United employees join forces with unions, elected officials to highlight unfair competition by massively subsidized Gulf carriers
Today, United Airlines employees, union representatives and members of Congress rallied at Newark Liberty International Airport to support U.S. aviation jobs in the face of Emirates Airline's new...
Named one of the Top 15 Business Women in Illinois
On Thursday, Customer Contact Centers VP Sharon Grant was honored as one of the Top 15 Business Women in Illinois at the eighth annual Illinois Women’s Conference, an event focusing on...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported February 2017 operational results. UAL's February 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 0.8 percent and consolidated capacity...
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United Airlines (UAL) will present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15. Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines, will...
United Polaris named a finalist in the Crystal Cabin Awards, the aircraft interiors industry's most prestigious award, recognizing design innovation
Today, United Airlines was named a finalist for a Crystal Cabin Award in recognition of the airline's United Polaris business class. The only international award for excellence in aircraft...
The Points Guy, a travel and lifestyle media platform, released its annual "Best and Worst Airlines in the United States" rankings of the 10 largest U.S. domestic carriers, and Uniteed finished...
Airline to add flight between Munich and San Francisco, and destinations across the U.S.
United Airlines is revitalizing its route network with more destinations, more flights and more convenient connections for customers in both domestic and international markets. Subject to...
New product will provide a lower-fare option with most of the same inflight services and amenities that are available with standard Economy
Beginning today, customers purchasing tickets for travel between Minneapolis/St. Paul and any of United's seven U.S. hubs (Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Houston Bush International, Los Angeles, New...
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United Airlines (UAL) will present at the Stifel 2017 Transportation & Logistics Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Andrew Levy, executive vice president and chief financial officer of United...
At $277 million, the new United terminal promises to elevate the customer experience with roomier gate areas, the latest technology and chef-inspired dining choices
Today, United Airlines, Houston's leading carrier, previewed its new Terminal C North at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, in partnership with the Houston Airport System and the...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported January 2017 operational results, achieving the company's best ever January completion factor on mainline flights. UAL's January 2017 consolidated traffic...
Airline's top 700 leaders kick off 2017 Global Leadership Conference by packaging more than a quarter of a million meals for children suffering from hunger
Today, more than 700 United Airlines leaders from around the world – including Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz – kicked off the company's two-day 2017 Global Leadership Conference in...
United Airlines today announced that it is working with each of Avianca Holdings S.A. and Avianca Brasil to enhance and deepen the companies' commercial and strategic relationships. United,...
United receives highest recognition from Air Transport World magazine for its leadership in environmental action
For the second time since launching its industry-leading Eco-Skies program, United Airlines was named the Eco-Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine. The award recognizes an...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results. Achieved best full-year on-time performance while reporting the lowest number of cancellations, delay...
First 777-300ER in United's fleet christened the "New Spirit of United," marking a new era of passion, service and innovation
Next month, a brand-new United Airlines plane will push back from the gate with a new name: "New Spirit of United." This special aircraft is also the company's first Boeing 777-300ER featuring the...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss full-year and fourth-quarter 2016 financial results on Wednesday, January 18, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of...
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 Airlines (UAL) today reported December 2016 operational results. UAL's December 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.6 percent and consolidated capacity...
Global Traveler Reader Survey Awards United in Six Categories
For the 13th 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...
The addition of the 777-300ER to United's fleet is the first aircraft to feature the United Polaris all-aisle access, lie-flat seat, available in early-2017
Today United Airlines took delivery of the company's first 777-300ER from Boeing in Everett, Washington. The airline's newest aircraft type features the all-new United Polaris business class seat...
Company names Julie Yates Stewart as Managing Director, Investor Relations; Jonathan Ireland to Serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Commercial and Tom Doxey to Serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Operations
United Airlines today announced three new appointments in the finance division as the company focuses on aligning its organization across all areas of the business. Julie Yates Stewart will join...
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations will launch its 50th anniversary year by honoring outstanding leaders in the promotion of constructive Sino-American relations at their annual Gala...
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...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported November 2016 operational results. UAL's November 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.7 percent and consolidated capacity...
For the sixth year in a row, United Airlines ranks among the top performers on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBT equality
Authenticity and inclusion are at the heart of United Airlines' culture, helping shape how the company engages with its customers and the workplace it strives to cultivate. And it's those ideals...
United Airlines announced today that the company's technicians, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), have voted to ratify a new joint collective bargaining agreement....
United is the only airline serving Havana from the Lone Star state
After months of planning and anticipation, the first flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Havana is scheduled to depart today, connecting Cuba to Texas' largest city...
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,...
First United flight destined for Havana scheduled to depart Newark, connecting Cuban-Americans in the Newark/New York City metropolitan area
United Airlines' long-awaited first flight to Havana in over fifty years is scheduled to depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) today, ending many of the decades-long travel...
New United Club marks latest milestone in airline's full-scale, half-billion dollar redevelopment initiative at LAX
Cue the velvet ropes and flashbulbs: today United Airlines unveiled its newest United Club, the jewel in the airline's $573 million project to refresh nearly all of its customer-facing spaces in...
