What is the difference between premium economy and business Air France?

Premium economy products among carriers can range from being more like economy class to being much closer to business class. The Air France Premium Economy products is closer to economy class than it is to business—competitors on the same routes offer more spacious seating and more upgraded meals.



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Plenty of legroom and width, but very uncomfortable for sleeping. The seats do not recline, the seat back is at a fixed angle, you sort of slide down, moving your bottom forward pushing your head down into your chest. Four of us travelling all complained about the sleep quality.

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The generally friendly and attentive service of the Air France staff will ensure that you are well taken care of. Passengers who have Sky Priority Business Class tickets can enjoy a range of benefits, bonuses, and extras, such as priority boarding, access to the SkyPriority lounge, and a dedicated check-in desk.

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There's an extra five to seven inches of legroom in premium economy, plus more reclining space and wider seats. Extra premium food options, including better wines, are available to business class customers, as well as more legroom, priority boarding, private cabins, and a superior in-flight entertainment system.

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One of the biggest differences between premium economy and economy is the seating and legroom. In premium economy, you can expect more spacious seats with extra legroom, making those long haul flights a little more bearable, especially for taller passengers and those with back or joint pain.

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Check Upgrade Eligibility Some airlines have a policy of upgrading by only one level, so if you're hoping to get a business class seat, make sure your original ticket is the grade below that (usually premium economy or equivalent). Not all fares can be upgraded however, so don't buy a cheap fare with that expectation.

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Air France has lounges for business class passengers that serve Champagne, wine, cocktails, soft drinks and juices. Buffets feature hot and cold food often including cheese, salads and pastries. A handful of lounges also feature spa treatment areas with complimentary massage and facials for passengers.

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Business-class airfare has many benefits, which can include lie-flat seats, premium meals, and free drinks. Other common perks are lounge access, a priority check-in lane, and priority boarding. Use travel credit cards to earn points that you can redeem for business-class tickets.

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Visit our Seat selection page for Economy, Premium Economy and Business.

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Upgrading after check-in opens
  1. Online. After check-in opens, you can book your last-minute upgrade by logging in to your reservation on the airfrance.com or klm.com website using your Flying Blue account.
  2. At the airport. Request your upgrade at the airport before boarding.
  3. On board. ...
  4. By phone.


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In many cases, expect to pay 75% to 100% more. Also, it can cost at least 75% more to sit in business class than premium economy on most long-haul fights, with many popular routes costing double to bump up to business class.

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Extra legroom is the primary draw to premium economy, but depending on the airline, you may also receive wider seats, deeper recline, upgraded food and beverage service, an amenity kit and priority service at the airport.

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Being able to stretch out and sleep also helped me avoid jet lag, which helped make my trip better overall. At the end of the day, I'm glad I splurged on business class. It made the entire experience of flying 15 hours so much better than I could have imagined.

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Here are five tips, including a few Skyscanner tools, for snagging a luxury seat at a bargain price.
  1. Redeem miles and points for business class travel. ...
  2. Stalk business class sale fares. ...
  3. Play the business class upgrade game. ...
  4. Pick and choose your luxury. ...
  5. Avoid antiquated business class advice.


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If luxury and extra legroom is really important to you, book it in advance. However, if you're perfectly willing to fly economy class, and willing to roll the dice, a last-minute upgrade can be the cheapest option. You may even get lucky and score a free upgrade.

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