Having watched quite a few Premium Economy reviews recently I have to commend you on the fairness of your evaluation. No exaggeration in either way; fair and comparing only with comparable standards. I was a cabin crew member of a premium airline (and part of the cabin crew managment) from 1982-2002 and still use the fares and the product levels of the eighties as a benchmark. I'm about to book my first longhaul flight in years and can say that I am truly impressed to see that you can get so much more in PE for a - what I consider moderate - surcharge.
I have flown premium economy on United and Delta and have a trip booked on American next October with premium economy.... you mention that you would sit in premium as long as the $ difference is between 1-300 dollars difference... I have never ever seen the $ between economy and premium economy be 1-300 dollars difference is always 800-1200$ more...
It depends on the route and if there are plenty of seats available in Premium Economy. I have seen prices to Japan on AA where economy was $1,700 RT and Premium at $2,100. It really depends on what’s selling faster.
Really nice video. It's actually a big upgrade from economy, especially on a day flight where you spend all that time awake. It was odd to see the cabin go out so empty though. Food looked good, but plastic cups and no welcome drink in a premium cabin?!
Thank you for your feedback. I was really surprised with the plastic cups and also no welcome drinks. Maybe they are offering that now, but at the time of the trip they didn’t.
As I am trying to decide whether go with Premium Economy or not for PHL to ZRH, your video convinced me it’s worth it! Thank you for a truly informative video!
Thank you for your video. I actually thought the food looks really good for airline food. I have a question for you. Was the inside of the plane hot? I was on a flight from Phoenix to Chicago one time and one of the air conditioning units went out during flight. They didn’t land the plane but continued on to our destination with an overwhelming hot interior. Every flight I have taken since then I have been terrified that it will be hot in the cabin. I might be going to Zurich soon so I wanted to know.
Thank you for your comment and question. On this particular flight, the temperature was well regulated. Also, there were individual air vents that you could use if you get hot or cold (depending on the season of your travel/flight).
I have flown on Premium Economy on Scandinavian Airlines and Qantas before. I will be flying on American Airlines for the first time soon, from Scandinavia to Florida via Philadelphia on premium economy and got a great deal on the airfare.
Also, on the random extra security selection: I’ve noticed that I always, always got stopped whenever traveling with my daughter as a kid. That only stopped when she turned 18! Another funny one: flying out of Milan to Miami, the check in lady interrogated my husband but I was the one randomly selected for the SSSS screening. A bunch of passengers that had been selected had been to South America and Asia (I had just had 4 back to back trips to Mexico and Brazil for work), so maybe that’s why.
I fly PE westbound from Europe as the flights are during the day. I'll use mile to upgrade an eastbound over-night flight. My experiences with AA premium economy have been similar to what he has shown, worth the extra cost most of the time.
The answer to it is yes they are comfortable for a long flight if you’re seated in the row with two seats. Not sure on the middle seats that are four. They do recline but not as much. Think of it as the US domestic first class seat. If you have ever flown on those, that’s how they will be, but on a long haul flight. I will be reviewing them for 11 hour flight soon, so be on the lookout for that.
How comfortable was it to sleep?? Is it easier to sleep in this seat vrs Economy?? Do you find it a more useful upgrade on a overnight vrs day/awake flight?
These seats are definitely comfortable. If you’ve flown on domestic first class seats, that’s exactly how they feel. As for the day vs night, I will say both. In the night flight, you’re comfortable and can sleep. In a day flight, you have the space and can enjoy all the meal service perks. Sleep is extra in the daytime flight.
I can suggest you get 'random' security because of your recent travel pattern. Uk to US France Switzerland etc all in a very short space of time while on pleasure not confirmed business. That would sound alarm bells.
If you booked last minute, a one-way international flight ,etc. That is when you usually get the SSSS on your boarding pass. If you keep getting it on your boarding pass, you can write to DHS and request that they remove you from the list.
Thank you for the information. We were surprised to see that. We booked our flights one month before traveling. But thankfully I’m out of that trouble now.
I am glad it was resolved for you! Thank you for this video! We booked these seats with points so I am looking to see if I should have done business instead😂 thank you for setting my fears at ease!
I flew PE and Business on AA to Japan from DFW. Service and food sucks! If you go on ANA, Korean or JAL, the service is a lot better! How did I ended up on AA business? My United flight from Dallas to SFO got delayed so I miss my connection in SFO. United rebooked me on AA business direct from DFW to NRT!!!
