In the spring of 2026, we saw United Airlines start to take delivery of its latest batch of Boeing 787-9s, featuring an all-new onboard experience. These planes are in an ultra-premium configuration, with just 222 seats, including a staggering 64 business class seats, with new products across cabins.
One of the exciting developments on this plane is that the business class seats have privacy doors, which is a feature that many travelers value. However, up until now, it hasn’t actually been possible to use those doors, as they’ve been locked. There’s some good news on that front, as these are finally gradually being unlocked.
The catch is that the seats have privacy doors, but up until now, they’ve been locked, and couldn’t be used by passengers. That has finally started to change. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly certified the doors for use on United’s 787s, meaning these can now be opened and closed.
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