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...
New streamlined United Meetings portal makes managing meetings travel easier than ever before
United Airlines is improving the way customers plan travel for meetings, conferences, conventions and more with the launch of its new state-of-the-art United Meetings product, available on the...
United expands its domestic network with 18 new destinations
United Airlines is expanding its route network this month by launching service this weekend from Cleveland, Denver and Los Angeles to eight cities in California, Florida and Texas. The new...
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...
Proposed daily nonstop flights from hubs at Newark Liberty, Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles, Los Angeles International, Houston George Bush and Guam will maximize choice and convenience for U.S. consumers and businesses
United Airlines announced today it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a total of six daily nonstop flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) from Newark...
United to add 50 percent more premium cabin seats to more than 100 aircraft
United Airlines today announced the next step in its commitment to making more customers more comfortable by adding more than 1,600 United Polaris® business class and United First seats to nearly...
New United Club now open in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
United Airlines today welcomed the newest addition to its network of more than 50 United Club locations around the world with the opening of a brand-new 5,000 square foot United Club at Fort...
Customers can now enjoy complimentary seat back live DIRECTV and movies on more than 200 aircraft
Just in time for the Big Game, United Airlines today announced that effective immediately more than 100 channels of live television will now be free on 211 Boeing 737 United aircraft equipped with...
United continues improving customer experience with another major investment to make travel easier for all customers
Today, United Airlines is introducing a reimagined mobile app to customers around the world. Already the top downloaded airline app for Apple and Android phones, the refreshed app now features a...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced Bryan Quigley has been named senior vice president of flight operations. Quigley will be responsible for overseeing United's 12,500 pilots and will serve as...
United's award-winning business class lounge experience begins January 12 at LAX
Beginning January 12, United customers traveling in United Polaris® business class, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will now be able to relax and dine before their...
United Chase Visa Cardmembers can Earn 1,000 Bonus Award Miles for Enrolling in United Visa Rewards Now Through March 31, 2019
Today, United Airlines is introducing the relaunch of the United MileagePlus X app, which offers United MileagePlus® members a unique opportunity to earn award miles for everyday purchases. The...
For the 15th consecutive year, readers of Global Traveler, a monthly publication written exclusively for frequent business and luxury travelers, voted United's MileagePlus loyalty program the Best...
United® Premium Plus goes on sale December 3 for travel in 2019
Today, United Airlines announced that its newest premium seating, United® Premium Plus will be on sale beginning December 3, for travel on select international flights starting March 30, 2019....
United launches the only nonstop service to the Islands of Tahiti by a U.S. carrier from the mainland United States
United Airlines today started the only nonstop service by a U.S. carrier to the Islands of Tahiti. The airline launched its first flight between San Francisco and Pape'ete, the capital of Tahiti....
United is the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Chicago and León
United Airlines this weekend inaugurated year-round, daily nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare and León, Guanajuato, Mexico. United is the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between...
Airline will offer two roundtrip flights during the annual mobile mega-conference
United Airlines announced today it will offer special nonstop flights between San Francisco and Barcelona this February to make travel to Mobile World Congress more convenient for Bay Area...
United announces the only nonstop flights connecting New York and Pensacola, Florida, and new daily service to Anchorage, Alaska
United Airlines today announced it is continuing to strengthen its domestic route network by offering more ways for customers to connect to 22 destinations from six of its U.S. hubs. The airline...
Airline showcases new state-of-the-art training facility for pilots and other employees
Today, United Airlines unveiled its state-of-the-art flight training center in Denver, Colorado. The single-site training center is the largest in the world and home to the company's more than 30...
United celebrates California's new official state sport by removing service fee on surfboards
To celebrate California recently naming surfing as the state's official sport, United Airlines, California's global airline, is getting onboard and removing the service fees for surfboards for...
United to debut Boeing 787-10 aircraft on premium transcontinental flights and boosts its coast-to-coast schedules offering customers more flights and more premium seats on the hour
United Airlines today announced it is enhancing its transcontinental service offering customers more flights and more seats between New York/Newark and Los Angeles and San Francisco, more than any...
