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Premium Economy is like the old business class, but without frills.. Basically you get a slightly larger seat, but you still have to pay for everything else. I'm 6'4" tall so it's absolutely worth it for me to pay the extra amount. But if you've never minded the cramped seating of regular economy, then there's really no benefit to you.
My experience is that what you get varies a bit by airline. At a minimum you'll likely get more legroom and be closer to the front of the plane to get off quicker. The seats may or may not be wider and you may not have to pay for basics like earphones or alcohol. Check with the airline you will be using.
Premium Economy is usually just a slightly bigger seat or a little more legroom near the front of the cabin...or an Exit Row seat. If you are a but tall or wide it might be worth it.
Check googleflights for best prices
Check googleflights for best prices
I think you are allowed to take baggage along, they give you free water, a complimentary anal probe at security and you get normal oxygen levels in your recycled air.
Its worth it.
Its worth it.
thanks for all this input. Much appreciated.
Checked out Googleflights...........awesome. Great reference.
Also checked out what various airlines Premium Economy entailed. Air Canada was miles ahead of British Air, the only one that matched travel times/plans. So, the national carrier has my business this trip.
Checked out Googleflights...........awesome. Great reference.
Also checked out what various airlines Premium Economy entailed. Air Canada was miles ahead of British Air, the only one that matched travel times/plans. So, the national carrier has my business this trip.
I've flown Premium economy on BA, Air Canada and Air France.
Air Canada has 3 types of Premium Economy.
On Air Canada's reconfigured 777s and 787s you get an upgraded seat which in size is similar to North American Business Class yet has a few more amenities (free beer and wine) and Priority services.
On Air Canada Rouge, the 767 has the old style North American business class 2-2-2 so no middle seats (unlike the 777/787). Upgraded Rouge service.
Air Canada Rouge A319. Economy class seats with the middle seat blocked out.
British Airways premium economy class is called world traveller plus. No priority services, however you get the club world ( international business class) meal. The seats are similar to the Air Canada 777/787.
Although they don't fly tonLondon, Air France has my favourite Premium Economy class. They are shelled seats so your seat so des down rather than reclining so no one I front of you can decline in your space. I find these seats also have larger arm rests which gives you more space. The food is the same as economy, however way better than AC and BA. You get to use the business class checkin and priority boarding and can purchase lounge access.
Typically premium economy is 1.5 times the economy fare, but it is on the base fare, not the fare with taxes. In the off season I have flow premium economy to Paris return for 1200 when economy was 900.
Air Canada has 3 types of Premium Economy.
On Air Canada's reconfigured 777s and 787s you get an upgraded seat which in size is similar to North American Business Class yet has a few more amenities (free beer and wine) and Priority services.
On Air Canada Rouge, the 767 has the old style North American business class 2-2-2 so no middle seats (unlike the 777/787). Upgraded Rouge service.
Air Canada Rouge A319. Economy class seats with the middle seat blocked out.
British Airways premium economy class is called world traveller plus. No priority services, however you get the club world ( international business class) meal. The seats are similar to the Air Canada 777/787.
Although they don't fly tonLondon, Air France has my favourite Premium Economy class. They are shelled seats so your seat so des down rather than reclining so no one I front of you can decline in your space. I find these seats also have larger arm rests which gives you more space. The food is the same as economy, however way better than AC and BA. You get to use the business class checkin and priority boarding and can purchase lounge access.
Typically premium economy is 1.5 times the economy fare, but it is on the base fare, not the fare with taxes. In the off season I have flow premium economy to Paris return for 1200 when economy was 900.
Check also with SeatGuru.com - they will detail many seat configurations with multiple airlines and give you up to the minute info and is def worth a look. Some of the upgraded seats need to be examined before buying. I used it to compare flights from Los Angeles to Sydney Australia and found that Virgin Australia had far better business class seats as compared to Quantas Business Class and at half the price. It was def worth the price special we paid.
Was worth it with British Airways, not with Air France.
Then again, if Air Canada's unofficial slogan is " We're not happy, until you're not happy
" then I believe Air France's must be " Sacreblue, you stinkin' ingrate, we fart in your general direction! 
