Lufthansa is introducing a completely new travel class for the first time in 35 years: The new Premium Economy Class can be booked from May onwards and will be available from November 2014, initially on the Boeing 747-8.

"Our Premium Economy Class will create a completely new travel experience that combines affordability with greater comfort. The seats offer up to 50 percent more room than Economy Class and will position us in a premium segment within the international competitive environment," said Jens Bischof, the Member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board in charge of Sales, Product and Marketing, during the presentation at ITB in Berlin.