What does standard premium mean on train?

Travelling in Standard Premium gives you upgraded seats with extra leg room. On top of this you'll also be guaranteed a table for working on the go (or colouring in with the kids). In Standard Premium, every window seat has a plug socket.



"Standard Premium" is a specific class of travel pioneered by Avanti West Coast in the UK, designed as a middle-tier bridge between Standard and First Class. In 2026, it offers several "grounded" luxury upgrades over a basic seat: you get significantly more legroom, wider "First Class" style seats, and a guaranteed table at every seat. Every window seat also includes a dedicated power socket and high-speed Wi-Fi. The key distinction from First Class is the service level; while First Class includes complimentary hot meals and alcohol served at your seat, Standard Premium only includes the physical seat upgrade—you must still purchase your own food and drinks from the onboard shop or "At-Seat Order" app. It is a highly popular option for business travelers who need the space and "office-like" environment to work on a laptop but don't want to pay the full First Class premium. Upgrades can often be purchased on the day of travel for £15 to £40 depending on the distance, making it a flexible way to add comfort to a long journey from London to Glasgow or Manchester.

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What is Standard Premium? If you're not used to travelling on Avanti, you might be wondering what this third class of travel is all about. In a nutshell, it's a First Class carriage with no at-seat service. You get the bigger seat, a quieter carriage and that's it.

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Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.

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The main differences between Standard and Premium Class are the seats, which are more comfortable in Premium Class, and the welcome service, which is only available in Premium Class.

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Is Premium Economy Worth It? For travelers with extra cash or miles to spare, premium economy is obviously a much nicer experience that can be worth the money. On overnight flights or longer journeys, the extra space and recline could be the difference between getting some rest or arriving sore, cramped and tired.

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Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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A seat in premium economy — directly between the main and business class cabins — is measurably more expensive than an economy ticket — often double the price.

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Standard Premier tickets are Eurostar's premium economy offering for those who need to work on-the-go in quieter and more comfortable surroundings. In most cases, they are usually more expensive than Standard tickets but cheaper than Business Premier.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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There is no set dress code in Premium Standard and in First Class many passengers choose attire that lends it's self to their enjoyment of a relaxing journey whether smart or casual.

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Once only found on international flights, premium economy is widely available on flights within North America. The slightly comfier premium economy offers wider seats and more legroom at a comfier price than business or first class on most airlines. Some airlines categorize economy and premium economy under main cabin.

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Some airlines, like Qantas, roll out the red carpet: premium economy passengers are greeted with complimentary sparkling wine onboard. Seats are not only wider than economy and with deeper recline, but also feature footrests and an ergonomic headrest.

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