If you, like me, prefer to maximise your travel budget for on-ground experiences rather than flight fares, but are on the taller side and do like a bit of extra leg room (plus an excuse to splurge just a little bit), premium economy can be a happy medium between a standard economy fare and business or first class.
And the perks of premium economy travel doesn’t start and end in the sky. Think more generous baggage allowances (at least compared to economy), speedier check-in and not having to wait as long to board.
Now it seems airlines are betting that more passengers are willing to pay slightly more for this middle ground, with a new wave of offerings set to make the premium economy cabin more private, spacious and, perhaps, more luxurious.
From privacy screens and sculpted headrests to sleep pods and cozy slippers, here’s what’s on the horizon for premium economy class passengers.
Emirates’ privacy screens
