Economy vs Premium Economy vs Business Class

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Choosing between economy, premium economy, and business class involves balancing comfort against cost for each flight. Economy offers the lowest fares with standard seating, premium economy adds extra legroom and enhanced service at moderate markups, and business class delivers lie-flat seats and premium dining at significant cost. The value equation changes dramatically based on flight duration and fare sales.

Economy

$400-800
average transatlantic price
30-32 inches
seat pitch
17-18 inches
seat width
Basic meal, paid drinks
meals & drinks
No
lounge access
1 checked bag (23kg)
baggage allowance

Premium Economy

$800-1,500
average transatlantic price
36-40 inches
seat pitch
18.5-19.5 inches
seat width
Enhanced meal, free drinks
meals & drinks
Rarely
lounge access
2 checked bags (23kg)
baggage allowance

Business Class

$2,500-8,000
average transatlantic price
60-78 inches (lie-flat)
seat pitch
20-23 inches
seat width
Multi-course, premium wine/spirits
meals & drinks
Yes, full lounge access
lounge access
2-3 checked bags (32kg)
baggage allowance

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