Glossary
Premium Economy
Definition: Premium economy is a cabin class positioned between economy and business class, offering wider seats, more legroom, enhanced meals, and priority services at a moderate price premium over economy.
Premium economy emerged in the early 2000s as airlines recognised demand for a product between economy and business class. The cabin typically features seats that are 2–4 inches wider than economy, with 6–8 inches of additional legroom and a recline of around 8–9 inches.
Passengers in premium economy receive upgraded meals and beverages, larger entertainment screens, amenity kits on some airlines, priority boarding, and increased baggage allowances. Some airlines also offer lounge access to premium economy passengers, particularly on longer routes.
Premium economy fares are typically 2–3 times the cost of economy, but through consolidators like BookMyBusinessClass, you can often find business class fares that are only marginally more expensive than published premium economy prices — making business class the smarter upgrade choice.