I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.

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I secured a great deal on a premium-economy seat on a long-haul Emirates flight. This was my first time in premium economy, and I was surprised at how upgraded the experience felt. Premium economy is worth trying, especially if you can find a good deal like I did. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement I had to fly from Melbourne, Australia, to Dubai with only a few weeks' notice, and unfortunately, airfares for direct flights were expensive. Emirates has three direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai a day at 9 p.m., 2 a.m., and 5 a.m. I wanted to get the 9 p.m. flight as it's the most convenient time to depart, but the airfare was over $1,400. The 2 a.m. flight was a similar price. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .