Worth the upcharge? Flying Singapore Airlines premium economy

Quick take: Singapore Airlines is a comfortable way to fly long distances if you can't find business- or first-class awards that work for your budget.ProsComfortable seats have a lot of recline.Passengers can preorder "Book the Cook" meals.There's great entertainment and free Wi-Fi for KrisFlyer members.ConsThere are few seats per plane and high award prices.Some seat features are not ergonomic.Certain elements, like plastic cups, don't feel elevated.I first flew Singapore Airlines premium economy over a decade ago, shortly after the carrier introduced the new cabin.Although I've since flown Singapore Airlines premium economy on a handful of short routes within Asia, I was excited to try the service again on a longer jaunt. So, when I saw an award ticket on the eight-hour route from Melbourne to Singapore, I cashed in some Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles for a ticket.While my flight was between Australia and Asia, Singapore Airlines has installed the same premium economy seats on its long-haul Boeing 777s, Airbus A350s and A380s. In other words, the plane I flew is similar to what you'll find on the airline's longest routes, as is the service on board.Here's my experience flying...