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Then again, if Air Canada's unofficial slogan is " We're not happy, until you're not happy
" then I believe Air France's must be " Sacreblue, you stinkin' ingrate, we fart in your general direction! "BA has good sales too and it is definitely better than economy class. Also I've been upgraded to Business class at the gate about 50% of the time (I fly solo) on the London-Toronto direction. Never been upgraded on the overnight flights.
Air France never upgrades you, and you have to have really high status on AC.
Air France never upgrades you, and you have to have really high status on AC.
I did a personal trip to UK last Summer with Air Transat......not my fav airline but their flight sch matched my dates best! I booked on line and paid extra for upgrade....wider seats + priority boarding and larger luggage allowance. A 'no brainer' for transatlantic flights!
Has anyone flown Jet Airways long haul its out of India will the plane smell like curry indian food? No offence its just not my thing.
Any cheap ticket ideas? I think the cheapest way to fly to anywhere in europe is thru a London connection cause its a hug hub, every airline including the discounters fly in and out of there.
Any cheap ticket ideas? I think the cheapest way to fly to anywhere in europe is thru a London connection cause its a hug hub, every airline including the discounters fly in and out of there.
Premium economy is not luxury service but it's not necessarily a ripoff either. If you can't sleep on a plane or are a larger person, it could certainly be worth the price difference for you. You get more room, usually in terms of seat width and length, and a larger recline (you can lay a few inches flatter than in economy), so you will definitely (definitely) be more comfortable. If however you are shorter than 5'9" or so, and can sit comfortably in cramped quarters for 8 hours without getting antsy, it may be a waste of money. For a small woman, it's probably a waste. For a larger person it can be a good investment. I would not fly premium economy for the perks, because as I say it's not luxury service. But I've sat in premium economy seat and they are much much more comfortable than economy. Doesn't matter very much for a domestic flight but for the transoceanic voyages, if you can't afford a layflat pod in business class, premium economy can be worth it for the larger seat and steeper recline.
Like rogerdodger said, check seat guru before booking to see what you are getting, ie. not in front of an exit row where recline is limited.
I fly business regularly but not always, and frankly it's just the lay flat that I care about. That's the only fare class difference that matters to me. I don't care about or need better food or more booze or the vanity kit or the bigger TV or priority boarding etc. It's just laying out flat, which makes long hauls so much more bearable. It would be awesome if airlines could come up with an economically viable and safe configuration that allowed economy class to have lay flats. Skimp on the amenities like entertainment and meals even, and double or triple stack me if you must. It needn't be a pod, just a bunk. If I could lay out flat on a low end cot or stacked navy bunk in economy, I'd be thrilled.
Like rogerdodger said, check seat guru before booking to see what you are getting, ie. not in front of an exit row where recline is limited.
I fly business regularly but not always, and frankly it's just the lay flat that I care about. That's the only fare class difference that matters to me. I don't care about or need better food or more booze or the vanity kit or the bigger TV or priority boarding etc. It's just laying out flat, which makes long hauls so much more bearable. It would be awesome if airlines could come up with an economically viable and safe configuration that allowed economy class to have lay flats. Skimp on the amenities like entertainment and meals even, and double or triple stack me if you must. It needn't be a pod, just a bunk. If I could lay out flat on a low end cot or stacked navy bunk in economy, I'd be thrilled.
stack the bunks 1 2 3 on top of each other keeping the bottom as three seats or a bunk. They could probably do it but all the regulation. ryanair wanted to fly standing room on short flights but couldnt get approval. ive tried sleeping along 3 seats that are empty its uncomfortable. gettin thru a 10 to 15hr flight is a drag i usually sleep for a few hours, stand for a few hours intermittently and watch the same entertainment for the rest. I always try and get one stopover for a few hours.
Was moved/bumped from one airline to another on route to receive compensation need to submit my original boarding pass but all I have is my original airfare details from priceline e.g. confirm flight #s etc is that good enough? Didnt board original flight didnt get original boarding pass.
Whenever I fly to Europe, I always fly Premium Economy on British Airways. Round trip ticket is currently about $2,200. I believe that the additional cost is worth it. I am about 6' 2" and weight about 290. The extra seat width and additional leg room is completely worth it for me. Configuration on a 747 is 2-3-2 rather than 3-4-3. Additional perqs that I receive are: hot towel, same meal selection as business class, open bar, travel kit, etc. Of course, depending on your airline choice, premium economy bonuses will differ.
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