Premium economy

Taipei → Jakarta · BR237

Taipei · Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) → Jakarta · Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK)

A Taipei–Jakarta flight in the newer 2-3-2 premium cabin. The review weighs the generous seat space and meal against the limited distinction from economy during boarding.

Taipei → London

Taipei · Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

The fixed-shell premium seat on a Taipei–London flight, including how the sliding recline affects taller passengers and what is served across the long journey.

Helsinki → Tokyo

Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)

An overnight Helsinki–Haneda journey comparing seat comfort, Marimekko bedding and entertainment with the smaller meal portions served on board.

Los Angeles → London · VS8

Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

A Los Angeles–London flight that looks beyond the colourful cabin to seat support, the blanket, dining and the headphones supplied in Premium.

Los Angeles → New York · AA238

Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)

A transcontinental A321XLR flight testing the new premium seat, privacy wings, screen, bedding and meal service, with a warning about access from the window seat.

Los Angeles → New York · UA2361

Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → New York · Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Premium Plus on a domestic transcontinental route. Spacious seating and entertainment are weighed against faulty charging and the less elaborate service than on international flights.

Tokyo → San Francisco · UA838

Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO)

A Narita–San Francisco report exploring the small 2-4-2 premium cabin, bedding, amenity kit and meals, including the practical limits of aisle access.

Los Angeles → Seoul · YP102

Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → Seoul · Incheon International (ICN)

A delayed Los Angeles–Seoul journey in Premium Wide, contrasting the generous seat space and meals with a limited selection of English-language entertainment.

Chicago → Paris · AF137

Chicago · O’Hare (ORD) → Paris · Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

An overnight Chicago–Paris flight examining how deep recline affects the passenger behind, alongside the dinner, breakfast and entertainment.

London → New York

London · Gatwick (LGW) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)

A Gatwick–New York flight in the former Norwegian premium cabin. Wide seats and two meals compare favourably with the more limited entertainment and airport experience.

Paris → Toronto

Paris · Charles de Gaulle (CDG) → Toronto · Toronto Pearson (YYZ)

A Paris–Toronto flight in the refurbished recliner cabin. The review highlights priority airport services and seat comfort, while examining the space lost when the passenger ahead reclines.

London → Hong Kong · CX256

London · Heathrow (LHR) → Hong Kong · Hong Kong International (HKG)

A return to Cathay premium economy one year later, comparing the comfortable seating and updated entertainment with the meals served on this London–Hong Kong flight.