Is American Airlines Premium Economy Worth It? Find Out In Our Flight Review from Zurich to Philly.

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Is American Airlines Premium Economy Worth It? Find Out In Our Flight Review!
On this video we review the American Airlines Premium Economy to see if its worth the extra cash from Zurich to Philadelphia on Boeing 787.
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Edited in InShot
Recorded on Iphone 12Pro
Music: KZfaq Standard stock audio
#travel #flightreview #americanairlines #premiumeconomy
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Checkin and Airport Overview
01:55 Aspire Lounge
04:22 Boarding
04:57 Cabin Review
06:48 Amenities
08:00 No Welcome Drink
08:36 Toilet Review
08:58 Departing
10:09 Takeoff
11:12 Meal Service
12:55 Summary
15:22 Landing
16:20 Outro

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@danielsteiner7180 4 ай бұрын

Having watched quite a few Premium Economy reviews recently I have to commend you on the fairness of your evaluation. No exaggeration in either way; fair and comparing only with comparable standards. I was a cabin crew member of a premium airline (and part of the cabin crew managment) from 1982-2002 and still use the fares and the product levels of the eighties as a benchmark. I'm about to book my first longhaul flight in years and can say that I am truly impressed to see that you can get so much more in PE for a - what I consider moderate - surcharge.

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Comments like this encourages me to keep on going.

@Toddly1 6 ай бұрын

I have flown premium economy on United and Delta and have a trip booked on American next October with premium economy.... you mention that you would sit in premium as long as the $ difference is between 1-300 dollars difference... I have never ever seen the $ between economy and premium economy be 1-300 dollars difference is always 800-1200$ more...

@ThePanzoAdventures 6 ай бұрын

It depends on the route and if there are plenty of seats available in Premium Economy. I have seen prices to Japan on AA where economy was $1,700 RT and Premium at $2,100. It really depends on what’s selling faster.

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

@@ThePanzoAdventuresAA calls it Dynamic pricing.

@tedm8061 9 ай бұрын

Excellent work, Liked & Subscribed

@ThePanzoAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@talibwinston2562 9 ай бұрын

Nice it was great seeing you today playing basketball.

@4700_Dk 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video !

@ThePanzoAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment.

@antonioneuman3907 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, very complete review

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏. Glad I was able to provide value.

@markkaroo 7 ай бұрын

instant sub great review.

@ThePanzoAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you!!!

@catherineaucker9234 4 ай бұрын

Great Video. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Would of liked to have seen how far back the seats recline.

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your positive feedback. Unfortunately it’s really hard recording the seat when it’s recline. But I will keep that in mind for the next one.

@brucemartens345 7 ай бұрын

Thank You for the info. Based on your video my wife and I are now flying Premium Economy on AA. Business class was $10,000. per seat, UGH.

@ThePanzoAdventures 7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad for that. Hope you enjoy it!!!

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

Flying to Asia, eh.

@Travelswithmonique 2 ай бұрын

As I am trying to decide whether go with Premium Economy or not for PHL to ZRH, your video convinced me it’s worth it! Thank you for a truly informative video!

@ThePanzoAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoy it and found it informative. Hope you enjoy your trip to Zurich.

@BoarderX 5 ай бұрын

Looking at this route now and am trying to figure out if it's worth it. THanks for the review!

@ThePanzoAdventures 5 ай бұрын

It’s worth it in comparison to the economy class.

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 10 ай бұрын

I Havent Experinence American Airlines Premium Economy,But Have Experience Delta Premium Economy On A330-900neo I Like The Product.Great Trip Report

@ThePanzoAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I guess I have to try Delta.

@NewYorkAviation 10 ай бұрын

Really nice video. It's actually a big upgrade from economy, especially on a day flight where you spend all that time awake. It was odd to see the cabin go out so empty though. Food looked good, but plastic cups and no welcome drink in a premium cabin?!

@ThePanzoAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. I was really surprised with the plastic cups and also no welcome drinks. Maybe they are offering that now, but at the time of the trip they didn’t.

