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International Flights - Premium Economy vs. Economy
Posted on 1/7/20 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 1/7/20 at 8:52 pm
Anyone have any insight on if the premium economy is worth it? I’m flying to Thailand and for 2 tickets round trip on economy it’s $1,500ish and for premium it’s $2,500ish.
Never flown international so trying to determine if the extra is worth it? All I can see is premium has slightly more room but isn’t the seat space on international flights more than domestic anyway?
Never flown international so trying to determine if the extra is worth it? All I can see is premium has slightly more room but isn’t the seat space on international flights more than domestic anyway?
This post was edited on 1/7/20 at 8:58 pm
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Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:01 pm to DukeSilver
I've flown and just chosen a row with the escape door, always a couple more inches 
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:02 pm to DukeSilver
I like it at least on the trip over. More space, recline and better service. Basically treated as first class without the bed and less wine and food choices. I find it to be a good value. First class price premium is too high for me. I would rather spend that extra money on the rest of my vacation.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:03 pm to DukeSilver
Just make sure exit seats are available at purchase and you will be fine. First class not worth it imho.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:35 pm to DukeSilver
Depends on the quality of cabin. Are we talking a few inches of leg room or a footrest setup?
Another thing is most setups have fixed arm rest. If your like to lean on your travel companion as you sleep, you may find it inconvenient.
Another thing is most setups have fixed arm rest. If your like to lean on your travel companion as you sleep, you may find it inconvenient.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:40 pm to DukeSilver
Book via tripmasters. Price will be cheaper than flights alone. Profit
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:00 pm to DukeSilver
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:32 pm to Zappas Stache
It looks like it would be between EVA/Qatar ($1500-1700) on economy and American Airlines ($2500).
All flights seem to use the Boeing 777-300er
All flights seem to use the Boeing 777-300er
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:51 pm to DukeSilver
I’m sitting in AA premium economy as I type this. They are definitely worth the extra $ IMO. They’re very similar to what business class seats used to be before they became mini suites with walls.
Posted on 1/7/20 at 10:56 pm to runforrestrun
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I’m sitting in AA premium economy as I type this.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 7:10 am to DukeSilver
I'm surprised you couldn't find something into Bangkok in economy for 600-800 dollars.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 7:24 am to DukeSilver
How tall are you? I'm 6'2" and there's no way I'm not flyingin at least premium economy on a long haul flight.
I also wouldn't do an exit row like tduecen because there's no way in hell I'm sitting in a non-reclining seat for a long flight.
I also wouldn't do an exit row like tduecen because there's no way in hell I'm sitting in a non-reclining seat for a long flight.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 7:45 am to Teddy Ruxpin
The prices I’m listing is for 2 passengers so they’re 750ish each.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 7:58 am to DukeSilver
Oh good, I read that wrong.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:00 am to VABuckeye
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I also wouldn't do an exit row like tduecen because there's no way in hell I'm sitting in a non-reclining seat for a long flight.
I thought the exit row reclines it's the seats before the exit row that don't?
Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:11 am to DukeSilver
Definitely. Do it immediately. Don't wait. Prices can jack up overnight. (At least on British Air.)
Posted on 1/8/20 at 8:35 am to DukeSilver
I flew to Thailand RT from LAX in economy last year for $488. So about $750 starting in MSY with a short layover in Beijing. Honestly, unless you have some kind of health issue, or can spring for first class ( out of my league ) I don’t see spending the extra grand on premium economy. I flew China Southern and it was delightful, comfortable, food was good, movie selections adequate. Premium didn’t seem worth the bump, especially with an extra $1000 going so far in Thailand.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 9:13 am to DukeSilver
I like using miles to fly business class when possible, but I also flew IAH-SYD (17-hour flight) last year in economy and had a great flight.
Sometimes, it's hard to tell in advance if a better seat is going to be worth it. I'll never forget the time that I had a super-comfortable seat flying DOH-PHL flight in Qatar biz, and there was a family in the next row with a newborn and twin 3-year-olds, and was literally constant crying the entire flight and I got zero sleep and was miserable.
As to your original question, I think that the price difference there is about right. Up to you if it's worth it.
Sometimes, it's hard to tell in advance if a better seat is going to be worth it. I'll never forget the time that I had a super-comfortable seat flying DOH-PHL flight in Qatar biz, and there was a family in the next row with a newborn and twin 3-year-olds, and was literally constant crying the entire flight and I got zero sleep and was miserable.
As to your original question, I think that the price difference there is about right. Up to you if it's worth it.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 9:14 am to Lsupimp
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I flew to Thailand RT from LAX in economy last year for $488. So about $750 starting in MSY with a short layover in Beijing. Honestly, unless you have some kind of health issue, or can spring for first class ( out of my league ) I don’t see spending the extra grand on premium economy. I flew China Southern and it was delightful, comfortable, food was good, movie selections adequate. Premium didn’t seem worth the bump, especially with an extra $1000 going so far in Thailand.
I'm leaning this way. Can use the extra 100,000 points to book a couple nights at an awesome place over in Thailand.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 9:34 am to GOP_Tiger
quote:Initially I looked at business, having never flown it and not knowing what to expect, and it was like 10K for 2 so that was immediately out
I like using miles to fly business class when possible, but I also flew IAH-SYD (17-hour flight) last year in economy and had a great flight.
Sometimes, it's hard to tell in advance if a better seat is going to be worth it. I'll never forget the time that I had a super-comfortable seat flying DOH-PHL flight in Qatar biz, and there was a family in the next row with a newborn and twin 3-year-olds, and was literally constant crying the entire flight and I got zero sleep and was miserable.
As to your original question, I think that the price difference there is about right. Up to you if it's worth it.
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