Top 10 Premium Economy Seats Of 2023: A Guide To The Best Upgrades

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  • čas přidán 10. 02. 2023
  • If you're looking for a way to upgrade your travel experience, premium economy seating is the answer. These seats offer a step up from standard economy, with extra legroom, recline, and comfort features that make a long flight feel like a breeze. But with so many options out there, how do you know which premium economy seat is right for you? That's where we come in.
    In this video, we bring you the top 10 premium economy seats of 2023, as chosen by travel experts and frequent flyers. We've considered factors like seat comfort, in-flight entertainment, and value for money to bring you the best of the best. Whether you're looking for a luxurious option with plenty of amenities, or a budget-friendly seat that still delivers on comfort, we've got you covered.
    So, what are you waiting for? Click play and discover the perfect premium economy seat for your next flight. Our comprehensive guide will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your journey. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel tips and tricks. Happy travels
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Komentáře • 139

  • @BenjaminUdelson
    @BenjaminUdelson Před rokem +66

    The Virgin Atlantic part was almost exclusively business class photos. This is very misleading about their product.

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +3

      Yes, you are correct, you have a good eye! I have accidently used some footage I was going to use on my next video on business class airlines of 2023. I apologies for the mistake, but thanks for letting me know!

    • @daveflorence9615
      @daveflorence9615 Před rokem +3

      Yeah totally agree. The Virgin version of Buisness class was shown

    • @tdb762000
      @tdb762000 Před rokem +5

      Completely agree and very misleading to people that don't know! Not good

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 Před rokem

      @@AviationLifestyle You forgot Austrian & Ava airlines.

    • @juliephillips6702
      @juliephillips6702 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Virgin Atlantic is showing the upper class product. The premium economy is not that good.

  • @starsky72
    @starsky72 Před rokem +86

    Why show so many business class seats during the video??

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +8

      Thank you for letting me know, upon further review it appears that some business class pictures have been used on the Virgin Atlantic part of the video, and for that i appoligize. However most clips and pictures in this video are stil from the Premium Economy Class.

    • @Antmanb78
      @Antmanb78 Před rokem +26

      @@AviationLifestyle The Emirates section opens with a shot of the business class seats. The meal shown is business class not premium economy, and the bar that appears at the end of the section is only for business and first class passengers too.

    • @Hippy2021
      @Hippy2021 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I don't see the point to upgrade. My last trip to Paris on Air France last month we upgraded to premium economy and it was a scam from air france. We don't see and feel any difference in comfort and seat size besides we can select the seats at booking and allowed 2 checked in suitcases each ticket. Anyway we never sleep on our flight no matter how long it takes. Paying business or first class is a waste of money. You really pay at least 10k for a package meal, a few glasses of wine, a lay flat couch during a 12 hours flight??? that make you a weak a** not able to handle a trip in a normal way. I would use the money to dine at Michelin restaurants and shopping at Harrod

    • @Sanhsh1enATL
      @Sanhsh1enATL Před 7 měsíci +5

      Lolz 40% of the video is business class seats.

    • @bobbyoj4092
      @bobbyoj4092 Před 7 měsíci +5

      That’s deceiving people this video should be taken down

  • @dippermay13
    @dippermay13 Před rokem +6

    I hated Air France premium economy. The fixed shell seats have ZERO RECLINE. It’s fine for a day flight, but we took a red eye (sfo to Paris) and paid $$$ for a chance to get some sleep. No dice. It was by far the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever had. I’ll never fly AF Premium Economy again, regardless of how nice the free socks & toothbrush were.

  • @Gamechangermjh2oman
    @Gamechangermjh2oman Před 8 měsíci +3

    I agree with Virgin Atlantic as #1. I traveled with them 5 years ago in Premium Economy and it was worth every $$$.

  • @chocotaco1185
    @chocotaco1185 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Cathay pacific should be added. I loved it. Champagne upon seating,separate check in, electric reclining seats with calf rest and foot rest, plush blankets and pillows, toiletry kit with sleep mask, toothbrush,toothpaste, comb etc. Premium dinner menu with dessert, and separate bathroom which was nice.

