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Would you try the new couch-style seating on United? Here’s what readers said.
"The ability to stretch out and nap would be amazing!"
Couch-style economy seating is coming to United Airlines in 2027, so we asked readers if they’d be willing to try it and many said yes.
The seating, called Relax Row, is comprised of three economy seats that transform into a couch after takeoff. The row has individually adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle so that customers have more room to sleep, stretch out, or watch a movie.
More than 100 people responded to our informal poll about the seating and 61% said they can’t wait to try it, 24% said they’re not sure if they’ll try it, and 15% said they would not try it.
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Ahead, check out what Boston.com readers are saying about the couch in the sky concept.
Yes, can’t wait!
“I think having more options for consumers, especially in economy with more of a budget, this will be great! I think it’d be convenient for flying across country or internationally.” — Nina from Dedham
“My wife and I travel a lot with United. This is a great idea.” — Paul from Quincy
“I’ve never succeeded to fall asleep on any flight I’ve taken, including overseas flights. I believe that a relax row would alleviate my airplane insomnia. At the very least, it would make flying less stressful.” — Jeff from Natick
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“More space. Might actually sleep!!!!” — Katie from Cochituate
“The ability to stretch out and nap would be amazing!” — David from Billerica
Would you try the new lie-flat bed on United?
Yes, can't wait!
61%
No way.
15%
I'm not sure yet.
24%
No way.
“This is so obviously a bad idea. People will be having sex on the plane, and quite frankly, I don’t want to hear or smell that in a tiny, enclosed space where you can’t escape because you’re trapped miles above land. Ugh.” — Anonymous reader
“Airlines like All Nippon Airways already offer this, and it sounds better than it is. It works for a solo traveler, but you’re paying for three seats. It can also work for one adult with small kids. Not really enough space for two adults and a child, and these rows tend to be full of families, so it can get noisy.” — S.H. from Boston
“I don’t want to sit in regular seats next to snoring adults and whining kids. Just saying.” — Bill from Harwich
“Silly idea. For what it’s likely to cost, just upgrade.” — Jim from Burlington
“Gross.” — Anonymous reader
I’m not sure yet.
“I would need to see them but sure sounds like there will be a lot of hanky-panky going on.” — Paul from Mashpee
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“How’s this going to work when the seatbelt sign is on? I’d be mad if I paid for relax row but didn’t get to use it?” — Anonymous reader
“I would need to see the price of booking the entire row if traveling with just myself and my wife but this could be a very interesting alternative to first class on an overnight international route for the right price.” — Daniel from Poland, Maine
“How are these safe? And I imagine, though they are calling them coach, they will be wildly expensive.” — Lulu
“If it’s going to cost me 3x the price or more then no.” — Anonymous reader
Responses lightly edited for clarity.
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