A relatively recent addition to the hierarchy of airline seating options, Premium Economy aims to bridge the gap between Economy and Business class.
Offering travellers a comfortable and enhanced flying experience at a more affordable price point than Business or First class, Premium Economy serves as a nice middle ground, particularly for long haul travel.
With an emphasis on increased legroom, wider seats, enhanced meal services across the board, alongside additional amenities such as higher quality headphones and priority boarding, Premium Economy has quickly gained popularity among discerning passengers seeking a higher level of comfort and convenience without a hefty price tag.
Yet to be rolled out on all long haul planes, many airlines have made Premium Economy an option on their most popular long haul routes.
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According to the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for 2023, these are the top ten Premium Economy experiences available to travellers around the world:
10: Japan Airlines @japanairlines_jal
9: Cathay Pacific Airways @cathaypacific
8: Air France @airfrance
7: ANA All Nippon Airways @ana.japan
6: Qantas Airlines @qantas
5: Delta Airlines @delta
4: Virgin Atlantic @virginatlantic
3: Emirates
Seats: 40 inches of legroom pitch and a seat that is 19.5 inches wide
Aircrafts: Selected Airbus A380
Inflight Entertainment: 13.3 inch HD TV
Extras: Overnight amenities kit, including blanket and pillow
2: Singapore Airlines
Seats: 38-inches of legroom pitch, a seat that is 19.5 inches wide, with a generous 8-inch recline
Aircrafts: Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380, Boeing 777-300ER
Inflight Entertainment: 13.3 inch HD TV
Extras: Overnight amenities kit, including blanket and pillow and priority boarding
1: EVA Air
Seats: 38-inches of legroom pitch and a seat that's 19.5 inches wide
Aircrafts: Boeing 777-300ER
Inflight Entertainment: 11-inch LCD touch screen tv
Extras: Overnight amenities kit, including blanket and pillow
