Premium economy

London → Tokyo · JL402

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

A launch-era account of JAL’s first premium-economy product, published in 2008. It follows the Heathrow departure, shell seat, overnight rest and arrival in Narita.

Sydney → Santiago · QF27

Sydney · Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) → Santiago · Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL)

A Sydney–Santiago journey with close seat photographs and a full account of the meal service. A useful long-flight test of Premium Economy comfort when a flat bed is outside the budget.

Rome → Perth · QF6

Rome · Rome Fiumicino (FCO) → Perth · Perth Airport (PER)

A Rome–Perth trip after an unexpected upgrade, with a close look at the 787 Premium Economy seat and service. The upgrade is part of this traveller’s story, not a benefit to expect when booking.

Vancouver → Toronto

Vancouver · Vancouver International (YVR) → Toronto · Toronto Pearson (YYZ)

This domestic red-eye is useful evidence about the 787-9 seat, not international catering. The author describes sleeping through much of the short flight and the early breakfast timing.

Seoul → London

Seoul · Incheon International (ICN) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

A Seoul–London flight puts the older 787 Premium seat to the test. Look at the bulkhead foot support, preferred-seat charges and dedicated lavatories alongside the worn upholstery.

San Francisco → Melbourne · QF50

San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO) → Melbourne · Melbourne Airport (MEL)

A long overnight flight in bulkhead seat 20A, with detailed photos of the footrest, tray and bedding. Especially useful for judging whether premium economy provides enough rest on a US–Australia journey.

Delhi → Singapore · SQ403

Delhi · Indira Gandhi International (DEL) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

A first premium economy experience with useful detail on shared armrests, calf and foot support, and the space lost when the seat ahead reclines during dinner.

Tokyo → London · NH211

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

What sits behind THE Room on the London flight? This report examines premium economy seat 26K, the lounge visit, meals and amenities during a journey of more than fourteen hours.

Tokyo → Taipei

Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → Taipei · Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE)

An early Starlux A350 flight from Narita, examining the 2-4-2 premium cabin, legroom, lunch, entertainment and Wi-Fi.

London → San Francisco

London · Heathrow (LHR) → San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO)

The daytime flight to San Francisco compares the 2-4-2 seat, bedding and amenity kit with the food and drinks actually served in Premium Plus.

Sydney → Singapore · QF1

Sydney · Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)

The Sydney–Singapore sector of QF1, covering the refurbished upper-deck premium cabin, seat comfort and the two meal services.

Tokyo → Los Angeles · JL16

Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX)

A Haneda–Los Angeles flight examining the fixed-shell seat, privacy panels, leg support and the effect of the recline on personal space.