Originally Posted by
epicurus
Do they have E+, the one that is free to elites, and with more leg room?
Since the thread was about paid business class travel, I did not comment on E+, but since you mention it, let's look at ANA and JAL's offerings.
ANA has premium economy (8-across and 38 inches of pitch) into which elites are upgraded for free on the day of departure. ANA's newest long-haul economy product has 34 inches of pitch (as compared to the industry standard for E- of 31-32 inches). That's ANA's E-
minus, their lowest class of service.
JAL also has premium economy which they will soon enhance to offer 42 inches of pitch (up from the current 38). They don't give free upgrades like ANA, but their upcoming new economy seats will also have 34 inches of pitch.