United is kicking off the holiday season with special trips to the North Pole for thousands of children. From Dec. 2-19, the airline is teaming up with local organizations to host Fantasy Flights...
Twelve's technology is an industrial alternative to photosynthesis to transform carbon and water into inputs for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – company recently entered into one of the...
Collaboration includes a path for United to purchase up to 200 airplanes1 JetZero's Z4 blended wing body or "all wing" design has the potential to enhance passenger experience and improve fuel...
Sustainable Flight Fund also gets the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal Heirloom's proven technology uses limestone to absorb CO2 CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/...
Throughout December, United will create magic with 13 Fantasy Flight routes to the North Pole from cities across the globe United ensures hundreds of deserving children and their families enjoy a...
In joining United's Eco-Skies Alliance, the 49ers are the first NFL team to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in an effort to reduce emissions SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024...
As students get ready to start another school year, United will triple the total donations to DonorsChoose aviation projects in Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York,...
Governor Pritzker joins United leaders to highlight the role that Illinois SAF tax credits played in paving the way for SAF at O'Hare in 2024; first supply to arrive in August United will receive...
Players work alongside airline's Special Olympics Service Ambassadors at O'Hare International Airport for the day to help drive awareness of organization's travel needs Through United's Miles on a...
Miles donated will help offset travel costs for Girl Scouts participating in educational experiences and leadership programs across the country United will match the first one million miles raised...
Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable...
More than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel – United customers have already donated more than 2.3 million miles in December Airline will match the first 2.5 million miles raised...
Military and veteran families can stay at Fisher House locations for free while a loved one is in the hospital but travel costs can be a challenge United encourages donations through its Miles on...
Airline's Miles on a Mission SM platform encourages loyalty customers to donate miles to help athletes fly and compete in competitions across the country and around the world United's broader...
Airline spotlights 'Welcome Sesame' on its Miles on a Mission platform during the month of September United will match up to one million miles raised for Sesame Workshop initiative that delivers...
Airline partners with DonorsChoose.Org to help fund local classroom projects in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, Phoenix, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and across Hawaii. CHICAGO,...
In just five months, the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM increased in size to nearly $200 million and welcomes American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures,...
Electric Power Systems (EPS) modules are technology that could be compatible with and used in support of United's future decarbonizing investments United is targeting EPS modules for potential use...
Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019 United also welcomes new corporate participants...
Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline in the world 1 CHICAGO, March 29, 2023...
Viridos' technology extracts algae oil from algae for potential future production of sustainable aviation fuel United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline1 Viridos...
Investment vehicle supports start-ups focused on the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation through sustainable aviation fuel research, technology and production Fund starts with more than $100...
United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains will invest up to a combined $50 million in the joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop the technology United has entered into an offtake agreement...
Natron Energy's high-performance sodium-ion batteries outperform lithium-ion counterparts in power density, recharging speed, and safety United becomes the first major airline to invest in a...
NEXT's flagship facility will provide a unique strategic location and assets to distribute biofuel throughout the West Coast, could increase United's sustainable aviation fuel supply United has...
Inaugural class starts next week as the airline plans to train more than 1,000 people by 2026, with a goal that at least half will be women or people of color Participants will complete a 36-month...
People can donate miles and funds to Airlink, Americares, American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen
United today announced a fundraising effort that has the potential to play a critical role in the mission to fly aid workers and supplies to the areas of Ukraine that are most in need. Starting...
Each school receives $10,000 for student-athletes, coaches and equipment to fly United and compete in tournaments across the country
United Airlines along with the PGA TOUR today announced that United will award 51 golf teams at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with more than half a million dollars in grants,...
New equity stake in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia gives United the ability to purchase up to 100 zero-emission, 100% hydrogen engines that could be used on United Express aircraft by 2028
United today became the largest airline to invest in zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for regional aircraft, the latest move toward achieving its goal to be 100% green by reducing its GHG...
Game-changing flight - in partnership with Boeing, CFM International, Virent and World Energy - set to travel today from ORD to DCA with more than 100 passengers;
United today will operate an unprecedented flight that will serve as a turning point in the industry's effort to combat climate change: for the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier...
