Premium economy bridges the gap between economy and business class, offering travellers a more comfortable and amenity-rich experience. Featuring extra legroom, wider seats, priority check-in and boarding, and enhanced in-flight services, these seats are ideal for long-haul flights. While not quite business-class luxury, premium economy provides significant perks at a more attractive price point. One way airlines elevate the premium economy experience is through their cabin amenity kits.
These complimentary kits typically contain essential travel items and can add a touch of luxury to your journey. Here’s a look at some of the best cabin kits currently offered in premium economy.
The best cabin kits in premium economy
Air India
Air India is all set to introduce new amenity kits for premium economy class passengers on their A350-900 aircraft starting mid-2024. Designed by TUMI, these sleek red kits will incorporate Air India’s logo into the design. To be offered only on ultra-long-haul flights, these will feature travel items like an eye mask, socks, and hand lotion by renowned Swedish brand Verso. The amenity kits are made from premium, reusable and recyclable kraft paper.
Legroom: 36-38 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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Qantas Airways
Premium economy passengers on select Qantas Airways flights receive a stylish Napoleon Perdis amenity pouch upon boarding. This zip-locked cabin kit includes essentials like an eye mask, earplugs, comfortable socks, and a dental kit (toothbrush, toothpaste), along with lip balm.
Legroom: 38-40 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines partners with Out of the Wood, a US-based sustainable lifestyle brand, to provide well-stocked cabin kits for their premium economy class. Offered on flights exceeding seven hours, these eco-friendly kits include comfortable slippers, a light-blocking eye mask, and hydrating lip balm. The stylish pouch is crafted from FSC-certified kraft paper.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Available, except for Airbus A350-900ULR
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Austrian Airlines
Premium economy passengers on Austrian Airlines receive one of two amenity kits by SkySupply, depending on the route. One option is a sporty red mesh bag, while the other is a red checkered clutch-style pouch. Both kits offer essential travel items like comfy socks, an eye mask, earplugs, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Not available
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Air France
Air France takes a sustainable approach with their premium economy amenity kits. On long-haul flights, passengers receive a sporty, red and blue pouch containing an eco-friendly toothbrush made from cornstarch, mini toothpaste, earplugs in kraft paper packaging, an eye mask, and a pair of socks. The tamper-evident seal eliminates the need for additional plastic, making these kits reusable and environmentally friendly.
Legroom: 37 inches
Priority boarding: Available as part of SkyPriority Access
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Emirates
Emirates’ 2023 premium economy amenity kits raise awareness for endangered wildlife. Designed in collaboration with United for Wildlife, these washable and reusable kraft paper pouches showcase eight endangered species, including the green sea turtle, blue macaw, African elephant, lion, gorilla, hammerhead shark, pangolin, and black rhino. Printed with soy-based non-toxic ink, the kits contain a bookmark, wheat straw and plastic toothbrush, a compact toothpaste tube, earplugs, beige socks, and recycled plastic eye masks.
Legroom: 40 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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EVA Air
EVA Air partners with Kipling to offer premium economy passengers stylish and reusable amenity kits. These crinkled fabric pouches come in three collectable colours (red, blue, and grey), featuring EVA Air’s monkey mascot. Inside, you’ll find essentials like eye masks, socks, a toothbrush and toothpaste set, a comb, earplugs, lip balm, and face cream by the eco-conscious brand Hudson Made.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Not available
Finnair
Finnair enhanced its premium economy experience in 2023 with new amenity kits. Designed by Paavo Halonen for Marimekko, these washable and reusable kraft paper pouches feature his signature Sahalaitaraita and Kannon alla prints. Inside, you’ll find travel essentials like an eye mask, earplugs, and a dental kit by Humble Co. containing a bamboo toothbrush and miniature toothpaste.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific also takes an eco-friendly approach with their premium economy amenity kits. Offered on long-haul flights, these reusable pouches showcase various Cathay Pacific destinations. The kits include a pair of socks, an eye mask, earplugs, compact toothpaste, and a toothbrush.
Legroom: 40 inches
Priority boarding: Available
Air Canada
Air Canada provides premium economy passengers on international flights with a double dose of in-flight essentials. They’ll receive a CleanCare+ kit containing a mask, hand sanitiser, and antiseptic wipes, along with a separate amenity kit in a reusable, sustainable pouch. The amenity kit includes an eye mask, a compact dental kit with a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a pair of socks.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways (ANA) takes a personalised approach to premium economy amenities. While priority boarding is only available for ANA Premium Members, all passengers in this class can request a complimentary amenity kit upon boarding. The contents may vary by route but typically include essentials like eye masks, tissues, a dental kit, earplugs, a shoehorn, slippers, postcards, and a pen.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Available only for ANA Premium Members
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SWISS International Air Lines
SWISS International Air Lines offers an eco-friendly amenity kit to premium economy passengers, made of wood pulp and kraft paper. The kit, offered in collaboration with SkySupply, includes a miniature toothbrush and toothpaste, a sleeping mask, and earplugs.
Legroom: 39 inches
Priority boarding: Available
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic pampers its premium economy passengers with a great choice of items in their wallet-style amenity kits, offered only on night flights. The kits include all essentials such as an eye mask, ear plugs, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a pen.
Legroom: 38 inches
Priority boarding: Available
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-What items are usually included in premium economy cabin kits?
Most premium economy amenity kits contain a dental kit (a set of miniature toothpaste and brush), an eye mask, ear plugs, and a pair of socks. Some kits also contain face creams, lip balms, or moisturisers.
-Are cabin kits complimentary in premium economy class?
Most airlines offer complimentary amenity kits in premium economy class.
-Can I request specific items or additional amenities in my cabin kit?
While you can request specific items or additional amenities, airlines may not be able to fulfil all requests due to limited onboard supplies.
-Are cabin kits environmentally friendly?
Most airlines try to offer sustainable and environment-friendly amenity kits.
-Can I keep the cabin kit after the flight?
Yes, airlines allow passengers to take their cabin kits with them when they disembark.
-Do all airlines offer cabin kits in premium economy class?
No, not all airlines offer cabin or amenity kits in premium economy class.
-Are cabin kits customisable?
No, cabin kits are not customisable, and come pre-packed from the airline.
-Can I purchase additional cabin kits?
Airlines do not generally allow the purchase of cabin or amenity kits. If you need extras of anything, you can request the crew for the same.
-Are cabin kits available on all flights and routes?
No, airlines do not offer amenity kits on all flights and routes.
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Esha Dasgupta
Senior Digital Writer - Growth, TravelEsha is a traveller at heart, with a penchant for exploring the unchartered. She has previously worked with TravelTriangle and Internet Moguls. When not in work mode, she can be found downing endless cups of coffee while reading Enid Blyton/Sidney Sheldon.
