
United First (A321neo Recliner)
There are 2 versions of United Airlines A321neo/LR/XLR business class
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4 seats per row · Not lie-flat
Five United First rows (1–5) with four seats per row
More ways to identify the seat
- 200-seat aircraft with 20 First and 180 Economy seats
- Recliner seats with no suite doors or lie-flat beds
Where to fly this cabin
- 47%
Chicago and San Francisco
ORD – SFO
47% on A321neo/LR/XLR
- 45%
New York City and Seattle
NYC – SEAEstimated
45% on other aircraft
- 39%
New York City and Vancouver
NYC – YVREstimated
39% on other aircraft
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Check your flight →United's standard A321neo First cabin has reclining seats arranged in pairs rather than individual lie-flat suites. Window passengers must pass their seatmate to reach the aisle. Winged headrests and a divider add separation between neighbors, while Bluetooth audio and wireless charging are built into the seat.
Cabin Highlights
- ✓20 recliner seats in a 2-2 layout
- ✓Winged headrests and a divider between neighboring seats
- ✓13-inch seatback entertainment with Bluetooth audio
- ✓Wireless charging, AC outlet and USB-C power
- ✓21-inch seat width and 37-inch pitch
Seat Dimensions
Strategic Seating
- Seats 5A and 5B have reduced recline, according to United's aircraft specifications.
All routes for this cabin
- 47%
Chicago and San Francisco
ORD – SFO
47% on A321neo/LR/XLR
- 45%
New York City and Seattle
NYC – SEAEstimated
45% on other aircraft
- 39%
New York City and Vancouver
NYC – YVREstimated
39% on other aircraft
- 32%
San Francisco and Houston
SFO – IAHEstimated
32% on other aircraft
- 29%
Washington (Dulles) and San Diego
IAD – SANEstimated
29% on other aircraft
- 28%
San Francisco and Washington (Dulles)
SFO – IADEstimated
28% on other aircraft
How these shares are calculated
Shares combine aircraft mix and cabin assignments across both directions of a route. Observed aircraft mix uses up to 84 days of flights; cabin assignments use six months of tail history or fleet estimates. Aircraft and cabin versions can change before departure, so check the airline’s seat map.
External Sources
- https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/company/aircraft/airbus-321neo.html
- https://www.aerolopa.com/ua-21n
- https://flightchic.com/2023/12/18/inside-the-plane-united-airlines-new-a321neo-dazzles/
- https://united.mediaroom.com/2023-07-12-United-Debuts-Wireless-Charging-Onboard
- https://united.mediaroom.com/2023-11-30-United-Expands-in-Houston-with-2-6B-Terminal-Project%2C-State-of-the-Art-Baggage-System%2C-New-Club-and-Thousands-of-New-Jobs
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