United agrees to purchase 1.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over 20 years - which is one and a half times the size of the rest of the world's airlines' publicly announced SAF commitments combined
United and Honeywell today announced a joint multimillion-dollar investment in Alder Fuels – a cleantech company that is pioneering first-of-its-kind technologies for producing sustainable...
MileagePlus®Members can donate miles to non-profits providing air travel, medical care and meals to Afghan evacuees through United's mile crowd-sourcing platform, Miles on a Mission
United today announced that its MileagePlus members can help in the Afghanistan relief effort by participating in the airline's mile-raising platform, Miles on a Mission, and donate to three...
Grand prize winners live in Bradenton, FL; Cleveland, OH; Goodyear, AZ; Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA
United Airlines today announced the five lucky grand prize winners of its "Your Shot to Fly" sweepstakes, who will each get to fly anywhere in the world United flies with a companion over the...
"Time to Let Yourself Fly" campaign stars athletes Simone Biles, Kolohe Andino, Julie Ertz, Jessica Long and Oz Sanchez
Today, United, the official airline sponsor of Team USA, debuted its new advertising campaign featuring five of the world's most accomplished and decorated Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Driven...
Eligible United MileagePlus Visa Cardmembers earn five total miles for every dollar donated to charities supporting the LGBTQ+ community - up to $1,000 per eligible card
In celebration and support of Pride Month, United Airlines, Chase and Visa are collaborating to reward United Visa Cardmembers who donate to non-profit LGBTQ+ organizations. Between June 1 and...
Airline providing up to 5 million bonus miles for donations and matching up to $40,000 in cash donations to disaster relief partners
Today, United Airlines expands its efforts to support those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in India with the launch of a new online fundraising campaign. Customers can donate to the airline's...
Airline celebrates loyalty program anniversary with contest to recognize healthcare workers
United Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the MileagePlus® program this month, and to recognize this milestone the airline is giving away four million miles to essential healthcare...
Airline and its customers use crowdsourcing platform - Miles on a Mission - to donate more than 11 million miles for charities like the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, College to Congress and Compass to Care
United is inviting MileagePlus members to give back on Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season by donating miles to nearly 40 non-profits through United Airline's crowdsourcing platform,...
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'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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
'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'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Savoy Magazine recognizes United Airlines' corporate social responsibility leadership
Savoy Magazine recently named Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle...
United Airlines recognized for fourth consecutive year as part of the 2019 Disability Equality Index
United Airlines was recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a top-scoring company and best place to work for disability inclusion with a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Disability Equality...
First public company to receive this honor from Pride Live
Today, United Airlines became the first public company to be inducted into Pride Live's Stonewall Ambassador program in recognition of the airline's commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, from being the...
United Airlines employees packed 100,000 meals at its annual Worldwide Sales Conference for Rise Against Hunger to cross 1 million meal milestone
On Wednesday, June 19, United Airlines employees reached a milestone of 1 million meals packed for charity partner Rise Against Hunger, a global non-profit, working to end hunger by providing food...
Historic "Flight for the Planet" combines the use of biofuel, zero-waste measures and carbon offsets to significantly minimize impact on the environment
United Airlines, a longstanding leader among all global carriers in environmental sustainability, made history today – World Environment Day – with the departure of the Flight for the Planet,...
United to purchase up to 10 million gallons of environmentally sustainable aviation biofuel over the next two years
United Airlines today further strengthened its emerging reputation as the world's most environmentally conscious airline by renewing its contract with Boston-based World Energy, agreeing to...
United Airlines offers customers opportunities to celebrate Pride Month with MileagePlus Exclusives and support for The Trevor Project
Today, United Airlines announced new and exciting opportunities to help customers celebrate Pride Month through MileagePlus Exclusives benefitting United charity partner, The Trevor Project. As...
Two Aircraft to Fly with Winning Artwork This Fall
Today United Airlines revealed the two winning designs, selected through a combination of official judging and public voting, for Her Art Here, a first-of-its-kind contest designed to find and...
United receives "Top 50" honor from DiversityInc for diversity management initiatives
This week, United Airlines was honored by DiversityInc with their "DiversityInc Top 50" designation, lauding the airline's leadership in promoting diversity through a diversity-focused talent...
