New Premium Economy from Qantas.

Seats in Qantas' new international Premium Economy cabin are now on sale. The airline's new Premium Economy cabin is available on some Boeing 747-400 services, including London to Sydney via Singapore and Bangkok from 2 April 2008, Sydney to Johannesburg from 1 April 2008, London to Melbourne via Singapore and Hong Kong from 17 May 2008, and London to Hong Kong from 4 August 2008.Premium Economy return fares from London start from Hong Kong from £1009, Bangkok from £1295 and Sydney from £1809.

Qantas' Premium Economy seat offers a brand new 19.5 inch wide seat, with up to 40 inch pitch, an 8.4 inch in-arm touch screen video monitor, Neil Perry inspired menu with premium wines, and noise cancelling headsets. There is a priority check-in, a dedicated cabin crew, an additional hand baggage allowance, and priority boarding.

Qantas has 32 Premium Economy seats on its B747-400 aircraft in a two-four-two configuration, and the product will also be available on select B747-400 services to the US from late 2008. The Qantas A380's interiors will include 32 Premium Economy seats in every aircraft in a two-three-two configuration. Qantas will take delivery of its first A380 in August 2008.