United will sell an entire economy row that turns into a bed
It starts flying in 2027 and will spread to more than 200 long-haul jets by 2030.
UpgradedPoints.com · Everything United Showed Off at Its Massive ‘Elevated’ Event in Los AngelesOn future United long-haul flights, an economy passenger will be able to buy an entire row that turns into a bed for stretching out flat.
The airline calls it United Relax Row, and says it is the first sky couch concept offered by a North American carrier. A sky couch means the whole row is yours to use as a couch or bed, instead of as three separate seats.
The airline says service is scheduled to start in 2027, with installation across more than 200 Boeing 787s and 777s by 2030. United has not yet said what it will charge.
Questions people ask
Has any other airline offered a sky couch before?
Yes. Air New Zealand has long sold a Skycouch option on long-haul flights. United says Relax Row is the first sky couch concept from a North American carrier.
How will passengers book a Relax Row?
United has not announced pricing or booking rules. The airline says only that Relax Row will begin flying in 2027 and expand to more than 200 jets by 2030.