The seat has been installed on the carrier’s first Boeing 737, and will begin its rollout this summer, eventually being fitted to United’s fleet of 737 NG, A321 neo and 737 Max domestic aircraft.
In addition the airline will update existing domestic first class seats on selected Boeing 737, A319 and A320 aircraft by 2025, with new seat cushions, vegan leather upholstery and winged headrests.
In June 2021 United announced orders for 50 Boeing 737 Max 8, 150 737 Max 10 and 70 A321 neo aircraft, as part of the carrier’s ‘United Next’ programme.
Commenting on the news Mark Muren, United managing director of identity, product and loyalty, said:
“This new United First seat is designed around the modern traveller – more charging options, bigger spaces for devices, food, drinks and personal items and extra privacy.
“As we evolve the onboard experience, we’re upending old industry norms and anticipating future needs to accommodate the new ways people live and travel.”