@spark_6710 8 ай бұрын

They should provide premium economy class passengers with welcoming drinks for sure ! And real glass & mugs for drinks ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

@aj3693 8 ай бұрын

Just flew premium economy from Chicago to London on American air and loved it.

@ThePanzoAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@spark_6710 8 ай бұрын

Very nice lavatory !! I liked that mirror ( very useful to check on me before leaving ,back to my seat ! Lol.) & design inside ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

@ThePanzoAdventures 8 ай бұрын

☺️

@spark_6710 8 ай бұрын

Hehe. I think we all check ✔️!! We should ! Never know !! Lol. 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

@thespaceofagneselisa 8 ай бұрын

Thanks @thepanzoadventures. This video allows me to know what to expect.

@ThePanzoAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. I’m glad the video was informative.

@Travelswithmonique 2 ай бұрын

Also, on the random extra security selection: I’ve noticed that I always, always got stopped whenever traveling with my daughter as a kid. That only stopped when she turned 18! Another funny one: flying out of Milan to Miami, the check in lady interrogated my husband but I was the one randomly selected for the SSSS screening. A bunch of passengers that had been selected had been to South America and Asia (I had just had 4 back to back trips to Mexico and Brazil for work), so maybe that’s why.

@ThePanzoAdventures 2 ай бұрын

That is good to know. We were traveling with our kids and I was just back from an Asia trip few weeks before that trip.

@valentinasalvia4606 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video! Just a question about the seats. Is there enough leg space for a 6 feet passenger?

@ThePanzoAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! The space is plenty. You won’t have issues. I will suggest to book the bulkhead seats for a lot more legroom.

@valentinasalvia4606 3 ай бұрын

@@ThePanzoAdventures thanks a lot for the recommendation!

@patriciamakuta8791 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely videos. I have my theory about those "random" security checks... 👀

@ThePanzoAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your comments. I would like to hear your theory though.

@williamsterling7735 3 ай бұрын

I fly PE westbound from Europe as the flights are during the day. I'll use mile to upgrade an eastbound over-night flight. My experiences with AA premium economy have been similar to what he has shown, worth the extra cost most of the time.

@ThePanzoAdventures 3 ай бұрын

How many miles do you usually use to upgrade? I have only used miles to upgrade to Business Class, but not PE.

@MrAlexrowlands Ай бұрын

I can suggest you get 'random' security because of your recent travel pattern. Uk to US France Switzerland etc all in a very short space of time while on pleasure not confirmed business. That would sound alarm bells.

@ThePanzoAdventures Ай бұрын

It could be, but I think it was due to month before travel to Middle East and East Africa. But nevertheless, I’m out of that shenanigan.

@stevegonzales3612 7 ай бұрын

The big questions are...1.) are the seat comfortable enough for a long flight, and 2.) do the seats recline to a somewhat comfortable position?

@ThePanzoAdventures 7 ай бұрын

The answer to it is yes they are comfortable for a long flight if you’re seated in the row with two seats. Not sure on the middle seats that are four. They do recline but not as much. Think of it as the US domestic first class seat. If you have ever flown on those, that’s how they will be, but on a long haul flight. I will be reviewing them for 11 hour flight soon, so be on the lookout for that.

@imjustabee 4 ай бұрын

Hey I had a question about the seats if you or anyone knows. I was wondering on the aisle seats if the armrest goes down at all, making it easier to get up to allow the middle person out. I see the armrests look fixed other than the aisle seats, I have a flight in a week and I'm sitting on the aisle so I'd love for them to be able to go down

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Hi, unfortunately the arm rests do not go down. They are fixed similar to the domestic US first class seat.

@imjustabee 4 ай бұрын

@@ThePanzoAdventures Awh that's a shame, but thank you so much for the quick reply!

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

Often the tray tables are in that wider than usual armrest. Where would that go if the arm rest went down somewhere on demand.

