EVA Air PREMIUM ECONOMY: Is It WORTH the Upgrade?

this is the EVA Air basic economy class and this is the EVA Air premium economy class now that's quite a difference right on December 12th 1992 EVA Air introduced their premium economy cabin making it the very first airline in the industry to ever offer this class of service at the time the premium economy was just an exclusive cabin located in the nose of the aircraft in front of economy class with the seats arranged 222 across but today that story has changed the airline has experienced numerous amenities and upgrades over the years three decades after its first premium economy flight I a is still considered one of the best in the industry skyra has also rated the airline with five stars and also ranked them as the world's best premium economy class airline for 2023 let's see why starting with the seating arrangement EVA Air premium economy has seven rows of seating in a 242 seating configuration giving you a more spacious and comfortable flight experience compared to the 343 arrangement in the economy class cabin which might feel a bit cramped especially along the aisle the seats on the EVA Air premium economy are remarkably large comfortable and well padded complemented with leather headrests the seats measure 19.3 in in width and 38 in in seating pitch this means that Eva Air premium economy gives you an extra 7 in of leg room compared to the economy class cabin which makes a big difference additionally there is a luxurious leg rest that folds out from the seat and can be easily adjusted to your height it makes sleeping much more convenient and comfortable in combination with the seat recline before flat beds were introduced this was the type of seating arrangement you would experience in a business class essentially you are getting old-fashioned business class seats for the price of premium economy the chairs Lean Back quite a bit and can give you a good sleeping environment especially if you usually struggle to sleep in regular economy seats now let's talk about amenities waiting for you at your seat are slippers noise cancelling headphones a water bottle a medium-sized pillow and a cozy blanket to help you through the long ha flight after settling down a flight attendant will then approach you to hand over what they call an overnight kit from the brand Furla the amenity kit is filled with items like moisturizing cream and lip bomb for the dry air on the plane a comb earplugs a sleep mask and long socks to keep your feet warm although the overnight kits are restricted to Long Haul flights only getting access to full-size amenity kits just like you are provided in a business class is impressive in other words this upgrade gives you a taste of business class luxury for a cheaper price like most premium economy packages there's not much storage to speak of besides the seat back pocket where you can put little things like a wallet passport and phone however if you need to store heavy luggage you'll have to use the overhead compartments the storage bins above the seats are usually shared by only two people allowing passengers seating in the aisle to easily stretch out their legs without bumping into anyone's luggage a luxury you can't experience in standard economy these subtle upgrades are factors that make your journey a bit more stress-free and let's not forget the Ambiance even though the premium economy doesn't offer much like the business class you get a simple yet stylish laid out cabin and a peek at the starry ceiling in the business class cabin again you're getting a small taste of the business class experience now let's talk about the airlines Food Services for an airline that earned the world's best premium economy inflight catering from Sky tracks in 2023 we are expecting quite something meal services in Eva A's premium economy are just a bit elevated when compared to standard economy some customers even argue on review platforms that the food on the airline standard economy and premium economy are the same however it appears those claims may not be true entirely for example the appetizer you get in the premium economy class is notably larger compared to the economy class your food is also served in fancy dishes and you get actual silverware on the other hand the fruit platter you get on both economy class and premium economy appear to be the same while some of the meals are the same as the economy class it's important to note that the taste and quality are a step higher EVA Air offers a wide choice of pre-booked meals in both economy and premium economy whether you are vegetarian or non-vegetarian there are enough meals to suit your preferences the service offers two meals complemented with a snack just a few minutes after takeoff flight attendants would distribute menus however for special meals that is meals served before the the standard meal you'll need to place an order 2 to 3 days before your flight also if you have special dietary requirements or don't eat certain foods due to medical or religious concerns the special meals option provides you with a wide range of meals you can choose from premium economy passengers can try out Western and Eastern choices similar to those offered in business class on the menu the meal is divided into five courses with