Aggressively adapting to impacts of COVID-19 helped weather the crisis and prepares the company for long term strength
United Airlines (UAL) today announced third-quarter 2020 financial results. Since the beginning of the crisis, the company has been at the forefront of the industry in delivering on its...
Four times weekly flights no longer require stop and crew change in Seoul, South Korea
United Airlines today announced it will start nonstop service to China four-times weekly between San Francisco and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport. Beginning Oct. 21, 2020, United will...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Begins 11 new routes between Florida and Boston, Cleveland and New York/LaGuardia
United Airlines today announced it plans to resume service on nearly 30 international routes in November, including flights to cities in Asia, Europe, and South America. Additionally, the airline...
United teams up with GoHealth Urgent Care and Color to make COVID-19 testing easy to obtain for customers traveling from San Francisco International to Hawaii
United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry...
Digital tool lets travelers see a map-view of multiple destinations at once filtered by price, destination type, travel preferences or departure city
Let's say you live in Chicago, have $250 to spend on a flight and are looking to go somewhere warm for the holidays. Or you're on the east coast and want to head west for a last-minute getaway to...
EPA registered protectant bonds to surfaces and creates a long lasting repellent against microbes;
United Airlines today announced that it is adding Zoono Microbe Shield, an EPA registered antimicrobial coating that forms a long-lasting bond with surfaces and inhibits the growth of microbes, to...
United to operate first-ever nonstop service between the United States and Bangalore, India and new service between Chicago and New Delhi, India
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to...
UAL Board announces plan to add a second Black Director
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that as part of its overall commitment to recruit and develop more diverse talent to better serve customers, its Board of Directors expects to...
Plans additional service to 14 leisure destinations in Hawaii, Florida and Mexico
United Airlines today announced it plans to fly 40% of its full schedule in October 2020 compared to October of last year. In September, United expects to fly 34% of its full schedule....
An industry veteran, Hanna will lead carrier's airport operations teams worldwide, including United Ground Express
United Airlines announced today Mike Hanna as its new senior vice president of Airport Operations. In this new role, Hanna will oversee the carrier's worldwide airport operations, including United...
Simple, color-coded guide and filter options let travelers know if local restaurants and tourist attractions are open, whether mask or social distancing measures are enforced, if self-quarantining is required and more
United Airlines today introduces a new interactive map tool on united.com and the United mobile app that allows customers to filter and view destinations' COVID-19 related travel restrictions. The...
Applies to all Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S.;
The only thing constant is change and at United Airlines, some of the fees associated with changes related to flying are gone for good. The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting...
Adds two more flights between San Francisco and Shanghai, will operate four times weekly
United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport via Seoul's Incheon...
Company adds new nonstop flights to Florida from seven Midwest and northeast cities
United Airlines today announced plans to add up to 28 daily nonstop flights this winter connecting customers in Boston, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New York/LaGuardia, Pittsburgh and...
New handheld tool ideal for disinfecting sensitive switches and touch screen displays
United Airlines is now cleaning pilot flight decks with Ultraviolet C (UVC) lighting technology on most aircraft at its hub airports to disinfect the flight deck interior and continue providing...
Airline adds flights to Asia, India, Australia, Israel and Latin America from Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington
United Airlines today announced it plans to resume service on nearly 30 international routes in September, including flights to Asia, India, Australia, Israel and Latin America and to continue to...
New United Automated Assistant gives customers immediate answers to questions on cleaning procedures, airport and airplane safety policies, CDC and WHO guidelines and more
United Airlines today launched a new chat function – the United Automated Assistant – to give customers a contactless option to receive immediate access to information about cleaning and...
United Airlines today announced that Sasha Johnson will become the company's Vice President of Corporate Safety following Michael Quiello's retirement from United, effective October 1. Johnson,...
Passengers who refuse to wear masks at the airport are subject to a ban on flying United
United Airlines today announced that customers will be required to wear a face covering in the more than 360 airports where the airline operates around the world. This includes United customer...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced second quarter 2020 financial results, the most difficult financial quarter in its 94-year history, with a net loss of $1.6 billion, and an adjusted net loss¹ of
New procedure will maximize air flow volume and recirculation of cabin air for passengers
United Airlines today announced that the carrier will now maximize air flow volume for all mainline aircraft high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems during the entire boarding...
United Airlines was recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a top-scoring company and best place to work for disability inclusion with a perfect score of 100 on the 2020 Disability Equality...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Today, United Airlines, Inc. ("United") announced the completion of the private offering by Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of United that operates the MileagePlus...
