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EVA Air’s Fourth Generation Premium Economy Takes Off May 16: Good and Bad News at a Glance
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Rational Travel recently received mixed news from EVA Air – the Taipei-Munich and Taipei-Milan routes are welcoming a brand new “Fourth Generation Premium Economy” cabin, featuring Boeing 787-9 aircraft, set to launch on May 16, 2025. The good news is that this seat features a “quasi-business class” design, allowing you to enjoy near-business class comfort at economy fares – sounds like an amazing deal. The downside? The cabin configuration is changing from two classes (economy + business) to three classes (economy + premium economy + business), meaning upgrade certificates can no longer jump directly from economy to business class. Instead, passengers must upgrade to premium economy first, which could be disappointing for frequent flyer enthusiasts who rely on mileage upgrades. It’s definitely bittersweet.
EVA Air’s upgrade targets long-haul European routes, with Munich (MUC) and Milan (MXP) routes leading the rollout first, with flight times of approximately 13-14 hours. The fourth-generation premium economy cabin boasts enhanced space and service, paired with the 787-9’s low noise and fresh air circulation, making long-haul flights significantly more comfortable. Ticket pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but based on current premium economy fares, expect around TWD 50,000-70,000 including taxes – much cheaper than business class, yet considerably more premium than economy. The value proposition looks promising. Rational Travel thinks this change is a major win for travelers looking to enjoy premium comfort affordably, but for mileage enthusiasts, the upgrade path has definitely become more complex.
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