FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - VS Premium Economy vs Business Class on AA or UA
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 1:24 pm
  #3  
mia
Flyertalk Posting Legend Moderator: Credit Card Programs, American Express, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Diners Club, Eco Travel, Signatures
10 Countries Visited
20 Nights
2M
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA, IHG & Marriott Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 51,825
Premium Economy seats are similar to typical AA domestic first class seats, but the arm rests between seats are much narrower in Premium Economy which means reduced shoulder room. If you have flown AA domestic first class on a 767-300 (763) you have essentially experienced the international business class seat. The 777 version is wider and may not recline quite as much as the 767 version, but either seat is substantially better for sleeping than any Premium Economy seat.

On the other hand, if you can buy a Premium Economy fare on VS and use miles to upgrade to Upper Class you will be loathe to ever fly AA Business class again.
mia is offline