PREMIUM ECONOMY VS BUSINESS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Ten years have passed since Singapore Airlines became the first airline to take delivery of the highly coveted A380. To coincide with the anniversary, the first of five brand spanking new upgraded A380s was unveiled following four years of development work and a whopping $1.1 billion investment. Australia was chosen for Singapore Airlines’ inaugural A380 flight back then, and we’re also the first to try the new cabin products this time around and by “we” I mean me. Well, me and 470 other lucky passengers.

During its maiden voyage from Sydney to Singapore and back, I have the happy task of comparing premium economy one way and business on the way back. From seats and service, to in-flight entertainment and food and drink — how do the classes on the new look superjumbo stack up against one another?Cheap Flights from Shijiazhuang to Hohhot
As every frequent traveller knows, the flight experience begins at check-in. With a designated premium economy line at check-in, minutes were shaved off queuing. This class also equates to a very generous 35kg baggage allowance, priority boarding and priority baggage handling at the other end.

Business

Hassle-free with my bags checked and my boarding pass printed in under four minutes. Check in luggage allowance is 40kg and while Changi Airport doesn’t have a fast track lane, thanks to the ever-efficient Singaporeans the queue for passport control was only five or so people deep, which meant I was through to departures in less than 15 minutes allowing for more time to take advantage of the lounge.