# Airlines Upgrade Flights with Tech and Changes | San Francisco News

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Podcast: [San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460010)
Published: 2026-07-18T15:47:13+00:00
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United Airlines is ditching the middle seat on new Airbus A321XLRs, converting six-seat rows into four with a table for more legroom, starting with 50 planes—and possibly expanding. Frontier is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet by early 2027, joining United and American in the satellite internet race for faster in-flight connectivity. Despite rising fares, demand remains strong as United reports a solid Q2 profit, fueled by premium travel and cargo growth. Internationally, United cuts flights from San Francisco to Adelaide and Paris, while Virgin Atlantic tempers its London routes—though Frontier adds a new LA-to-Detroit route in November. And in a major shift, the U.S. may lift the ban on supersonic flights over land, thanks to new tech that could silence sonic booms, opening the door to faster, quieter supersonic travel. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f839ebf46eed380e

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