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Mar 5, 2014, 6:53 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: msp
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Posts: 1,142
LH's New PE Seat/Service
See LH site for details. Very nice seat like TK. Foot rest, welcome drink, kit, bottle water, meal on china with glass. I doubt UA will step up E+ to that level but would clearly strengthen UA in this hot market.
Mar 5, 2014, 6:53 am
#32
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BTS/VIE
Programs: LH MM**, HH Silver
Posts: 2,282
Mar 5, 2014, 7:02 am
#34
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K MM, Subway Club Member
Posts: 1,988
Here's the page on LH's site: http://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/premium-economy-class
Looks like retrofits start with the 748 on routes to Chicago, LAX, and IAD with the other equipment to follow. Booking opens in May with the first flights in Nov 2014.
Looks like retrofits start with the 748 on routes to Chicago, LAX, and IAD with the other equipment to follow. Booking opens in May with the first flights in Nov 2014.
Mar 5, 2014, 7:03 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: GRR, USA
Posts: 3,298
€600 premium over Y does not see too bad from transatlantic routes - looks like it lands closer to Y- than to C.
Mar 5, 2014, 7:07 am
#36
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Germany
Programs: LH HON, AMEX Plat, Avis Pres, Sixt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton G, Priority G, Hyatt Plat,Kempinski PC
Posts: 360
Will premium eco earn HON miles like the 4U premium eco (best)?
Mar 5, 2014, 7:17 am
#38
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ICT
Programs: AA EXP, UA Plat, DL G, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,330
A FREE BOTTLE OF WATER??? GOODBYE UA! 
But seriously... good move by LH. One of the reasons I consistently pick UA over LH/LX when flying TATL in Y is the lack of E+. IMO a 12 hour flight in LH Y today is a miserable experience.
For me, UA E+ is very good, if only they could offer free drinks like DL does, that would be great.
But seriously... good move by LH. One of the reasons I consistently pick UA over LH/LX when flying TATL in Y is the lack of E+. IMO a 12 hour flight in LH Y today is a miserable experience.
For me, UA E+ is very good, if only they could offer free drinks like DL does, that would be great.
Mar 5, 2014, 7:31 am
#39
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Texas
Programs: Former 1K turned UA Kettle
Posts: 413
I wouldn't mind seeing UA add something like this as a separate class of service on long hauls in addition to current E+. I enjoy E+ as one of the (few) differentiating factors that UA has in it's favor, especially since it is the same price as a regular economy ticket, so I think E+ still has a niche to fill. I can however see myself shelling out a bit more money on a TATL flight for PE, though.
Mar 5, 2014, 7:34 am
#40
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 92
This is what I want! J is nice but I don't really need luxury when I travel, I just want a bit of personal space and a decent meal, with wine. Should I be concerned they don't mention anything about recline?
Funny how excited I am about what looks a whole lot like Y in BA 15 years ago (plus AVOD).
Funny how excited I am about what looks a whole lot like Y in BA 15 years ago (plus AVOD).
Mar 5, 2014, 7:45 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,438
Mar 5, 2014, 7:52 am
#42
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Location: PSM
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From AusBT:
You ready to pay that much more for E+ legroom, a bit of width and an upgraded meal??
Pricing remains a crucial part of the premium economy recipe, with tickets expected to average €600 (A$920) over standard economy rates for an international return journey from Germany to North America or Asia.
Mar 5, 2014, 8:03 am
#43
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Location: Los Angeles
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Those seats don't look all that comfortable. Looks the same as the retrofitted UA seats, which lack proper absorption.
Mar 5, 2014, 8:04 am
#44
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I wouldn't mind seeing UA add something like this as a separate class of service on long hauls in addition to current E+. I enjoy E+ as one of the (few) differentiating factors that UA has in it's favor, especially since it is the same price as a regular economy ticket, so I think E+ still has a niche to fill. I can however see myself shelling out a bit more money on a TATL flight for PE, though.
Mar 5, 2014, 8:06 am
#45
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I wouldn't mind seeing UA add something like this as a separate class of service on long hauls in addition to current E+. I enjoy E+ as one of the (few) differentiating factors that UA has in it's favor, especially since it is the same price as a regular economy ticket, so I think E+ still has a niche to fill. I can however see myself shelling out a bit more money on a TATL flight for PE, though.