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United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs

United will introduce an Economy Plus seat row on its incoming Airbus A321XLR, featuring blocked-off center seats, additional elbow room, and access to a shared table across the open middle position. The change reflects a 150-seat long-haul layout (down from 152) and will go on sale later this year.

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2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

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United introduces “United Relax Row” on A321XLR Economy Plus with open middle seat and shared tray table

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2026-07-14T06:29:17.046528-07:00

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Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27

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2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

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United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada

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2026-07-10T10:14:27.289551-07:00

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United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs United will introduce an Economy Plus seat row on its incoming Airbus A321XLR, featuring blocked-off center seats, additional elbow room, and access to a shared table across the open middle position. The change reflects a 150-seat long-haul layout (down from 152) and will go on sale later this year.

2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs

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United targets its ageing 767 fleet as high disruption and seat-costs erode economics United’s 767 fleet is being weighed against its 787-8 benchmarks, with 30-year-old aircraft and a 17% disruption rate contributing to materially higher operating economics. United says the 767 delivers about 20% higher seat costs than the 787-8, pushing a renewed rationale for timing and fleet decisions with Boeing.

2026-07-14T08:32:09.703090-07:00

United targets its ageing 767 fleet as high disruption and seat-costs erode economics

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United introduces “United Relax Row” on A321XLR Economy Plus with open middle seat and shared tray table United Airlines plans to roll out a new Economy Plus seating concept—“United Relax Row”—on its Airbus A321XLR. The row swaps in an open middle seat to give extra elbow room and lets passengers on either side use a shared tray table across the center space, expanding comfort differentiation within economy.

2026-07-14T06:29:17.046528-07:00

United introduces “United Relax Row” on A321XLR Economy Plus with open middle seat and shared tray table

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) says its top United Airlines flight-attendant representative—an AFA-CWA leader involved in changing crew rules—has a background connected to DUI flying restrictions that affect whether flight attendants can operate trips to Canada. AFA-CWA represents about 55,000 flight attendants across nearly two dozen U.S. airlines.

2026-07-10T10:14:27.289551-07:00

United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada

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Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27 Wizz Air will open two inaugural bases in Spain at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises, adding further capacity through new winter 2026-27 flying. The carrier plans to begin domestic operations for the first time, with initial service rollout targeted for late October 2026, alongside additional Spain-bound routes from London Luton.

2026-07-08T23:31:51.255632-07:00

Wizz Air to open inaugural Spanish bases in Madrid and Valencia, launch domestic services in 4Q26-4Q27

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

Air Data News

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RAF’s first P-8A Poseidon North Pole mission extends NATO maritime-domain awareness during Exercise Midnight Warrior The Royal Air Force completed its first P-8A Poseidon mission to the North Pole as part of NATO’s Exercise Midnight Warrior. The flight pushed the maritime patrol aircraft farther north than ever before, supporting the exercise’s tactical training scenario in Norway involving NATO participants including RAF assets.

2026-07-04T03:15:57.880411-07:00

RAF’s first P-8A Poseidon North Pole mission extends NATO maritime-domain awareness during Exercise Midnight Warrior

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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