News·October 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT·1 source
United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
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What happened
- United CEO Scott Kirby said airlines may need to charge more for passengers seeking seats other than middle seats.
- Kirby said airfares may have further to rise because “it’s expensive to fly airplanes.”
Why it matters
Higher airfares and differentiated seat pricing could affect airline revenue strategies and consumer travel costs.
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- The New York TimesOct 18United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
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