Economy vs. Economy Premium
Aug 16, 2018, 11:51 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Looking to book YVR-CPT.
$1000USD difference between economy and premium economy.
TATL is on 747-400. Germany-ZA are on A340-300 and A340-600.
Not sure if I can believe seatguru, but their info says that PE seat width on A340's is only 18" which is </= 1" more than Y.
It seems like you get significantly more recline, which is nice. But we're not that tall, and the seat width and space from your neighbor has always been the more important factor for us.
This seems like a really raw deal considering you're paying almost 2x. On EVA, you get ~19" seat width, ~2" more than Y.
Then again, S.Africa is a really long ways away.
Is $1000 worth the difference in flight experience?
$1000USD difference between economy and premium economy.
TATL is on 747-400. Germany-ZA are on A340-300 and A340-600.
Not sure if I can believe seatguru, but their info says that PE seat width on A340's is only 18" which is </= 1" more than Y.
It seems like you get significantly more recline, which is nice. But we're not that tall, and the seat width and space from your neighbor has always been the more important factor for us.
This seems like a really raw deal considering you're paying almost 2x. On EVA, you get ~19" seat width, ~2" more than Y.
Then again, S.Africa is a really long ways away.
Is $1000 worth the difference in flight experience?
I fly premium economy because I can through work. What I appreciate the most about it is the enhanced food and drink service I get in AC's premium economy. You don't get this on LH.
I'm a tall guy so the seat space is important to me. The width of the seat is irrelevant as I'm not big, but the width of the armrest is important. LH does this well, but that's really the only advantage I can see.
Keep your money. You will be underwhelmed at best.
Aug 23, 2018, 3:31 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 22
DL has a real PE product only on its A350's - otherwise your upgrade options are limited to extra legroom seats or business.
Aug 23, 2018, 7:22 pm
#19
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LGA, JFK
Programs: OZ Diamond/*G, AMEX Plat (Marriott Gold), AMEX Hilton Aspire (Hilton Diamond)
Posts: 92
Having flown both long haul PE and E, I can say that PE is pretty good. There is no priority boarding or check in but the seats are very comfortable.
AF's PE seats looks good but they are extremely uncomfortable. the cushions will kill your back and behind after 3 hours.
DL does not have real PE except for the A350s, even then DL's 2-4-2 in PE on an A350 is not very generous, Lufthansa has 2-3-2 on A350 in PE.
AF's PE seats looks good but they are extremely uncomfortable. the cushions will kill your back and behind after 3 hours.
DL does not have real PE except for the A350s, even then DL's 2-4-2 in PE on an A350 is not very generous, Lufthansa has 2-3-2 on A350 in PE.
Aug 25, 2018, 11:06 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Already booked AF/DL, only to find out about these things (uncomfortable PE seats on AF, no extra width on DL) afterwards. Oh well. I don't research things well ahead of time, and this is what I get.
With DL, even though seat width is the same as Y, it's still not too bad because it's 9-abreast 777-200.
With DL, even though seat width is the same as Y, it's still not too bad because it's 9-abreast 777-200.