Offering more than 100 daily flights to 12 of the world's top ski destinations and beginning new service between Los Angeles and Eagle/Vail, Colorado; Mammoth Lakes, California and Sun Valley, Idaho and between Denver and Mammoth Lakes, California
United Airlines today announced it is offering customers more than 100 flights and more than 10,000 seats daily to conveniently get to 12 of the country's top ski destinations during the 2018/2019...
Boarding enhancements give customers more space in the gate area, less time in line and better information
Today, United Airlines is expanding enhancements to its boarding at gates in airports around the world. The updated better boarding process gives customers more space at the gate, less time...
Banana bread pudding recipe created exclusively for United customers
United Airlines® and Chobani® have partnered to make one of the newest breakfast selections for United's Choice Menu "Bistro on board" program. As of Sept. 1, the banana bread pudding, which was...
More than 50 percent of American employees have unused vacation and United and Project: Time Off are encouraging the U.S. workforce to reverse this stat and unplug with the trip of a lifetime
Every year, more than 700 million vacation days go unused across the United States, signaling that Americans are working harder and not taking the time off they've earned to unplug, relax and...
MileagePlus solidifies its standing as the industry's leading loyalty program for its third win in four years
United Airlines' MileagePlus loyalty program was awarded Favorite Frequent-Flyer program at the fourth-annual Trazee Awards last night at a special awards event at the Global Business Travel...
New exclusive program provides multi-level benefits to airline's top business travelers
United Airlines today debuted United Corporate Preferred, the industry's newest corporate travel program designed to offer top travel benefits to the airline's most loyal business customers....
United wins prestigious award for its Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare
The United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport has been voted Best Business Class Lounge in the United States by the 2018 World Airline Awards from Skytrax. The highly-coveted...
Airline unveils new homepage with improved functionality and more personalized experience
Today, United Airlines (UAL) announced the redesigned united.com homepage, featuring a more personalized digital experience for each customer and an updated, more modern, user-friendly design. The...
United Polaris Lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is Airline's Third Polaris Lounge to Open Since April
Beginning this Friday, customers traveling in United Polaris® business class, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax before their travels and enjoy...
Byrd Cookie Company creates unique recipe especially for United customers
Building on one of the hottest flavor trends, United Airlines (UAL) is introducing a new item into its complimentary snack rotation on domestic flights departing before 9:45 a.m. This new snack,...
United Explorer Card adds new benefits including 2X miles on hotel stays and restaurant purchases, $100 Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check statement credit and 25% back on in-flight purchases, plus a $100 statement credit after first purchase and a limited time 40,000 miles new cardmember bonus offer. United Airlines and Chase Card Services to Sponsor a Sweepstakes Giving Away up to 20 Million Miles
WILMINGTON, Del. – June 1, 2018 – Chase Card Services, the leading co-brand credit card issuer in the U.S., and United Airlines today introduced the new UnitedSM Explorer Card. The card will...
The lounge joins an exclusive portfolio of business class lounges, featuring daybeds, shower suites, private dining and more.
Beginning June 4, customers traveling in United Polaris®, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine before their travels in the new United...
United customers who purchase access can now enter LAX through a gated private terminal, avoid all lines and traffic, and be driven across the tarmac directly to their aircraft
United Airlines and The Private Suite today announced a new relationship, offering the airline's customers access to a newly built, private terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)....
Airline auctioning off weekend getaway that includes exclusive access to its retired 747 fleet
To celebrate United Airlines' (UAL) recently retired fleet of iconic Boeing 747 aircraft, MileagePlus Exclusives is giving MileagePlus members a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the weekend...
United PetSafe® program review continues, expected to resume operations this summer
United Airlines today announced it will be working with American Humane, the country's first national humane animal organization, to improve the well-being of all pets that travel on United....
United becomes first airline to serve Stella Artois; Ghirardelli sundae toppings now available
Beginning May 1, United Airlines will offer customers several new dining, snacking and beverage options in its Choice Menu including egg and chicken chorizo tacos for breakfast and a barbecue...
Lounge is first of four United Polaris lounges expected to open this year
Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline's international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to relax and dine prior to their travels or refresh upon...
