Australian international airline, Qantas has launched a new class for economy passengers traveling on long-haul flights. The new premium economy class will be offered on international flights of its Boeing 747-400 and new Airbus A380 aircraft. The seats on this new economy class will offer more width (50 cm), recline (23 cm) and legroom, an in-arm digital wide screen television monitor, and laptop power connection. It’ll give more space and a higher level of service to the passengers. Also, there will be a self-service bar and a choice of meals designed by Neil Perry’s Rockpool Group. Premium economy travel will be available on B747-400 services to London, Hong Kong and Johannesburg from February, 2008. Following the introduction of A380 aircraft in August 2008, further routes will be added. The premium economy cabin will include 32 seats in a two-four-two configuration and will be located on the main deck of B747-400 aircraft. But on the A380, the cabin will be located on the upper deck with 32 seats in a two-three-two configuration. Qantas also revealed a new version of its iconic flying kangaroo logo which was adapted to fit the tail of the new A380 aircraft, and to reflect the airline’s contemporary design. The first aircraft to carry the new logo and livery, a Boeing 767 plane flying domestic routes was rolled out today. Image Source: Stuff