Originally Posted by
MrDK
With lie-flat in business class, it is like first class has been re-introduced. Perhaps business class should be made even smaller to add premium economy or premium economy elite. I have flown that class of service on some Asian airliners and while not business class, it is certainly something that I gladly will pay extra for.
I've read a lot on the subject of a premium economy class. Many airlines including NZ, BA and VS have claimed that premium economy is the cabin that generates the highest revenue per sq ft of floorspace. This is likely because its the cabin with the highest load factor.