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The flight booking company Alternative Airlines has offered advice on whether it is worth upgrading tourists to a Premium Economy seat.

Sat between Economy Class and Business Class, an increasing number of airline companies are offering Premium Economy seats for tourists looking to stay comfortable during their next trip for a reasonable price.

A spokesperson for Alternative Airlines noted that these seats are typically somewhat more comfortable and give passengers a better service on board.

They explained: “Because comfort is such a big priority for many travelers, some airlines offer Premium Economy as a separate seating class to Economy, usually with a greater service and space.

“Not all airlines offer Premium Economy – it is usually found on international flights. Airlines are increasingly offering Premium Economy, but the question is, is the increased fare worth the upgrade?”

Alternative Airlines highlighted that the differences between Economy and Premium Economy will differ for separate airline companies.

However, the majority feature wider seats that have a slightly larger amount of legroom, and a curtain which can be drawn for extra privacy during the flight.

This class also typically offers guests a better standard of amenities, such as a larger range of food and

Weather and natural events around the world were impacting tourism this week as Iceland’s fourth volcano eruption since December unfolded just outside Reykjavik and Thai beauty spot Chiang Mai ranks highest in a list of the world’s most polluted cities.

Qatar Airways’s new chief executive announced a U-turn on the airline’s decision not to introduce a new first class cabin and luxury hotels are getting onboard with sleep tourism.

Here’s a round-up of recent travel and tourism news – in case you missed it.

Qatar Airways to add new first-class cabins

Premium travelers flying on Qatar Airways will soon be able to travel in brand-new comfort, as the Gulf airline is introducing an upgraded first-class cabin.

In his first interview as the new chief executive of the country’s flag carrier, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer told CNBC that plans were already well underway for the new class of travel.

“Based on the demand from certain sectors, we see a high demand for first class, and as such, have decided to introduce a newly-designed first class cabin unique to Qatar Airways. No one can develop a first class cabin better than