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[Eloisa Stawasz]

Bothclasses feature in-seat LCD personal televisions with Video onDemand. Qantas offers over 300 entertainment options including 15 movies, over 250 TV Programs, games, and a dedicated Kids Zone.

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I have to preface this by saying I was planning to review the Economy cabin on this journey. I had booked an Economy Classic Flight Reward, got my boarding pass and even settled into my seat in 42A! But due to a stroke of luck, I ended up in Premium Economy. More on that later.

On a balmy Tuesday morning in Rome, I arrive at Fiumicino Airport around 7:50 am, roughly half an hour after check-in opens. But I see both the Economy and Premium check-in lines are heaving already. Ahh, the joys of air travel in Europe during the peak summer period.

As one of the first Economy passengers on the plane, I take this opportunity to snap some cabin shots. The seats are in a 3-3-3 layout, which is now the standard for Boeing 787s. Settling into 42A, I feel reasonably comfortable, though it helps to have a spare middle seat!

Under the screen is a handy storage area that I use during the flight. There are two AC power outlets for the middle row of three seats, which does feel like a bit of an oversight. I spot a small cubby under the centre armrest to store flatter items, while bulkier things easily fit in the seat pocket.

I also love how the custom-designed pillow can be fixed onto the headrest for the duration of the flight. For such a simple and innovative feature, it delivers plenty of pillowy goodness throughout the flight.

Problems begin to arise when the passenger in front starts to recline. The seat has a generous 9.5-inch recline, which is good on paper. Not only does the seat back go down, but the seat cushion also slightly elevates to cradle the body more effectively.

With only 28 seats onboard, Premium Economy is the smallest cabin on the Qantas Boeing 787. Even Business Class has 42 lie-flat suites. This makes it quite difficult to get a Premium Economy reward with Qantas Points and other loyalty programs.

I appreciate the elevated service and menu in Premium Economy. Who knew that extra touches such as proper glassware and crockery can make such a difference? In that regard, I certainly feel that Qantas has got the proposition just right.

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