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United to offer new economy seating option on Airbus A321XLRs
The Points Guy • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines is introducing a "Eurobusiness" style economy cabin on its new Airbus A321XLR jets, featuring one row with a guaranteed open middle seat for extra elbow room and legroom.
- This upgraded economy option, similar to European short-haul business-class seating but priced as Economy Plus, will debut later this year on all 50 XLRs the airline has ordered, primarily for East Coast to Europe routes.
- The blocked middle seat will be covered by an extra tray table, and customers can book either the window or aisle seat, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.
- United plans to maintain current flight attendant staffing levels with five crew members on most transatlantic flights, though the reduced passenger count could allow for fewer attendants under FAA rules.
- Additional coach upgrades on the XLR jets include a "Relax Row" allowing three seats to convert into a bed and access to a walk-up snack bar for economy passengers.
