Premium Economy class worth the extra rate?
Dec 26, 2019, 5:15 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 123
Premium Economy class worth the extra rate?
I travelled on a return trip using ANA last summer and was given the possibility to rebook to Economy plus class on the flight, however I skipped it this time.
I remember people complaining about the seat width in economy is rather small, but the pitch being good compared to other airlines.
Is it worth the extra cost? I am a nearly 6 ft and thin, but not sure if the footrest will be of any help.
I remember people complaining about the seat width in economy is rather small, but the pitch being good compared to other airlines.
Is it worth the extra cost? I am a nearly 6 ft and thin, but not sure if the footrest will be of any help.
Dec 26, 2019, 9:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,381
depends what route, what plane etc
and keep your terms straight. United (which is ANA's joint venture partner for transpacific), sells both PremiumEconomy and EconomyPlus. ANA only has Premium economy, no EconomyPlus
what route are you looking at? sometimes ANA will sell seats on United's plane, and United EconomyPlus is same seat as economy, just more legroom
ANA PremiumEconomy and United PremiumEconomy can be worth it
and keep your terms straight. United (which is ANA's joint venture partner for transpacific), sells both PremiumEconomy and EconomyPlus. ANA only has Premium economy, no EconomyPlus
what route are you looking at? sometimes ANA will sell seats on United's plane, and United EconomyPlus is same seat as economy, just more legroom
ANA PremiumEconomy and United PremiumEconomy can be worth it
Last edited by paperwastage; Dec 27, 2019 at 7:36 am
Dec 26, 2019, 10:13 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
Posts: 3,023
ANA does not have economy plus. United does.
ANA has premium economy.
Whether it is "worth it" or not really depends on 1)Your condition/needs of travel, 2)Your budget, 3)The route and flight
1)Are you tired on this flight? Want to sleep slightly better? Want to drink the champagne offered? Need lounge access in Tokyo? Only for the novelty experience?
2) The price table for airport upgrades is never clear, since it is a bidding process. (link) . Affordability depends on you and your budget resources
3) Night flight HND-FRA? versus daytime flight LAX-HND? Premium economy is IMHO more valuable if you need to get a decent nap to arrive fresh and ready to roll at your destination.
ANA has premium economy.
Whether it is "worth it" or not really depends on 1)Your condition/needs of travel, 2)Your budget, 3)The route and flight
1)Are you tired on this flight? Want to sleep slightly better? Want to drink the champagne offered? Need lounge access in Tokyo? Only for the novelty experience?
2) The price table for airport upgrades is never clear, since it is a bidding process. (link) . Affordability depends on you and your budget resources
3) Night flight HND-FRA? versus daytime flight LAX-HND? Premium economy is IMHO more valuable if you need to get a decent nap to arrive fresh and ready to roll at your destination.
Dec 27, 2019, 2:47 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 815
How long is a piece of string? It was worthwhile for me, but I booked late and all the low fares in economy were gone. It was only a 20% premium over a econ ticket. If it was 100%+ increase, it wouldn't be worth the cost for me.
I am 6' 2" and the footrest was of no benefit to me.
I am 6' 2" and the footrest was of no benefit to me.
Dec 27, 2019, 11:34 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 101
I think it depends on what you're paying for the Premium Economy (if the ANA is the one you're referring to); we got an upgrade option about 2 weeks before the flight where you can bid on the seats; we just put in the minimum (I think it was like $180 per person(?) per way) and ended up getting the seats. The food options I think were the same but they give you more dessert~ and the seats were better - I'm 6' as well.
So if you can get the upgrade for cheap, sure - but I don't think it's worth what they ask for when you purchase the tickets.
So if you can get the upgrade for cheap, sure - but I don't think it's worth what they ask for when you purchase the tickets.
Jan 19, 2020, 7:44 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Programs: *AG (M&B)
Posts: 8
Has anyone had issues with receiving only an error message when trying to submit bids after entering your cc info, etc. on the BidMyPrice portal (clicking on the link)? It's frustrating. I think Premium Economy is worth it if you can obtain a relatively inexpensive upgrade through a winning bid (not guaranteed of course). I want to give them my money but it is not working. 
(I have tried usual fixes: different browsers, devices, clearing cookies and cache, calling/emailing ANA and PlusGrade).
(I have tried usual fixes: different browsers, devices, clearing cookies and cache, calling/emailing ANA and PlusGrade).