United’s Empty Middle Seat Experiment | Annapolis News

United Airlines is testing a bold new perk: empty middle seats on select flights, turning cramped rows into cozy shared tables for window and aisle passengers. Debuting on their new Airbus A321XLRs later this year, this “Economy Plus” option could soon expand to other planes — joining initiatives like “United Relax Rows” that transform economy seats into lounging couches. While airlines like Lufthansa and Finnair already offer similar upgrades, United’s move signals a push to give budget travelers more comfort — though it also highlights the widening gap between basic and premium flying. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e179e780d923194