First flight on the world's only two-cabin, 50-seat aircraft starts Oct. 27 from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United Airlines today announced tickets for its newest regional fleet member, the Bombardier CRJ-550, will be available for purchase starting Saturday, October 12 for travel beginning Sunday,...
Aviate offers the industry's fastest path from college to first officer
United Airlines today announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to...
More than 500 girls to take part in 14 different "Girls in Aviation" events around the world; Gatherings seek to drive inclusion through education, mentorship and hands on experience
United Airlines is celebrating Women in Aviation International's annual Girls in Aviation Day with an airline record total of 14 locations around the world. On Oct. 2 and Oct. 5, more than 500...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, October 16, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Designed by a New Jersey Native it Includes Iconic Imagery That Honors New York and New Jersey
United Airlines has officially welcomed a one-of-a-kind livery to its fleet that was created by a New Jersey native as a tribute to the New York/New Jersey region the airline serves from its...
Premier Platinum level members and above will now earn PlusPoints
Today, United Airlines announced PlusPoints, a new upgrade benefit for Premier Platinum and 1K members that creates more opportunities – and more freedom – for them to be upgraded on flights....
Airline providing up to 5 million bonus miles for donations to disaster relief partners
Today, United Airlines reaffirms its commitment to lifting up communities in need, launching a Crowdrise fundraising campaign for those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Donations will support the...
United Airlines will present at the Morgan Stanley 7th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, Sept. 12. United Airlines' President Scott Kirby will present at the conference beginning at 12:15 p.m....
United Airlines will present at the Cowen and Company 12th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 4. United Airlines' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer...
Airline continues to make improvements to its award-winning MileagePlus loyalty program
United Airlines announced that effective immediately, MileagePlus award miles never expire, giving members a lifetime to use miles on flights, experiences, hotels and more. "We want to demonstrate...
New 2020 international summer services to Nice, France; Palermo, Italy; and Curacao
United Airlines today unveiled an expanded international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco. United's announcement includes brand-new service to Nice, France;
United Airlines continues to be the largest U.S. airline to Tokyo with more nonstop flights than any other U.S. carrier
United Airlines today announced it will begin service between four of its U.S. hubs and Tokyo's Haneda International Airport, located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Tokyo. United will...
United Airlines today named Tom Doxey senior vice president of Technical Operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations; ground service equipment and facilities maintenance; supply...
United Airlines today announced Steven Restivo has been named vice president of Global Corporate Communications. Restivo brings to the company more than 20 years of strategic communications...
United Airlines was recently recognized by the popular job search site indeed.com as a Top 50 Workplace for 2019, placing United among the best and most innovative Fortune 500 companies when it...
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 today named Jason Birnbaum senior vice president of digital technology, growing his portfolio of responsibilities to encompass support for the carrier's commercial technologies,...
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...
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...
With airspace restrictions lifted, United announces it will start service sooner than expected
United Airlines announced it is resuming its daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Delhi and Mumbai on Sept. 6, 2019 (eastbound), and Sept. 7, 2019 (westbound). Tickets are now...
Company also achieves record second-quarter diluted EPS of $4.02; adjusted diluted EPS[1] of $4.21
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that the continued successful implementation of its strategy led to the company delivering two straight quarters of solid pre-tax margin growth - three...
United Airlines' MileagePlus loyalty program was crowned Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program for the fourth time by the Trazee Awards. The United Explorer Card from Chase was also awarded the Favorite...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, July 17, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
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...
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 offers customers another convenient flight option with twice-daily, Boeing 777-200ER service between San Francisco and Hong Kong
United Airlines today announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Beginning October 26, United will operate two daily nonstop flights...
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...
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,...
United adds more flight options to more than 40 college football games across the U.S.
United Airlines today unveiled its 2019 college football flying schedule adding around 10,000 seats between its hubs and popular game destinations and for the first time, United has added several...
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...
