# United Airlines is the second-largest operator of the passenger-configured Boeing 767.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-24 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- United faced a 20-month gap without any new Boeing 787 deliveries between early 2023 and late 2024.
- United's premium-heavy 767-300ERs have almost as many business class seats as larger widebodies.
- The 767 allows United to serve niche transatlantic destinations unprofitable for larger aircraft like the 787.
- United plans to retire its 767 and 777-200 fleets by 2030, replacing some 767s with Airbus A321XLRs.

**Companies:** United Airlines, Boeing
**Countries:** United States

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