The World's Best Airlines for Long-Haul Premium Economy
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If you're going to pay more, you expect more. These airlines really get that.
Ever since Virgin Atlantic first introduced the revolutionary concept of the Premium Economy cabin in 1992, less price-sensitive air travelers could enjoy a better flying experience than frugal Economy passengers without having to dish out the big dollars for Business or First class travel.
With the recent trend towards tiered Economy cabins, providing certain “Plus” seating with a bit of extra width and leg room and a perhaps a beverage or snack on the side, the value concept behind Premium Economy is becoming diluted. Cabins have so many clever names attached to them, that travelers might find it difficult to discern between a true Premium Economy experience and a souped-up Economy experience. Fortunately, Skift is here to help clear up these now muddled definitions.
Premium Economy is not a version of Economy. It is an entirely separate cabin product which has evolved so that many of today’s best Premium Economy products are on par with, or better than, certain Business class and even First class of not that long ago (unless you’re a teenager). This cabin is delicate -- even problematic -- for airlines to implement, perhaps that's why some airlines don't
