Originally Posted by
mondo
It delivered as expected on all fronts but seat comfort. I generally have not had problems w/ AF seats, but this one was painful. It was very hard on my not-so-padded behind, it felt to me like someone had draped some cloth on top of a park bench.
As for value, it was 80% more money for only 40% more space and nothing more (oh yea the 3$ amenity kit). So, I would say prices are too high for what it is.
Regarding the seats - supposedly they are the same as the Cathay Pacific new Economy seats which on the three hour flight SIN-HKG were already uncomfortable because they were so hard.
In terms of value for money, I think that comment applies to Premium Economy generally. Having flown BA World Traveller Plus and Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy, the 2:1 ratio of increased price to increased space is not worth it. Even if the cabins are relatively empty, you can't lift up the armrests to increase your space. Of course, I'd never turn down an op-up!