Summary
- Extra legroom & recline: Economy Plus offers 33-38″ pitch, 3-5″ recline.
- Seating location advantage: In front of the standard economy seats.
- Multiple options for seating upgrades: Subscription plans start at $599; MileagePlus members – free upgrades.
The world’s largest airline by destinations served offers Economy Plus seats on all its mainline flights and most United Express flights. Economy Plus seats are superior to the Standard Economy in terms of location and legroom. Simple Flying compiled a list of five fast facts about Economy Plus seats, as highlighted by United Airlines.
| Seats | Width | Pitch | Recline |
| Economy | 17.3 – 18.4 inches | 31 – 32 inches | 2 – 3 inches |
| Economy Plus | 17.3 – 18.4 inches | 33 – 37 inches | 3 – 5 inches |
United Airlines offers an extra few inches of legroom in the Economy Plus compared to the standard economy seating. The Economy Plus is available on all single-aisle and…
