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A federal judge on Monday rejected United Airlines' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by passengers who claim the airline failed to clearly disclose that some 'window seats' on certain aircraft lack actual windows. The passengers filed proposed class actions against United and Delta Air Lines in August 2025, alleging deceptive practices during the booking process. The court ruling allows the case to proceed, potentially setting a precedent for airline disclosure requirements regarding seat features. The lawsuit centers on passenger expectations versus actual aircraft configurations, where window seats in some rows have no window due to fuselage design.
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Passengers allege United failed to clearly disclose missing windows during the booking process
Published: Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 07:19 AM
A federal judge on Monday rejected United Airlines' bid to dismiss a lawsuit over "window seats" that do not actually have windows.
The ruling allows the case to proceed, following proposed class actions filed against both United Airlines and Delta Air Lines last August. Passengers claim that the carriers failed to adequately disclose the absence of windows in certain seats during the booking process.
Image: Passengers filed proposed class actions against United and Delta Air Lines last August. (PHOTO: NYTIMES)
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The Business TimesRegional
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United Airlines Must Face Lawsuit Over Windowless 'Window Seats'