Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Offers Comfortable Long-Haul Experience
Singapore Airlines' premium economy class on its Boeing 777s offers a comfortable experience for passengers who can't find business or first-class awards within their budget. The seats have a lot of recline and come with preorder 'Book the Cook' meals, great entertainment options, and free Wi-Fi for KrisFlyer members.
The premium economy cabin is located between the business-class and economy sections on the 777, comprising 28 seats in a 2-4-2 pattern. Each seat has 38 inches of pitch, is 19.5 inches wide between armrests, and features a touchscreen remote for the entertainment system.
The author of the article flew from Melbourne to Singapore in premium economy, using 94,500 KrisFlyer miles plus AU$114.25 ($77.65) for a ticket that would have cost $1,995 in cash. This gave him a per-mile value of 2 cents apiece, which is well above the TPG's September valuation of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles at 1.3 cents each.
The article also highlights the ease with which passengers can earn KrisFlyer miles through various credit card rewards programs, including American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou Rewards.