Husband and I always fly Economy Basic (lowest class) when we travel. This means no seat selection, pay for checked-in bags, no trip cancellation, no changes etc. We also pay for part of the trip using credit card travel points.
This time around, it will be different.
We are flying from Toronto, Canada to Riga, Latvia in August and our 3-year old child is traveling with us. The whole trip will be about 12-14 hours with 1 stop somewhere in Europe, depending on the airline used.
So, for the sake of convenience, flexibility, seat selection and extra space - we are considering flying Premium Economy.
I have a couple of questions for fellow Mustashians:
1. How is it like to fly Premium Economy from North America to Europe?
2. Is the extra cost worth it?
3. How do I get Premium Economy tickets at the lowest additional cost? (right now, based on Expedia search, the difference between Economy and Premium Economy is $500-$800 per person, which is a bit too costly for me). Would it be cheaper if I book economy now and upgrade to Premium Economy at check-in on the day of the trip? Are there any other good strategies?
4. Do you have any overall tips for travelling with a 3-year old over a 12-14 flight time?
Thank you for your advice.
IngaB