United Airlines adds open middle seat rows to A321XLR Economy Plus

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United Launches Another Economy Class Innovation: Economy Plus Seats With Extra Elbow Room

July 14, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

All 50 of United's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will include a special row in Economy Plus® with open middle seats, repurposed as shared spaces with large custom tables

Available for sale later this year for flights beginning soon after

United expects to be the only U.S. airline that will offer this seating option; follows announcement of United Relax RowSM, economy seats that transform into a lie-flat surface and... More