Iberia to offer new Premium Economy class on 37 of its long-haul aircraft

Iberia has unveiled its new, extra-comfortable Premium Economy cabin, to be available on 37 of its long-haul aircraft, starting during the summer season of 2017. The new cabin will be installed on eight Airbus A330-300s and 13 of the airline’s A340-600s, to be modified in the course of 2017 y 2018, and will come factory-equipped with it in the 16 new A350-900s to be delivered starting in 2018. Seats in the new cabin will be 19” wide, and distance between rows will be extended to 37”. Seats will recline by an additional 40% over those on the economy cabin. Customers flying in Premium Economy class will also enjoy the adjustable head and foot rests, noise-cancelling earphones, and an exclusive amenities kit. They will have full access to the entertainment programme via 13-inch display screens, instead of the 9-inch screens in Economy class.