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United Blocks Two Middle Seats on A321XLR Plus Cabin

7/24/2026

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  • United Airlines will block two middle seats in the plus cabin of its Airbus A321XLR, reducing capacity to 150 seats.
  • Chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said the change offers choice and value, with seats priced about $40 each and pricing to be announced later in 2026.
  • United’s premium-seat revenue rose 16% YoY in Q2, outpacing an 11% rise in basic-economy revenue.