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United Airlines ditches middle seat, in latest luxury travelers can buy
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines plans to introduce a new row of "Economy Plus" seats on its Airbus A321XLR aircraft featuring an empty middle seat, creating more elbow room and a shared table for aisle and window passengers.
- This no-middle-seat option will initially be available in only one row, with pricing and sales details expected later this year, and could potentially expand to other aircraft in the future.
- The initiative follows similar offerings by European carriers like Lufthansa and Finnair and aims to attract passengers willing to pay extra for enhanced comfort.
- United also recently announced "United Relax Rows," allowing economy passengers on some Boeing planes to convert a row of three seats into a couch for lounging or sleeping.
- While these upgrades provide more choices for travelers, they may also highlight disparities in the flying experience and increase complexity and costs for budget-conscious passengers.
