United Airlines introduces three-tier premium cabin fares

On October 1, 2026, an internal United Airlines announcement obtained by Skift showed that United Airlines plans to introduce three fare tiers in first class and business class on domestic and some short-haul flights. The lowest of the three tiers is Base, the second tier is Standard, which includes free seat selection and additional checked baggage; the announcement also mentioned the existence of a third tier, but the report did not disclose its name or specific benefits. The report did not state the specific effective date of the fare structure, the scope of applicable routes, or details of the third tier. As of the latest report, the matter remains at the announcement stage, with no further implementation progress.