Characteristics
As of 2011, the term is not standardized among airlines, and varies significantly when comparing its use on domestic versus international flights or when comparing low-cost or regional airlines with other airliners. Premium economy is sometimes limited to just a bit more leg room, but at its most comprehensive can feature multiple "creature comforts" that are only a notch below Business class.
For example, in the United States domestic market, airlines such as United, Delta, and Jet Blue have an upgraded Economy class with 2–5 inches (5.1–13 cm) more leg room as the only difference; they market the class as "economy plus", "economy comfort", and "even more legroom" (respectively). At the other extreme, on Air New Zealand and Qantas' "premium economy" and Virgin America's "main cabin select" includes more amenities such as premium check-in, large customized seats (some for couples, others targeting solo travelers), seat pitch up to 41 inches (100 cm) with 50% more recline, premium meals, a self-service bar for drinks and snacks, a personal in-flight entertainment center with remote control, noise-cancelling headphones and 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 toothbrush.
Service codes used by airlines vary, but are often W or T – for example, Virgin Atlantic uses W.
Read more about this topic: Premium Economy