Premium Economy is not a version of Economy ... Virgin Atlantic Japan Airlines SAS Air France Air New Zealand Virgin Atlantic’s influence on all the airlines we rated is clear.

Some airlines, like ANA, JAL, SAS, and LATAM, offer lounge access with premium economy tickets. Elite status, lounge programs, credit cards, or pay-as-you-go are options for lounge access.

Currently, SAS charges 30,000 EuroBonus points for a one-way economy ticket from New York (JFK) to Stockholm (ARN). U.S.-based Star Alliance carrier, United Airlines, offers the same flight on SAS ...