Airline triples the schedule size compared to June 2020 - but still scheduled to only fly 40% of August 2019 levels; United extends change fee waiver for new bookings through July 31
United Airlines today announced it is tripling the size of its August schedule compared to its June 2020 schedule, adding nearly 25,000 domestic and international flights compared to July 2020,...
New flight will connect U.S. West Coast and more than 30 cities to Shanghai beginning July 8
United Airlines announced today it will resume service to China with twice-weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport via Seoul's Incheon International...
Today, United Airlines, Inc. ("United") announced the pricing and upsize of the previously announced private offering by Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of United that...
Today, United Airlines, Inc. ("United") announced that Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of United that operates the MileagePlus program ("MPH"), and Mileage Plus...
Airline will suspend travel privileges of any customer who refuses to wear a mask on the aircraft
United Airlines announced today that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help...
New, proposed $5 billion MileagePlus transaction, combined with available CARES Act funding, provides even more flexibility to navigate the most disruptive financial crisis in the history of aviation
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that it expects to have total available liquidity of approximately $17 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2020.[1] This dollar amount reflects...
United is first legacy carrier with full operations from LGA's transformed Terminal B
United customers traveling through New York-LaGuardia (LGA) this weekend will be the first of any legacy airline to enjoy the airport's new Terminal B experience, featuring brand-new,...
First major U.S. airline to introduce customer acknowledgment form
United Airlines today became the first major U.S. airline to ask all passengers to complete a health self-assessment during their check-in process. Based on recommendations from the Cleveland...
J. Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: Hello everybody. In my message to you last week, I talked...
Airline upcycles employee uniforms into 7,500 face coverings for airport operations workers on the front line at San Francisco International
United Airlines delivered 7,500 face coverings over the past week to front line employees at San Francisco International Airport and the airline's San Francisco Maintenance Base that were made...
United Airlines will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28. The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast will be available on...
United CleanPlus brings together a most trusted name in disinfection and the country's leading medical experts to develop protocols designed to help keep customers safe at the airport and onboard
Today, United Airlines is introducing United CleanPlus: the company's commitment to putting health and safety at the forefront of the entire customer experience, with the goal of delivering an...
United Airlines will present at the 13th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, May 19. The presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET. The...
Hart assumes role of President following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2020
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that effective May 20, 2020, Brett J. Hart, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will be appointed President of United Airlines...
Today, United Airlines, Inc. ("United") announced that it intends to commence a private offering to eligible purchasers of $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of two series of notes, the...
United's Miles on a Mission crowdsourcing platform to match all donations up to 500,000 miles in support of non-profits that aid veterans, medical volunteers and more who require COVID-19 travel
United Airlines today launched new, Giving Tuesday Now campaigns aimed at helping non-profits that rely on travel during the COVID-19 crisis. The airline will match all donations up to 500,000...
Company takes U.S. airline industry-leading steps to mitigate impacts of COVID-19
United Airlines (UAL) today announced first quarter 2020 financial results with a net loss of $1.7 billion, and an adjusted net loss¹ of $639 million. The company also outlined U.S. airline...
Airline employees to connect with older residents across the state, countering the risks of pandemic isolation
United Airlines is teaming up with Listos California – a campaign by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services that helps vulnerable Californians prepare for disasters – to help address the...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2020 financial results on Friday, May 1, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will...
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 39,250,000 shares of its common stock, at a public offering price of $26.50 per share....
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) today announced an underwritten public offering of 39,250,000 shares of its common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors. Morgan Stanley...
Employee-led initiative supports local food banks as demands to feed families in need dramatically increases
United Airlines today announced that it has transformed one of its cargo facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into a food distribution center to aid the Houston Food Bank's efforts...
Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, and J. Scott Kirby, President, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: To our United Family: We hope all...
Today, United Airlines confirmed the airline expects to receive a total of approximately $5.0 billion from the federal government through the Payroll Support Program under the Coronavirus Aid,...
Airline to provide free, round-trip flights for doctors, nurses and other medical professionals from across the country to help treat patients
United Airlines has partnered with Governor Newsom to provide free, round-trip flights for medical volunteers traveling to California to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis....
Between Now and April 30, All Change Fees Waived for Travel Through End of Year
United announced today that customers can make changes to, or cancel, any travel they have booked through the end of the year without fees if they act between now and April 30. Many customers'...
MileagePlus members will retain their current status at a minimum through 2022, with the opportunity to earn higher status at lower thresholds for 2021
United Airlines is announcing a series of key changes to assist customers and MileagePlus members, including extending members' current MileagePlus Premier status through January 2022. At a...