United helps cyclists flying to California for bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic
United Airlines announced today it is offering an airfare discount and free checked bikes for customers flying to ride in the AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Available...
United receives honor from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) for industry-leading results
Today, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC) will again honor United Airlines with the "Best-of-the-Best" designation, demonstrating...
United recognized for industry-leading LGBTQ inclusive initiatives
United Airlines today announced that for the eighth consecutive year, it has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and...
United implements industry-leading LGBT inclusive booking capabilities and employee training
United Airlines today announced it has become the first U.S. airline to offer non-binary gender options throughout all booking channels in addition to providing the option to select the title...
51% of today's artists are women, but less than 13% of art on display in museums is by female artists
In advance of Women's History Month beginning on Friday, United Airlines is launching a first-of-its-kind contest designed to find and uplift underrepresented women artists by providing a chance...
United Provides Support for Federal Workers through Feeding America's Food Bank Network
United Airlines announced today that in response to Feeding America's increased need for support as a result of the government shutdown, the airline is donating $1 million to the organization's...
United to donate up to 6 million miles for customers to distribute to United's charitable partners for Giving Tuesday through website donations and social media engagement
In celebration of Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27, United Airlines announced today that the airline will match customer donations of MileagePlus miles to the airline's featured Charity Miles partners up...
Airline making direct cash donations to communities affected by wildfires while offering bonus miles for Crowdrise by GoFundMe donations and flights for first responders
United Airlines today reaffirmed its commitment to California and to lifting up communities in need by announcing $150,000 in direct donations to Ventura County Community Foundation and North...
Airline matching an additional $100,000 for those affected by Michael while continuing to give away bonus miles
United Airlines today reaffirmed its commitment to lifting up communities in need by announcing the matching of an additional $100,000 for those affected by Hurricane Michael, while continuing to...
Airline providing up to 5 million bonus miles for donations to 2018 disaster relief partners
Today, United Airlines reaffirms its commitment to lifting up communities in need, launching a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected in the U.S. and around the world by hurricane and...
United continues to set the standard for reducing its footprint on the environment and taking action to help shape a sustainable future
United Airlines today made history by becoming the first U.S. airline to publicly commit to reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050, further strengthening the carrier's...
San Francisco announcement is part of $8 million plan to boost each United hub community across the country
United Airlines today announces a $1 million grant to the San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network (SFILEN) to increase its advocacy and community engagement endeavors in the immigrant...
Special Olympics golfers played three holes on the tournament course during the VIP experience
Yesterday, United Airlines, the Official Airline of the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and Web.com Tour, flew nine top Special Olympics golfers to THE NORTHERN TRUST for an inside-the-ropes, VIP...
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Urban League of Essex County will each be receiving a half-million dollar donation, and Year Up New York will receive one million dollars - all as part of an $8 million investment to boost each of United's hub communities.
United Airlines (UAL) announced today a $2 million grant to be split between the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Urban League of Essex County, and Year Up New York. These organizations were...
Announcement in Los Angeles today part of $8 million plan to boost each United hub community across the country
Today, United Airlines announced a $1 million grant to First Place for Youth in support of their My First Place program. The four-year investment will enable First Place to expand wraparound...
Announced today, United Airlines (UAL) achieved the top score of 100 percent on the 2018 Disability Equality Index, a prominent benchmarking metric that rates U.S. companies on their disability...
Announcement in Denver today part of $8 million plan to boost each United hub community across the country
United Airlines announced today a $1 million grant to Warren Village, a Denver nonprofit organization that has been helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to...
Announcement in DC region today part of plan to boost each United hub community across the U.S.
United Airlines announced today a $1 million grant to the Year Up National Capital Region to provide professional skills and transportation resources to the students in the program. The...
Exclusive airline partnership provides flights to Dominican Republic and Ecuador
In the peak of summer travel, United Airlines (UAL) is flying 1,000 high school students from diverse backgrounds from across the U.S. for an immersive travel experience in a developing country as...
Announcement in Houston today part of $8 million plan to boost each United hub community across the country
United Airlines announced today a $1 million grant to the Houston Food Bank in support of their School Market program. The School Market program was specifically expanded to assist children...
