United Airlines Introduces the ‘United Relax Row,’ Economy Seats that Transform into a Couch
- Joe Breitfeller
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United Airlines has announced the introduction of a novel seating option to make international travel more comfortable. The new ‘United Relax Row’ is a dedicated row of three seats in Economy that can transform into a lie-flat mattress-like space after takeoff.
On Tuesday (March 25, 2026) United Airlines announced the launch of the new ‘United Relax Row,’ which is a set of United Economy seats that can transform into a couch, creating a more comfortable option for customers traveling in the United Economy cabin on long-haul flights. United is the first North American airline to offer this kind of seating option and holds North American exclusivity on the design. This new, dedicated row of three seats features individually adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep, stretch out or watch a movie.
In Tuesday’s announcement, United Airlines’ EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Nocella, said,
“As a leading premium airline, we’re committed to delivering new, industry-leading experiences for all of our customers – and the United Relax Row is the perfect example of that. Customers traveling in United Economy on long-haul flights deserve an option for more space and comfort, and this is one way we can deliver that for them. United is the only North American airline offering a product like the United Relax Row and is one of the many reasons why we’re continuing to win brand loyal customers.”
The new United Relax Row is ideal for families traveling with small children, solo travelers and couples who want the value of United Economy but with a little extra comfort. Customers traveling in United Relax Row will also receive additional amenities, including a custom-fitted mattress pad, a specially sized plush blanket, two additional pillows, as well as a plush toy and Children's Travel Kit for families. Expected to launch in 2027, United plans on offering the new seating option on over 200 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 777s by 2030. The seats will be located between United Economy and United Premium Plus® and United will offer up to 12 United Relax Row sections on each plane.
At United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL), ‘Good Leads the Way.’ As measured by available seat miles, United is the world’s largest airline, connecting passengers to more than 360 destinations, including 75 that no other U.S. airline serves. The carrier flies to over 225 U.S. cities, operating more than 4,000 domestic flights a day on average. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers.
Source: United Airlines / PRNewswire
