United Airlines to add 250 new aircraft by Apr-2028

United Airlines announced (24-Mar-2026) the following aircraft updates for the next phase of its long term plan:

• The carrier expects to take delivery of over 250 new aircraft by Apr-2028, including the following;
  
  • 47 Boeing 787-9s with the Elevated interior;
  • 40 A321neo Coastliners out of 50 total on order;
  • 28 A321XLRs out of 50 total on order;
  • 119 737 MAXs;
  • 18 A321neos;
• United will add new A321 Coastliner and A321XLR narrowbody aircraft, featuring the Elevated interior and new lie-flat seats in United Polaris. The carrier will have 100 aircraft coming into its fleet, replacing 40 757s:
  • The A321 Coastliner will operate between San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York Newark, and will introduce United Polaris cabin experience to domestic travellers;
  • The A321XLR will start flying later in 2026;
• Bombardier CRJ450 aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines, connecting smaller cities to Denver and Chicago from autumn 2026;
• United's new 787-9 aircraft will operate San Francisco-Singapore service on 22-Apr-2026. The aircraft will be outfitted with the Elevated interior;
• The carrier plans to operate 33 787-9 aircraft with the Elevated interior by 2028. [more - original PR]