Why’s premium economy flights more sought after than the economy class?

The premium economy cabin typically offers wider seats with more legroom than standard economy, as well as more perks such as a welcome drink, larger in-flight TV screens and a slightly posher meal. The facilities are a little lesser than that of business class flights to Amritsar, (say)

First introduced by Taiwanese EVA Air and Britain’s Virgin Atlantic in the early 1990s, premium economy has soared in popularity over the past decade on long international flights with most airlines now offering the cabin.

The demand for premium economy has increased partly in response to the growing divergence between an economy class that has become increasingly cramped and a business class ticket to Thiruvananthapuram (say), which has become much more luxurious, taking on much of the opulent features of first class with offerings of fully flat beds to fine wines.

Today, premium economy includes extra inches of seat recline, larger screens, better meals and beverages than economy class. There’s also a dedicated check-in so you skip the long economy queue when you arrive at the airport and also when you’re boarding the plane.

As not only in terms of the product itself, but also in terms of the price-mark;premium generally nestles itself around halfway (if not, closer to Economy) between economy and business class flights to Goa (for ex.).

Christophe Renard (who manages business travel on behalf of companies) noted “It’s a good alternative to business class for those companies looking to reduce their travel spend,” noting that some corporates now have a “premium economy only” travel policy. 

Final thoughts…

So the next time you’re looking for long haul flights, why not ask for premium prices as well as economy? You might be surprised at how little the difference is.

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