just one slot for appetizers direct flights from TY pay to the US Canada Europe and Australia enjoy the exclusive gourmet meal the set of meals are designed by celebrity chefs for your culinary delight and inflight satisfaction in between meals the menu has the so-called Leisure Delight course with barbu chicken bios roll or a pepper beef and cheese croissant depending on your destination beyond the meals EVA Air also offers some interesting little touches like the eco-friendly bamboo napkin to tooth flosser and prepackaged antibacterial towels but there's more to enjoy after the meals EVA Air premium economies drinking selection is amazing though it's somehow limited the beverage service includes wine beer and Spirits for alcohol lovers if you don't take alcohol there are soft drinks you can go for including tea coffee and water the major difference is that premium economy passengers are served ahead of the economy class however unlike the business class where each course is served separately and accompanied by the most adorable miniature salt and pepper shakers everything is served at the same time in premium economy EVA Air premium economies inflight entertainment system is also great the system boasts an 11-in LCD highdefinition touchcreen and a generous choice of movies in multiple languages which can be helpful for passengers who may not be proficient in the English language the touchcreen is also sensitive and easy to navigate you can easily drag your fingers across the screen instead of using the wired controller which could be a bit more difficult to navigate aside from the modern entertainment system and responsive user interface you have access to a full entertainment Library just like the business class this is another feature that you won't get in the economy class where only partial access to the library is granted the system is well structured with the latest releases award-winning movies familyfriendly choices as well as Regional favorites to keep you entertained as you settle in for entertainment you will notice charg ports conveniently located under the armrests between the seats at first glance you'll see three headphone Jacks and a USB port when you look down a little bit you'll discover a standard charging Outlet situated at the bottom once you are settled the next thing you'll probably need is Wi-Fi to stay connected EVA Air offers a Wi-Fi service priced by usage you get 100 mbes worth of data for $15 or 300 mgab worth of data for about about $30 this is one of the few bad things about Eva A's premium economy offers in our opinion the prices of data packages are simply outrageous when flying with Emirates for example Wi-Fi is available starting at three bucks and goes up to a maximum of 20 bucks for unlimited access this shows that it's an area that Eva Air may need to improve upon but on a positive note let's talk about the service the flight attendants are friendly efficient and very Pol flight when serving meals the flight attendants will first ask you about your food preferences later they Circle back to inquire if you'd like coffee or tea the flight attendants are kind accommodating and wouldn't disturb if it's unnecessarily if you appreciate having personal space during a flight Eva Air's premium economy class is worth considering after we've discussed the service food and amenities EVA Air premium economy offers it's high time we discuss the most important factor the price obviously the prices of this service vary from cabin and rout and with the extra level of comfort premium economy offers you should expect to be charged about twice the price of an economy ticket in most cases premium economy fair is around 600 to $800 higher than the basic economy fair for example a round trip from Taiwan to San Francisco ranges from approximately $2500 to $2700 economy tickets for the same route usually cost between $1,100 to $1800 however the actual prices may vary therefore it's probably a smart idea to book as soon as you can since many factors contribute to the variation in fairs so here comes the big question is the EVA Air premium economy worth it while their premium economy seats come at a notably higher price nearly double that of the economy class you also get to experience twice the comfort of an economy ticket and sometimes times even business class levels of service at a premium economy price however it's best to not keep your expectations too high while EVA Air premium economy may offer a number of business class Services keep in mind that you won't be lying down like the passengers in the business class or get your courses served differently overall the question about whether Eva Air's premium economy is worth it or not depends on the value you place on Comfort EVA Air premium economy strikes a balance between the economy class and the business class our opinion is that if a business class ticket is out of your price range premium economy on Eva will get you great service a comfortable seat good food entertainment and amenities for a much more pleasant flight experience it's definitely worth considering don't forget to like And subscribe if you have enjoyed this video until next time

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Length: 10min 52sec (652 seconds)

Published: Wed Dec 20 2023