Sorry to hear your experience with AA. I have flown with both United and AA business class to and from Japan and I must say they boss miss out when it comes to food. The experience is much better with Asian airlines than US based airlines. I haven’t tried Delta, but I’m going to assume the same.
Thank you for that feedback. I will keep that in mind on the next one I review. However, if you have flown on US Domestic First Class, it’s the same recline. That’s really how I can compare it to. It’s exactly the same seat with different name based on the route. If you look at minute 11:44, you can kinda see the other passenger seat reclined.
You could have been chosen for additional screening for something as simple as changing an international flight close to the original date. Simple. You'll fall off after a few times.
@@ThePanzoAdventures I'm sorry you made that response. I didn't buy anything because, at that point, both classes were outrageously high and what you said you would do is exactly what they want you to do. Take an outrageous business class fare because the premium economy fare was even more outrageous. Me? I turned off my computer with bad thoughts about how stupid AA though I was and good feelings about myself escaping their obviously outrageous trap. PS Did I use the word outrageous outrageously enough for you?
Hey I had a question about the seats if you or anyone knows. I was wondering on the aisle seats if the armrest goes down at all, making it easier to get up to allow the middle person out. I see the armrests look fixed other than the aisle seats, I have a flight in a week and I'm sitting on the aisle so I'd love for them to be able to go down
I believe their premium economy seats are much cheaper than Delta's & even United !! So,that's attractive ! Also , their vegan/ vegetarian meals are very good they say ! So,that's always a plus to me as being vegetarian who loves vegan meals on air !! 😋 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Yes,I thought so ,too !! They used to be I think ! Or maybe when I googled ,they happened to be cheaper !? I googled their prices several times the other day & the past to see what routes to get to Argentina from L.A.,again . I'll need to go to somewhere like Texas ,or Atlanta,or even Chile 1st ,otherwise 14, 15 hr flight !! Lol. Then ,at those times the quotes on American airlines were much cheaper !! Lol I'll check them later ,again ,maybe a couple of months later to see ! Thank you so much for your video & reply !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Great video! Will be flying american prem economy next month for first time..... I'm excited! I am mexican but get confused for being middle eastern with my beard and I always win the "random security check" prize myself 😂 Thanks for posting!!
That will depend on where the route is originated from and the cost for each if they both operate the route. AA seats are more modern in comparison to BA. The service received on BA was better than AA. For seat comfortability, AA and for service BA.
Having watched quite a few Premium Economy reviews recently I have to commend you on the fairness of your evaluation. No exaggeration in either way; fair and comparing only with comparable standards.
I was a cabin crew member of a premium airline (and part of the cabin crew managment) from 1982-2002 and still use the fares and the product levels of the eighties as a benchmark.
I'm about to book my first longhaul flight in years and can say that I am truly impressed to see that you can get so much more in PE for a - what I consider moderate - surcharge.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Comments like this encourages me to keep on going.
I have flown premium economy on United and Delta and have a trip booked on American next October with premium economy.... you mention that you would sit in premium as long as the $ difference is between 1-300 dollars difference... I have never ever seen the $ between economy and premium economy be 1-300 dollars difference is always 800-1200$ more...
It depends on the route and if there are plenty of seats available in Premium Economy. I have seen prices to Japan on AA where economy was $1,700 RT and Premium at $2,100. It really depends on what’s selling faster.
@@ThePanzoAdventuresAA calls it Dynamic pricing.
Nice review! Also I seem to always get that extra security screening too!! Lol!! Thanks for the post! Nice review
Thank you.
I just came off that extra screening list. So, hoping to not get on it again.
Thank You for the info. Based on your video my wife and I are now flying Premium Economy on AA. Business class was $10,000. per seat, UGH.
I’m so glad for that. Hope you enjoy it!!!
Flying to Asia, eh.
Thank you. I have an AA Trans Atlantic flight in Premium Economy in a few months time, and you have given me a very good idea of what to expect.
Thank you for that comment. Safe travels and enjoy your trip.
Thank you!! Was curious if window seats had direct aisle access and this has been the only place that answered my question. Appreciate the review!
Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Glad I was able to help at least one fellow traveler.
Really nice video. It's actually a big upgrade from economy, especially on a day flight where you spend all that time awake. It was odd to see the cabin go out so empty though. Food looked good, but plastic cups and no welcome drink in a premium cabin?!
Thank you for your feedback.
I was really surprised with the plastic cups and also no welcome drinks. Maybe they are offering that now, but at the time of the trip they didn’t.
They should provide premium economy class passengers with welcoming drinks for sure ! And real glass & mugs for drinks ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Great Video. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Would of liked to have seen how far back the seats recline.
