Airline restarting 16 routes and adding nine new routes to destinations including Hawaii, Alaska and national parks
In June, United will fly its largest schedule since before the pandemic to meet growing demand for summer travel. The airline is adding more than 480 daily flights to its U.S. schedule to offer an...
United's industry-leading digital platform gets even more useful with the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through United's Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile
Since the Travel-Ready Center launched in January, United customers have been able to easily access testing or vaccine requirements needed for travel destinations, upload completed testing results...
Expects positive adjusted EBITDA margins* later this year
United Airlines (UAL) today announced first-quarter 2021 financial results. The company has its eyes on the future, making continued progress on its commitment to remove $2 billion in structural...
United is the only airline that allows customers to upload vaccine results within its mobile app and website through the airline's Travel-Ready Center
United is adding three new flights to its international network, giving travelers more options for summer travel by flying direct to countries that are starting to reopen to vaccinated visitors....
New United Eco-Skies Alliance Program includes global corporate leaders who, with United, will pay towards more sustainable aviation fuel, all companies invited to participate
United Airlines continues to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future with the launch of the first-of-its-kind Eco-Skies Alliance SM program. Working with the airline, more than a dozen...
United Airlines is only major U.S. airline to own flight school: United Aviate Academy
United Airlines, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, will begin accepting applications today as it embarks on an ambitious plan to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, at least half of...
Flights feature a reconfigured Boeing 767-300ER airplane with 46 business class seats and 22 United Premium Plus® seats
United is back at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), now operating direct service to the airline's West Coast hubs – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call...
Airline adds 26 new routes between Midwest cities and popular summer getaway destinations in the South and New England
As more travelers begin to plan long-awaited getaways with family and friends, United Airlines is kicking off summer vacation season with a robust May schedule that includes the addition of 26 new...
United Airlines will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Monday, March 15. United Airlines' Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby will present at the conference beginning at 8:40...
New luxury bus collaboration allows customers to fly into DEN, have their bags and ski equipment automatically transferred and be driven to Breckenridge and Fort Collins
United announced today that it is making it easier for customers to travel to Breckenridge and Fort Collins, Colorado with convenient year-round ground transportation service connecting through...
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Laysha Ward is joining its Board of Directors. Ward, currently Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer of Target...
United will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between the nation's top seven business markets and London Heathrow
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new, nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport and London Heathrow. This new service builds upon...
Arrangement adds to United's commitment to invest in emerging technologies that combat climate change
United Airlines today announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline's broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that...
United Explorer and United Club Visa Cardmembers earn five total miles for every dollar donated to select charities supporting civil rights and education
In honor of Black History Month, United Airlines, Chase and Visa are encouraging and rewarding United Credit Cardmembers who make donations to non-profits focused on providing access to...
United's track record as industry-leader for LGBTQ inclusive initiatives continues, with airline being named a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality"
United Airlines today announced it has received its 10th consecutive perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The scorecard is a...
Customers traveling to the islands can save time by showing proof of negative tests at United's hub airports and skip document screening process in Hawaii
Beginning February 1, United customers traveling to Hawaii who have a valid negative COVID-19 test can show their results before boarding to save time and skip document screening lines upon...
United's "Travel-Ready Center" will allow customers to upload and validate test results, review local entry requirements, find testing providers, and store vaccination records - all in the United app and United.com
United Airlines today launched the "Travel-Ready Center" - a new, digital solution where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required...
Company continues to improve core cash burn in the face of continued COVID-19 headwinds; sharpens focus to prepare for recovery
United Airlines (UAL) today announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results. The company continues its efforts to lead the industry as it manages the most disruptive crisis in...
United Airlines today announced that the carrier has named Doreen Burse senior vice president of Worldwide Sales. Burse brings to the company more than 30 years of sales expertise from the...
United is the first of the four largest U.S airlines to be certified Diamond by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying
Today, United Airlines was recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying for providing a hospital-grade standard of cleanliness and safety during the travel...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on Thursday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the...
J. Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, and Brett Hart, President, today issued the following message to all United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees: United Team: We're writing today with some...
Program designed to collect detailed, real-time information that will better support CDC efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19
United Airlines with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a program to collect customer contact information for all international and domestic...
United will meet this ambitious goal by making industry-leading investments in new technology and sustainable fuels - not from buying carbon offsets
United Airlines today is taking its most ambitious step yet in leading the fight against climate change: pledging to become 100% green by reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% by...
New "Agent on Demand" platform gives customers live, fast, contactless access to information and assistance at all U.S. hubs;
United passengers will soon have access to virtual, on demand customer service at the airline's hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and support. Customers...
Preserving long-term stockholder value by adopting a rights plan intended to protect tax assets Rights plan in effect immediately; will be submitted for stockholder ratification at 2021 annual meeting
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. ("UAL" and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a tax benefits...
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,...
United and Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory team up to offer self-collected, mail-in COVID-19 tests to help ensure travelers meet country entry requirements
United announced today it is expanding its customer COVID-19 testing efforts to include flights out of Houston to select destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Starting for flights...
First of its kind, testing program guarantees customers over two years old and crew test negative before departure
Today, United customers traveling on flight 14 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) were the first to experience the airline's free transatlantic COVID-19...
United Airlines' Mike Leskinen, Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations will present at the Bernstein Operational Decisions Conference on Tuesday, November 17th. The...
Airline reduces qualifying thresholds and offers first-ever promotions to accelerate earning status
United Airlines today announced changes to its MileagePlus® Premier® program that will make it easier to earn status in 2021 for the 2022 program year. United is reducing Premier Qualifying...
Clorox® Total 360® System sprays solution that is EPA-approved to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19;
As part of the United CleanPlus commitment to enhancing safety for travelers both onboard and at the airport, United Airlines is now using the Clorox® Total 360® System to disinfect terminals at...
Airline to offer new transcontinental service from JFK to the west coast starting February 1
United Airlines announced today that it will be returning service to New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on February 1, 2021 with nonstop service to the west coast. The airline's entry...
United seeing more customers booking Thanksgiving travel closer to departure this year
United Airlines expects the week of November 23 will be its busiest since March as customers travel to visit friends and family for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, United is anticipating...
Free testing guarantees all customers over 2 years old and crew on board have tested negative before departure
United Airlines today announced the world's first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot program for customers. From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every...
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,...
Starting Oct. 17, United will begin selling tickets for new flights from Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Cleveland
United Airlines today announced a significant expansion of its winter international schedule, introducing eight new routes and adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin...
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...
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...