Agreement enables United customers to travel seamlessly to more than 20 destinations throughout India while earning MileagePlus frequent flyer miles
United Airlines today announced it has entered into a new alliance agreement with New Delhi-based airline, Vistara. The agreement, effective in Fall 2019, further expands United's global route...
New technology helps determine when to hold more flights and minimize customers' inconvenience
Just in time for the busy summer travel season, United Airlines is introducing ConnectionSaver, a new tool dedicated to improving the experience for customers connecting from one United flight to...
United Airlines today named Sarah Murphy senior vice president of United Express, where she will oversee the carrier's extensive regional network, product, customer service, operations and...
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,...
Terminal is home to airline's newest United Club, which is 30% larger than previous LGA Club location
This weekend United customers traveling through New York-LaGuardia Airport will experience new gates on the Terminal B Eastern Concourse, following the first phase of the $4 billion,...
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...
New slots from four hubs to Haneda Airport will expand United's best-in-class Japan route network to better meet demand from U.S. consumers and businesses
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that United Airlines was tentatively granted a total of four daily nonstop flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). The slots will be...
Last night at the 23rd Annual Webby Awards in New York City, United Airlines accepted the "People's Voice" Webby Award in the "Business and Finance" category for the airline's reimagined mobile...
Before customers Fly the Friendly Skies, they'll receive a safety briefing from "your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man"
Beginning June 1, United Airlines will launch its latest inflight safety demonstration video featuring Spider-Man in an entertaining mini-drama film. In addition to the safety video, United's...
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 recognition for industry-leading tool that improves rebooking process for overbooked flights
IDG's CIO announced United Airlines as a recipient of a 2019 CIO 100 award for its innovative volunteer solicitation program. United is the first airline to implement a fully automated tool that...
United's service to Cape Town begins Sunday, December 15, 2019
United Airlines today announced tickets are now available for purchase on united.com for the first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. carrier between New York/Newark and Cape Town. United will begin...
Updated aircraft livery is the next step in United's ongoing efforts to modernize its visual brand
Today, United Airlines is introducing customers and employees to a modernized aircraft livery, which will bring a refreshed look to its fleet. The design is a visual representation of United's...
3.8 percent pre-tax margin and total passenger revenue up 7.1 percent from the first quarter of 2018; 4.1 percent adjusted pre-tax margin[1]
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that a combination of strong top-line revenue performance and effective cost management led to first-quarter pre-tax margin growth that is expected to lead...
United's new nonstop service will save customers nearly eight hours of travel time roundtrip between New York and Cape Town
United Airlines today applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International...
Today, United Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Linda Jojo, was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology....
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...
Adds new service between Washington Dulles and Fort Myers and Sarasota and extends seasonal service to Miami
United Airlines today announced more flights and more opportunities for customers to connect between Washington, D.C., and Florida. Beginning October 29, United will begin new twice-daily,...
United kicks off 2019 schedule with 31 new and returning international routes to 54 countries
United Airlines today announced 31 new and returning international summer routes, including brand new service between New York/Newark and Prague, and the only nonstop service between the United...
United Airlines today announced Michael Leskinen has been named to vice president of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Leskinen currently serves as managing director of Investor...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Airline's brand-new entertainment system recognized for being the most accessible and user-friendly airline entertainment option in the world
At this year's annual Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, United Airlines was awarded the Crystal Cabin Award for Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity for its new onboard entertainment...
With a loyal following for the beloved, cutting-edge brand, Sunday Riley products designed with altitude and hydration in mind will debut in United's amenity kits beginning this month
According to the Huffington Post, there comes a time in every skin care obsessive's life when he or she discovers the life-changing magic that is Sunday Riley. United Airlines customers now have...
United's MileagePlus loyalty program was recognized as the Best Reward Program of any airline in the Americas by FlyerTalk, an online community of frequent travelers who participate in an annual...
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...
