Premium economy

Miami → London

Miami · Miami International (MIA) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

The body describes Miami–London overnight, despite the reversed direction in the headline. Useful details include charging, screen brightness and the timing of breakfast before arrival.

Tokyo → Singapore · NH841

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

Written partly in flight from seat 16K. The author tests the legroom, reading light and charging ports, but finds the tray table wobbly and the controls awkward to reach.

Singapore → Tokyo · NH802

Singapore · Changi (SIN) → Tokyo · Narita (NRT)

An unexpected upgrade to aisle seat 19D on the 777. A photo-led review of the seat, pillow and slippers, with comments on the entertainment screen and meal.

Tokyo → Singapore

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

The first of four separate Singapore round trips in August 2019. Photographs follow the Haneda lounge visit, spacious premium economy seat and meal on the way south.

Tokyo → Singapore

Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

A separate August 2019 departure from Narita. The author records the lounge before its renovation and the premium economy seating on a roughly seven-hour flight.

Tokyo → Singapore

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

The fourth Singapore round trip in the author's August 2019 series. A Haneda breakfast precedes cabin photographs and a meal served with a small bottle of champagne.

New York → Tokyo · JL3

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

A photo essay from the overnight JFK departure. Detailed views of the new premium economy cabin follow a first class flight on the same aircraft type two days earlier.

New York → Tokyo · JL3

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

An aisle-seat trip in 19C with a 16-inch screen. The author discusses the new seat and amenities, the late departure and a view of the Northern Lights en route.

New York → Tokyo

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

A round-the-world traveller tries window seat 18K. The review explores the seat's details and responsive entertainment system, including its option to resume a film later.

Tokyo → London

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

A 2014 review of ANA's premium economy on the newly transferred Haneda route. The author describes the legrest and footrest, but finds the tray table awkward for working.

London → Tokyo · JL402

London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Narita (NRT)

An early review of Sky Premium in 2013, with hands-on detail about its sliding seat, sturdy table and privacy divider during a London–Narita flight.

Tokyo → London · JL403

Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

A 2009 report from seat 20D, documenting JAL’s earlier shell-style premium economy. The author tests the table and footrest and describes the meals and lounge visit.