United to Upgrade International Seats

Mar 15th, 2006 | By Jared Blank

Good news for United Airlines’ international customers: The carrier announced that it will spend about $165 million to upgrade its business class and first class international cabins over the next couple of years. This should bring it more in line with the service provided by international airlines on similar routes. Expect to see the first improvements in 2007.

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