Premium Economy seems to be made for the new economy, and we’re seeing it spread quickly—with accompanying great deals.
SAS Two-for-One
From now until May 14, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is offering a two-for-one deal in Economy Extra, its Premium Economy cabin. For 60,000 miles, what most airlines charge for a single economy class ticket, SAS is offering two Premium Economy seats to Scandinavia or Finland (plus a stopover in either Copenhagen or Stockholm).Economy Extra seats are 18-inches wide, have 38 inches of pitch, and offer adjustable neck and foot rests. Perks include Business Class check-in and greater baggage allowance.
SAS flies from Chicago, New York (Newark), Seattle, and Washington, DC (Dulles). To get SAS miles, transfer points from Diners Club. For booking details: http://www.flysas.com/en/us/
Air New Zealand Offers New Discounts
With the introduction of a new booking code for Premium Economy, Air New Zealand is offering discounts on its Premium Economy fares. Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland starts at $2,399, plus taxes; fly to Sydney from the same cities for $2,699. Fares from Vancouver, BC start at $2,999 (CAD) to Auckland and $3,399 (CAD) to Sydney, plus taxes. Fine print: Ticketing deadline is April 15; booking code A.Qantas Follows Suit
Qantas followed Air New Zealand’s announcement days later with its own Premium Economy fare promotion, available to all destinations. Fly from Los Angeles to Sydney for $2,993, or to Melbourne for $2,978. Travel must be ticketed by April 17. For more information please see: http://www.qantas.com.au/info/experience-more-for-less?int_cam=au:QantasPremiumEconomyNo items found.