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15 original English reviews · 2016–2024

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Condor · Airbus A330-900neo

Johannesburg → Frankfurt

Johannesburg · O. R. Tambo (JNB) → Frankfurt · Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

An overnight flight from Johannesburg in Condor’s extra-legroom premium cabin.

Published: 4 Dec 2024 · Flown: Oct 2024Condor premium economy A330neo review: Is it worth the extra cost?
Qantas · Airbus A380-800

Melbourne → Los Angeles

Melbourne · Melbourne Airport (MEL) → Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX)

Premium economy on the A380’s upper deck, crossing the Pacific.

Published: 14 Feb 2024A review of Qantas' premium economy class on the Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Virgin Atlantic · Airbus A330-900neo

Tampa → London

Tampa · Tampa International (TPA) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

A premium-economy flight from Tampa on Virgin’s A330neo.

Published: 3 May 2023Is Virgin Atlantic premium economy worth it on the A330-900neo?
Virgin Atlantic · Airbus A330-300

London → New York

London · Heathrow (LHR) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)

The A330’s Premium cabin on a London–New York crossing.

Published: 1 May 2019A Fine Mess: A Review of Virgin Atlantic’s Premium Economy on the A330 From London to New York
Emirates · Airbus A380-800

Dubai → London

Dubai · Dubai International (DXB) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

Premium economy at the front of the A380 main deck, mostly arranged 2-4-2. The review considers the calf rest and the front rows beside the staircase.

Published: 9 Dec 2024Just enough bling: A review of Emirates’ new premium economy on the A380 from Dubai to London
Singapore Airlines · Airbus A350-900

Singapore → London · SQ312

Singapore · Changi (SIN) → London · Gatwick (LGW)

A Gatwick-bound A350 flight, distinct from the airline's Heathrow services. The review covers the legrest, recline and premium economy meal experience.

Published: 2 Aug 2024Is Singapore Airlines premium economy worth it on the Airbus A350?
Lufthansa · Airbus A330-300

Berlin → New York

Berlin · Tegel (closed) (TXL) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)

Twenty-one premium economy seats in a 2-3-2 arrangement, with 38-inch pitch. This is an archive report from the former Berlin Tegel–New York route.

Published: 18 Jun 2018High Comfort, Low Fare: Lufthansa's Premium Economy on the A330
Japan Airlines · Airbus A350-1000

Tokyo → New York

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)

An early premium economy flight on JAL's A350-1000, from Tokyo to New York. Compare this new cabin with the older 787 and 777 premium economy reports.

Published: 22 Feb 2024First look at Japan Airlines’ new premium economy on the Airbus A350-1000
Japan Airlines · Boeing 787-9

Tokyo → Dallas

Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → Dallas · Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Five rows of 2-3-2 premium economy seating, with 42-inch pitch. The report provides a useful comparison with JAL's narrower-pitch economy cabin on the same city pair.

Published: 4 Nov 2019So close to greatness: A review of Japan Airlines in a Boeing 787-9 in premium economy from Tokyo to Dallas