    • @gk1771
      @gk1771 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yes it should. Tried it once from LAX to MNL via HKG. The seats were wide, legroom was great, and that dedicated lavatory on their long-haul 777s was convenient. I also tried their business class on the HKG-MNL leg of the trip due to change of aircraft where we got upgraded because our seat numbers were not available on the aircraft, which happened to be the same 777 we flew in from LAX. We were originally supposed to fly on an A330. Now, that was some experience, even for a flight less than 2 hours. The only thing I don't like with Cathay and the majority of airlines with premium economy is because of the great 8" recline of the seats, the person behind is more affected, especially if a person in front of you keeps the seat reclined the entire flight, unlike JAL and a few others where they slide forward to recline.

    • @mariceldb2990
      @mariceldb2990 Před 6 měsíci +1

      At least it’s the head on your face when front seat is reclined, not the feet.

  • @AviationLifestyle
    @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +7

    A someone mentioned in the comments below. Their is a mistake, especially in the virgin Atlantic part of the film where business class footage is shown. Somehow footage from a other video got mixed into the loop. My bad!

  • @riffgroove
    @riffgroove Před 7 měsíci +1

    I would have ranked Lufthansa much lower simply because of the lack of a divider between premium and economy class.
    Anything that lessens my chance of having to listen to an arguing couple or a screaming child behind me is totally worth it.

  • @mariceldb2990
    @mariceldb2990 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Are we talking about premium economy class? Why feature business class?

  • @Magarita810
    @Magarita810 Před 7 měsíci +2

    So you were giving mis-information. You were taking about Premium economy seats on Virgin Atlantic and was showing their Upper Class also known as Business class seats. Only showing the premium class towards the end. I would however say the price is competitive especially of you have Flying Club card, as you can transfer points from retails such as Boots and points from your American Express card. The transfer is immediate an shows on you account.. As long as you have the right points you just pay the taxes for the flight. My up and coming flight to the US cost me 48,500 points plus £540 for the taxes premium economy. Large leather purple seats, welcome drink, normally orange juice or wine, dinner on plates with cutlery, amenity kit, Hot chocolate as suppose to just tea and coffee. Food is normally good also and cabin crew friendly. Only downside now is that you have to pay to choose your seat, that use to be free🤥

  • @touristtea6076
    @touristtea6076 Před rokem +13

    I must be the only one that could care less about how big the screen is, meal served or access to the lounge with premium seats? All I want is my head not to bob as I try to sleep😂. I just want to hear how much recline I’ll get for an extra $400. 😢

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +1

      Of course, comfortable seat is the most important part when you just want to get to good sleep : )

    • @touristtea6076
      @touristtea6076 Před rokem

      @@AviationLifestyle LOL thanks! So, with that said, did you get enough recline in Premium Economy not to need anything to keep your head back?

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +1

      @@touristtea6076 well hard truth. Not really

    • @touristtea6076
      @touristtea6076 Před rokem

      @@AviationLifestyle sad but thanks much. The honesty is saving us $800 bucks 😉.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 Před rokem +1

      ​@@touristtea6076
      Premium Economy is really made for tall, or big and tall passengers.

  • @leftycrafter
    @leftycrafter Před 8 měsíci +4

    Did you show business class seats toward the end though (for Virgin Atlantic)? You showed two kinds and now I'm not sure if that was Premium or Business

  • @woodycumbie4569
    @woodycumbie4569 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I've flown Turkish Air premium economy. It has a separate cabin, larger seats, more recline and legroom, electronically adjustable leg rest, and upgraded amenities. It's far from restrooms but close to a galley. I recommend.

