Wireless charging is coming to a plane near you /

United has introduced a new premium seat with a wireless charging station in each armrest. The new United First® seat — which also features vegan leather upholstery, 13-inch backrest screens and 18-inch tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens and an ergonomically designed cushion — debuts this month on its first 737, and customers will continue to roll it out this summer. The airline expects the new seat to be on 200 domestic aircraft by 2026, including 737 NGs, A321neos and 737 MAXs.

“This new United First seat is designed around the modern traveler – more charging options, larger spaces for devices, food, drink and personal items and added privacy,” said Mark Muren, United Managing Director of Identity, Product and Loyalty. “As we develop the onboard experience, we are turning old industry standards upside down and anticipating future needs to accommodate the new ways people live and travel.”

In every new seat from United First, customers can enjoy the following features:

Charge multiple devices at once

Passengers can quickly charge multiple electronic devices simultaneously with three types of charging docks in each seat: wireless, AC household outlet and USB-C. The wireless charger is located in a compartment of the armrest to give the passenger a view of notifications and free up their hands and tray.

Larger, user-friendly backrest entertainment

With a growing number of customers preferring a dual-screen experience where they use a personal device and a backrest-mounted screen at the same time, United is taking the experience to the next level. The 13-inch high-definition screens are Bluetooth-enabled and include a remote control for those who can’t reach the touch screen.

More space for work and relaxation

Designated space for devices, food, drinks and more make it easier for passengers to enjoy the full experience. A larger 18 x 8.5 inch tray table has a built-in tablet holder and enough space for most standard laptops. With authentic Italian quartzite cocktail tables and bottle holders between each seat, passengers don’t have to balance gadgets, drinks and snacks on one tray.

More private, reclining seat

In the large seats upholstered in vegan leather, passengers experience greater privacy with an 11 x 19-inch neighbor divider, winged headrests and tray tables extending from the outer armrests to reduce contact with passengers. The seat features a 5-inch recline, adjustable aisle armrest that can be fully lowered, and an ergonomically designed seat cushion that sits 1-inch lower for a wider variety of heights

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In addition to installing the new seats, United will update existing domestic first-class seats on more than 200 aircraft by 2025. United First seats on select 737, A319 and A320 aircraft will be redesigned with new seat cushions, vegan leather upholstery and winged headrests.

The announcement marks United’s first domestic first-class seat design update since 2015. The new United First seat was built with a team of experts, including United’s engineering and inflight teams, biomechanics researcher Dr. Matthew Reed of the University of Michigan and design firm Priestman Goode.