Most people skip premium economy because they’ve heard it costs about double economy for an international long-haul flight, and they may be confused about the differences. We’ve now flown both cabins on nine airlines to Europe, and the value varies significantly. Does the economy price catch up to premium when you add on seat selection, meals, and checked bags? Is premium cheaper on one airline…
We’ve flown premium economy to Europe on nine airlines, and while the seats are similar, the offerings vary significantly. Some give you champagne, lounge access, and an elevated meal on real dishware. Others block a middle seat in economy and call it premium. This is our honest ranking, worst to best, based on how “premium” each experience actually felt. Our top pick costs less than…
SAS costs less than American, Delta, or United to Europe, and the seat can be better in some ways, even if the overall experience feels less premium in others. We’ve flown SAS in economy, premium economy, and business class across the Atlantic, and sometimes paid a fraction of the fare, with the bonus of a long layover to explore Copenhagen. This guide covers when SAS…
If you’re flying to Europe on SAS, there’s a good chance you’ll route through Copenhagen with a long layover on at least one leg. That’s a good thing. Copenhagen Airport is close to the city and the train quick and easy. The center of Copenhagen is walkable, and you can see something meaningful without stressing about your next flight. We’ve done this layover more than…
SAS Plus seems like the budget traveler’s secret to a premium economy seat on a direct flight to Europe. The question is whether it holds up once you’re actually on board for the long haul. We flew from Washington Dulles to Copenhagen on the A350-900 to find out. This is our honest review of the seat, food, and service, and the thing about lounge access…
Warsaw is one of Europe’s most underrated city break destinations. The Polish capital is affordable, full of history, and great for food lovers, with plenty of cozy restaurants and memorable sights. We spent a long New Year’s weekend in Warsaw and found it to be the perfect mix of festive atmosphere, hearty Polish food, and interesting places to explore. If you’re planning a short trip,…
A Frankfurt layover is more useful than most people expect. The airport is located close to the city center, the old town is compact and walkable, and five hours is genuinely enough time to get out, explore, eat well, and get back to your gate. If you have eight hours, that’s even better. In this guide, we cover how to get into the city, what…
If you have a 6- to 8-hour layover in Munich, you can get into the city and see a lot in just a few hours. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get from Munich Airport to the city center, what to see, what to eat and drink, and what to do with your luggage.
Lufthansa Premium Economy on the A380 is a different experience than what you get on American or United, and not just because of the aircraft. We flew a nonstop Lufthansa A380 long‑haul route from the US and came away with a clear verdict on whether premium economy is worth the upgrade – plus one real complaint about the seats. In this review, we break down the seat comfort, food, amenities, lounge options, and how the price compares to United on similar routes between the US and Germany.
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, and every trip can look a little different depending on how you get there, where you stay, and how much you want to see. In this guide, we break down the best ways to fly to Paris from the US, the most useful Paris itineraries, what to eat, and how to use the city as a great starting point for a bigger Europe trip.