Announcement is largest real estate deal for the City of Chicago in 2019
United Airlines announced today it will keep its headquarters at the iconic Willis Tower in the airline's hometown of Chicago, while partnering with the building's owner, Blackstone, in making...
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...
The airline is breaking ground on a new $352 million Technical Operations Facility and recently completed nearly $600 million in renovations to its terminal at LAX
Today, United Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) broke ground on a state-of-the-art Technical Operations Center (TOC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that will enable the...
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 Airlines (UAL) will present at the 2019 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 5. Scott Kirby, president of United Airlines, will present at the...
United Airlines today named transportation industry veteran Robert S. Rivkin senior vice president and general counsel. For the last three decades, Rivkin has drawn on his exceptional legal skills...
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 Airlines will present at Barclays Industrial Select Conference on Wednesday, February 20. United Airlines' Vice President of Pricing and Revenue Management Dave Bartels and Vice President...
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 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 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...
Q4 unit revenue up 5.0% year-over-year; full-year diluted 2018 EPS of $7.70; adjusted diluted EPS of $9.13
In a departure from industry trends, United (UAL) announced today that its fourth-quarter unit revenue came in at the high end of its guidance range and also exceeded its full-year adjusted...
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...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported December 2018 operational results. UAL's December 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 6.9 percent and consolidated capacity...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 financial results on Wednesday, January 16, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of...
United becomes the first carrier in the world to operate entire Dreamliner family
Today, United Airlines' first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner began regular service as UA2418, departing from Los Angeles International Airport traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport. United...
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...
Airline Announces Nearly 100 New Routes in 2018
United Airlines today announced the addition of 11 new routes from its hubs in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. United's new summer service, beginning in June 2019, will connect...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced Pam Hendry has been named vice president and treasurer. Hendry will be responsible for Corporate Finance, Treasury Operations and Risk Management. Hendry is a...
Announces new nonstop service to New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne, Australia
United Airlines today announced its largest ever international network expansion from its hub at San Francisco International Airport. The airline will offer Bay Area customers nonstop year-round...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported November 2018 operational results. UAL's November 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 7.1 percent and consolidated capacity...
MileagePlus, the loyalty program for United Airlines' customers, has been awarded the 2018 Frequent Traveler Titan Award as the leading and most innovative airline loyalty program in the Americas....
Proposed joint business agreement expected to benefit U.S. consumers and communities by spurring economic growth, improving the travel experience and offering many more choices for Latin America travel
United Airlines today announced it has reached an agreement with Compañía Panameña de Aviación S.A. (Copa), Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. (Avianca) and many of Avianca's affiliates,...
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 MileagePlus® members can now earn award miles for golf purchases
Just in time for the holiday season, members of United Airlines' loyalty program, MileagePlus®, have a new way to earn miles with the launch of MileagePlus Golf, a dedicated program that awards...
United is the only U.S. airline connecting Denver to Frankfurt nonstop
United Airlines (UAL), the U.S. carrier with the most service to Germany, today announced it will begin its 15th daily nonstop flight between the United States and Germany from its hub at Denver...
Now offering customers six daily flights connecting Seattle-area to more than 110 destinations
United Airlines today announced it will begin nonstop service between Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport and its hubs in Denver and San Francisco. Subject to government approval, United will...
United Airlines (UAL) will present at the Credit Suisse 6th Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 28. Andrew Nocella, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of United...
United adds nearly 150 flights and more than 41,000 seats to spring break destinations across the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Just in time for Thanksgiving, United Airlines is giving families across the country a topic of conversation everyone can agree on at the dinner table – spring break vacation planning. The...
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...
New aircraft feature 44 all-aisle access United Polaris business class seats and 21 United Premium Plus seats
United Airlines today announced it will operate its newest Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on six trans-Atlantic routes from its New York/Newark hub beginning in March 2019. United was the first North...
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...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported October 2018 operational results. UAL's October 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 7.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available...