Airline to provide free, round-trip flights for doctors, nurses and other professionals who want to help treat patients in U.S. city with the highest concentration of COVID-19 cases
United Airlines is partnering with New York City to provide free round-trip flights for medical volunteers who want to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis. The airline is...
Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, and J. Scott Kirby, President, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: To our United Family: Today,...
While travel demand continues to drop and United continues to adjust its schedules accordingly, the airline knows some people around the globe are displaced and still need to get home. While...
United continues to aggressively manage the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on our employees, our customers and our business. Due to government mandates or restrictions in place...
Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, J. Scott Kirby, President, and labor leaders today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: To our United...
United continues to aggressively manage the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on our employees, our customers and our business. Due to a continued drop in travel demand as a result of...
Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, and J. Scott Kirby, President, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: To our United family: In the...
United Airlines will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 10. United Airlines' President Scott Kirby will be the keynote speaker at the conference beginning at 11:50...
New United Club in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers refined amenities and authentic New Orleans fare
United Airlines will unveil the newest addition to its network of United Club locations with the opening of a brand-new 6,000-square-foot United Club at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International...
United Airlines, Chase Card Services and Visa today announced a multi-year extension of the United MileagePlus credit card program. The extension continues the more than 30-year relationship...
Codeshare makes it easier for United customers to access more destinations in India beyond New Delhi and Mumbai
United Airlines and Vistara announced the start of a new codeshare agreement allowing United customers to book travel on 68 Vistara-operated flights to 26 destinations throughout India for travel...
New dining options feature revamped Kosher menu, including child's meal and wines
This month, United is taking Kosher cuisine to new heights by introducing a variety of new options for customers traveling between the U.S. and Tel Aviv, from the airline's Newark / New York, San...
CEO Oscar Munoz and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock celebrate 24 more United gates as part of Denver International Airport's $1.5 billion Concourse Expansion Program
United Airlines today hosted an event in partnership with Denver International Airport (DEN) celebrating the recent decision from Denver City Council to approve the lease of an additional 24 gates...
Enables airline to have more visibility and direction over recruitment, development and training of aspiring pilots in the earliest stages of their careers
United Airlines today further expanded its innovative Aviate pilot program by signing a purchase agreement to become the only major U.S. carrier to own a flight training academy. The United Aviate...
United's track record as industry-leader for LGBTQ+ inclusive initiatives continues
United Airlines today announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices...
Airline now offers more than 80 direct flights from its U.S. hubs including San Francisco, Los Angeles and 7 flights from Kansas City
United Airlines is offering football fans across the United States more options to get to Miami for the Big Game. United is offering fans more than 5,600 seats through 29 additional nonstop flights to
Full year 2019 diluted EPS of $11.58; full year 2019 adjusted diluted EPS of $12.05[1]
United Airlines (UAL) today announced it reached its 2020 goal -- first announced in January 2018 -- to achieve adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) target2 of $11 to $13 a full year ahead of...
13 daily flights between Washington's Reagan National and Newark Liberty mostly aboard the world's only two-cabin 50-seat regional aircraft - the Bombardier CRJ-550 starting March 29
United Airlines today announced a new hourly shuttle service between Washington's Reagan National Airport and New York/Newark Liberty International Airport. United will operate the world's only...
America's premium workwear brand designs one-of-a-kind, weather-resistant uniforms for United's ramp, operations and catering workers across the country
Customers are seeing a new look on United Airlines runways. Welcoming the new year, United is debuting new uniforms designed by Carhartt Company Gear (CCG) exclusively for the airline's 28,000...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results on Wednesday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of...
Airline becomes only U.S. carrier to offer customers nonstop service to Ireland from West Coast
Traveling between the Silicon Valley and Dublin, Ireland – two of the world's leading centers of technology and innovation – will soon get a lot easier. Today United Airlines announced that it...
MileagePlus also earns award for Best Frequent Flyer Bonus Program
For the 16th consecutive year, Global Traveler readers named United Airlines' MileagePlus program the Best Overall Frequent Flyer program in the industry. Global Traveler is a monthly publication...
Oscar Munoz, CEO, to become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings,...
New aircraft will improve operational efficiency, elevate the inflight travel experience and reduce environmental impact
United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, enabling the carrier to begin replacing and retiring its existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft and further...
Airline to match customer donations up to 10 million miles in support of charities in need of air travel as part of Miles on a Mission program
United Airlines continues its successful Miles on a Mission campaign this Giving Tuesday by pledging to match customer donations up to a total of 10 million MileagePlus® miles to featured Miles...
