Long haul flights with premium economy

Is your dream holiday hindered by the fact that you can’t imagine enduring a long haul flight? Do you envisage the cramped seating and the stereotypical airline food and wince a little? Well the good news is flying conditions have improved dramatically over the years. In fact, you don’t have to fly first class or business class to experience the royal treatment. For just a little extra than a regular economy ticket, you can make your long haul flight more comfortable with a seat in premium economy.

What is premium economy?

A whole world in between economy class and business or first class, premium economy is the ideal middle ground for comfort conscious travellers. Many airlines are now offering premium economy tickets that include a wealth of benefits. Skip the queues with priority check in and priority boarding. Premium economy guests can usually enjoy wider seats with more leg room and even a greater incline for those mid-flight snoozes. Special menus, extra storage space and adjustable headrests are just a few examples of the added benefits.

Who offers premium economy?

Virgin Australia
Premium economy tickets are available on most of Virgin Australia’s long haul flights. Enjoy six inches more legroom than economy (perfect for tall travellers), a 19.5 inch seat width and a generous eight inch recline. Catch some shut up mid-flight with an adjustable headrest and a plush pillow and blanket. Your large 10.6 inch personal screen will be brimming with up-to-date entertainment and you will also have laptop power, a USB slot and a reading light.

Qantas
Fly premium economy with Qantas and enjoy ergonomically designed seats that feature a multi-way adjustable headrest, wide pitch and extended footrest. You’ll also have more legroom and elbow room as you relax in your own private premium economy cabin. You will be served a complimentary beverage upon boarding and can order from your exclusive premium economy menu. Whittle away the hours with in-flight entertainment on your personal touch screen with noise-cancelling headphones. You will also receive priority boarding and disembarkation to ensure you can hit the road sooner.

Cathay Pacific
Be spoilt with Cathay Pacific’s premium economy experience, which begins with dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding at the gate. Appreciate a wider seat that boasts 8 inches of recline and a 4-way adjustable headrest. Increased baggage allowance will also be handy for all those presents you’ll be bringing home for the grandkids. Be entertained for hours with a wealth of entertainment on your personal 10.6 inch touch screen. Other extras to make your flight more enjoyable include extra storage space, a larger meal table and a welcome drink and hot towel.

British Airways
Referred to as the World Traveller Plus, British Airway’s version of premium economy offers guests wider seats and more legroom. Seated in a private cabin, you can take your electronic devices onboard with convenient power supplies. You will be served three course meals and can enjoy a world of entertainment on your personal flat screen with noise reducing headphones. Extra baggage allowance is also included – perfect for all your souvenirs.

Would you consider flying premium economy? 

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