United Airlines ditches middle seat, in latest luxury travelers can buy
United Airlines is introducing a new seating configuration on its Airbus A321XLR aircraft that replaces the middle seat with a shared table. This move is part of a broader strategy to offer premium comfort options to travelers willing to pay extra.
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Airlines are increasingly segmenting their cabins to cater to luxury-seeking passengers, changing the standard experience of air travel.
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NEW YORK (AP) — United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat.
The Chicago-based carrier announced plans this week to roll out a new row of its “Economy Plus” seats with no neighbor in the middle spot — and instead use the space for a shared table (and more elbow room) between the aisle and window travelers.
The offering is only set to be available in one row on United’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with pricing and sales expected to be disclosed later this year. But United suggested it could expand the no-middle-seat option to other planes down the road.
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