PREMIUM ECONOMY – I DON’T GET IT

I recently got a free upgrade to premium economy when getting ready to board a Lufthansa flight. Here are some of the things I noticed: 1. They serve you a welcome drink, sans alcohol. 2. You get more legroom, but it was difficult for me to judge as I sat in an exit row. 3. The entertainment screen seemed a bit bigger. 4. Food was the same as in economy. No additional wine options, but I asked anyway and they made an exception, probably because of my Senator status. 5. They give you a small bag of travel essentials. 6. Earphones seemed to be the same as in economy. Bottom line: you only really get the few additional inches of legroom.

Giving up BA Jan 6, 10:40

BA premium economy, which I’ve been on a few times, to me only has the advantage of those few inches of legroom – but then that’s something for me as I’m tall.

Irons80 Jan 6, 10:52

I am not a huge fan of premium economy either, but for the record it’s quite dependent on airline. With Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, you get a slightly wider seat, a footrest, a bigger screen, a smaller cabin and enhanced meals. Premium economy on Air New Zealand, however, looks like business class on some other airlines.

Sealink BF Jan 6, 11:31

Virgin’s premium economy is a world apart from its economy class cabin and a world apart from BA World Traveller Plus...

Speedbird1994

Jan 6, 13:55

I am a big fan of premium economy. The absence of it is exactly why I have always flown BA to Abu Dhabi and Dubai rather than Etihad or Emirates – as someone who is 6ft 4in, the extra space is invaluable.