So, United's coming up with something called the Relax Row by 2027. Basically, they're gonna offer you an entire row in economy with some extra stuff like a mattress cushion and eye mask. It's kinda like a budget version of Premium Economy but not as pricey. They're turning those unsold seats on long-haul flights like EWR to LHR or SFO to Singapore into a sleep-focused option. Sounds pretty smart to me!
The pricing is interesting-just a few hundred dollars more than a regular economy seat, way less than Premium Plus, which can hit over $1,000 on some routes. I think it's a clever way for United to make some extra money while giving passengers a better chance at some actual rest on those long flights.
What do you guys think? Would you pay a bit more for this setup? I mean, it's not exactly a flatbed, but for overnight flights, it might be a game-changer. Also, how do you think this will affect people's upgrade strategies? I'm curious if people will skip bidding for Premium Plus if this is available.
The pricing is interesting-just a few hundred dollars more than a regular economy seat, way less than Premium Plus, which can hit over $1,000 on some routes. I think it's a clever way for United to make some extra money while giving passengers a better chance at some actual rest on those long flights.
What do you guys think? Would you pay a bit more for this setup? I mean, it's not exactly a flatbed, but for overnight flights, it might be a game-changer. Also, how do you think this will affect people's upgrade strategies? I'm curious if people will skip bidding for Premium Plus if this is available.