectors these travellers don't want to pay for a fully flat bed, just a more relaxed environment.[citation needed] Premium Economy tickets also normally earn more mileage in an airline's frequent flyer program, attracting a bonus between Economy and Business.[citation needed]

Class of service codes used by airlines vary—for example, Virgin Atlantic denotes Premium Economy as W.[1]

Airlines offering this service include:


[edit] References

  1. ^ Virgin Atlantic - Our cabins
  2. ^ JAL International Flights - Premium Economy Class (In-flight Service)