Economy Plus

Get extra legroom and a seat in front of the Economy sections with Economy Plus®.

Economy Plus is available on all United flights and most United Express® flights. You can upgrade to an Economy Plus seat at any time from booking to check-in.

Free upgrades with MileagePlus®

MileagePlus® Premier® members can book available Economy Plus seats for free. If you’re not a member, join MileagePlus today and start earning your way to flight benefits.

Premier Silver

Free access to Economy Plus at check-in for yourself and one companion.

Premier gold

Free access to Economy Plus at booking for yourself and one companion.

Premier platinum® and premier 1k®

Free access to Economy Plus at booking for yourself and up to eight companions.

Economy Plus subscriptions

Sit in Economy Plus on every eligible flight for a year, starting at $599. You can buy a subscription for yourself and up to eight companions. You can also customize your plan based on where you travel most.

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Economy Plus

Economy Plus

  • Extra legroom iconExtra legroom
  • subscription iconEconomy Plus subscriptions available for one yearly fee

United Premium Plus

United Premium Plus

  • airport plane iconAvailable on select long-haul flights
  • extra leg room iconAdjustable leg rests
  • airport food iconUpgraded meal service

Premium cabins

Premium cabins

Upgrade your travel experience with a premium seat in our United First®, United Business® or United Polaris® cabins.

Economy Plus FAQ