Comments on: Reader mail: Demystifying premium economy

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:31 +0000

KLM offers their Economy Plus product on transatlantic flights to Amsterdam. It is basically 4 extra inches of legroom. If you are fortunate enough to be flying on a 747-400 or 747-400 combi, it is a semi-private section that is beside the crew berths with a 3-2 layout. Although the 2 abreast columns are not beside a window, there is an extra area between the seat and the wall for storage of small items inflight. The upgrade is available online through Manage My Booking at 90 days before travel, and is quite reasonable. I paid $120 Canadian for a single transatlantic segment.

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:08:23 +0000

If travelling from London to America, and in particular New York, Las vegas or DC, I would strongly recommend MAXjet. I had the pleasure of experiencing Business Class and thoroughly enjoyed it.

By: Mark Ashley

Mark Ashley — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:56:56 +0000

Ah, right! I forgot about that flight. Good catch!

By: The Global Traveller

The Global Traveller — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:43:54 +0000

If travelling between west coast of North America and Europe, don’t forget Air New Zealand flies between Los Angeles and London and has a proper premium economy class.

By: Mark Ashley

Mark Ashley — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:24:34 +0000

Steve — On the long-haul to Europe, the class of service matters more. For intra-European business class, you are correct that it’s the same actual seats. It’s not a cushy lounge seat or a lie-flat bed.

But one nitpick: If you’re sitting in business class on a short intra-European flight, you’ll have more width. You’ll have a middle seat blocked, and in lieu of that they’ll mechanically adjust the armrests to give you more space. But the seat cushion remains the same as regular economy.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:09:57 +0000

On many airlines, within Europe, there is little difference between economy and business classes.

The difference is typically a curtain they slide fore and aft depending on the number of tickets sold. The seats are all the same, and you might receive slightly better beverages and snacks, but that’s basically it.