The Emirates Premium Economy SeatCredit: ShutterstockOn paper, Emirates' premium economy seat isn't that special, especially considering that it's widely considered to be one of the world's top products in this space. At first, Emirates' premium economy essentially looks like a prettier version of every other airline's premium economy, but it's differentiating through adding more space and boosting comfort in subtle ways. Related 5 Airlines With The World’s Newest Premium Economy Seats These airlines' premium economy products are among the most modern offerings available in 2026. Premium seats have higher margins than economy seats, but premium economy has become particularly lucrative. Emirates' premium economy, in particular, is known to be pricey, and this puts the true value proposition of premium economy into question.