I came across this press release in an email. I'm excited to see what LH premium economy will be like. Swiss may follow with an Eco+ cabin as well.
Lufthansa plans Premium Economy
Supervisory Board approves investment in introductory project / Development will
take about two years
East Meadow, NY, December 5, 2012 – Lufthansa is expanding its product portfolio and
will equip the entire Lufthansa long-haul fleet with a Premium Economy. The Supervisory
Board has approved the investment capital for the introductory project to achieve this. At
the beginning of next year, a project group will be formed to manage the introduction and
define the precise features of the product as well as a detailed timetable.
Premium Economy will be installed on the entire intercontinental fleet. This substantially
upgraded Economy product will fill the gap between the superior Business Class segment,
which features a seat that can be converted into a fully flat bed, on one side and the
classic Economy Class on the other. This will appeal to both leisure travelers seeking
additional comfort and business travelers.