Airline to offer all MileagePlus members a free individualized jet lag plan that recommends sleep times, caffeine intake and light exposure for the quickest way to adjust to new time zones
United Airlines customers now have a new, scientific way to battle jet lag through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Timeshifter®, an app that outlines the best time to see and avoid light,...
United provides direct donations to aid in the immediate assistance and long-term recovery efforts for affected individuals and communities
Today, United Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to California and to lifting up communities in crisis by announcing $165,000 in direct donations to three funds that provide assistance to those...
Starting November 1, Polaris Customers Can Check Their Bags Following Customs at London Heathrow and Have Them Delivered to Their London Hotel Room
Starting November 1, United Airlines will begin offering Polaris customers on flights between New York/Newark and London Heathrow complimentary baggage delivery exclusively to five Marriott...
'Miles on a Mission' lets MileagePlus members support non-profits in need of air travel; United donates two million miles to charities in this first-of-its-kind platform
Today, United Airlines announced the launch of Miles on a Mission, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform that gives customers a simple, easy way to donate miles to non-profit organizations...
United to debut exciting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker- themed content, including new aircraft paint design, safety video and opportunities to experience the Star Wars saga
United Airlines today announced that the carrier has teamed up with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – the epic conclusion of the Skywalker saga, to offer customers and employees alike exciting...
United's new investment vehicle will focus on accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuels and other decarbonization technologies
United Airlines today further strengthened its reputation as an aviation industry leader in environmental sustainability by committing $40 million toward a new investment vehicle focused on...
Air New Zealand and United Airlines today announced the only nonstop service between New Zealand and the United States East Coast will begin in October 2020. Air New Zealand announced it will...
Expects to meet or exceed $11 to $13 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) target for 2020
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that it has achieved third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.99 and adjusted diluted EPS2 of $4.07, and raised its full year 2019 adjusted...
Sunglasses, Palm Trees and the Golden Gate Bridge Included in New Design by San Francisco Resident as part of United's 'Her Art Here' competition
United has officially welcomed a one-of-a-kind, California-themed aircraft livery to its fleet – a Boeing 757 created by a San Francisco resident as part of the airline's national Her Art Here...
First flight on the world's only two-cabin, 50-seat aircraft starts Oct. 27 from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United Airlines today announced tickets for its newest regional fleet member, the Bombardier CRJ-550, will be available for purchase starting Saturday, October 12 for travel beginning Sunday,...
Aviate offers the industry's fastest path from college to first officer
United Airlines today announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to...
More than 500 girls to take part in 14 different "Girls in Aviation" events around the world; Gatherings seek to drive inclusion through education, mentorship and hands on experience
United Airlines is celebrating Women in Aviation International's annual Girls in Aviation Day with an airline record total of 14 locations around the world. On Oct. 2 and Oct. 5, more than 500...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, October 16, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Designed by a New Jersey Native it Includes Iconic Imagery That Honors New York and New Jersey
United Airlines has officially welcomed a one-of-a-kind livery to its fleet that was created by a New Jersey native as a tribute to the New York/New Jersey region the airline serves from its...
Premier Platinum level members and above will now earn PlusPoints
Today, United Airlines announced PlusPoints, a new upgrade benefit for Premier Platinum and 1K members that creates more opportunities – and more freedom – for them to be upgraded on flights....
Airline providing up to 5 million bonus miles for donations to disaster relief partners
Today, United Airlines reaffirms its commitment to lifting up communities in need, launching a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Donations will support the...
United Airlines will present at the Morgan Stanley 7th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, Sept. 12. United Airlines' President Scott Kirby will present at the conference beginning at 12:15 p.m....
United Airlines will present at the Cowen and Company 12th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 4. United Airlines' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer...
Airline continues to make improvements to its award-winning MileagePlus loyalty program
United Airlines announced that effective immediately, MileagePlus award miles never expire, giving members a lifetime to use miles on flights, experiences, hotels and more. "We want to demonstrate...
New 2020 international summer services to Nice, France; Palermo, Italy; and Curacao
United Airlines today unveiled an expanded international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco. United's announcement includes brand-new service to Nice, France;
United Airlines continues to be the largest U.S. airline to Tokyo with more nonstop flights than any other U.S. carrier
United Airlines today announced it will begin service between four of its U.S. hubs and Tokyo's Haneda International Airport, located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Tokyo. United will...
United Airlines today named Tom Doxey senior vice president of Technical Operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations; ground service equipment and facilities maintenance; supply...
United Airlines today announced Steven Restivo has been named vice president of Global Corporate Communications. Restivo brings to the company more than 20 years of strategic communications...