Thanks for your positive feedback. Unfortunately it’s really hard recording the seat when it’s recline. But I will keep that in mind for the next one.
Thank you, very complete review
Thank you 🙏. Glad I was able to provide value.
Looking at this route now and am trying to figure out if it's worth it. THanks for the review!
It’s worth it in comparison to the economy class.
As I am trying to decide whether go with Premium Economy or not for PHL to ZRH, your video convinced me it’s worth it! Thank you for a truly informative video!
I’m glad that you enjoy it and found it informative. Hope you enjoy your trip to Zurich.
Nice it was great seeing you today playing basketball.
Excellent work, Liked & Subscribed
Thank you!!
Thank you for your video. I actually thought the food looks really good for airline food. I have a question for you. Was the inside of the plane hot? I was on a flight from Phoenix to Chicago one time and one of the air conditioning units went out during flight. They didn’t land the plane but continued on to our destination with an overwhelming hot interior. Every flight I have taken since then I have been terrified that it will be hot in the cabin. I might be going to Zurich soon so I wanted to know.
Thank you for your comment and question. On this particular flight, the temperature was well regulated. Also, there were individual air vents that you could use if you get hot or cold (depending on the season of your travel/flight).
instant sub great review.
Thanks you!!!
I have flown on Premium Economy on Scandinavian Airlines and Qantas before. I will be flying on American Airlines for the first time soon, from Scandinavia to Florida via Philadelphia on premium economy and got a great deal on the airfare.
It’s always great when you find a deal on these seats.
Also, on the random extra security selection: I’ve noticed that I always, always got stopped whenever traveling with my daughter as a kid. That only stopped when she turned 18! Another funny one: flying out of Milan to Miami, the check in lady interrogated my husband but I was the one randomly selected for the SSSS screening. A bunch of passengers that had been selected had been to South America and Asia (I had just had 4 back to back trips to Mexico and Brazil for work), so maybe that’s why.
That is good to know. We were traveling with our kids and I was just back from an Asia trip few weeks before that trip.
Thanks @thepanzoadventures. This video allows me to know what to expect.
Thank you for the positive feedback. I’m glad the video was informative.
Thanks for the video !
Thank you for the nice comment.
I fly PE westbound from Europe as the flights are during the day. I'll use mile to upgrade an eastbound over-night flight. My experiences with AA premium economy have been similar to what he has shown, worth the extra cost most of the time.
How many miles do you usually use to upgrade? I have only used miles to upgrade to Business Class, but not PE.
Thanks for the lovely videos.
I have my theory about those "random" security checks... 👀
Always appreciate your comments. I would like to hear your theory though.
The big questions are...1.) are the seat comfortable enough for a long flight, and 2.) do the seats recline to a somewhat comfortable position?
The answer to it is yes they are comfortable for a long flight if you’re seated in the row with two seats. Not sure on the middle seats that are four.
They do recline but not as much.
Think of it as the US domestic first class seat. If you have ever flown on those, that’s how they will be, but on a long haul flight.
I will be reviewing them for 11 hour flight soon, so be on the lookout for that.
Just flew premium economy from Chicago to London on American air and loved it.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks a lot for the video! Just a question about the seats. Is there enough leg space for a 6 feet passenger?
Thank you! The space is plenty. You won’t have issues. I will suggest to book the bulkhead seats for a lot more legroom.
@@ThePanzoAdventures thanks a lot for the recommendation!
How comfortable was it to sleep?? Is it easier to sleep in this seat vrs Economy?? Do you find it a more useful upgrade on a overnight vrs day/awake flight?
These seats are definitely comfortable. If you’ve flown on domestic first class seats, that’s exactly how they feel. As for the day vs night, I will say both. In the night flight, you’re comfortable and can sleep. In a day flight, you have the space and can enjoy all the meal service perks. Sleep is extra in the daytime flight.
I can suggest you get 'random' security because of your recent travel pattern. Uk to US France Switzerland etc all in a very short space of time while on pleasure not confirmed business. That would sound alarm bells.
It could be, but I think it was due to month before travel to Middle East and East Africa. But nevertheless, I’m out of that shenanigan.
Very nice lavatory !! I liked that mirror ( very useful to check on me before leaving ,back to my seat ! Lol.) & design inside ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
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Hehe. I think we all check ✔️!! We should ! Never know !! Lol. 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
If you booked last minute, a one-way international flight ,etc. That is when you usually get the SSSS on your boarding pass. If you keep getting it on your boarding pass, you can write to DHS and request that they remove you from the list.
