‘Premium Economy’ in, First-class out?
May 5, 2016
In a growing trend, Delta is joining American and dozens of international airlines in offering a ‘premium economy’ section on international flights offering improved amenities
In a growing trend, Delta is joining American and dozens of international airlines in offering a ‘premium economy’ section on international flights offering improved amenities
I’d been following the development and troubled roll-out of the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” for more than a decade, but only recently had my first chance to fly this aircraft on a trip to India. One of the appealing things about the Dreamliner is that its size and fuel efficiency open new travel routes, partially bypassing the usual “hub-and-spoke” model. I was among the first to fly the newly established Toronto to Delhi route (nonstop), a more than 14 hour journey. That’s a long time to spend…
Alaska Airlines to add Premium Economy section in 2016.
JetBlue, the airline that so many have loved for its attitude, freebies and simplicity, seems on the way to changing all of those. On top of announcements by its new management team that there are bag fees in the future, and the addition of…
Lufthansa has come up with a unique new…well, not sure if I should call it an offer, a game, a fee or a lottery! Economy passengers on Lufthansa’s 747-8s is offering passengers in economy to bid on an upgrade to premium economy, or from economy to…
In a growing trend, Delta is joining American and dozens of international airlines in offering a ‘premium economy’ section on
I’d been following the development and troubled roll-out of the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” for more than a decade, but only recently had my first chance to fly this aircraft on a trip to India. One of the appealing things about the Dreamliner is that its size and fuel efficiency open new travel routes, partially bypassing the usual “hub-and-spoke” model. I was among the first to fly the newly established Toronto to Delhi route (nonstop), a more than 14 hour journey. That’s a long time to spend…
Alaska Airlines to add Premium Economy section in 2016.
JetBlue, the airline that so many have loved for its attitude, freebies and simplicity, seems on the way to changing all of those. On top of announcements by its new management team that there are bag fees in the future, and the addition of…
Lufthansa has come up with a unique new…well, not sure if I should call it an offer, a game, a fee or a lottery! Economy passengers on Lufthansa’s 747-8s is offering passengers in economy to bid on an upgrade to premium economy, or from economy to…