United increased color contrast, added more space between graphics and reorganized page flows to result in better integration with screen reader technologies;
United Airlines today launches a redesigned version of its mobile app, with new enhancements intended to make travel easier for people with visual disabilities. Throughout its award-winning app,...
All San Francisco- based customers can now choose between a rapid test at the airport or a drive-through option at United's San Francisco Maintenance Center, prior to their flight to Hawaii;
Today, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii were the first to experience the airline's COVID-19 pilot testing program, allowing customers who return a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MileagePlus members will receive free or discounted CLEAR memberships
Today, United Airlines announced a new partnership with CLEAR, the secure identity company that uses biometrics to build a frictionless and secure world, to deliver innovative experiences for...
Extended United Polaris business class cabin offers customers more than 50 percent increase in all-aisle-access seating
United Airlines today announced every flight between Newark/New York and London Heathrow will be operated with its newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. The extended cabin features 46...
Airline's PassPlus program will move to United Jetstream later this year
United Airlines today announced improvements to United PassPlus, the airline's prepaid program that offers discounts, fixed fares and amenities to both individual and corporate customers. United...
Airline reaffirms commitment to women in aviation at EAA AirVenture
Today, United flew a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crewed exclusively by women to the largest airshow in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, to symbolize the airline's commitment to supporting...
Customers can now tailor their travel experience even more with United's newest inflight amenity
United Airlines today announced customers will get to choose between three complimentary inflight snack items offered in United Economy® on all domestic flights, regardless of departure time. As...
Fifty years after Apollo 11 landed on the Moon in July 1969, United Airlines stands with the nation in celebration of this milestone anniversary. Beginning today and continuing throughout July,...
The United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport has been voted Best Business Class Lounge in the World by the 2019 World Airline Awards from Skytrax. This highly-coveted award was...
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,...
