Originally Posted by
doombuggy
Advice needed for a traveler who doesn't travel often.
I have booked a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for the 10k race they are having in November, so I will arrive Friday and leave Tuesday. I am short on vacation time, so the flight over will be a long 16 hours from Dallas (after connecting from MCO). Ditto on the flight back. I have been thinking of spending the extra to go premium economy.
So for you fliers who have been on the Boeing 777 300 ER, is the difference in row 16-18 vs row 21 (for example, main cabin) worth the price difference?
Its just me flying but we are looking at a difference in cost of about $1075 (econ with better seat upgrade on the DFW/HK flights only) vs $1517 for premium.
Thank you for your thoughts/advice!
You might want to read this thread. The Wikipost at the top of the page has some information.
AA 777-300ER / 77W Premium Economy & Best PE Seat, Service
IMO, I’d much prefer Premium Economy for 16 hours in a wider seat with greater pitch - and leg rests in the bulkhead row - than MCE, a typical and tight economy seat with 34” pitch.
If you’ve already booked Economy, AA won’t charge a fee other than the fare difference for upfarung to Premium Economy.