United adds additional personal device entertainment, giving a free screening option on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft
United Airlines announced today better entertainment options for customers to make their next flight fly by. United has expanded its personal device entertainment option to all aircraft with...
Consumers can now earn and use United MileagePlus® award miles at BP retail stations
Beginning today, BP and United Airlines will offer BP Driver Rewards and United MileagePlus members the option of earning and using miles on fuel purchases at participating BP U.S. retail...
Organic snacks, meals offer customers greater variety; United also announces Wheatley Vodka beginning this summer
Beginning today, United Airlines has expanded menu selections for the Snack Shop and Bistro on Board and created a brand new menu for customers flying from Canada to the U.S. Additionally,...
United Airlines Memorial Coliseum will be a restored historic stadium with 21st century amenities
A Win for Los Angeles: United Airlines Comes to the Coliseum
United becomes first airline to build apps for the Google Assistant and Fitbit Ionic smartwatch, giving customers access to flight information and other amenities
Today, United Airlines announced even more ways for its tech-savvy customers to use some of their favorite smart devices, such as the Google Assistant on their phone or Google Home as well as the...
Upgraded options include cage free eggs products, a new cheeseburger variety and condiments by Sir Kensington's
In time for the busy Thanksgiving travel season, United Airlines (UAL) is introducing its winter menu, offering customers more options of food items from the airline's economy Choice Menu,...
UA747, currently en route from San Francisco to Honolulu, is a recreation of the airline's first 747 flight in 1970
Today, United Airlines (UAL) flew – for the final time – a Boeing 747 aircraft, the jumbo jet with the unmistakable silhouette that once represented the state-of-the-art in air travel. Serving...
Reservation management, Apple Wallet features and other enhancements now available through United's app
Today, United Airlines (UAL) debuts enhancements to its mobile app that add even more convenience for customers to manage their reservations on-the-go. With the newest version of the United app,...
United Airlines customers able to access boarding passes for 19 airlines on the United app
United Airlines (UAL) today announced a new enhancement to the United app that will allow customers to receive boarding passes when connecting to 19 airline partners on their smart phones, a...
United Airlines debuts new Safety is Global safety video, featuring dream destinations from around the globe
United Airlines is lifting the curtain on a new Safety is Global safety video, which will be on board flights starting this month. The video follows United employees representing flight...
United Airlines becomes the first U.S. airline to offer an Alexa skill for customers to learn about flight status and on board amenities as well as to check in
United Airlines announces today a new option for customer to check in and learn flights without the touch of a finger. The new United skill for Amazon Alexa allows customers to use their...
Airline partners with Brooks Brothers, Tracy Reese and Carhartt to reimagine next generation of uniforms
United Airlines announced today that it has partnered with three world-class design and apparel companies – Brooks Brothers, Tracy Reese and Carhartt – to inspire and create a new line of...
Using the latest cutting-edge technologies that allow its employees to provide better service to customers no matter where they are or what situation they face -- that's the underlying philosophy...
United celebrates 20th anniversary of service to Italy by expanding New York/Newark - Rome schedule from seasonal to year-round service beginning November 9
As United celebrates 20 years of service to Italy, the airline today announced it will be offering customers year-round nonstop service between New York/Newark and Rome. Expanding its current...
Airline will now offer its newest aircraft, featuring the United Polaris business class seat, on seven intercontinental routes
United Airlines announced today additional Boeing 777-300ER service, the airline's newest aircraft type featuring the all-new United Polaris business class seats, to its flight schedules. With the...
Chicago-style deep dish pizza tops a list of delicious new offerings on board July 1
United is adding something new for every taste with several new in-flight menu items available for purchase. Starting July 1, customers can experience a slice of Chicago with personal-size Uno's...
New efforts at IAH will result in improved connectivity for customers
United Airlines today announced that beginning this fall, the carrier will take new steps to elevate the customer experience at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport by offering customers...
Celebrates 70 years of service to Hawaii by adding more ways get to the Hawaiian Islands than any other airline
United Airlines (UAL) today announced an increase of service on 11 routes connecting the continental U.S. and Hawaii, offering customers more flights between the mainland and the Hawaiian Islands...
