SWISS finally introduced Premium Economy on long-haul flights. This new class of travel will be introduced gradually starting in 2021 on all Boeing 777/300/ER aircraft.In 2019, the carrier announced its plans to add a premium economy seat. Now, it has confirmed that 24 premium economy seats will be added to its fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300ERs. The B777-300ERs will be equipped with four classes: standard, business, premium, and standard economy.Installation will begin in the fourth quarter of the year, with the complete fleet being completed by April 2022. Bookings are open now.SWISS Premium Economy Product on the B777-300/ER"We are pleased that we can now meet our customers' growing demands for more privacy, comfort, and individuality," says Dieter Vranckx, Swiss CEO.Each SWISS Boeing 747-300ER will come equipped with 24 Premium Economy Class Premium Seats from ZIM.The new Economy Class seat is also wider than the Economy Class: 46 to 48 cm vs 43.4cm. The seat pitch has been increased from Economy Class's 78.7 cm to 99 cm. This means that there is significantly more legroom.SWISS Premium Economy Product on the B777-300/ERLantal, Switzerland produced the seat covers. The SWISS Premium Economy passengers will receive a complimentary amenity kit, which is made from sustainable materials. The 15.6-inch screen in the cockpit entertainment monitor will allow them to use their high-quality headphones for noise reduction.Premium Economy passengers will receive a refreshing elderberry drink and three hot meals, all served on china tableware. This menu will feature a SWISS Taste of Switzerland award-winning dish, as well as a Hiltl vegetarian option. CCO Goudarzi Pour explained that Premium Economy passengers will have the option to select their own inflight meal. We can also count on our long-standing partnership to Hiltl for our vegetarian options, which are in increasing demand.Customers of SWISS Premium Economy will be allowed to bring two bags up to 23 kg each. They will be able to take advantage of reduced rates at the SWISS Business Lounges in Zurich and Geneva airports, and the SWISS Arrival Lounge in Zurich Airport.SWISS claims that the one-way fare for the economy will be CHF 250-335 more than the equivalent in the economy.
