Premium economy to London

[RooFlyer]

Some rellies of mine are planning a very rare overseas trip; they would normally be economy travellers but want to go Premium Economy this time; can't afford Business (but I will search for a cheap Biz sale ... Finnair?? and give them the option )

As I've not done PE, I'd appreciate any advice on what might be the best comfort/price combination, preferably ex MEL. They aren't flying until May next year, so plenty of time to watch prices and wait for a good sale.

As a start, I've told them to sign up for sale alerts from QF and CX, but what other airlines offer PE to London, and what ones should they really try to bag?

Finnair I see unfortunately isn't introducing their PE until later next year, else that would be ideal.

 

[suze2000]

Is there a reason not to J on JQ for same $ as Y+ on others?

If Jestar's J is the same 7-across config on an A330 as I've flown on QF to PER, I'd rather fly JAL W any day of the week. The recline in JQ's J and the seat pitch so small that you need to limbo out of your seat if you are at the window. JAL W has no-one reclining in your face.