United Airlines will add more than 250 aircraft over the next two years.
By April 2028, the airline plans to introduce 47 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft configured for transcontinental routes, 28 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, 119 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and 18 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft.
The Airbus A321neo “Coastliner” for transcontinental routes will be configured with a total of 161 seats: 20 seats in the United Polaris business class, 12 seats in United Premium Plus, and 129 seats in Economy Class. Three seats have been removed from the standard configuration to install a snack bar at the rear of the cabin. In United Polaris, the airline will offer bedding, amenities, and premium headphones similar to those on its international routes. Passengers will also have access to United Polaris lounges. United plans to deploy the aircraft later this summer on its Los Angeles/San Francisco–New York/Newark routes. The aircraft will feature a special livery, with a blue band painted toward the rear of the fuselage and a logo painted on the lower section.
The Airbus A321XLR will be introduced from this summer on select routes to Europe and South America, replacing 40 existing Boeing 757 aircraft. The number of premium seats will be 16 more than on the Boeing 757. A special “Born to Explore” decal will be applied.
All of these aircraft will feature the new “Elevated” interior, including United Polaris business class with all seats fully flat and directly accessible from the aisle. They will be equipped with 19-inch monitors and large overhead bins.
Boeing 787-9 aircraft with the “Elevated” interior will begin operating on the San Francisco–Singapore route from April 22. The business class cabin will feature the new United Polaris Studio for the first time. All seats will have direct aisle access and will offer 25% more space than the current United Polaris seats. Each seat will have a 27-inch monitor, a privacy door, and an ottoman for companions, and will support wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity. A dedicated inflight meal service with wine pairing and caviar will also be offered.
The CRJ450 will enter service this autumn on routes connecting Denver and Chicago with smaller cities. The aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines. In First Class, instead of standard overhead bins, there will be large dedicated storage spaces for baggage. In Economy Class, passengers will be able to store wheeled suitcases. Starlink Wi-Fi will also be introduced.
