I'd almost requalified for American Airlines Executive Platinum elite status - I just needed more Elite Qualifying Dollars - and booking premium economy can be a great way to get EQDs. Even at the last minute, a one-way premium economy ticket from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to New York-JFK on Japan Airlines via Tokyo Narita was only 4,600 Malaysian ringgit (about $1,100). I wanted to remain flexible while traveling in Asia, so I booked my ticket just five days before departure. ![]() I'd flown Japan Airlines before in business class and economy, but here's my take on JAL's 777-300ER premium economy product between Tokyo (NRT) and New York-JFK. The race wasn't exactly fair, as JT took the world's longest flight, from Singapore to Newark, on Singapore Airlines, while I took a two-stop, multiple-ticket route via Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.īut I daresay my route, including Japan Airlines premium economy on two flights, the Malaysia Airlines first-class Golden Lounge and the JAL first-class lounge, was the superior experience. ![]() My husband, TPG writer JT Genter, and I recently decided to race each other from Singapore to New York. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
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