Event Brief
United Airlines to block middle seats for extra elbow room
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: United Airlines announced rows that block off the middle seat to give passengers extra elbow room.
WHO: United Airlines
WHAT: Added rows that block off the middle seat to offer extra elbow room
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: United Airlines announced the new seating feature to offer extra elbow room.
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