The compromise cabin

While business class products are refined and relaunched and airlines ponder the future of first class, the premium economy cabin has enjoyed a steady and stealthy rise in popularity. Cost-conscious businesses are often downgrading from business class to premium economy for daytime flights but allowing employees to continue stretching out in business class flatbeds seats on overnight flights. Premium economy capacity continues to increase although what exactly passengers can expect differs to some degree. While some airlines offer simply a few extra inches of legroom, others have purpose-built hardshell seats, enhanced dining and other perks. Airlines with premium economy cabins include: Aeroflot • Aeromexico • Air Canada • Air China • Air New Zealand • Air France • Alitalia • American Airlines • ANA • British Airways • Cathay Pacific • China Airlines • China Southern • Delta Air Lines • El Al • EVA Air • Iberia • LOT Polish Airlines • Lufthansa • Norwegian • Qantas • SAS • Singapore Airlines • United Airlines • Vietnam Airlines • Virgin Atlantic