United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
United Airlines adding larger overhead bins
United Airlines is hoping to end the passenger scramble for priceless overhead baggage space.
The airline plans to add larger overhead bins on most of its planes.
It says the larger overhead bins will ensure there is enough room for one bag per passenger on domestic flights and about 65 extra carry-on bags will fit into the newly enlarged bin space on its 737-900 jets.
This will ease the overall travel experience by reducing stress and potential flare-ups with other passengers.
It should also reduce the need to check bags in at the gate and speed up boarding, said Toby Enqvist, United’s senior vice president and chief customer officer.
United will start adding the larger overhead bins next year and expects to have them on 80% of its mainline fleet by 2023.
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled