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...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported March 2018 operational results. UAL's March 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 6.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
United's increased service will improve air service opportunities to Havana for customers in Houston and 44 other destinations in the central and western United States
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today tentatively awarded United Airlines and Mesa Airlines authority to begin offering daily nonstop service between Houston's George Bush...
New route expands joint venture
Air New Zealand today announced it will begin new nonstop service between Auckland and Chicago, beginning Nov. 30, 2018. The new service announcement deepens the joint venture relationship between...
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Michele J. Hooper as an independent director of the company effective March 5. Hooper brings...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported February 2018 operational results. UAL's February 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 5.7 percent and consolidated capacity...
United Airlines and Special Olympics International today announced the expansion of their relationship globally, celebrating in their shared vision to end discrimination against people with...
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...
United Airlines (UAL) will present at the 2018 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 13. Scott Kirby, president of United Airlines, will present at the...
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,...
New aircraft to initially operate from carrier's Houston and Los Angeles hubs
United Airlines today announced it has added its newest aircraft type, the Boeing 737 MAX 9, to its domestic flight schedules. The MAX 9 features Boeing's Advanced Technology winglets and fuel...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported January 2018 operational results. UAL's January 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.8 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
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 Airlines (UAL) today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 financial results. UAL reported fourth-quarter net income of $580 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.99, pre-tax...
In addition to the airline's 26 daily flights between its hubs and Minneapolis, United adds special flights from Boston; Providence, Rhode Island; and Philadelphia
United Airlines (UAL) today announced it is adding more ways for football fans to get to Minneapolis for the Big Game on Sunday, February 4, 2018. In addition to United's 26 daily flights from its...
Airline unveils the superhero within for its 2018 Team USA advertising campaign
In celebration of Team USA's participation in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea, United Airlines is shining a spotlight on the "super," 38-year...
United Airlines today announced Michael Leskinen has been named managing director of investor relations. He replaces Julie Stewart, who was recently promoted to chief of staff to United Airlines...
United recognized as one of the world's greenest companies
United Airlines ranked number one among global carriers in Newsweek's 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings, one of the most recognized environmental performance assessments of the world's largest...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported December 2017 operational results. UAL's December 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.7 percent and consolidated capacity...
Beginning today, United Airlines will eliminate charges for customers' second checked bag on all routes from North America to China and Hong Kong. Currently, customers traveling from China/Hong...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced it will begin new service between six of its domestic hubs and eight destinations in California, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Wisconsin. The...
United concludes a record year in reliability with December operational performance that bested the competition
United Airlines announced today its best-ever December operation to conclude a year of record-breaking operational performance. Notwithstanding subzero temperatures and peak holiday customer...
This holiday season, give the ultimate gift to your favorite traveler: Fly United to more ski destinations than any U.S. carrier and get to the Aloha State via the country's largest gateways to Hawaii
Shopping for the perfect winter escape for your favorite traveler just got easier. Beginning with flights today, United is offering customers more than 100 additional ways to hit the ski slopes or...
United Airlines (UAL) announced today that following the release of its 2017 year-end results on Jan. 23, 2018 it will host an investor event in New York City starting at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss...
Have the first or last name Sydney? A trip to Australia could be in your future*!
To celebrate United Airlines' new daily, nonstop service between its Houston hub and Sydney, Australia starting January 18, the airline is searching for individuals across the U.S. – excluding...
Tahiti becomes the 13th international route announced by the airline in 2017
United Airlines (UAL), the leading carrier in the San Francisco Bay Area, today announced it will begin service between San Francisco and Pape'ete, the capital of Tahiti, the South Pacific's...
United Airlines today announced Kate Gebo has been named executive vice president Human Resources and Labor Relations, replacing Mike Bonds, who announced his retirement earlier this year. "I...
United Airlines announced today that the Board of Directors of its parent company, United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL), authorized a new $3 billion share repurchase program. This amount...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported November 2017 operational results. UAL's November 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 5.1 percent and consolidated capacity...
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...
MileagePlus solidifies its standing as the industry's leading loyalty program with five Global Traveler Awards
For the 14th 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...
This holiday travel period, from November 19 to November 26, United Airlines (UAL) set several company records, landing its best-ever Thanksgiving completion factor and twice breaking on-time...
New routes and an optimized schedule at Chicago O'Hare reinforces commitment to provide customers an unrivaled global network
United Airlines (UAL) today announced it will offer customers more opportunities to travel from five of its U.S. hubs to 10 cities in California, Florida, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and
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,...
For the seventh year in a row, United Airlines ranks as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
A commitment to authenticity and inclusion is a core value at United Airlines, cultivating a workplace where people of all walks of life can thrive as they help connect customers to world. This...
United Continental Holdings, Inc. does not endorse TRC Capital's unsolicited mini-tender offer and recommends that shareholders not tender their shares.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that it received notice of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer by TRC Capital Corporation (TRC) to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of UAL's...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported October 2017 operational results. UAL's October 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
New position will oversee strategic vision for San Francisco and Los Angeles hubs
United Airlines (UAL) today announced the appointment of Janet Lamkin as president, California. She comes to United from Bank of America, where she most recently served as president, California....
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...
Airline unveils its sponsored athletes and exclusive customer opportunity to attend the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
With only 100 days remaining before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games 2018, United, the official airline of the United States Olympic Committee, announced its lineup of Team USA...
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,...
New position demonstrates airline's continued investment in key hub
United Airlines (UAL) today announced the hiring of Jill Kaplan to serve as President, New York/New Jersey. She joins the airline in mid-November, reporting to Scott Kirby, president of United....
Carrier celebrates return of San Francisco - Auckland with launch of new microsite dedicated to the United - Air New Zealand Joint Venture
With United Airlines' (UAL) seasonal service between San Francisco (SFO) and Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) scheduled to resume on Sunday, Oct. 29, United Airlines and Star Alliance partner Air New...
Airline to auction off Boeing 747 hardware to benefit Air Camp
United Airlines (UAL) today announced a special way for fans of the iconic Boeing 747 fleet to keep a piece of the aircraft forever. A combination of 'buy now' and 'bid now' items will be available at
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 (UAL) today announced its third-quarter 2017 financial results. UAL reported third-quarter net income of $637 million, diluted earnings per share of $2.12, pre-tax earnings of...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported September 2017 operational results. UAL's September 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 1.6 percent and consolidated capacity...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday, October 19, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
2017 San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show is sponsored by United Airlines Enjoy the city’s best air show views at United Airlines Festival Center on Marina Green
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2017 – United Airlines (UAL) today unveiled the United Airlines Festival Center on Marina Green - offering the best views of the San Francisco Bay including the Golden...
United recognized with prestigious Compass Award for its innovative United Polaris international business class experience
This week, at the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Compass Awards, United Airlines was named the 2017 Airline of the Year in recognition of its United Polaris business class...
United's daily service application aims to improve air service opportunities to Havana for customers in Houston and 44 other destinations in the central and western U.S.
United Airlines (UAL) today completed its application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide daily service from Houston to Havana's José Martí International...
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...
"Friend Ship" Will Recreate the Journey of the First United 747 Flight from 1970
In celebration of United Airlines retiring the Boeing 747 from its fleet, United flight 747, on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from San Francisco to Honolulu will be the airline's farewell flight to the 747...
United adds service between Washington Dulles and Edinburgh, Scotland and 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco and Zurich to summer 2018 schedule
United Airlines (UAL) today announced new nonstop seasonal service to four popular European destinations including Reykjavik, Iceland, Porto, Portugal, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Zurich,...
United will provide bonus miles to customers who contribute to designated relief organizations
United Airlines is providing bonus miles, matching funds raised for relief, and added extra flights out of South Florida in preparation of Hurricane Irma's impact on the mainland. The airline also...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported August 2017 operational results. UAL's August 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
United will operate more ultra-long haul flights than any other U.S. carrier
United Airlines (UAL) today reaffirmed its commitment to Houston with the announcement that it will begin daily, nonstop service between its Houston hub and Sydney on January 18, 2018. The new...
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...
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United Airlines will present at the Cowen and Company 10th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Andrew Levy, executive vice president and chief financial officer of...
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport will remain closed until Thursday, August 31
Due to severe weather and unsafe road conditions near the airport, United Airlines is closing its hub at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and suspending all operations from IAH...
United will provide up to three million bonus miles to customers who contribute to designated relief organizations Airline to match first $100,000 raised to support those in need
United Airlines is teaming up with leading disaster relief organizations to provide aid to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Beginning today, United will provide up to three million...
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 will operate six daily flights connecting Seattle to more than 120 destinations through its gateway hubs at DEN and SFO beginning in the fall of 2018
Nearly 80 years after operating the first commercial flight from Paine Field, United Airlines (UAL) today announced it is returning to the airport and will offer customers six daily flights to its...
