Premium economy is a separate cabin between economy and business, with wider seats, more pitch and its own service.
Premium economy is a separate cabin between economy and business, with wider seats, more pitch and its own service.
Also called: Economy plus.
How it works#
The term is used inconsistently: some airlines mean a distinct cabin with a different seat, others use it for economy seats with extra legroom in the same rows. Before booking, only the seat map or aircraft type reveals which one is on offer. For qualifying miles and upgrades, programmes treat premium economy either as its own cabin or as enhanced economy.
Not to be confused with#
Premium economy is not the same as an economy seat with extra legroom: a true cabin has different seats, an extra-legroom row only has more space.
In German#
The German term is Premium Economy. German version of this term
Related terms#
- Cabin class: Cabin class is the physical section of an aircraft, economy, premium economy, business or first, each with its own seating and service.
- Seat pitch: Seat pitch is the distance from one point on a seat to the same point on the seat in front, used as a proxy for legroom.
- Hard product and soft product: Hard product means the physical fittings of an aircraft or hotel, while soft product means the service, catering and staff experience.
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