United Blocks Middle Seats on New XLR Jets (abc7ny.com)

United Airlines is selling an Economy Plus fare with a blocked-off middle seat on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, featuring fixed tables between window and aisle seats. The option starts later this year and is exclusive to the XLR, with cup holders and extra elbow room. United is the only U.S. airline offering this, and it follows the Relax Row lie-flat economy seats announced four months ago.