Introducing the United Relax Row: Economy seats that turn into a sofa | News
United Airlines today announced the United Relax RowSM, a set of United Economy seats that convert into a sofa, 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 type of seating option and has North American design exclusivity.
This new, dedicated row of three seats features individually adjustable legrests that fold to a 90-degree angle to create more space for sleeping, stretching or watching a movie. The 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. Passengers traveling on United Relax Row will receive additional amenities for their flight, including a custom-made mattress pad, a custom-sized plush blanket, two extra pillows, as well as a stuffed animal and a children’s travel package for families.
The United Relax Row is expected to launch in 2027 and the airline plans to offer it on more than 200 Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft by 2030. The seats will be between United Economy and United Premium Plus® and United will offer up to 12 United Relax Row sections on each aircraft.
“As a leading premium airline, we strive to deliver new, industry-leading experiences to all of our customers – and 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 give them that,” said Andrew Nocella, United Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “United is the only North American airline to offer a product like the United Relax Row and is one of the many reasons we continue to gain loyal customers.”
The United Relax Row is just the latest way United is making travel easier for families:
Free Family Seating: United is the first and only airline to offer a dynamic seating plan that allows children under 12 to sit next to an adult in their party for free when booking. And if necessary, United will automatically move families to preferred seats to keep them together.
Inflight Kids’ Meals: Children can enjoy breakfast and lunch/dinner menus on select United flights where complimentary meals are served. Parents can pre-order their children’s meal selections, such as French toast, chicken fingers and grilled cheese, in the United app or United.com.
Family-friendly inflight entertainment: United has a curated section of inflight entertainment just for families, including favorites like Bluey, Paw Patrol, Zootopia 2, Paddington in Peru and more.
Children’s Travel Package: Created in partnership with Sesame Street, United’s Children’s Travel Package offers interactive activities to make the travel experience fun for kids and stress-free for parents, including an Oscar the Grouch activity book, sliding puzzle and sensory calming strip.
