Positioned between economy and business, this is fast becoming the ideal product for medium-range Hawaii flights. It’s a winner because it provides great benefits and value to both airlines and passengers.
Positioned between economy and business, this is fast becoming the ideal product for medium-range Hawaii flights. It’s a winner because it provides great benefits and value to both airlines and passengers.
So to provide new “premium economy” seats and cabins, how much more space are they going to take away from regular economy seats. Flying was a pleasure once upon a time. FAA or somebody needs to set standards of leg room and seat widths. I’m not sure if it’s just a rumor, but I thought there was a class action to get minimum standards set. I hope it’s true.
If they price it too high, for flights of 5 hrs or less, people might just pass on it. Premium Economy sounds like an oximoron in some ways. What it might end up being is the ‘overflow’ from Business class, as true ‘First Class’ doesn’t exist from the West Coast.
I flew it to HNL from the east coast recently on AA. It was very comfortable and well worth the price I paid. We did have a pillow and blanket however dining option was same for regular economy as premium. We did get the choice of two beers wines or spirits though.
Yes, please!
Paying hundreds of dollars for one of these seats over and above the standard economy fare is all fine and dandy if that’s what floats your boat (I’d never do it, but that’s just me). So go for it. But then please don’t also complain that local island park use fees and airport arrival taxes are ripping you off. Because that would be laughable.
Mahalo!
Air Canada also offers true premium economy on some flights.
Premium economy is a Must for all the airlines that fly wide bodies to Hawaii. It’s the perfect fit for passengers that do not want to pay for first class, which is filled with frequent fliers who have taken award seats. But are willing to pay for more comfort, better food, cocktails, and a quieter cabin. It’s simply perfect for the market for all USA gateways.
Looks and sounds nice. But honestly, flying twice a year to Kauai now, the price for economy is getting to be too much, especially with the ridiculous price of rental cars now. If the price of economy and rental cars keeps going up we will have to give up our timeshare as it is just getting to be too much!
scrunch into my “cattle car seat” take a relax pill for a couple hours shut eye and save a good amount of money to spend on something more tangible. I’m not too old to be uncomfortable for a couple of hours for a monetary reward.
We generally fly Hawaiian’s “extra comfort”, which on the NEO321 doesn’t have a lot of extra comfort, in my opinion, although on the 330 it is fine. This sounds like a step up from that, and I’d be willing to pay extra for that. Keep us posted on Hawaiian’s plans to expand to this class of travel.
Hi Lee.
We sure will. It’s an opportunity too good for them to pass up.
Aloha.
Thanks BoH for the information. We flew AA’s Premium Economy a few years ago, OGG – DFW. The seats were wider and pitch was greater but I have short legs and leg rest was still too short. We usually fly coach AUS – DFW and coach with 4 – 6″ extra legroom seats on the way DFW – OGG. That also gets us earlier boarding, reserved overhead bins and beer, wine, spirits. We are usually talking with other passengers about their Maui plans. On way back, OGG – DFW we try to get 1st/Business class w/lie flat seats. The 787 Dreamliner and the 777 1st /Business class pods are very comfortable for the overnight flight. The F/A’s have always been very attentive.