Alex O'Brien
Travel Tips

Is a premium economy ticket ever worth it?

When it comes to air travel not all economy seats were created equal. Over the last few years a number of airlines have offered passengers a “premium economy” option.

As the name implies, premium economy offers passengers a level of service that is a step up from normal economy class, but with fewer features than you’d expect if you were seated in business. And, as you probably would imagine, you have to pay more.

But is it worth the additional expense? We’re going to take a look at what you can expect from the premium economy service, so you can figure out if it’s worth your while. 

What can I expect from premium economy flights?

Premium economy class offers a range of features that differentiate it from standard economy, but it’s important to understand that these features vary from airline to airline.

In the end of the day it comes down to a matter of personal preference.

If the luxuries described above sound like they’re worth the additional cost then there’s no reason not to upgrade to premium economy, but if you’re happy enough with the standard level of service there’s no real urgent need to do so.

SeatGuru provides a useful online comparison tool if you’re still on the fence.

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