Premium transcontinental business class offers many of the same amenities found on international routes such as flat-bed seats and enhanced food
United Airlines (UAL) announced today updates to its transcontinental service beginning July 1 including: adding Boston—San Francisco to its premium transcontinental route network, upgrading...
United became the first U.S.-based airline to open automated screening lanes at multiple airports and the first to exclusively dedicate automated lanes to a TSA Precheck® security checkpoint
United Airlines today is enabling customers to move through the screening process quicker at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport with the opening of a fully redesigned and consolidated...
United Jetstream to offer full suite of business products and services through easy-to-use, intuitive platform designed to help customers maximize travel programs
CHICAGO, March 14, 2017 – United Airlines corporate and agency customers entered the “jet stream” today, as the airline unveiled its new online portal – United Jetstream – in an effort...
New Window Display Showcases United's International Premium Cabin Travel Experience
Today United Airlines and Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled a United Polaris-themed takeover of the windows in the luxury retailer's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Entitled "Now...
United adds Boeing's latest generation Boeing 777 aircraft, the 777-300ER, to its fleet for 2017
United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its 2017 flight schedules this weekend, with the airline's newest aircraft type featuring the all-new United Polaris business class seats starting...
First phase of airline's premier lounge-to-landing experience begins roll-out on December 1
This week United Airlines begins the roll-out of its all-new United Polaris business class, the airline's most significant product transformation in more than a decade, featuring a reimagined,...
Gold medal winners to enjoy MileagePlus Premier Gold status
United Airlines, the official airline of the U.S. Olympic Committee for 35 years, is recognizing the extraordinary achievements of the U.S. Paralympic Team athletes by awarding "Gold for Gold."...
United Airlines celebrates its 25th anniversary in Puerto Rico by announcing more flights and larger aircraft between San Juan and New York/Newark
United Airlines (UAL) and DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced several significant growth and expansion initiatives in Puerto...
United Airlines continued its stretch of record-breaking operational performance by achieving its best on-time results for a summer travel season in company history. Beginning June 1 through Aug....
United Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced plans to further modernize the airport security experience at several of the airline's largest hubs, marking...
Beginning July 1, all United flights offer complimentary illy signature dark roast coffee
Starting Friday, July 1, customers aboard United Airlines flights around the world can experience illy, the premium coffee roaster known for its consistent and unparalleled quality in over 140...
All-new, sleep-focused, front-cabin service launches Dec. 1 on intercontinental flights
With the aspiration of making weary business travel a relic of the past, United Airlines today unveiled its all-new United Polaris business class, the airline's most significant product...
Company to add 25 new Boeing 737-700s; plans to accelerate retirement of Boeing 747s
United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the...
Carrier expanding relationship with leading customer experience management company, Sodexo, including bringing celebrity chef Art Smith on board, to provide industry-leading lounge service
United Airlines is continuing the company's commitment to uplift its customers' experience at United Club and lounge locations worldwide, as the airline upgrades more clubs and makes global...
Free snacks are back on United Airlines beginning today, with thousands of customers enjoying the scent of cinnamon and caramel this morning as they indulge in complimentary stroopwafels –...
Customers can change travel plans using united.com or the United mobile app
United Airlines is providing helpful information to customers who are booked on flights disrupted by winter weather along the East Coast. The severe weather conditions will lead to many...
Post a pic of your traveling pooch using #UnitedPaws and #UnitedContest to win tickets
For millions of Americans preparing to travel this holiday season, the preparation checklist might be a little daunting: Book last-minute travel. Get last-minute gifts. Pack the bags. Pack the...
United Airlines continues to uplift the in-flight experience, feeding customers' appetites for complimentary choices by offering free snacks in United Economy on thousands of daily flights within...
United will give more than 6,000 customer service representatives an iPhone 6 Plus
United today announced the airline will equip its customer service representatives in the company's U.S.-based hubs with Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, enabling agents to meet customers' needs more...
Seasonal craft beer coming on board and to many United Clubs
United Airlines is giving more passengers a taste of a new dining and beverage experience, with the expansion of complimentary meals and free wine and beer to more United Economy customers; the...
