Is an extra $550 worth it for Premium Economy?
May 15, 2015, 9:02 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,470
Is an extra $550 worth it for Premium Economy?
I have to fly from Europe to the US next month and SAS offers good connections. Their premium economy (P Class) is about $550 dearer than regular economy (for a return ticket). Would anybody who has flown in Premium Economy please offer an opinion whether it is worthwhile to shell out this extra amount for a transatlantic flight in SK premium economy?
May 15, 2015, 10:50 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: EB*D, M&M, IHG, Hilton Hhonors
Posts: 138
Is an extra $550 worth it for Premium Economy?
I would say it depends on your status, the destination and your personal tolerance towards pain and suffering.
For the west coast it is probably worth it (especially if you do not have any status), but for the relatively short flights to the east coast I would find it a bit steep. Especially when you already have *Gold.
For the west coast it is probably worth it (especially if you do not have any status), but for the relatively short flights to the east coast I would find it a bit steep. Especially when you already have *Gold.
May 15, 2015, 11:13 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,470
FWIW, my status = *A Gold, destination is SFO and pain threshold is low
Does Premium Economy on SK get me more comfortable seats and anything better to eat?
May 16, 2015, 12:53 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: EBG (SK*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 92
You get an additional 6" of pitch and 1" of seat width (economy is 2-4-2, Plus is 2-3-2). The food isn't much better. You get a different starter & dessert as well as a different cold meal on arrival - all of which are usually better - but the main course is the same as Eco (with an additional choice of fish). $275 extra each way is pretty cheap compared to the premium, Plus seats normally go for.
May 16, 2015, 7:13 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Carlson Gold
Posts: 37
I have to fly from Europe to the US next month and SAS offers good connections. Their premium economy (P Class) is about $550 dearer than regular economy (for a return ticket). Would anybody who has flown in Premium Economy please offer an opinion whether it is worthwhile to shell out this extra amount for a transatlantic flight in SK premium economy?
Id you like pain and to save money then go for regular economy ticket
May 16, 2015, 5:53 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 355
Just want to throw my 2 cents in as well.
I completely agree with the above response and highly recommend shelling out the extra money.
I was on that flight(return leg) not so long ago and I took a chance and spent the extra. It made a huge difference. I actually quite enjoyed the flight and landed very refreshed. That particular flight is long(okay, not as long as the 15-hour nonstop that I just took in a cramped 777) and every extra inch counts.
I completely agree with the above response and highly recommend shelling out the extra money.
I was on that flight(return leg) not so long ago and I took a chance and spent the extra. It made a huge difference. I actually quite enjoyed the flight and landed very refreshed. That particular flight is long(okay, not as long as the 15-hour nonstop that I just took in a cramped 777) and every extra inch counts.