United will provide the only nonstop service between Chicago, Houston and Mazatlán
CHICAGO, August 9, 2017 - United Airlines (UAL) today announced it will start new nonstop seasonal service to Mazatlán, Mexico from its hometown hub at Chicago O’Hare and its Latin America...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported July 2017 operational results. UAL's July 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.9 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
United adding three new routes for customers flying from Chicago and San Francisco
United Airlines (UAL) today announced it is increasing its nonstop service from six hub cities to Aspen, Colo., Vail, Colo., Crested Butte, Colo., Steamboat Springs, Colo., Jackson Hole, Wyo., Sun...
Airline will operate route with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft with United Polaris business class
In celebration of United's 80 years of service in Denver, the airline today announced the launch of daily nonstop seasonal service between Denver International Airport (DEN) and London's Heathrow...
United to bring Instagrammable, Tweetable and Snap-worthy dance performances to Hispanicize event celebrating milestone anniversaries in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru
HOUSTON, July 25, 2017 – United Airlines (UAL), the exclusive airline sponsor of Hispanicize – the leading event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers – today announced its participation at...
United and Audubon International are working together to relocate birds-of-prey to safer habitats and help reduce damage to aircraft
United Airlines and its award-winning Eco-Skies program are teaming up with Audubon International, the not-for-profit environmental education organization dedicated to sustainable natural resource...
United gains extensive federal, state and local government affairs experience with addition of ExxonMobil executive
United Airlines today announced Terri Fariello has been named Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. Based in Washington, D.C., she will lead the company's federal, state and local government...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced its second-quarter 2017 financial results. UAL reported second-quarter net income of $818 million, diluted earnings per share of $2.66, pre-tax earnings of...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported June 2017 operational results. UAL's June 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.4 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
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...
Brett Hart named Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
United Airlines today announced expanded roles for three members of the executive leadership team as the company accelerates its momentum in elevating the experience it provides to customers and...
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...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported May 2017 operational results. UAL's May 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
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United Airlines (UAL) will present at the Citi 2017 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, June 13. The presentation will begin at 10:45 a.m. CT / 11:45 a.m. ET. The live webcast and accompanying...
United's LAX-SIN route will be the longest scheduled nonstop flight to or from the U.S.
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that it will introduce daily nonstop flights between its Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hub and Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN), effective Oct. 27,...
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United Airlines (UAL) will present at the Deutsche Bank 8th Annual Global Industrials and Materials Summit on Wednesday, June 7. The presentation will begin at 11:20 a.m. CT / 12:20 p.m. ET. The...
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 Airlines (UAL) today reported April 2017 operational results. UAL's April 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 7.4 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
The Bay Area's leading U.S. carrier offers customers more flights and larger aircraft to popular destinations in the U.S. and Canada
United Airlines (UAL), the leading carrier in the San Francisco Bay Area, today announced it is increasing the number of flights between SFO and eight destinations. Additionally, the airline...
United adds Buenos Aires to its New York/Newark schedule and adds second seasonal daily flight between New York/Newark and Bogota
United Airlines (UAL) today announced new year-round daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and Buenos Aires, Argentina, starting October 28 (subject to government approval). In addition,...
We are pleased to report that United and Dr. Dao have reached an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident that occurred aboard flight 3411. We look forward to implementing the improvements...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced 10 substantial changes to how it flies, serves and respects its customers. The changes are the result of United's thorough examination of its policies and...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced its first-quarter 2017 financial results. UAL reported first-quarter net income of $96 million, diluted earnings per share of $0.31, pre-tax earnings of $145...
We continue to express our sincerest apology to Dr. Dao. We cannot stress enough that we remain steadfast in our commitment to make this right. This horrible situation has provided a harsh...
The truly horrific event that occurred on this flight has elicited many responses from all of us: outrage, anger, disappointment. I share all of those sentiments, and one above all: my deepest...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported March 2017 operational results. UAL's March 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.0 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
“This is an upsetting event to all of us here at United. I apologize for having to re-accommodate these customers. Our team is moving with a sense of urgency to work with the authorities and...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call...
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...
Munoz recognized for changing the conversation about United as he leads improvement in the airline’s performance, customer satisfaction and employee engagement
CHICAGO, IL, March 17, 2017 – At its annual awards gala in New York last night, PRWeek, the world’s leading public relations and communications publication, presented United Airlines CEO Oscar...
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...
