I recently got the chance to fly premium economy on Delta, American, and United over a few long-haul trips, and wow, the experiences really highlight some subtle but important differences. Delta's Premium Select felt the most polished overall legrests on all seats, 13.3" screens, and SkyPriority perks that were actually enforced. United’s Premium Plus was solid too, with comfy MiQ seats and decent service, though their ground staff lacked consistency. American? Great new Recaro seats on the 787-9s, but no legrests on older jets and confusing ground service left me unimpressed.
That said, all three are better than basic economy for sure. The seat comfort and meal upgrades alone make it worth it for long flights. I'm leaning toward Delta for my next trip, but curious anyone flown international premium economy on non-US carriers like Lufthansa or JAL? How do they stack up?
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