Premium Economy Isn't Always Worth It. Here's When Extra Legroom Wins
Premium economy has evolved over the years, but so have fares for such seats.
By Josh LambZimbabwe

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Premium economy has come to sit in a class of its own. Pioneered way back in the early nineties, the product designed to simply bridge a widening gap between standard economy and business class has evolved massively. Where passengers might once have just been granted a bit of extra space, they can now end up paying a hefty premium for something reminiscent of the business classes of days gone by. That means, in turn, room has once again opened up for something to fill a gap between coach and premium economy.
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- Length
- 91 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 27, 2026
- Byline
- Josh Lamb
- Source
- Simple Flying