Everything You Need to Know About United’s New Premium Economy

Does the airline’s new entry change the Premium Economy landscape?

This report at a glance:

  • Comparing United’s Premium Economy (PE) fares for travel to Europe, Asia, India, and the South Pacific
  • Are PE mileage upgrades worth it with United?
  • Where to look for United’s low-cost PE upgrades, starting at $15 per flight hour
  • Free upgrade to PE once the cost for extra leg-room seat is added
  • Benefit of United’s PE seat, and routes and features of aircrafts with PE seats
  • Premium cabin fallback and for the kids

On Nov. 30, United announced its new PE seat—United Premium Plus—which officially went on sale Dec. 3, 2018, with travel starting on select international flights March 30, 2019. The new PE seat will first be on select B777-200ER, B777-300ER, and B787 aircraft. For the current rollout schedule with aircraft and route details, go here.

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