Premium economy class

[1][2] In some countries, this class has emerged as a response from governments and companies requiring economy class for travel done by staff, while still getting some benefits like airport priority.

[3] Premium economy is sometimes limited to expanded leg room, but its most comprehensive versions can feature services associated with business class travel.

[3] Air New Zealand's and Qantas's Premium Economy include amenities such as prioritised check-in, large customised seats (some for couples, others targeting solo travellers), seat pitch up to 41 in (100 cm) with 50% more recline, premium meals, a self-service bar for drinks and snacks, a personal in-flight entertainment (IFE) centre with remote control, noise-cancelling headphones, choices in games and movies for children and adults, skin care products in the lavatory, and an amenities pouch containing items such as socks, sleep masks, earplugs, and toothbrushes.

Differences between premium economy class and standard economy class may include (varies by airline and country):[5][6][7] Some airlines may designate an entire economy class as premium, such as United Airlines on its transcontinental Boeing 757-200 premium service aircraft, or Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft.

Premium economy tickets also normally earn more mileage in an airline's frequent flyer program, attracting a bonus between economy and business.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 Premium economy class seats
Airline premium economy cabin. Rows of seats arranged between aisles.
Old premium economy class seats on EVA Air .
Airline premium economy galley bar. Drink bottles, glasses and bar snacks.
An Air New Zealand premium economy class galley bar in 2011
Airline premium economy class galley.
A Japan Airlines premium economy class cabin in 2012
Airline premium economy in-flight meal. Viennese sweet pepper chicken with spaetzle.
An Austrian Airlines premium economy class in-flight meal in 2023