Premium Economy

About Flying Premium Economy

Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy

Stretch out and relax in our luxurious leather seats. With 38 fabulous inches of pitch room, you're sure to be travelling in comfort.

Premium space

Our dedicated Premium Economy cabin gives you plenty of personal space to work, or relax and stretch out. You’ll enjoy our purple leather seats* with lumbar support, an adjustable headrest and a dual position footrest.

Each seat has a seat pitch of 96.5cm and an increased width of 53cm (equivalent to other airline’s business class) plus 18in of legroom and 16 degrees of relaxing recline.

There’s also In-seat laptop power with adaptors available to purchase on board through retail therapy

Premium dining

You’ll be offered a pre flight glass of bubbly, and free drinks throughout the flight.

There’s a choice of three delicious meals, including a vegetarian option, all served on china dinnerware with stainless steel cutlery.

After dinner, there’s your choice of liqueur.

Premium entertainment

Our personal seatback TVs offer the hottest movies and TV shows and up to 14 audio channels ranging from pop to classical.

With video on demand, being rolled out across our fleet, you can pause, rewind and fast forward the action.

Premium service

You’ll enjoy our dedicated Premium Economy Check In service, priority boarding and baggage reclaim.

British Airways World Traveller Plus

Make your trip that little bit more special by flying premium economy in World Traveller Plus cabin. Enjoy added extra privacy, relaxation and expert service, ensuring you arrive at your destination in better shape to enjoy your holiday or start a day’s work.

Enjoy more room on board

World Traveller Plus is a private dedicated cabin with a maximum of six rows meaning you can enjoy a more peaceful trip. So why not stretch out and enjoy our complimentary bar service, in a larger seat with adjustable headrest, lumbar support, leg rest, more legroom and greater seat recline.

In-flight service

Let our team of experts take care of you throughout the flight.

Once you’re on board, choose a complimentary newspaper, then make yourself comfortable with your cushion, blanket and amenity kit including earplugs, toothbrush, toothpaste, flight socks, and eye mask.

If you need to work on the flight, all of our seats in World Traveller Plus have laptop power and an in-seat phone.

Complimentary drinks and three-course meal

Your World Traveller Plus experience includes a complimentary bar service, juices, teas and coffees, snacks and meals throughout your journey.

You can look forward to a three-course meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on your flight time. On flights into and out of London Heathrow and London Gatwick, your choice of main course comes from the business class Club World menu, while all our main course options are designed by leading chefs.

Entertainment

All of our World Traveller Plus seats have a personal screen and noise reducing headphones. So sit back and enjoy the latest films, TV programmes, games, audio books, music and radio when you want to. Or if you prefer settle down with your personal copy of High Life, the award winning holiday and travel magazine.

Qantas Premium Economy

Experience award winning premium travel class

Premium Economy Cabin

Relax and enjoy your journey in a private cabin of between 32 and 40 seats. With more space and dedicated flight attendants, you’ll experience personalised service in an exclusive environment.

Premium Economy Seat

Sit back and relax in your Premium Economy seat, designed by Marc Newson and built by Recaro. With an ergonomic design, multi-way adjustable headrest and wide seat, you’ll enjoy greater comfort on your flight.

We’ve also optimised your legroom so you can stretch out while feeling supported by the footrest, which extends from your seat. The centre and side consoles offer extra elbow room, as well as clever storage for your tray table and inflight entertainment screen.

Premium Economy Onboard Dining

Relax as soon as you’re on board with a complimentary sparkling wine or beverage. During your flight you’ll be able to enjoy a contemporary menu inspired by leading Australian restaurateur Neil Perry, all served on stylish Marc Newson-designed tableware.

We offer a selection of premium Australian wines that match our menu.

Premium Economy Entertainment

Put on our noise-cancelling headsets as you enjoy on-demand, inflight entertainment on your adjustable,10.6 inch* personal, touch screen, located in the side console of refurbished B747 and A380 aircraft.

Sit back and enjoy hundreds of entertainment options, including the latest movies, TV programs, CD albums, moving maps, interactive games and radio channels. You’ll also be able to place a call or SMS using your entertainment control. Power outlets and USB connectivity are provided on our newer aircraft.

Premium Economy Amenities

Complimentary comfort kits are offered on selected flights to help you stay refreshed. Your handy zip-locked pouch contains eyeshades, toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as socks on request. If you’re travelling on one of our long haul flights, you can snuggle in with one of our large cotton pillows and a blanket backed with a soft sheet to help you relax on board.