United is rolling out 'basic business class' to make premium flying cheaper. Here's how it will work.

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United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — but less flexible.
United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — though less flexible.

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This chart shows why your next plane ticket will likely be way more expensive

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United Airlines plane at the gate during sunrise at San Francisco International Airport, California, October 19, 2024.
United Airlines hiked its bag fees by $10.

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United Airlines is the second US airline to hike bag fees as fuel prices climb

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Travelers wait in line at the United Airlines bag drop at O'Hare International Airport ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
United Airlines' bag drop kiosk at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

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United Airlines is rolling out beds in economy class

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United Airlines plans to introduce lie-flat seating in economy class on more than 200 Boeing widebody aircraft starting in 2027. Branded as the "Relax Row," these seats will feature adjustable leg rests that extend to form a spacious bed accommodating up to three passengers.

United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It's adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: See inside the CRJ450.

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United Airlines CRJ450.
United Airlines is revamping old regional planes with a refreshed premium-focused cabin with first class and closets.

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United is debuting an ultra-premium long-haul Airbus jet. It has sliding doors and a walk-up snack bar — see inside.

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A rendering of United Airlines' A321XLR.
The new A321XLR will have doors but they can't be used until certified by the FAA.

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See inside United's new long-haul business class — with doors and an oversize 'Studio' built to rival luxury carriers

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united has a new 787 business class.

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United CEO tells Congress to end the shutdown: 'Please get the deal done soon'

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United CEO Scott Kirby
United CEO said its "ridiculous" things had to get bad for a deal to happen in Congress.

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United is rolling out beds in economy. Here's how the airline's new 'Relax Row' will work.

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United Airlines' Relax Row with a rendering of a blonde woman sleeping.
United coach passengers willing to pay up can soon get a taste of business class in economy.

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TSA lines are so bad at some airports that United and Delta are letting passengers move their flights

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Travelers are seen standing in long lines outside of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on March 23, 2026
Travelers in long lines at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Monday.

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