United Airlines is now featuring 180-degree flat-bed seats as well as personal on-demand entertainment in the premium cabins on all scheduled, long-haul international flights from their eight North American hubs, as well as between Seattle and Tokyo Narita airport, according to BreakingTravelNews.com. They are the only airline to exclusively provide this comfort to premium cabin travelers on scheduled long-haul flights departing from the U.S.
"Global business travelers know how important it is to arrive to their destinations well rested, and United can meet that need better than any other airlines," Jeff Foland, the executive vice president of marketing, technology and strategy, said.
United Airlines has 7,000 total flat-bed seats in their fleet among 183 international long-haul aircraft with United Global First and United BusinessFirst cabins. Customers in the premium cabins receive a higher level of privacy and comfort, as well as a multi-course meal with complimentary wine options.
United has also recently launched turn-down service for customers seated in United Global First, offering travelers an additional luxury for an improved sleeping experience.
The airline is also offering passengers extra-legroom Economy Plus seating on almost 650 mainline aircraft, as well as approximately 150 regional jets.
In an effort to improve overall service, United is redoing the Premium Service fleet of aircraft that fly between New York Kennedy and Los Angeles and San Francisco. Passengers on those flights will have fully flat-bed seats, faster Wi-Fi Internet service and personal on-demand entertainment at every seat.
United will also add satellite Wi-Fi, providing Internet connectivity on long-haul international flights. More than 200 aircraft are expected to have this service before the end of the year.
United recently added live television to its 200th aircraft, giving United the world's largest fleet of aircraft equipped with live television.
Delta and American airlines have also recently announced the addition of flat-bed seats.
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