Examples of Differences
Premium economy can encompass differences from economy class such as:
- a free upgrade to premium members of frequent-flyer program and passengers flying full-fare economy,
- a separate section of the economy/coach cabin with more legroom (36–38" seat pitch), along with some form of leg rest,
- enhanced or improved in-flight entertainment features
- dedicated cabin crew
- better seats (often with fewer seats per row, to improve shoulder/elbow room)
- at-seat laptop power
- in-seat telephone
- a lounge
- priority boarding
- entertainment
- exclusive amenity kits
- upgraded meals and drinks
- increased luggage allowance
Some airlines may designate an entire economy class as premium, such as United p.s. on its transcontinental Boeing 757-200 premium service aircraft. Premium Economy tickets also normally earn more mileage in an airline's frequent flyer program, attracting a bonus between Economy and Business.
Starting in October 2012, Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific collaborated with local lifestyle store G.O.D. and introduced a new range of amenity kits for premium economy passagers. They are designed as collectibles with each bag being able to hook up to each other to form a wall-hanging accessory. The first two available are 'Joy' and 'Fortune, with designs that depicts Chinese gods relaxing inflight and of auspicious clouds respectively. The two types are available on outbound and in bound flights respectively. They include 90% recycled plastic bottles and toothbrush made mainly from biodegradable corn starch and cellulose.
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