United plans economy plus row without a middle seat
United Airlines says it will add a no-middle-seat row in Economy Plus, giving passengers extra space and a shared table.
United Airlines has said it will introduce a new seating option in its Economy Plus cabin that removes the middle seat and replaces it with extra room and a shared table. The airline has not yet given a start date for the rollout.
The move follows the earlier unveiling of United’s Relax Row, according to Euronews. The new layout is aimed at giving travellers more elbow room while keeping the row in the economy section.
Economy Plus is United’s upgraded economy product, which typically offers more legroom than standard coach. The airline’s latest plan extends that idea by redesigning the centre seat area rather than simply increasing pitch.
The announcement adds to a wider trend among carriers looking for ways to make economy travel more comfortable without moving passengers into premium cabins.
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