9th Route: United Files Plans To Deploy Premium-Heavy Boeing 787-9s To Sydney

As premium demand continues to grow and carriers lean into this trend with more premium-heavy seating configurations, particularly on their long-haul aircraft and routes, United Airlines has been at the forefront of this movement with its ‘Elevated’ Boeing 787-9 layout. This low-density setup has 99 premium seats on board, and, now, the carrier is planning to add a ninth route to these jets’ portfolio.