- United includes one special row in Economy Plus on each A321XLR with open middle seats.
- Large custom tables stretch across the open middle seat.
- The A321XLR replaces Boeing 757 aircraft on selected routes.
- United operates the aircraft with five flight attendants on most transatlantic flights.
- Domestic flights on the A321XLR begin in autumn 2026.
United Airlines ar etc introduce extra elbow room seats in Economy Plus on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The airline repurposes the middle seat as shared space with large custom tables. This configuration provides additional space on international flights.
One row on each aircraft features permanently fixed tables with soft leather-like covering and cup indentations. Passengers in window and aisle seats gain extra room beyond the three inches of additional legroom in Economy Plus. United plans to offer this option on all 50 A321XLR aircraft and may extend it to other types.
The A321XLR includes 32 premium seats with all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris suites. Every seat has a large 4K OLED screen. United expects to start domestic flights on the aircraft in autumn 2026.
Andrew Nocella shared “We’re investing nose-to-tail across our fleet and giving customers choice and value in every cabin. The XLR is our newest aircraft and not only offers all-aisle access lie-flat seats in United Polaris but now also includes seats in Economy Plus with extra leg and elbow room.”
