- United Airlines is launching the Airbus A321neo Coastliner on transcontinental routes
- The aircraft is featuring 20 Polaris suites and 12 Premium Plus seats
- The Coastliner is operating between New York/Newark and San Francisco or Los Angeles
- United is unveiling interiors for the Airbus A321XLR with 32 premium seats
- Polaris passengers are gaining access to United’s Polaris lounges
United Airlines is launching the Airbus A321neo Coastliner on transcontinental routes with lie-flat Polaris suites and Premium Plus seats. The purpose-built aircraft is featuring 20 Polaris suites, 12 Premium Plus seats and 129 economy seats in a reduced capacity configuration of 161 passengers. The Coastliner is bringing widebody-style experience to domestic flights between New York/Newark and San Francisco or Los Angeles.
United is also unveiling interiors for the Airbus A321XLR that extends premium-heavy configurations to international markets with 32 premium seats. The aircraft are part of a fleet expansion that includes more than 250 deliveries by April 2028 and addresses demand on lucrative transcon routes. Polaris passengers are gaining access to United’s Polaris lounges while economy features a self-service snack bar.
Andrew Nocella is confirming the new planes give customers more premium amenity and seat choices. The Coastliner is operating with CFM LEAP engines and a dedicated livery.
Andrew Nocella, United’s Chief Commercial Officer shared “These new aircraft and products not only complement our fleet and network plans, but they also give our customers more premium amenity and seat choices.”
