United Premium Plus

Experience United Premium Plus , our new option on select flights that offers more space, comfort and amenities. Read on for all the details.

Say hello to United Premium Plus

Up to 2 inches wider than Economy Plus and Economy seats

Up to

Seat width

19”

Seat recline

6”

Up to 3 inches more recline than most Economy Plus and Economy seats

Seat pitch

38”

Up to 7 inches more legroom than most Economy Plus® and Economy seats

Our new United Premium Plus seat provides more comfort for customers.

WIDER SEAT

MORE RECLINE

More LEGROOM

Adjustable leg rest and foot rest

Individual power outlet and USB charger

Plush seats designed for comfort

EXTRA SPACE

ADDED CONVENIENCE

be made of plush material

and have bonus features such as an adjustable leg rest, foot rest, and individual power outlet and USB charger, conveniently located near the arm rest.

That said, we doubt you’ll be in a rush to leave your seat — the seats are made of plush material

United Premium Plus seats are closer to the front of the aircraft and more spacious with additional legroom, elbow room and recline.

Where comfort meets convenience

Up to screen

13"

upgraded

upgraded dining

On select long-haul international flights, you’ll receive upgraded dining options on custom dinnerware with flatware and a cloth napkin. And for the perfect complement to your meal (or just your movie), enjoy complimentary alcoholic beverages. On select domestic flights on our premium transcontinental routes, you’ll enjoy a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as your choice of free alcoholic beverages.

Upgraded dining and free alcoholic beverages

Bigger Entertainment Screen

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Bedding

Noise-reducing Headphones

Sit back and relax with an inflight entertainment screen that’s up to 13 inches (versus the standard 9 inches). On select long-haul international flights, you’ll also receive premium noise-reducing headphones, a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, and an amenity kit with some little extras to keep you comfortable and refreshed during your flight.

Larger entertainment screen and more

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United MileagePlus® benefits

Earn Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles and based on your fare.

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United Premium Plus is a new premium economy experience that includes added space, comfort and amenities on select flights to provide our customers with more options. The new experience includes a roomier seat, larger entertainment screen and dedicated overhead bins. On select long-haul international flights, customers will also receive upgraded dining and beverage options and high-end amenities to make the travel experience more relaxing and comfortable. On select premium transcontinental flights, customers will enjoy a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as their choice of free alcoholic beverages, including our featured cocktail and more. Learn more.

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Q: What is United Premium Plus ?

All customers in United Premium Plus will enjoy an even more spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline, as well as a larger entertainment screen. Customers will receive additional perks at the airport and on board. At the airport, travelers will receive two free standard checked bags, United Club access at a discounted price (on select international routes) and Premier Access®. On board, customers seated in United Premium Plus will receive an elevated dining experience with complimentary alcoholic beverages.

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No. Our United Premium Plus is separate from Economy Plus® with added comfort and more. United Premium Plus is another option for customers on top of the other options we offer, including Economy, Economy Plus and United Polaris® business class.

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Q: Is this replacing Economy Plus®?

The price difference depends on each flight. United Premium Plus fares will vary based on time of booking, route and availability.

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Q: What is the price difference between this fare and United Polaris® business class or Economy Plus®?

Yes, members will be able to upgrade from upgrade-eligible United Premium Plus fares to United Polaris business class. Learn more.

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Q: Will MileagePlus members be eligible for upgrades from United Premium Plus to United Polaris® business class?

MileagePlus Premier members that have met the requirements for Platinum or 1K® status can use their PlusPoints to upgrade to and from United Premium Plus. We offer lower price points when upgrading from Economy to United Premium Plus, and if you purchased a United Premium Plus ticket, you’ll pay fewer PlusPoints to upgrade to United Polaris business than you would from Economy. For customers with Economy tickets on aircraft equipped with United Premium Plus, we’ll still offer the option to request upgrades to both United Premium Plus and United Polaris business. If the first available seat for upgrade is a United Premium Plus seat, we will continue to look for space in the United Polaris business class cabin should it become available. No PlusPoints will be deducted until an upgrade is received, and members will ultimately only be charged PlusPoints according to the most valuable upgrade received. For more information on PlusPoints, please visit mileageplusupdates.com.

