In plain English
It is a mid-level cabin option for air travel. It offers a step up from standard economy in space and service, but it does not reach the level of business class.
In context
Here, "Premium Economy" identifies the cabin-class choice that is above economy and below business in space and service.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels a higher cabin-class choice in the fare comparison table.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not say exactly how much extra space or service is included, because that can vary.
Examples
“They flew in Premium Economy on the overnight route, with more space and service than economy but less than business class.”
“Please change my booking from economy to Premium Economy if no business-class seat is open.”