United's latest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
Summary
United Airlines will offer a new Economy Plus seating option with an empty middle seat on its new Airbus A321XLR planes starting later this year. This option will give passengers more space, including a fixed table across the empty middle seat, and will be available for domestic flights first, with international service beginning in 2027.Key Facts
- United will launch Economy Plus seats with an empty middle seat on its Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
- This new seating option will debut later this year for domestic flights.
- International flights with this option will start in early 2027.
- The empty middle seat row will have a fixed table covering the space to provide extra room.
- The table will have a soft leather-like cover and cup holders built in.
- United claims it is the only U.S. airline offering this empty middle seat option.
- United also plans to offer Relax Row seats that recline into flat beds starting in 2027.
- United is updating its fleet to add more passenger comfort and choices across all cabins.
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