JAL Premium Economy Class seats on international flights are 1-2cm wider and provide 21cm more legroom than Economy Class seats. So upgrading at the airport is actually much cheaper than pre-booking a premium economy seat, but it also gives the airline one last chance to overcharge passengers.
As a Premium Economy Class passenger, you can relax before your flight departs in the spacious comfort of the JAL Sakura Lounge in the main building of Terminal 2 at Narita International Airport. Lounge service is applicable when traveling in the Premium Economy cabin.
All Nippon Airways Premium Economy is worth the extra cost. It’s worth paying for the upgrade if you can afford it. We particularly like the best comfy seats and the most legroom. The food is also tasty and the service is excellent.
What is the best Japanese airline?
Tripadvisor awarded Japan Airlines the 2020 JAL Award for Best Airline in Japan.
What is the difference between Premium Economy and Economy on Japan Airlines?
The seats are mainly what differentiates premium economy from economy – and Japan Airlines has some of the best premium economy seats. Pros: Seats that recline in their shells, privacy partitions between most seats, and ample spacing. Cons: Same food and service as economy class, uninspiring entertainment options, and limited storage under most seats.
JAL’s Premium Economy seats were a huge improvement over economy seats. I sat in JAL’s economy seats and the Premium Economy seats were a million times better. The customer service was outstanding and both meals left me craving for seconds.
After booking my flight, I did a quick search and was pleased to learn that JAL ranked high among their competitors. JAL ranked No. 6 for the world’s best premium economy class in 2017, No. 3 for the best premium economy class airplane seats, and No. 6 for the best premium economy class catering.
An alternative is to buy a £500 economy class flight to Kuala Lumpur and then transfer to low-cost airline Air Asia, which offers flat flights to Australia from around €1 £200 return. Another is to skip when premium seats are cheap, as they will from time to time.