Thank you for the information. We were surprised to see that. We booked our flights one month before traveling. But thankfully I’m out of that trouble now.
I am glad it was resolved for you! Thank you for this video! We booked these seats with points so I am looking to see if I should have done business instead😂 thank you for setting my fears at ease!
I Havent Experinence American Airlines Premium Economy,But Have Experience Delta Premium Economy On A330-900neo I Like The Product.Great Trip Report
Thank you! I guess I have to try Delta.
I flew PE and Business on AA to Japan from DFW. Service and food sucks! If you go on ANA, Korean or JAL, the service is a lot better! How did I ended up on AA business? My United flight from Dallas to SFO got delayed so I miss my connection in SFO. United rebooked me on AA business direct from DFW to NRT!!!
Sorry to hear your experience with AA. I have flown with both United and AA business class to and from Japan and I must say they boss miss out when it comes to food. The experience is much better with Asian airlines than US based airlines. I haven’t tried Delta, but I’m going to assume the same.
A big reason people watch these videos is to see how far the seats recline. Would have been nice to see that.
Thank you for that feedback. I will keep that in mind on the next one I review. However, if you have flown on US Domestic First Class, it’s the same recline. That’s really how I can compare it to. It’s exactly the same seat with different name based on the route. If you look at minute 11:44, you can kinda see the other passenger seat reclined.
Yes, it's worth it!
You could have been chosen for additional screening for something as simple as changing an international flight close to the original date. Simple. You'll fall off after a few times.
I’m off of that already. But not really sure what caused it.
Oddly enough, one time I saw premium economy priced higher than business class. Amazing that such a thing could occur even under dynamic pricing.
I have seen those as well and I just go for the business class instead.
@@ThePanzoAdventures I'm sorry you made that response. I didn't buy anything because, at that point, both classes were outrageously high and what you said you would do is exactly what they want you to do. Take an outrageous business class fare because the premium economy fare was even more outrageous. Me? I turned off my computer with bad thoughts about how stupid AA though I was and good feelings about myself escaping their obviously outrageous trap. PS Did I use the word outrageous outrageously enough for you?
Hey I had a question about the seats if you or anyone knows. I was wondering on the aisle seats if the armrest goes down at all, making it easier to get up to allow the middle person out. I see the armrests look fixed other than the aisle seats, I have a flight in a week and I'm sitting on the aisle so I'd love for them to be able to go down
Hi, unfortunately the arm rests do not go down. They are fixed similar to the domestic US first class seat.
@@ThePanzoAdventures Awh that's a shame, but thank you so much for the quick reply!
Often the tray tables are in that wider than usual armrest. Where would that go if the arm rest went down somewhere on demand.
I believe their premium economy seats are much cheaper than Delta's & even United !! So,that's attractive ! Also , their vegan/ vegetarian meals are very good they say ! So,that's always a plus to me as being vegetarian who loves vegan meals on air !! 😋 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
I didn’t know that. I thought that AA was more expensive in comparison to Delta and United.
Yes,I thought so ,too !! They used to be I think ! Or maybe when I googled ,they happened to be cheaper !? I googled their prices several times the other day & the past to see what routes to get to Argentina from L.A.,again . I'll need to go to somewhere like Texas ,or Atlanta,or even Chile 1st ,otherwise 14, 15 hr flight !! Lol. Then ,at those times the quotes on American airlines were much cheaper !! Lol I'll check them later ,again ,maybe a couple of months later to see ! Thank you so much for your video & reply !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Delta doesn;t even use real china anymore, so, you are doing well.
Really? Didn’t know that.
I just saw someone's review & apparently true ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
Great video! Will be flying american prem economy next month for first time..... I'm excited! I am mexican but get confused for being middle eastern with my beard and I always win the "random security check" prize myself 😂 Thanks for posting!!
“Random” always gets me.
Which would you choose? British Airways Premium Econmony OR American Airlines Premium Economy?
That will depend on where the route is originated from and the cost for each if they both operate the route. AA seats are more modern in comparison to BA. The service received on BA was better than AA. For seat comfortability, AA and for service BA.
I’m just concerned about the vegetarian meals 😅
I believe you could order few days prior to your trip. This will allow them enough time to get your vegetarian meal.
@@ThePanzoAdventures The earlier the better.
Me To Have All most The SSSS
It’s annoying. I just want to travel without being patted down.
worst workers in the business in the they cut corners and dont care about their passengers😡😡😡😡😥
I wouldn’t say they are the worst in the aviation industry though. But always area for improvement.
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