United Airlines Introduces New First-Class Seats for Narrowbody Jets

United Airlines has revealed its new first-class seats for its narrowbody aircraft, such as Airbus A321neos and Boeing 737s, which will offer more comfort, privacy and functionality to its premium customers.

The new seats, which are the airline’s first upgrade in a decade, feature a sleek and modern design, with leather upholstery, adjustable headrests, larger tray tables, more storage space and power outlets. The seats also have privacy dividers, personal reading lights and tablet holders.

The new seats are part of United’s strategy to enhance its customer experience and differentiate itself from its competitors. The airline said that it consulted with its customers, employees and seat manufacturers to design the seats that best suit its needs and preferences.

United Airlines expects to receive delivery of its first Airbus A321neo in spring 2023. The airline ordered 70 of the European plane maker’s A321neo in 2020, as part of its “United Next” program to modernize its fleet and enhance its customer experience.

The new first-class seats will be installed on more than 200 narrowbody planes over the next three years, starting with the Airbus A321neos. The seats will also be compatible with the Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 Max models, which are expected to join the airline’s fleet in the future.

The airline also ordered 50 of the longer-range A321XLR variant in 2019, but those deliveries have been delayed from 2024 to 2025 due to the pandemic. The A321XLR will allow United to fly longer routes from its hubs to Europe and South America.

The A321neo will feature United’s new signature interior, with seat-back entertainment monitors, power outlets, fast Wi-Fi and spacious overhead bins. The plane will also have four cabin doors, four overwing exits and a mid-cabin lavatory location. The plane will have a similar number of first class and extra-legroom Economy Plus seats as the new 737 Max 10, which will feature 20 and 64, respectively.

“There’s no one seat that can probably fulfill all of our needs but this is the one we want to build our future around in the domestic space,” said Mark Muren, managing director of product development at United Airlines.

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