United Airlines and illycaffe are creating a new alliance that will offer the Italian company's delicious premium blend to delight customers on board and in United Club locations worldwide....
United Airlines will unveil new United Club lounges in both Atlanta and San Francisco, offering customers modern designs with stunning panoramic views of the airfield, comfortable seating to work...
Carrier to unveil flavorful new dishes throughout North and Latin America
United Airlines is unveiling new premium-cabin and United Economy meal and snack options this fall, offering more customers delicious new chef-inspired dishes on flights throughout North and Latin...
Airline adds Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey
United Airlines is expanding its selection of premium beverages to offer customers two new options. The airline now offers Chicago-based Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule on United-operated North...
Partnership extension will continue providing United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase
WILMINGTON, Del. – Sept. 16, 2015 – Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], Visa Inc. [NYSE: V] and United Airlines [NYSE: UAL] today announced the extension of...
Features include a tablet holder built into the tray table and an articulating seat cushion for improved comfort
United Airlines is introducing a new, comfortable, custom-designed seat for first-class cabins on more than 200 of the company's narrowbody aircraft. The seat will debut on an Airbus A319 next...
Complimentary personal device entertainment now available on regional jet aircraft
United Airlines is continuing the expansion of its "United Private Screening" in-flight entertainment with the launch of free personal device entertainment on two-cabin United Express regional...
Airline launches new, interactive maps and also introduces enhanced re-booking features
United Airlines customers flying through the airline's hubs in the continental United States will now find navigating through the airport easier and more interactive. United has updated its mobile...
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...
United Airlines and Cowshed Spa, the premium spa and lifestyle brand of London-based Soho House & Co., are joining together in a partnership to bring travelers contemporary new amenities onboard...
Newark flights to/from San Francisco and Los Angeles to offer international-style inflight service
United Airlines, the U.S. airline industry's transcontinental leader, will bring the airline's "p.s." Premium Service to its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport in October....
United investing $573 million to refresh nearly all of its customer-facing space at LAX
Just days after breaking ground on its new Terminal C North Concourse at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, United today previewed yet another major hub investment that promises to deliver a...
Company is making it easier to search, book and buy the best flight for you
United Airlines today unveiled the beta version of the company's new homepage and flight booking features for united.com – encompassing everything from searching and sorting flight options to...
-- United and Trotter-affiliated chefs cook up flavorful new menu options
United Airlines and The Trotter Project are joining together to boost travelers' in-flight dining experience, with alumni chefs of Charlie Trotter's legendary Chicago restaurant and their culinary...
- Multi-course meals among significant changes coming in late spring
United Airlines this spring will give United Economy customers on long-haul international flights an all-new, high-quality in-flight dining experience, designed to offer travelers flavorful,...
- All-new fresh and healthy complimentary food menu to begin this month
United Airlines today announced it is transforming the customer experience in its United Clubs with upgrades including an overhauled, complimentary food menu launching this week, extensive club...
- United furthers initiatives to elevate United Express services to mainline standards
United Airlines will introduce new premium-cabin dining service on United Express flights beginning next week, featuring freshly prepared entrees served on chinaware and expanded meal-service...
- All-new meals and snacks coming to mainline flights within the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and leisure markets in Mexico
United Airlines will treat premium-cabin customers on flights within North America to a brand new dining experience beginning Feb. 1, when the airline elevates everything from entrees to desserts...
Make Sustainable Travel Part of Your New Year's Resolution
United Airlines today announces the launch of United Eco-Skies® Vacations, a new travel program that provides United customers with vacation options that incorporate sustainability and...
- Premium-cabin customers on long-haul international flights now receive commemorative tins
United Airlines is offering international premium-cabin customers a unique enhancement to their in-flight experience – specially designed amenity kits available through late spring....
-- Members may earn up to 12,000 bonus award miles per segment
United Airlines today announced the start of a special bonus-miles promotion, enabling MileagePlus members to significantly boost the award miles they earn for choosing to fly the airline's...
- E175 the first of more than 200 two-cabin regional jets to receive Wi-Fi
United Airlines has expanded Wi-Fi to the first of its United Express regional aircraft, enabling more customers to stay connected in flight during their journeys. The airline will outfit more...
