# United Plans 161-Seat 'Coastliner' A321neo with Polaris Lounge Access

_Mar 25 10:30_

Tags: United Airlines, United Club, United Polaris, Transcontinental US, loyalty program, policy change, airline, lounge, program change

United is introducing 50 A321neos configured as 'Coastliners' for transcontinental routes, featuring Polaris business class and, for the first time, Polaris lounge access for premium cabin passengers

## Summary

United Airlines plans to introduce a new subfleet of Airbus A321neos branded as 'Coastliners' for premium transcontinental flights. The first aircraft are expected to fly this summer, with 40 delivered by early 2028. The configuration includes 161 seats: 20 Polaris business class seats (1-1), 12 Premium Plus (2-2), and 129 Economy. A key service change is that passengers flying Polaris on these flights will gain access to United Polaris Lounges, a first for the carrier on transcon routes. The aircraft will feature a new livery paying homage to coastal destinations. This move replaces aging Boeing 757-200s and frees up wide-body aircraft for long-haul routes

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue...).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-coastliner-airbus-a321neo) — United Plans 161-Seat Coastliner Airbus A321neos, With New Transcon Product

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