Unlike premium economy, economy plus is still considered economy cabin, having the same fare basis code. Economy plus seats have more legroom than other economy seats. They may also come with some soft perks like complementary alcoholic beverages or priority boarding.

Yes, Economy Plus (or similar products like Delta Comfort+ or United Economy Plus) is technically considered a "coach" or "main cabin" product rather than a separate class of service like Business or Premium Economy. From a regulatory and ticketing standpoint, it carries the same basic fare rules as standard economy. The primary difference is that it offers "enhanced comfort" within the economy cabin, most notably extra legroom (usually 3 to 5 inches of additional pitch). While you may receive small perks like early boarding or complimentary alcoholic beverages on domestic flights, the seat width, meal service (on international flights), and overall cabin environment are identical to the rest of the coach section. This is distinct from Premium Economy, which is a separate cabin with physically wider seats, deeper recline, footrests, and an upgraded dining experience. If you have elite status with an airline, you can often be upgraded to Economy Plus for free, whereas an upgrade to Premium Economy usually requires miles or a significant cash payment. Essentially, Economy Plus is "Coach with more legroom," designed for travelers who want a bit more stretching space without paying the premium for a separate class of travel.