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What is Premium Economy?

Because comfort is such as big priority for many travellers, some airlines offer Premium Economy as a separate seating class to Economy.

Premium Economy seats usually offer:

  1. Greater service
  2. Greater space

Not all airlines offer Premium Economy and it's usually found on international flights.

Airlines are increasingly offering Premium Economy, but the question on everyone's mind is whether the upgrade is actually worth it. Read on to find out more.

Economy vs Premium Economy

Discover if your favourite airline offers Premium Economy and compare the differences between classes. 👇👇👇

Airline Economy Seat Pitch Economy Seat Width Premium Economy Seat Pitch Premium Economy Seat Width
Aegean Airlines 30 in 17–18 in Not available Not available
Adria Airways – 16+ in Not available Not available
Aer Lingus 31–32 in 17 in Not available Not available
Aeroflot – 17+ in 38 in 19.3–20 in
Air Astana 30–32 in 18 in Not available Not available
Air Canada 29–34 in 17–20 in 37–38 in 19–20 in
Air China – 32 in 36–38 in 17.1–19 in
Air France 29–32 in 17–18 in 38 in 19 in
Air New Zealand 30–34 in 17 in 41–42 in 18.5–19 in
All Nippon Airways (ANA) 34 in – 38 in 19.3 in
Austrian Airlines 30 in 17–18 in 33–35 in 19 in
American Airlines 31–40 in 16.5–18.5 in 38 in 17.1–19 in
Avianca Text Text 31–33 in 17.7–18 in
British Airways 30–38 in 16–19 in 38 in 18.5 in
Delta Air Lines 30–35 in 16.5–18.5 in 38 in 18.5–19 in
Emirates 32–34 in 18 in 40 in 19.5 in
Etihad Airways 32 in 17–19 in Not available Not available
Gulf Air 32 in 17.5 in Not available Not available
Oman Air 31–34 in 18 in Not available Not available
Philippine Airlines 30–33 in 16 in 34–38 in 18–19.5 in
Singapore Airlines 32–34 in 17.5–19 in 38 in 19–19.5 in
Turkish Airlines 30–31 in 16–17.8 in Not available Not available
United Airlines 30–38 in 16–19 in 38 in 19 in
Premium Economy seats

What is the difference between Economy and Premium Economy?

The difference between Premium Economy and Economy will vary between airlines, and is likely to also depend on the type of aircraft you are flying on. In many cases, Premium Economy will be separated from Economy with a curtain to increase privacy. You can also expect wider seats and a few extra inches of recline, as well as extra amenities and facilities including complimentary snacks/meals/drinks, power, and a larger personal entertainment screen.

Top Tip: Is extra space a priority to you? Check out our guide to learn more about seat width and pitch and the best airlines for personal space in Economy: Airlines with the Biggest Seats in Economy and Premium Economy.

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Is it worth paying for Premium Economy?

Premium Economy definitely offers a better flying experience. The upgrade can be quite a bit more expensive, so is it worth paying for the increased cost? There’s no denying that premium economy is a better flying experience compared to the economy, so the question is, how much are you willing to pay for that privilege? As stated above, there can be some good value, but it can also be quite expensive. It depends on your priorities; many people value the extra room, especially on transatlantic or long-haul flights. Premium class seats will typically have 5-7 extra inches of legroom and width. If the difference is just 15-20%, it might be worth upgrading.

Additional facilities often include adjustable headrests and leg-rests, larger personal TV screens and power ports for laptop or digital devices. Passengers can also usually look forward to a premium food service and complimentary alcoholic drinks.

Which airlines offer Premium Economy?

Ready to book your next trip with Premium Economy? Discover the airlines that let you fly in added style. All available at Alternative Airlines!

Airline Country Premium Economy Name
Aerolíneas ArgentinasArgentinaClub Economy
AeroflotRussiaComfort Class
AeroméxicoMexicoAeromexico Plus
Air AustralFranceClasse Comfort
Air CanadaCanadaPremium Economy
Air CaraïbesFrance / CaribbeanLa Classe Caraïbes
Air ChinaChinaPremium Economy
Air FranceFrancePremium Economy
Air TransatCanadaClub Class
Air New ZealandNew ZealandPremium Economy
Air SenegalSenegalPremium Economy
AirAsiaMalaysiaHot Seat
AirAsia XMalaysiaHot Seat
AlitaliaItalyClassica Plus
All Nippon Airways (ANA)JapanPremium Economy
Allegiant AirUSALegroom Plus
American AirlinesUSAMain Cabin Extra
Asiana AirlinesChinaEconomy Smartium
Austrian AirlinesAustriaPremium Economy
AviancaColombiaEconomy Plus
British AirwaysUKWorld Traveller Plus
Brussels AirlinesBelgiumEconomy Privilege
Cathay PacificHong KongPremium Economy
China AirlinesChinaPremium Economy
China Southern AirlinesChinaPremium Economy
CondorGermanyCondor Premium Economy
Delta Air LinesUSADelta Comfort+
Edelweiss AirSwitzerlandEconomy Plus
El AlIsraelEconomy Plus
EVA AirTaiwanElite Class
FinnairFinlandEconomy Comfort
Frontier AirlinesUSAStretch
Hawaiian AirlinesUSAExtra Comfort
IberiaSpainPremium Economy
IcelandairIcelandEconomy Comfort
Japan AirlinesJapanPremium Economy
JetBlue AirwaysUSAEven More Space
KLMNetherlandsEurope Select
LAN AirlinesChilePremium Economy
LOT Polish AirlinesPolandPremium Club
LufthansaGermanyPremium Economy
Mahan AirIranPremium Economy
Malaysia AirlinesMalaysiaEconomy Plus
NorwegianNorwayPremium Economy
Pakistan International AirlinesPakistanEconomy Plus+
Philippine AirlinesThe PhilippinesPremium Fiesta Class
QantasAustraliaPremium Economy
SAS Scandinavian AirlinesDenmark / Norway / SwedenSAS Plus
ScootSingaporeSuper / Stretch Seats
Singapore AirlinesSingaporePremium Economy
SpiceJetIndiaPremium Economy
Sunwing AirlinesCanadaElite Plus
TAM AirlinesBrazilSpace Plus
Thai AirwaysThailandPremium Economy
Ukraine International AirlinesUkrainePremium Economy
United AirlinesUSAEconomy Plus
Vietnam AirlinesVietnamEconomy Deluxe
Virgin AmericaUSAMain Cabin Select
Virgin AtlanticUSAPremium Economy
Virgin AustraliaAustraliaPremium Economy
VistaraIndiaPremium Economy
WestJetCanadaEconomy Plus

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Premium Economy FAQs

Can I book Premium Economy flights at Alternative Airlines?

Yes! At Alternative Airlines, you can choose from 600+ airlines, many of which offer Premium Economy. Just scroll to the top of the page, click 'Passengers & Class', then select Premium Economy to begin searching for flights.

Is Premium Economy worth it?

This depends on your travel and budget needs. There's no arguing that Premium Economy offers a nicer flight experience, but it does come at an extra cost.

If you want more room, additional amenities, and an overall comfier experience, and you're willing to pay a little extra, then Premium Economy is definitely worth it!

What other cabin classes are available?

Not sure about Premium Economy? We have plenty of other cabin classes available. Check out our guides below to learn more about what each fare type offers.