United Airlines confirmed its largest-ever order for Boeing and Airbus jets on Tuesday, lining up 270 planes in a push for post-pandemic growth with bigger jets for domestic flying. The order for 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo jets, worth $30 billion at list prices, will boost United’s seating capacity across its domestic network by almost 30%, allowing it to better compete for both premium and low-cost travel. The deal builds momentum for plane-makers seeking to turn the page on the Covid-19 pandemic that ravished global travel and signals a strong bet on recovery in hard-hit business travel. United Chief Executive Scott Kirby said it would “accelerate our business to meet resurgence in air travel.” With the deal, America’s third largest airline by revenue will replace most of its regional jets and undertake a sweeping cabin overhaul with more premium seats, larger overhead bin space and entertainment on every seat-back.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 30th, 2021.
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