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SAS Plus: Taking the Edge Off Economy Class Travel
When it comes to the passenger experience on long-haul flights, the gap between economy and business class just keeps getting bigger. Today’s business class is all about universal aisle access, suites...
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Transatlantic Teatime: Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy On a 787-9 Dreamliner
Last month we were on Virgin Atlantic’s first flight using jet fuel made from recycled pollution. The service was operated by one of the older planes in Virgin’s fleet, the classic 747-400. It’s...
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Comparing British Airways’ World Traveller Plus: 787-9 vs A380
Later this year, British Airways will celebrate a huge milestone: a full 100 years of passenger flights (if you count their predecessors all the way back to the Aircraft Transport and Travel company)....
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Economy, Premium Economy, and Business on Qantas — Oh My!
Our Qantas 737-800 awaiting departure – Photo: Colin Cook As part of a larger trip to Australia and New Zealand, my girlfriend Molly and I recently had the opportunity to fly in multiple cabins across...
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An economically elegant flight to Paris with French Bee
A French Bee A359 on the taxiway at Orly Airport in Paris. It’s a very lovely livery, IMHO. Can you have low-cost airfare and elegant service? French Bee definitely wants you to think so. French Bee is...
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Why Can’t Airlines Just Add Extra Room?
Why can’t we make this JetBlue Airbus A320 a bit wider? Photo: David Parker Brown | AirlineReporter.com I recently saw a comment on an older AirlineReporter.com post; it referenced a bad experience...
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Flight Review: Japan Airlines Premium Economy
JAL Boeing 777-300ER landing in Haneda – Photo: Kentaro IEMOTO | Flickr CC Recently, I visited Japan for the first time, and thanks to codesharing, my American Airlines ticket was for a flight operated...
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Singapore Airlines Unveils Premium Economy Product
The Zodiac-manufactured seat represents Singapore’s entry to the Premium Economy space – Image: Singapore Airlines Many of Singapore Airlines‘Â Asian and European competitors have entered the premium...
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Flight Review: Seattle to Frankfurt via Condor Premium Economy
My ride to Frankfurt, a Condor 767-300ER (reg: D-ABUB) I recently decided to take a trip over to Frankfurt for a few days and, thankfully, I was able to take it in Premium Economy. This was going to be...
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Flight Review: Air France A380 in Premium Economy
Our Air France A380 parked at SFO. Photo: John Nguyen | AirlineReporter Thanks to Delta, I found a smashing deal to fly an Airbus A380 for the first time, and not in economy! My wife and I were...
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Will American Debut Premium Economy Between Los Angeles & Hong Kong?
An American Airlines 777-300ER (77W) taxis at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Will it soon offer a Premium Economy option? American Airlines is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, January...
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Bucking the Trend: JAL Opts for Nine-abreast Economy Seating in 777s
A Japan Airlines 777 taking off from Haneda – Photo Wilco737 | FlickrCC Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week that its newly-revamped Boeing 777-200ERs (772s) dubbed “JAL SKY SUITE 777” or “SS2”...
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Exclusive: Inaugural Route for American’s 787-9, Plus Other Routes & Cabin...
An American Boeing 787-8 (N812AN) at LAX; the 787-9 is a stretched version of the -8 This story has been updated to include new information about the availability of premium economy and anticipated...
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Flying Condor’s Inaugural from San Diego to Frankfurt. Accordions Optional.
Condor inaugural San Diego arrival – Photo: San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Recently, I had the opportunity to take my first ever inaugural flight. Condor inaugurated twice-weekly service...
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Flying Norwegian’s Long-Haul Premium Product on the 787
Norwegian 787 taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport High risk, high reward. That’s how I viewed my booking on Norwegian. They recently started serving Denver, Colorado (DEN) from London’s...
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