Is PREMIUM ECONOMY Worth It In The USA? (Delta vs American vs United)

Hello Jetsetters! I’ve seen some folks in the comments ask why we chose to use the term “Premium Economy” in this video. As I mentioned in Denver, there are distinct “Premium Economy” cabins on some long-haul flights. However, we believe the term “Premium Economy” is also the right way to fairly, accurately, and universally describe Delta’s “Comfort +,” American’s “Main Cabin Extra,” and United’s “Economy Plus” offerings on narrow body, domestic flights. The technical terms in aviation can be confusing, for sure. Thanks so much for watching!

You asked about pilots making announcements pre flight. I fly primarily on Delta and recently a pilot stood facing the passengers and thanked us for flying. He was very funny and engaging telling us to keep flying Delta so he can continue working as he has three children who want to go to college. Made the great experience even better. Thanks for all your videos.

Suzanne adds so much to your videos. Very genuine!

16:03 - 16:04 The fleet and route maps part of inflight magazines was always my favorite part. 😂

The most frustrating part of flying is when you have a tight connection and you are in the back of the plane. By far, the biggest perk of flying in Premium Economy is that it is right behind First Class which gets you off of the plane much faster than in Economy and gives you a much better chance of making your connection.

Leg room is the most important for me when flying then cost . Drinks , snacks and in-flight entertainment is less important. Love watching your videos

I was a loyal Southwest passenger for many years, but I really enjoyed the extra room and newer planes on Delta and AA. I've upgraded to premium on both lines.

I'm not one to geek out over liveries but seeing that retro southwest one at 14:50 made me pause the video. Amazing.

I always loved it when the captains used to make a small pre flight announcement about theflight plan, current time and weather at the current location and destination as well as give you a warm welcome.

After flying economy for all of my life, I was finally able to afford premium economy. Really good experience.

Last year, I flew on Delta and was in the Comfort + cabin. I was pleasantly surprised by it. Seat was plenty wide enough (and I could be considered a Customer of Size), did not require a seat belt extension and there was plenty of leg room (I'm 6'2"). Normally, I fly in First Class, but if need be, I will use the Comfort + on Delta again.

Transoceanic, South American and some transcontinental flights have true Premium Economy.

These aren’t premium economy. These are extra legroom economy seats, basically the same as if you were sitting in an emergency row. They are worth it if you’re tall and that’s about it.

Important to note, Delta's extra cost for Comfort+ is not consistently that much extra. It appears to depend a lot on the route. I've seen plenty of flights where Comfort+ is only about $40 extra.

Suzanne is a great addition to the channel.As she carves out her own niche it expands the experience really well.

would love to see one of these for the actual PE products on these airlines’ wide body aircraft! United Premium Plus etc

At 14:50, that was cool seeing that Southwest plane with the really old livery and paint scheme.

Another great video. I really love the content. Offering a strong co-sign to comments from those who are tall or have a larger frame. I am 6'2" and have broad shoulders. I recently traveled from DC to Burbank. The first leg to Denver (4 hours) was an economy window seat and it was brutal. Even the seatback IFE couldn't make up for the lack of knee room. The second leg was premium economy in a bulkhead widow seat. Pure heaven.

I LOVE these sort of videos. Your hub hopping ones I enjoy so much!

This was a great video. You and Suzanne Have come to be one of my three traveling videos that I watch on a regular basis. This one I enjoyed very much because when i have to fly across the nation. Premium business class are the first two that I choose and because of my miles I do use upgrades for them. It's the difference of getting there a half of a person because you are dead tired of facing all of the things that come with just economy. But you can arrive a lot more rested and ready to hit the floor running as your clients expect you to do when you use either premium or business class. I do use first class but I have found the airlines that do have business class are my favorite beat. Because you get almost the same benefits as first class. And what you don't get I don't really care about. This great job this was one of my favorites. You too are my favorite team keep up the good work.