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Q: How can members upgrade to and from United Premium Plus using PlusPoints?

Yes. MileagePlus members who purchase tickets in United Premium Plus will be eligible for award miles based on fare paid, lifetime miles, and Premier qualifying credit. Members will earn 1 Premier qualifying flight for every flight and will earn Premier qualifying points according to fare paid.

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Q: Will MileagePlus members earn award miles or Premier® qualifying credit when they book in United Premium Plus?

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United Premium Plus flights now available on select long-haul international and premium transcontinental routes!

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Q: On most long-haul international flights, will MileagePlus members still be able to use a MileagePlus Upgrade Award to upgrade from Economy to United Polaris® business class?

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Yes, price points will exist for a MileagePlus member to move from United Economy® to a United Premium Plus seat, from a United Premium Plus seat to United Polaris® business class cabin, and from United Economy® to United Polaris business class. On flights with United Premium Plus, members seated in United Economy® will be able to request a MileagePlus Upgrade Award for both a United Premium Plus seat and the United Polaris business class cabin. For more information, see MileagePlus Upgrade Awards.

Q: Will MileagePlus members be able to book award travel in United Premium Plus ?

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Yes, award travel is offered in United Premium Plus.

Q: What’s the dining experience on United Premium Plus flights?

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Dining in United Premium Plus will vary based on the route and time of flight. On select long-haul international flights, you’ll receive a hearty welcome meal, assorted mid-flight snacks and pre-arrival dining service. A beverage snack is served with the initial beverage service. There are two entrée choices — such as chicken katsu or Portobello mushroom and caramelized onion ravioli — served with a salad, bread, butter and dessert. The menu will rotate monthly. Beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages will be complimentary. You can get an idea of the beverages offered on our Inflight Beverage Selection page, but please note that they’ll vary by flight. On select premium transcontinental flights, you’ll receive a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as your choice of free alcoholic beverages, including our featured cocktail and more.

Earn Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles and award miles based on your fare. You’ll earn 150% Premier qualifying miles and 1.5 Premier qualifying segments when you purchase a fare in United® Premium Plus. You’ll be able to book award travel in United® Premium Plus and upgrade options will be available.

Premier® qualifying credit, lifetime miles MileagePlus miles

MileagePlus members in United Economy can still request an upgrade to the United Polaris® business class cabin using a MileagePlus Upgrade Award, and will be able to request to move to a United Premium Plus seat as well.

Two free standard checked bags so you can pack more

Two free standard checked bags

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Premier Access® to help you get on your way faster

Premier Access®

Discounted United Club access for a better travel experience (when traveling on select long-haul international routes)

Discounted United Club access

Reserved overhead bin space for your carry-on bag

Reserved overhead bin space

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MileagePlus Premier® members can use PlusPoints, our new, flexible upgrade benefit, to upgrade to and from United Premium Plus.

A spot closer to the front of the aircraft means you’ll enjoy earlier service and get off the plane — and on your way — faster.

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Q: What is the discounted United Club access?

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The discount applies to United Club trip passes for customers traveling on select long-haul international flights. A United Club trip pass gives you access to all available United Club locations at your departing and connecting airports, as well as at arrival airports in select locations, for one direction of travel. At arrival, access to our United Club locations is only available to eligible travelers who are connecting to another flight or have already made a domestic connection to their destination airport. A trip pass is only good for you (no guests) and expires once your trip is over. Customers who buy United Premium Plus fares and whose entire itinerary is on United® and United Express® flights can purchase a discounted trip pass when available on united.com and while booking their flight on the United app. If you’re unable to purchase the discounted trip pass in advance, please see an agent at the United Club location.

Q: What is the difference between Economy Plus® and United Premium Plus ?

dining options

*Only offered on select long-haul international flights.

Starting in 2020

Remaining aircraft will be retrofitted through 2020

Remaining aircraft will be retrofitted through 2021