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Plus: Delta slashes 4 routes, including LA-London, Westchester experiment March 5, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( How premium is it? by Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] For long-haul flights, nobody wants to sit in economy, right? But for many of us, business-class seats are just too expensive or finding award availability can be difficult. Enter premium economy, a cabin class that typically offers an elevated economy experience with more spacious or comfortable seats, plus an amenity kit, upgraded meal service and perhaps a set of fancy headphones to use with the onboard entertainment system. I’ve flown premium economy a few times and enjoyed the experience, most recently on an American Airlines flight between Rome and New York City when I was offered an upgrade at the airport for about $200. My most memorable experience was on a very long EVA Airways flight from Taipei, Taiwan, to New York. But is premium economy worth it? It depends on who you ask. One of my colleagues says that an American Airlines flight from Paris to Chicago [convinced her that the higher price was worth it for the extra perks](. Another colleague who has flown in many different premium economy cabins says he [just doesn’t think it’s worth the price](. It’s worth noting that more airlines have been adding premium economy products to their lineup ([Emirates has only had the class for a few years](. Others, like Japan Airlines, have been enhancing the experience; the carrier recently unveiled its new A350-1000 premium economy seats, which [our review]( says feel like "game changers not just for the airline, but for premium economy in general." So, is it right for you? Take a look at our [handy guide to booking premium economy using points and miles]( and check out some recent reviews: - [Video: Is transatlantic premium economy worth it on the Big Three US airlines?]( - [Is Delta Air Lines premium economy worth it between New York and London?]( - [Is Air France premium economy worth it to Europe?]( - [Is United Airlines premium economy worth it to Europe?]( - [A review of Qantas' premium economy class on the Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles]( One last note: This week is the last chance for the [Delta Air Lines]( and [World of Hyatt card offers]( so if you’ve been trying to decide if one is right for you, don’t delay. - [Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card]( Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on the card in the first six months. - [World of Hyatt Credit Card]( Earn up to 65,000 bonus points: 35,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first three months from account opening and up to 30,000 more points by earning 2 bonus points total per dollar spent in the first six months on purchases that normally earn 1 bonus point (on up to $15,000 spent). 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