    • @iFlyTheWorld
      @iFlyTheWorld Před 10 měsíci +1

      Turkish got rid of their PE years ago

    • @user-fe9fq3hk5y
      @user-fe9fq3hk5y Před 8 měsíci

      What was the route? :) They dont have premium

  • @InvestigatingTravel
    @InvestigatingTravel Před rokem +6

    Not sure why you are showing pictures of Virgin Atlantic “Upper Class” but talking about their Business Class. It would be more representative if you showed photos of VA’s Premium Economy seats.

    • @mariceldb2990
      @mariceldb2990 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Why show business class seats for premium..confusing especially Virgin Atlantic.

  • @PkcCrawford
    @PkcCrawford Před 10 měsíci +1

    I agree with all of these, with one exception. Singapore airlines was BARELY a step above economy class. I'm absolutely baffled that they received the number 2 spot in this video...I'll never fly Singapore again. I feel like I paid prem economy price for a standard economy ticket.

  • @scottishvlogtv4792
    @scottishvlogtv4792 Před rokem +5

    Love Qatar and Turkish Airline

  • @Farbar1955
    @Farbar1955 Před rokem +4

    Lots of photos of business class seats instead of premium economy. On the #3 Qantas...which was mispronounced, BTW...the first photo showed the new premium economy seats but after that it all the old/current seats. I've sat in them and it was very familiar.

  • @heinzbucksandcastle2053
    @heinzbucksandcastle2053 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is fun to see because flying domestically absolutely sucks.

  • @donaldpolson5450
    @donaldpolson5450 Před rokem +10

    Delta, Air New Zealand , Emirates (that interior just stunning and better than some airlines' business cabins) and Singapore were the leaders. I would say Virgin too but the pictures were not Premuim seats until the end.

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +1

      True! Air New Zealand is great

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 Před rokem

      Maybe it's me, but Singapore Airs Premium Economy seat killed my lower back.

    • @o.c.g.m9426
      @o.c.g.m9426 Před rokem

      The only issue with Emirates Premium Economy is that those prices are business class prices for other airlines(say Jfk to dxb) ill take an older seat that lie flat over newer upright seat next to someone anyday

  • @luxurylife9825
    @luxurylife9825 Před rokem

    Great, love the video!

  • @rod_at_adelaide5766
    @rod_at_adelaide5766 Před 7 měsíci +2

    What about Japan Airlines, better than most shown and only ANA and JAL of all the airlines give you business class lounge access if flying premium economy and even economy flex fare. I wouldn't take much notice of this review when deciding which to choose I'm sorry to say.

    • @thomasrobinson2164
      @thomasrobinson2164 Před 6 měsíci

      Agreed. Just flew JAL to India and Tokyo from Nashville and it is right up there with Virgin. We flew Virgin to Europe last summer, and I give them the nod on comfort level, but JAL gets the nod on food. It was amazing and plentiful. Service on both was fantastic. American Premium Economy was awful, all the way around.

  • @donaldpolson5450
    @donaldpolson5450 Před rokem +2

    Misleading surely? You were interspersing a lot of shots of business class products at the beginning....why? Also that Virgin product - which is very good - was misleading again again. Correct what it offers but the video was of the Upper Class product on A350! The actual seats were the final shot.

  • @bobbyoj4092
    @bobbyoj4092 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Miss information showing business class instead of premium economy stop deceiving the public

  • @haroldpinteresque4460
    @haroldpinteresque4460 Před 4 měsíci

    The title of this review is misleading. This is a comparison of complete premium economy programs including food and amenities. I just wanted a comparison of the specific seats.

  • @mariceldb2990
    @mariceldb2990 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Does Eva air go directly to Cebu City, P.I. Airport?

  • @ricorico3948
    @ricorico3948 Před 8 měsíci

    I traveled with Cathy Pacific from Frankfurt to Hongkong and I just love the premium economy. very nice!

  • @derekortt2817
    @derekortt2817 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Delta is one of the worst premium economy products in the entire world.
    It literally is economy with a better seat. Not really any differentiated service. See AA and UA for the vast difference in meal service compared to Delta's

  • @Edwinav
    @Edwinav Před 10 měsíci

    ANA…. Agree !!!

