Originally Posted by
Sykes
Random tidbit that could have interesting implications: United's sales department is saying that the new Premium Economy booking classes are going to be O, A, and R. This is significantly different than Lufthansa (G, E, N) and ANA (G, E).
Very interesting.
I wonder if "domestic first" will also be rebranded as "Premium Plus" too to harmonize the brand across the carrier.
Current:
Polaris (international only)
First ("domestic" only)
PremiumPlus (international only)
Economy Plus (fleet-wide)
Economy (fleet-wide)
New:
Polaris - lie-flat, international long-haul top end product
PremiumPlus - recliner seat for "domestic" first and the new UA international P+ product
Economy Plus - standard Y seat, extra legroom
Economy - standard Y seat
(And yes, I called it "domestic" first even though this is the same product that flies to Canada, Mexico, Central America, etc.)