Wall Street Journalさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Wall Street JournalInstagram)「The new hot section on the plane isn’t at the very front.⁠ ⁠ Not quite business class and definitely not coach, premium-economy cabins are hooking travelers willing to treat themselves to extra comfort for about double the price of a coach seat on some flights.⁠ ⁠ With offerings labeled Premium Plus, Premium Select or Premium Economy, airlines are expanding these sections, which typically come with roomy seats, early boarding, free alcohol and better meals. Airlines say they appeal to travelers with more disposable income, especially on long-haul flights where business-class seats can run thousands of dollars more.⁠ ⁠ “I refer to it as an upper-middle cabin for the upper-middle class,” says Jay Sorensen, an industry consultant and president of IdeaWorksCompany. These sections appeal to travelers on work trips with budget-conscious employers, and vacationers who want some comforts without shelling out for business class.⁠ ⁠ For flights to Europe from the U.S., round-trip tickets in the premium-economy cabin average about double the cost of main-cabin tickets, according to a fare analysis conducted by IdeaWorksCompany. Business-class seats on those routes are roughly double the cost of premium-economy seats, the analysis found.⁠ ⁠ Travelers who do the math on upgrades say the decision depends on the costs, which can vary depending on demand and time of purchase. Customers also factor in flight length, whom they are traveling with and how much legroom they need. ⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photo: United」11月3日 0時01分