  • @donaldpolson5450
    @donaldpolson5450 Před rokem +5

    Got to say British Airways depends very much if flying out of Heathrow otherwise its the older drab product. Has separate cabin + glass of bubbly + seperate check-in but not much else in my experience on the older/unrefurbished jets

  • @edinger1978
    @edinger1978 Před rokem +2

    LOT - Polish Airlines has a nice, separate Premium Economy cabin 👌

  • @markamos3037
    @markamos3037 Před rokem +1

    How can I get the Link to sign up for Premium Economy Tickets?

  • @avkay12
    @avkay12 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I don't know why Air France got a better score than Delta. I flew both of them fairly recently and Delta won hands down.
    Disclaimer: I never eat airline food so for me the seat is the entire equation.

  • @hennybalar1687
    @hennybalar1687 Před 11 měsíci

    We will going to Bangkok soon, I like Eva air PE, why is not in the list?

  • @kaiyee1264
    @kaiyee1264 Před rokem +2

    Great vid but where’s united

  • @MrOHMSS007
    @MrOHMSS007 Před 2 měsíci

    you need to show more of the premium economy seats instead of business class

  • @majinmixxi
    @majinmixxi Před rokem +4

    where is the JAL Premium economy?

  • @JustBen81
    @JustBen81 Před 5 měsíci

    Norse atlantic is missing in this list. While they may not make the top spot, the seat alone should put them well ahead of some other airlines on this list.

  • @ciarankelly4338
    @ciarankelly4338 Před 11 měsíci

    Any one of top 5 are way better than rest!

  • @aeroflysimguy
    @aeroflysimguy Před 11 měsíci

    I flew premium economy on virgin atlantic and it was disgustins. The seat was comfortable but they seemed to have completely given up on hygiene. My screen was sticky from tge grubby fingeres of the last people on my seat and there were pieces of food down my seat. The blanket also had stains on it. It was gross

  • @mariceldb2990
    @mariceldb2990 Před 6 měsíci

    Is there a flight , like Eva Air or JAL that goes to Cebu City, Philippines?

    • @ross9581
      @ross9581 Před 4 měsíci

      I think there is a middle-east airlines that fly directly to Cebu from their homeairport, Qatar or Turkish???

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud Před 8 měsíci

    Just a small thing but, the vast majority of the pictures shown for Virgin Atlantic are of Upper Class, not Premium Economy, please don't book a flight based on these pictures, you will be disappointed.

  • @mariceldb2990
    @mariceldb2990 Před 6 měsíci

    Does American Airlines go to Cebu City, Philippines? 😮😮😮

  • @patrickritzi
    @patrickritzi Před 7 měsíci

    Don't be fooled. Most of the pictures in the video portray Business Class seats.

  • @neerajshrivastava5600
    @neerajshrivastava5600 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Why showing business class seats for Virgin atlantic as Premium economy, this seems like paid and fake advertisement

  • @albertdijkstra5418
    @albertdijkstra5418 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It´s worthless this top 10 list video. It seems Virgin paid for it because only Virgin business class footage is used to describe EP .

  • @johnpyke3210
    @johnpyke3210 Před 9 měsíci

    Virgin and BA are big question marks. Service is not consistent between crews.

  • @brucecanmore3788
    @brucecanmore3788 Před rokem

    Air NZ has all the elements you commented on in spades on ultra long haul. Seat pitch and recline is 41” & 9”. Your graphics do not reflect current PE content. What’s up?

  • @canigetahellyeah29
    @canigetahellyeah29 Před rokem +1

    This is nonsense click bait. So many errors.

  • @MrErictyrones
    @MrErictyrones Před 9 měsíci

    American Airlines from Frankfurt Germany to Dallas Texas in Main Cabin Extra was absolutely outstanding. The service and the food were on par. The aircraft was exceptional. The seat and entertainment was perfect for a 9 1/2 hour flight. Big ups to American Airlines for this service.

