[Travel] BA

[kentgully]

Anybody flown premium economy, is it worth it for long haul.....thanks

 

[jamie (not that one)]

Depends. I'm 6´4 and it was definitely worth it.

 

[Napier's Knee]

I've flown Premium Economy to/from Hong Kong and yes the extra leg room and bit more space made a lot of difference. It's obviously not a patch on business class, but I definitely felt more human getting off the plane that I ever did flying Economy.

 

[Springal]

Depends on how much you value the difference. Would I pay 25% more, probably. Would that money be better used for a nicer hotel or dinner(s) ? Maybe.

It massively varies on the plane too

 

[Ernest]

I only fly in Business Class but I'd say Premium Economy is ok and much better than Economy

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Was disappointed having flown the same with other providers.


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[Husty]

What they now call 'premium' economy was simply called economy 10-15 years ago

 

[BangaloreGull]

On an A380 definitely, on 747 not so convinced.

 

[Magic Sponge]

Have flown PE a few times with BA to Florida and would definitely recommend it over Economy.
If you can afford the extra cost I would do it.

 

[ditchy]

Anybody flown premium economy, is it worth it for long haul.....thanks

where are you flying to ? as earlier poster said depends on aircraft . BA Boeing 777 currently going through a refit so some better than others .if its the new dreamliner or airbus 380 then again its fine .You may find some older 777 or 747 not quite as good but still a lot better than economy .

 

[Surf's Up]

I only fly in Business Class but I'd say Premium Economy is ok and much better than Economy

Ahhhh - good to see that champagne socialism is alive and well in the Corbynista universe!!!

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Anybody flown premium economy, is it worth it for long haul.....thanks

Strangely, I'm just about to try Premium Economy for the first time, but on Virgin, from Heathrow to JFK, weighing up the two options though, l thought Virgin's offering looked far superior to that of BA.

If you can afford the upgrade though, I think that few additional inches of legroom, plus the dedicated check in, enhanced meal service, and general well being, well worth the extra expense for a long haul flight.

 

[hertsseagull]

If your route permits it Virgin Premium is streets ahead of BA Premium and usually around same price if not cheaper.

 

[Ernest]

Ahhhh - good to see that champagne socialism is alive and well in the Corbynista universe!!!

No because I'm disabled and have to have the room otherwise I can't fly

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I only fly in Business Class but I'd say Premium Economy is ok and much better than Economy

Do Govia Thameslink offer a business class?

 

[kentgully]

where are you flying to ? as earlier poster said depends on aircraft . BA Boeing 777 currently going through a refit so some better than others .if its the new dreamliner or airbus 380 then again its fine .You may find some older 777 or 747 not quite as good but still a lot better than economy .

Mumbai

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

I've noticed some airlines will offer it at check in (presumably as they still have a lot of empty PE seats) at a substantial discount over advertised price. I did it with JAL flying to Tokyo, and it was about half what my friends had paid in advance - and it was definitely worth it.

 

[hart's shirt]

BA....Anybody flown premium economy, is it worth it for long haul.....thanks

 

[Bill Cassidy's tie up]

Always flown Virgin premium economy long haul on holidays.Find it well worth the extra.


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[dazzer6666]

where are you flying to ? as earlier poster said depends on aircraft . BA Boeing 777 currently going through a refit so some better than others .if its the new dreamliner or airbus 380 then again its fine .You may find some older 777 or 747 not quite as good but still a lot better than economy .

This sums it up well for me - does depends on the plane a bit. The new 787s are fantastic, but of you get one of the old 777s they are desperately tired - even the club cabin is crap. I wouldn't fly economy long-haul any more, but don't mind PE if I can't get club. Much more comfortable than economy, cabin is much smaller and quieter than economy too. Think you also get premium check-in possibly ? All depends on the premium you're asked to pay - in my experience on BA PE tends to be about 50% more than Economy, whereas Club can be anything from 4-5x Economy cost upwards. PE is pretty good value on that basis.

When booking you should be able to get the type of plane before you confirm - also worth putting the precise flight into seatguru too.