Glossary
Passenger Experience
Premium Economy
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Definition
Class between business and economy with extra legroom and improved meals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premium Economy (W)?
Class between business and economy with extra legroom and improved meals
What does W stand for?
W stands for Premium Economy (W). Class between business and economy with extra legroom and improved meals
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Passenger Experience
- Lost Baggage
- First Class (F)
- Passenger Compensation
- Business Class (J/C)
- Standby
- Economy Class (Y)
- Flight Cancellation
- Boarding Group
- Basic Economy
- Upgrade
- Airline Suite
- Missed Connection
- Flat-Bed Seat
- Flight Delay
- Extra Legroom Seat
- Carry-On Allowance
- Boarding Priority
- Priority Boarding
- Airport Lounge Access
- Seat Selection
- In-Flight Wi-Fi
- Overbooking
- Amenity Kit
- Gate Lice
- Denied Boarding (IDB)
- Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
- Irregular Operations (IROPS)
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