    • @jlcau628
      @jlcau628 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Isn’t main cabin extra just extra leg room? It’s not premium economy which is what this video highlights.

  • @marcusbacher3602
    @marcusbacher3602 Před 10 měsíci

    This is a very misleading video. The main picture on the video isn’t even a Premium economy seat, many of the seats shown aren’t even a Premium economy, but a first in business class. This is very misleading.

  • @bernardescobar6952
    @bernardescobar6952 Před 7 měsíci

    Singapore Airlines is the best

  • @MPDLR
    @MPDLR Před 10 měsíci +2

    0:55 is when the yammering and idiotic commentary stops - and the actual topic people want to see, begins.
    1:00 Delta
    1:49 British Airways
    2:25 Lufthansa (How does Lufthansa have less amenities, but ranked higher than Delta lol)
    3:00 Air New Zealand
    3:20 Air France
    3:53 ANA
    4:38 Emirates
    5:14 Qantas
    5:57 Singapore
    6:39 Virgin
    Be Careful - sometimes the genius has pictures of First Class, while talking about Premium Economy - that is the case with Virgin. And one more I just can't remember.
    Anyhow, if you want to skip the hyper-high-school-kid babble to get to your airline, this guide might help.

  • @gk1771
    @gk1771 Před 7 měsíci

    Lots of wrong pictures showing business class seats instead of premium economy. These were selected in random, including the order. Lousy job putting together this video, and missed a lot of airlines with better premium economy service than most of the ones mentioned. JAL-which offers lounge access and seats that move forward when reclined so the person behind is unaffected, Cathay Pacific with a dedicated lavatory for premium, and a few others have been missed.

  • @lopesh.4431
    @lopesh.4431 Před rokem +5

    You missed lots of other good airlines. When you mentioned United, it makes me laugh.

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem

      Haha! thanks!

    • @jlcau628
      @jlcau628 Před 7 měsíci

      I love United Premium economy and couldn’t believe it didn’t make the list. Except when they mistakenly showed a clip of United in flight entertainment during Deltas info.

  • @nodreb123
    @nodreb123 Před 9 měsíci

    Where does Air Canada's Premium Economy sit in the rankings?

    • @ross9581
      @ross9581 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ah,ah,ah,ah,,, at the bottom of the list, like their service and reliability....top zero!

  • @carlosponchio1869
    @carlosponchio1869 Před 11 měsíci

    #1 Virgin Atlantic is not the correct class in video. Shown is the Upper Class. I know it has been acknowledged below, but still.

  • @composimple364
    @composimple364 Před rokem

    Don’t forget Hainan airlines, B787 with 22.5 inch wide seat and 38 inches of pitch, dedicated menu and alcoholic beverage. Def better than British airways.

    • @ross9581
      @ross9581 Před 4 měsíci

      Maybe not the pilots, though...

  • @AviationLifestyle
    @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +1

    Let us know if we missed any, or if you disagree with our list!

    • @andrewandjoanhart7882
      @andrewandjoanhart7882 Před rokem +3

      Flew PE to Frankfurt via Lufthansa. The PE cabin is separated from Economy by a mesh blind and does not give the extra privacy you pay for. Air NZ was great and make you feel like the extra you pay for PE is worth it.

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem

      @@andrewandjoanhart7882 Great tips! Air NZ is awesome!

    • @PkcCrawford
      @PkcCrawford Před 10 měsíci

      PLEASE update this. Singapore Airlines was an absolute joke!!

    • @Conquerchronicillness
      @Conquerchronicillness Před 9 měsíci

      Swiss Airlines?? United?

    • @nvan78
      @nvan78 Před 8 měsíci

      China Air flies A350-900 out of YVR to Asia, quite like their PE product. Pre-Covid could find deals around $1500 CAD return to BKK. Fixed seat that slides forward, 39" pitch I believe.

  • @Britishj0e
    @Britishj0e Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, showing Virgin Upper Class as Premium economy surely negates the point of the video. Very disappointing.

