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EVA Air introduced its fourth-generation premium economy seat onboard its newly configured Boeing 787-9 fleet in 2025, featuring an industry-leading 42-inch (106.7 cm) seat pitch.
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Taipei, Taiwan
Who
EVA Air
What
EVA Air introduced its fourth-generation premium economy seat onboard its newly configured Boeing 787-9 fleet in 2025, featuring an industry-leading 42-inch (106.7 cm) seat pitch.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:01:18 GMT · 3h 36m ago
Where
Taipei, Taiwan ·
Why
The airline aims to reclaim its leadership position in premium economy by offering an unprecedented level of personal living space, thereby redefining expectations for mid-tier comfort on long-haul routes.
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How this affects you
This move by EVA Air sets a new industry benchmark for premium economy comfort, challenging other international carriers to match the 42-inch standard to remain competitive in the rapidly expanding global premium economy market, which is projected to reach $18.7 billion by 2033.
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