Originally Posted by
drewguy
Though much more than economy for shoulders.
1) The bulkhead seats are better, in part because they're bulkhead and also because the footrests are under your seat rather than the seat in front.
2) If at 6'4" leg room is a *big* issue an economy plus bulkhead seat with "unlimited" leg room (i.e., some exit rows) might be just as good. But PE is probably going to be a better overall experience if you can afford the fare difference.
To get bulkhead seats it is economy but during seat selection pick a bulkhead seat? Interestingly I picked the exit row seat for him on Spirit and while he got good leg room his shoulders were squished so still not comfortable.
Originally Posted by
iapetus
I mean, I guess the better question to ask is whether or not there's more legroom in premium economy. And the answer to that is that, yes, there is more, but it's hard to know if your son will be satisfied with it. (I have been.) Are you considering flying other airlines?
Are there other airlines with better PE seats? United was the cheapest so narrowed it down to that but for a better in flight experience and comfort willing to consider a different airline. Thanks.