  • @jz3689
    @jz3689 Před rokem

    Why do you show business class seats in your introduction?

  • @suntim
    @suntim Před 7 měsíci

    Ironic that the airline that introduced the Premium Economy Class does not make it to this list

    • @ross9581
      @ross9581 Před 4 měsíci

      it is more than ironic in my opinion, they were the one to start it all and I flew with them in early 90's in premium and they are still with the top ones.. Also JAL is not there ....!!!

  • @markmcbride7911
    @markmcbride7911 Před rokem +1

    What the deference between this class and first class

    • @Farbar1955
      @Farbar1955 Před rokem +1

      Premium economy is the poor man's business class. Above economy and below business class. It's not bad at all.

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem

      First class takes all your money! Premium Economy is good for your economy ; )

  • @brucewatt1032
    @brucewatt1032 Před 6 měsíci

    A very misleading video when you keep cutting to business class seats throughout.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Před 9 měsíci

    I Love The Fixed-Back Shell Seat On Air France A330.And China Airliness A350-900-And B777-3000

  • @AC-SlaUkr
    @AC-SlaUkr Před rokem +1

    Those Virgin seats are their “Upper Class” , not PREMIUM!!!

    • @AviationLifestyle
      @AviationLifestyle  Před rokem +1

      You are 100% correct. Somehow footage from another video got mixed into the loop. And for that I am sorry. With that said, Virgin still has a great premium economy class!

  • @jnfrgreen2224
    @jnfrgreen2224 Před 6 měsíci

    Fake. What they show as premium on Virgin Atlantic are actual Upper class and cost double.

  • @sicko_.4425
    @sicko_.4425 Před 7 měsíci

    china airlines premium economy is not bad if i say so myself

  • @TravelWild_448
    @TravelWild_448 Před rokem

    What do you think which is the best premium economy seat ?? "Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines"
    would you tell me about the question because I will book my ticket based on your opinion one of these Airlines.

  • @hubertl75
    @hubertl75 Před 10 měsíci

    Oh dear....so much of this video is Business Class...

  • @philipbaker4003
    @philipbaker4003 Před rokem

    Misleading video, views include mostly business classes, and where is Japan Airlines? Surely THE best PE.

    • @jz3689
      @jz3689 Před rokem

      That’s what I thought too

  • @paullindridge4205
    @paullindridge4205 Před 8 měsíci

    Where is Eva

  • @shelaghjackson9577
    @shelaghjackson9577 Před 3 měsíci

    Silly video. Most photos are of Business Class sections.

  • @eddie275a
    @eddie275a Před měsícem

    The amount of business class footage used in this video makes it really confusing and, as a result, difficult to trust the recommendations. Sorry, this has to be a 👎 from me.

  • @journeyingjohn3275
    @journeyingjohn3275 Před rokem +5

    NO WAY BA deserves even 9th place, with dirty, badly cabins, missing and sometimes wholly absent catering, uncomfortable seating, essentially non-existent ground based customer service and unreliable, insecure IT systems as backup. Their service is #BeyondAbysmal, uncompetitive and #BestAvoided

    • @ross9581
      @ross9581 Před 4 měsíci

      they should codeshare with Air Crapnada, they are same

  • @Manateelover25
    @Manateelover25 Před 5 měsíci

    Very confusing for the novice viewer! Your mixing in forst class and business class footage with premium economy! How disappointing! I was hoping to learn something, and im more confused now!

  • @bobwerner3290
    @bobwerner3290 Před 11 měsíci

    None of this explains the differences in Premium Economy flights; who cares about the pillow, video display, foot rests. Get to the "Premium" seating

  • @davidchoi9156
    @davidchoi9156 Před 11 měsíci

    Your videos are misleading. Showing business as premium economy. Who paid you?

  • @oliverilli6754
    @oliverilli6754 Před 9 měsíci

    a pity that a lot of the footage is not premium economy giving one a false image.

  • @rickp5022
    @rickp5022 Před 11 měsíci

    United PE is better than both Delta and AF.