Business Insider's author realized she'd rather have a window seat on a long-haul flight than gamble for a cabin upgrade.

Lufthansa The hierarchy of seat configurations on airplanes is usually no mystery: First class comes first, wherever it exists, followed by business, premium economy and, finally, coach.

Lufthansa is now offering the luxury of business class (almost) at the price of economy (sort of). This week, Europe's largest airline unveiled its new Premium Economy Class. Following the 2012 ...

Discounted first-class seats ... Lufthansa’s website. Europe’s second-biggest airline is splitting its offering to tap a wider group of travelers, with the introduction of a premium- economy ...