United Airlines Introduces Lie-Flat Couches in Economy

0:00It's March 25th. This is Birmingham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. United Airlines has unveiled a fresh economy seating choice called United Relax Row, designed to turn into a live flat couch for extra comfort on, monghall flights. Announce earlier this week, on March 24th, each row features three seats with legrests that extend straight out at a 90 degree angle, letting passengers stretch fully or lie down. These rows, with up to 12 for plane, will nestle between standard economy and premium plus cabins on select wide-body jets. They're perfect for families with young kids, solo flyers, or pair seeking economy prices with a comfort boost. Travelers in these seats will enjoy a mattress pad, a plush blanket, and two extra pillows. Families get a bonus children's travel kit, complete with a soft toy, making long trips easier for everyone on board. It plans to roll out the relax rows, starting in 2027 across their fleet of 200 Boeing 787

1:04and 777 aircraft, aiming to expand to more planes by 2030. As the first North American carrier offering live flat couches in economy, United is raising the bar, following global leaders like Air New Zealand and Brazil's Azul Airlines and giving budget travelers real relief on marathon journeys.