local
United Airlines launches new Economy Plus row with no middle seat
By NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Hate the middle seat on the airplane? A new row on certain United Airlines planes may not even have them for passengers to sit in.
The Chicago-based airline Tuesday announced a new fleet of its jets will come with a “special row in Economy Plus” with open middle seats. The seats, the announce...
Key takeaway ” All 50 of United’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will include the special row, the announcement said.
Why this matters in Frisco News
For travelers flying out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, United Airlines' new Economy Plus row with no middle seat could be a game-changer on long-haul flights. The introduction of this feature on the airline's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which will include a row with a custom-designed table stretching from armrest to armrest, will provide passengers with extra space to stretch out. This could be particularly appealing to Frisco residents who frequently travel for business or leisure, as the additional legroom and elbow room in Economy Plus will make their journeys more comfortable. With United planning to offer its first domestic flights on the new A321XLR later this fall, local travelers will soon have the opportunity to experience this new feature firsthand, potentially making their travel experiences out of DFW Airport more enjoyable.
About this story
Original reporting by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories . Frisco News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more Frisco News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Hate the middle seat on the airplane? A new row on certain United Airlines planes may not even have them for passengers to sit in.
The Chicago-based airline Tuesday announced a new fleet of its jets will come with a “special row in Economy Plus” with open middle seats. The seats, the announce...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 14, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Frisco News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter