United Becomes First Airline to Add New, Larger Overhead Bins to Embraer E175 Aircraft

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United Airlines is installing new, larger overhead bins on its Skywest operated Embraer E175 fleet, accommodating up to 29 more bags per flight. This move aims to nearly eliminate the need for one million annual passengers to gate-check bags on more than 150,000 E175 flights, enhancing customer convenience and operational efficiency.

New bins will be available on 50 aircraft by the end of this year and can accommodate up to 29 more bags per flight, helping make room for everyone's carry-on

CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced today that it is installing new, larger overhead bins on its Skywest operated Embraer E175 fleet that will provide more room for passengers' roll aboard carry-on bags. These new bins will be available on 50 aircraft with a 76-seat configuration by the end of this year. United may expand the E175 larger overhead bins offering to more than 150 aircraft by the end of 2026. 

United is the first airline to offer these larger overhead bins on E175 airplanes and estimates this move will nearly eliminate the need for one million annual passengers to gate-check bags on more than 150,000 E175 flights.  

United is enhancing the passenger experience by adding larger overhead bins on the Embraer E175 fleet to increase customer convenience and improve operational efficiency. The new bins will accommodate up to an extra 29 carry-on bags on the regional jets, which is an 80 percent increase in space.

"Customer sentiment for the new overhead bins and signature interiors has been extremely positive. By helping to eliminate the need to gate check bags, we are seeing an increase in gate and boarding satisfaction," said Linda Jojo, United's chief customer officer. "This is just the latest way we're working to create an industry-leading experience for all our customers – whether they're on an international or regional flight."

United now has more than 200 mainline aircraft outfitted with bins large enough to fit every passenger's carry-on bag and is in the process of retrofitting its domestic narrowbody fleet. The new overhead bins in the regional fleet will provide a seamless connecting experience for customers. Every E175 aircraft outfitted with these overhead bins will also have braille and tactile placards that enhance accessibility, part of a larger initiative the airline announced in 2023.

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of more than 4,000 flights a day to over 350 airports across 6 continents. SkyWest is the world's largest E175 operator and flies more than 700 daily departures to more than 140 destinations as United Express. In 2023, United became the world's largest carrier as measured by seat-miles, carrying more than 150 million passengers.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

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FAQ

How many aircraft will have the new bins by the end of this year?

50 aircraft will have the new bins by the end of this year.

What is the estimated increase in space for carry-on bags with the new bins?

The new bins will accommodate up to an extra 29 carry-on bags on the regional jets, which is an 80 percent increase in space.

What is United's goal with the installation of the larger overhead bins?

United aims to enhance customer convenience and operational efficiency by providing more room for passengers' roll aboard carry-on bags, reducing the need for gate-checking bags.

How many flights does United operate on average per day?

United operates more than 4,000 flights a day on average.

What is the main benefit of the new bins for passengers?

The new bins will help eliminate the need to gate check bags, increasing gate and boarding satisfaction for passengers.