Premium economy flights

It depends on the flight. Premium economy flights give you more pitch and a wider seat than economy, which counts on a long day flight. On an overnight flight it is still a seat that reclines, not a bed. Compare the price for your dates with economy and with business, then decide what the extra room is worth to you.

It is mainly a long haul cabin. Lufthansa sells premium economy on its long haul flights, and the airline pages checked for this page describe it on long haul aircraft. Before you search for premium economy flights on a short route, check whether the route has the cabin at all.

No. Virgin Atlantic sells Economy Delight with 34in of pitch and 1 bag of 23kg, and lists it separately from Premium. Premium has up to 38in of pitch, a wider seat and 2 bags. When you compare fares on any airline, check the cabin name on the fare, not just the legroom.

On the airlines checked here, yes. British Airways lists priority boarding with World Traveller Plus, Virgin Atlantic lists priority boarding and priority baggage with Premium, and Singapore Airlines lists priority boarding and baggage handling. Other airlines set their own rules, so if boarding early matters to you, check the airline's page for your fare before you book.

British Airways lists 2 meals in World Traveller Plus. What is served, and how many meals, depends on the airline and the length of the flight, so read the airline's own page for your route if the food matters to you. If you have a dietary need, mention it when you ask for a price.