For starters, understanding the terminology around different seating levels can help you make an informed decision about which ticket to book. Seating classifications that come before first and business class run the gamut, from basic economy to premium economy. But the two options preceding business class — premium economy and economy plus — are often the hardest for travelers to distinguish. Here, we hone in on the differences between premium economy, economy plus, and economy.
Premium economy fits between coach and business class, both price-wise and in terms of placement on the aircraft. A seat in premium economy — directly between the main and business class cabins — is measurably more expensive than an economy ticket — often double the price. Do note that as of late , JetBlue will have inches of seat pitch in much of their planes — still the biggest seat with the best legroom. Travelers also get early boarding and Even More Speed expedited security , which is available in select cities.
Travelers also get the perks of having a dedicated overhead bin, complimentary alcoholic drinks, free movies on seatback video screens, priority boarding, and an increased incline on international flights. Travelers will also get priority boarding, free carry-on baggage, free checked baggage, and in-flight meals. The seats have a width of Follow Us on Facebook. JetBlue 's option is called Even More Space, with 38 inches of seat pitch compared to the 32 of a standard JetBlue seat.
At 16 airports, Even More Space buyers also get a special security line. Prices vary by distance. Spirit 's "big front seats" also have inch pitch compared to Spirit's punishing toinch standard horrors and a 2-by-2 layout with no middle seat. Prices, as always, vary. United calls its roomier seats "Economy Plus. They're available on all mainline United flights and some larger jets run by United Express carriers. Some jets have so much Economy Plus seating that people can end up assigned those seats at the airport for free.
Virgin America 's Main Cabin Select gives you 38 inches of legroom in a leather seat, along with a free checked bag, free snacks and drinks, priority check-in, and priority boarding, but you have to pay a price that's close to a high walk-up fare. That makes it much more expensive than the company's lowest advance fares. Non-US airlines also offer premium economy on international flights, but it's typically much more expensive. For leisure travelers, I have trouble finding the value. Fortunately, more airlines are signing up for upgrade bidding programs.
Run by the companies Plusgrade and Optiontown , upgrade bidding systems let you decide how much you want to spend to either get an upgrade to premium economy, or sometimes just to guarantee an open seat next to you in economy class. I have been fortunate having elite status with United for years and that allowed me to select EconomyPlus seating at booking at no charge. Anybody can purchase EconomyPlus at the time of booking or even at check-in for a fee.
On international flights you might have 1 or 2 bags of the same weight for free. As a MileagePlus Gold flyer, I have 2 bags of up to 70lbs free, more than enough for my typical travel. I picked seats and checked in online without problems. Because United only allows lounge access for paying members or StarAlliance Gold members on international itineraries, I spent my time in the airport terminal. Service: The gate service in each case was professional, yet unremarkable.
Passengers were processed without a word — the friendly smiles or words of welcome you find on many other airlines were absent.
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