What it’s like to fly Premium Economy class like Bolsonaro did on his return to Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro has returned to Brazil after exactly 89 days in the US. He traveled from Orlando, Florida to Brasilia Airport aboard Gol Flight 7601.

The former president occupied seat 1-A of Premium Economy, in the front row on a Boeing 737-Max 8 with a fuselage painted on the theme of the Harry Potter saga.

The ticket with the right to check in two bags costs from BRL 5,400 on one of the largest ticket sales sites in Brazil.

Premium Economy lacks the comfort and glamor of Business (also called Executive) class, but offers advantages over conventional Economy.

Passengers have preference when checking in and boarding the aircraft. The seat in the middle of the row is unoccupied, which avoids unwanted contact with the person sitting next to you.

There is more legroom, a precious privilege for tall people, like Bolsonaro, who is 1.85m tall.

The seat has 50% more recline, allowing for more rest during the 8-hour flight. The onboard service offers a welcome drink and a special meal.

Available to all passengers is a comfort kit consisting of a sleeping mask, a pair of socks, toothpaste and a toothbrush, as well as a blanket and pillow.

Another benefit is the use of the exclusive toilet at the front of the aircraft (behind the cockpit), while Economy Class occupants use the toilets at the rear.

For public figures, like politicians and artists, paying more to go Premium or Business is worth it for privacy from other passengers and not having to deal with that aisle queue when disembarking.

CNN Brasil showed exclusive images of Jair Bolsonaro boarding and inside the plane. During the 3 months in the United States, the former president spoke a few times with the broadcaster owned by billionaire Rubens Menin.

Source: Terra