5 Exceptional Premium Economy Seats You Can Book With Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Looking to splurge on your next trip by booking Premium Economy? Delta Air Lines reminds passengers that their SkyMiles membership and the airline’s long-standing partnership with SkyTeam allow them to redeem their Delta miles with over 20 trusted airline partners. Miles can be used for award travel, upgrades, and much more.

If you have plenty of miles to spend, you could be paying the tax on your next trip through the airline’s partnership with many hotel, car, ridesharing, shopping, and dining partners through the SkyMiles program. Delta Vacations packages also have no blackout dates for reward upgrades or premium drinks in the airline’s exquisite Delta Sky Club at participating locations.

What is premium economy?

For those unfamiliar with the premium economy class offering, this can vary by airline; however, it has become a popular choice for those looking for a little more comfort than standard economy, but not at the business class price tag. The product offering commonly includes a dedicated cabin, wider seats, more legroom, enhanced meals and drinks, additional baggage allowance, and sometimes, priority boarding.

Related

Which SkyTeam Alliance Carrier Offers The Best Premium Economy Product?

With a growing interest in premium economy class, airlines worldwide have been investing in their premium economy products. As travel demand rebounds, travelers are combining work and leisure trips more frequently, which can lead to more upgrades and pricier bookings.

Within the SkyTeam, Virgin Atlantic is noted for its expansive legroom and complimentary in-flight snack bar. Dutch Carrier KLM refreshed its premium economy offering two years ago, with passengers seeing extra benefits, including a second complimentary bag. 

The alliance’s newest member, SAS, is raising the bar, as the carrier is known for offering lounge access to passengers flying premium economy. Which airline in the SkyTeam do you feel provides a compelling premium economy experience? 

 

When it’s time to spend those Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
that have been burning a hole in your pocket, how about booking yourself on one of these Delta partners and experiencing something different in these unique premium economy cabins:

1

Air France

Hub: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

For those looking for a bit of French flair, look no further than Air France
. While its Premium Economy cabin is rebranding to ‘Premium,’ its extensive US network will enable SkyMiles passengers to book with ease.

Onboard, you can enjoy comfortable seats, Michelin-starred catering, and a selection of French wines, champagnes, and beers. On long-haul flights, you can sit back and relax in a quiet, dedicated cabin, and in your seat, you will enjoy:

• More leg room
• Adjustable head and footrests
• Wider seat.

Additional storage for your carry-on should mean you have plenty of room to spread out. Given the larger entertainment screen, USB port, and noise-reducing headset, you should be able to relax and soak up every minute of the journey as you travel to your next destination.

Started as Premium Voyageur

Premium Economy on Air France flights was first introduced into service in 2009 as ‘Premium Voyageur’, and while many thousands of passengers have enjoyed the product over the last 15 years since its launch, premium economy on Air France is now found on all its widebody aircraft and across its international long-haul network.

Given Air France’s dominance trans-Atlantic and to Africa and Asia, American travelers can use the convenience of Paris Charles de Gaulle as a fantastic transit point for those looking to go further afield and unable to afford the jump in price between economy and business. With the ease of a one-stop itinerary, you could fly from Atlanta to Abidjan or New York to Cairo, all onboard Air France.

2

KLM

Hub: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

The Dutch flag carrier, Premium Comfort Class, marks the offering between business
and Economy for KLM
, and while it may not blow your socks off like others included in today’s list, it still is well situated in the market for the budget-conscious traveler. Located at the front of the economy class cabin, it still offers up to 18cm more legroom than your usual economy class seat.

Located between rows 21 to 28 on select wide-body, long-haul aircraft. Features that you can enjoy include:

• 20cm of recline
• 48-50cm of space between the armrests of the seat next door
• Adjustable headrest and footrest
• In-seat power supply
• 13.3-inch entertainment screen

Photo: KLM

First launched in 2022, the Premium Comfort cabin was first deployed on routes to the United States before expanding further into the airline network onboard the Boeing 787
and 777 aircraft variants. Watch the video below from KLM to find out and understand more:

A growing KLM route network

Passengers opting for Premium comfort can do so across the long-haul KLM network on routes such as:

• Amsterdam to Hong Kong
• New York to Amsterdam
• Amsterdam to Curacao
• Kilimanjaro to Amsterdam

Passengers traveling Premium Comfort do receive

SkyPriority
benefits, such as dedicated check-in, priority baggage drop and collection, priority boarding, and express security screening. However, access to any KLM lounge is charged at an additional fee.

3

Virgin Atlantic

Hub: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

British-bound travelers should be in their element when experiencing Virgin Atlantic’s premium economy class cabin. The London-based carrier is known for its unique service offering from an airline that the Virgin mogul

Sir Richard Branson
inspired. Today, Virgin Atlantic is 49% owned by Delta Air Lines and 51% owned by the Virgin Group.

Plenty of little touches have been added onboard to please the most discerning traveler, whether it is the glass of bubbly on board or the chef-inspired dishes service on china crockery and metal cutlery.

Dedicated check-in and bag drop means the airport experience is a breeze, and fast-track security passes at participating locations result in less frustration as you pass through Airport security

Other inclusions for Virgin Atlantic Premium economy class passengers include:

• Wonder Wall is a canteen full of sweet and savory treats, which you can help yourself to at any time during the flight (excluding takeoff / landing).
• Premium amenity kit, which includes all your inflight essentials, such as an eye mask or lip balm
• Enhanced seating when compared with standard economy (seat pitch up to 38 inches)
• Baggage
  • 1 x 10 kgs (22lbs) hand luggage
  • 2 x 23 kgs (50lbs) checked baggage
  • Priority baggage

Differing cabin sizes

Depending on the Virgin Atlantic aircraft flying your chosen route will determine how large your premium economy cabin actually is. With three aircraft type offering premium, you can expect the below configurations and cabin sizes:

4

Aeromexico

Hub: Mexico City Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX)

You can redeem your Delta Sky Miles for AM Plus south of the border in Mexico. An exclusive few seats at the front of the Aeromexico
economy class cabin. Similar to the KLM Premium Comfort offering, this halfway point between economy and business enables passengers to stretch out and enjoy a few added perks as an improvement to the standard economy
.

Inclusions that passengers enjoy include a 50% discount to the Heineken Terrace (at Mexico City International Airport
) and Premier Lounges within the airline’s network, priority boarding, disembarkation, and priority luggage.

Source: AeroMexico

Positioned between the economy and class cabin, its standard inclusions are:

• More legroom
• Priority boarding and disembarkation
• Priority baggage
• Discounts to the Premier Lounge and Heineken Terrace

Cost’s to enjoy AM Plus are outlined below:

How to purchase an AM Plus seat?

There are multiple ways you can purchase your AM Plus seat, which include:

1. Through digital channels, like the Aeromexico website.
   1. You can select these within your trip selection and purchase an AM plus seat on the seat map
2. At the airport
   1. Upgrade yourself at the touch of a button at one of the many Aeromexico airport kiosks
3. Call centre
   1. Within Mexico, call 01 (55) 5133 4000 and request your AM Plus sea
4. Travel agent
   1. Speak with your preferred travel agent about how to upgrade to AM Plus on your next flight

5

LATAM

Hub: Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)

For those heading to Chile and across the LATAM network, you can opt for Premium Economy, which is available onboard its narrowbody airport. This offering is available on most of its single-aisle aircraft, promising more space with a blocked central seat.

Let’s break down the Premium Economy offering at LATAM from the moment you get to the airport:

Premium Economy travelers are offered premium check-in with dedicated counters at the airport to serve its customers. Exclusive lounge access is also available at Sao Paulo Guarulhos and Lima Airport if traveling domestically or at Santiago, Bogotá, Guarulhos, Ezeiza, and Miami International Airport
when flying internationally. Priority baggage and premium boarding are also enabled so you can board and disembark at your leisure as quickly as possible.

Depending on the aircraft scheduled to operate your flight, you will notice a separate compartment dedicated to premium economy luggage and a designated restroom solely for premium passengers. All seats are equipped with USB outlets, so you most certainly can also be fully charged and connected by the time you arrive at your destination.

Feeling peckish? Onboard you will be offered a range of hot and cold dishes and beverages to treat your thirst. While the offering on international services is more extensive, if you are only traveling economy a snack option will be offered, alongside hot and cold beverages including coffee, tea and other infusions. If your journey exceeds two hours domestically, a hot sandwich with potato chips or fruits is then available.

LATAM Play

Dive into the LATAM Play content on your portable device to enjoy the latest movies from South America
and beyond, or sit back and relax listening to thousands of different music tracks. Please note that music is not available when traveling in Colombia
.