Announcement in Chicago today part of plan to help address pressing issues in each United hub community across the country
United Airlines announced today a total of $8 million in grants to help address pressing issues identified by local leadership in each of its hub market communities – Chicago, Denver, Houston,...
United Airlines and Special Olympics International today announced the expansion of their relationship globally, celebrating in their shared vision to end discrimination against people with...
United recognized as one of the world's greenest companies
United Airlines ranked number one among global carriers in Newsweek's 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings, one of the most recognized environmental performance assessments of the world's largest...
United will provide up to three million bonus miles to customers who contribute to designated relief organizations Airline to match first $100,000 raised to support those in need
United Airlines is teaming up with leading disaster relief organizations to provide aid to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Beginning today, United will provide up to three million...
United and Audubon International are working together to relocate birds-of-prey to safer habitats and help reduce damage to aircraft
United Airlines and its award-winning Eco-Skies program are teaming up with Audubon International, the not-for-profit environmental education organization dedicated to sustainable natural resource...
United receives highest recognition from Air Transport World magazine for its leadership in environmental action
For the second time since launching its industry-leading Eco-Skies program, United Airlines was named the Eco-Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine. The award recognizes an...
Volunteers in cities across the country and in the U.K. gather to help those in critical need
United Airlines employees this week are volunteering at hubs across the company's network to assemble more than 15,000 hygiene kits that the airline is donating to charities in its hub markets and...
The airline starts multi-year sponsorship of Chase Center and increases sponsorship of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Today, United Airlines, GSW Arena LLC, and the Golden State Warriors announce a new multi-year relationship, naming the carrier the official airline for the Warriors and a Founding Partner for...
The airline will also match up to $100,000 of customer donations
United Airlines is partnering with leading disaster relief organizations, including the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and OperationUSA to help support families and individuals affected...
Wish kid, Chidinma flies to Rome on United's 10,000th donated ticket to Make-A-Wish® through airline's MileagePlus Charity Miles program
Chidinma, a 14-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient, has longed to tour Europe's most famous cities for as long as she can remember. On Tuesday, amidst the cheers and applause of a crowd of United...
United will provide up to three million bonus miles to customers who contribute to designated relief organizations, United's previous campaigns have raised millions of dollars for disaster relief
United Airlines is teaming up with leading disaster relief organizations to provide aid to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador, and the flooding in Houston. Beginning...
United to integrate sustainable aviation biofuels into its ongoing operations at LAX hub
United Airlines made history today by becoming the first U.S. airline to begin use of commercial-scale volumes of sustainable aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights with the departure of...
MileagePlus members may earn 1,000 bonus miles for making donations through CrowdRise
Today is #GivingTuesday, and United Airlines is urging its customers to join in the giving spirit. Through December 11, the company will provide up to a total of 10 million bonus miles to...
Cockpit crew, inflight crew and passengers are employees who served in the armed forces
Nearly 100 United Airlines employees who served in the armed forces received a special honor this Veterans Day. As a thank you for their service and sacrifice, the company flew these military...
Company teams up with Columbia College Chicago Department of Fashion Studies and the Re:new Project to create sustainable carry-on bags for customers
More than 20 large banners that encouraged United Airlines customers to "Fly the Friendly Skies" at Chicago O'Hare are finding new life. The company worked with the Columbia College Chicago...
United Airlines continues its investment in the education and development of hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students by awarding more than $1 million in scholarships to its employees and...
Global hospitality company signs on as launch partner for airline's corporate carbon offset program
United Airlines and Wyndham Worldwide are working together to reduce carbon emissions associated with corporate air travel. The hospitality company, which is one of the largest in the world, has...
Airline has opportunity to purchase at least 90 million gallons of sustainable aviation biofuel a year
United Airlines today announced an historic $30 million equity investment in U.S.-based alternative fuels developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a pioneer in the development and commercialization of...
Airline introduces a special travel companion to the Adventure Bear family in honor of this year's March for Babies National Ambassador
It is that time of year again when United Airlines invites its customers and employees to bring smiles and bear hugs to children in need through the airline's Adventure Bear Program. With each...