@MyLifeInDallas 7 ай бұрын

I flew PE and Business on AA to Japan from DFW. Service and food sucks! If you go on ANA, Korean or JAL, the service is a lot better! How did I ended up on AA business? My United flight from Dallas to SFO got delayed so I miss my connection in SFO. United rebooked me on AA business direct from DFW to NRT!!!

@ThePanzoAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear your experience with AA. I have flown with both United and AA business class to and from Japan and I must say they boss miss out when it comes to food. The experience is much better with Asian airlines than US based airlines. I haven’t tried Delta, but I’m going to assume the same.

@acatismansbestfriend5719 2 ай бұрын

If you booked last minute, a one-way international flight ,etc. That is when you usually get the SSSS on your boarding pass. If you keep getting it on your boarding pass, you can write to DHS and request that they remove you from the list.

@ThePanzoAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. We were surprised to see that. We booked our flights one month before traveling. But thankfully I’m out of that trouble now.

@acatismansbestfriend5719 2 ай бұрын

I am glad it was resolved for you! Thank you for this video! We booked these seats with points so I am looking to see if I should have done business instead😂 thank you for setting my fears at ease!

@ancientorchids 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Will be flying american prem economy next month for first time..... I'm excited! I am mexican but get confused for being middle eastern with my beard and I always win the "random security check" prize myself 😂 Thanks for posting!!

@ThePanzoAdventures 8 ай бұрын

“Random” always gets me.

@coolbeans5571 4 ай бұрын

A big reason people watch these videos is to see how far the seats recline. Would have been nice to see that.

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for that feedback. I will keep that in mind on the next one I review. However, if you have flown on US Domestic First Class, it’s the same recline. That’s really how I can compare it to. It’s exactly the same seat with different name based on the route. If you look at minute 11:44, you can kinda see the other passenger seat reclined.

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

Oddly enough, one time I saw premium economy priced higher than business class. Amazing that such a thing could occur even under dynamic pricing.

@ThePanzoAdventures 3 ай бұрын

I have seen those as well and I just go for the business class instead.

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

@@ThePanzoAdventures I'm sorry you made that response. I didn't buy anything because, at that point, both classes were outrageously high and what you said you would do is exactly what they want you to do. Take an outrageous business class fare because the premium economy fare was even more outrageous. Me? I turned off my computer with bad thoughts about how stupid AA though I was and good feelings about myself escaping their obviously outrageous trap. PS Did I use the word outrageous outrageously enough for you?

@ThirdCoastGems 3 ай бұрын

You could have been chosen for additional screening for something as simple as changing an international flight close to the original date. Simple. You'll fall off after a few times.

@ThePanzoAdventures 3 ай бұрын

I’m off of that already. But not really sure what caused it.

@spark_6710 8 ай бұрын

I believe their premium economy seats are much cheaper than Delta's & even United !! So,that's attractive ! Also , their vegan/ vegetarian meals are very good they say ! So,that's always a plus to me as being vegetarian who loves vegan meals on air !! 😋 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

@ThePanzoAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that. I thought that AA was more expensive in comparison to Delta and United.

@spark_6710 8 ай бұрын

Yes,I thought so ,too !! They used to be I think ! Or maybe when I googled ,they happened to be cheaper !? I googled their prices several times the other day & the past to see what routes to get to Argentina from L.A.,again . I'll need to go to somewhere like Texas ,or Atlanta,or even Chile 1st ,otherwise 14, 15 hr flight !! Lol. Then ,at those times the quotes on American airlines were much cheaper !! Lol I'll check them later ,again ,maybe a couple of months later to see ! Thank you so much for your video & reply !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

@matthewsmigielski7652 4 ай бұрын

Which would you choose? British Airways Premium Econmony OR American Airlines Premium Economy?

@ThePanzoAdventures 4 ай бұрын

That will depend on where the route is originated from and the cost for each if they both operate the route. AA seats are more modern in comparison to BA. The service received on BA was better than AA. For seat comfortability, AA and for service BA.