Introduces further choice for customers with new Basic Economy fares; Expects to unlock $4.8 billion in value by 2020 with earnings initiatives; Updates narrowbody order book, reducing capital expenditures by approximately $1 billion by 2017 -2018
United Airlines will present to its investors today plans for long-term earnings growth through a number of strategic initiatives across the airline. These initiatives include improving network...
United becomes the first U.S.-based airline to open automated screening lanes at multiple airports
United Airlines today further modernized the airport security experience by becoming the first U.S.-based carrier to feature state-of-the-art, automated screening lanes at multiple airports with...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported October 2016 operational results. UAL's October 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
Volunteers in cities across the country and in the U.K. gather to help those in critical need
United Airlines employees this week are volunteering at hubs across the company's network to assemble more than 15,000 hygiene kits that the airline is donating to charities in its hub markets and...
$162 million expansion project will add approximately 200,000 square feet for widebody aircraft hangar capacity and maintenance support services, create 200 new jobs
United Airlines, in partnership with the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System, will break ground today on the airline's new United Technical Operations Center (UTOC) at George Bush...
The airline starts multi-year sponsorship of Chase Center and increases sponsorship of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Today, United Airlines, GSW Arena LLC, and the Golden State Warriors announce a new multi-year relationship, naming the carrier the official airline for the Warriors and a Founding Partner for...
Company Names Kate Gebo Senior Vice President of Customer Service Delivery
United Airlines today announced a new team, integrating all customer-facing functions in the company, to focus on improving the travel experience. Kate Gebo will lead this new organization as...
Diluted EPS of $3.01; $3.11 excluding special items
United Airlines (UAL) today announced its third-quarter 2016 financial results. UAL reported third-quarter net income of $965 million, diluted earnings per share of $3.01, pre-tax earnings of $1.5...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported September 2016 operational results. UAL's September 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.9 percent and consolidated capacity...
The airline will also match up to $100,000 of customer donations
United Airlines is partnering with leading disaster relief organizations, including the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and OperationUSA to help support families and individuals affected...
United Airlines will hold an analyst conference call to discuss third-quarter 2016 financial results on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the...
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...
Company will hold an Investor Day on Nov. 15, 2016
United Airlines (UAL) today reported August 2016 operational results. UAL's August 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
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....
Book your flight to Havana from New York/Newark and Houston today
The countdown to Cuba is officially underway at United Airlines after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the company final approval to launch service to Havana from two of its...
Former American Airlines president brings three decades of innovative leadership and airline experience
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that Scott Kirby has been named president of United Airlines. In this newly created role, Kirby will assume responsibility for United's...
Andrew Levy Named Chief Financial Officer; Julia Haywood Named Chief Commercial Officer
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced the addition of two key members to the company's executive leadership team with the appointment of Andrew Levy as executive vice president...
United and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced jointly today that they have reached an agreement in principle for a joint contract covering the company's approximately 9,000...
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2016 – The flight attendants at United Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today ratified a contract covering 25,000 flight attendants....
United Airlines (UAL) today reported July 2016 operational results. UAL's July 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
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...
Best quarterly on-time performance in company history
United Airlines (UAL) today reported its second-quarter 2016 financial results. Including special items, UAL reported second-quarter net income of $588 million, earnings per share of $1.78 per...
United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) announced today that Edward "Ted" Philip is joining its Board of Directors. Philip brings to United nearly three decades of leadership across the...
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) reported today that it has reached a resolution in the form of a Non-Prosecution Agreement with the United States Attorney's Office for the District...
Company named one of the "Best Places to Work" for 2016 by the American Association of People with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network
United Airlines achieved the top score of 100 percent on the 2016 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a prominent benchmarking metric that rates U.S. companies on their disability inclusion policies...
New route is United's 5th city in mainland China and 14th Asia/Pacific route from San Francisco
Today's departure of United's inaugural nonstop flight from San Francisco to Hangzhou, China, marks the airline's fifth city in mainland China and its 14th destination in the Asia/Pacific region...
Special Charges to be recorded for Second Quarter 2016
United Airlines will hold an analyst conference call to discuss second-quarter 2016 financial results on Wednesday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported June 2016 operational results. UAL's June 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.4 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
U.S. Department of Transportation awards United flights to Havana from its global gateways in New York/Newark and Houston
This fall, United Airlines customers will have a historic opportunity to board one of the first commercial flights to Havana, Cuba in more than a half century. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of...
Record-breaking holiday operational results build upon best six-month stretch of on-time performance in airline's five-year combined history
United Airlines reached another significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to providing customers with on-time and reliable service, achieving a company-best for percentage of...
San Francisco's newest eco-friendly route launches with navigational, operational enhancements to reduce emissions
Beginning today, traveling between the West Coast and the South Pacific just got easier as United Airlines launches new nonstop service between its premier Pacific gateway at San Francisco...
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...
United and the Association of Flight Attendants announced today that they have reached an agreement on terms of a joint contract that would bring the airline's more than 25,000 flight attendants...
Destination: Team USA profiles journey of Team USA hopefuls in first U.S. airline-commissioned feature film to premiere today onboard United flight
For thousands of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement and the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and...
Wish kid, Chidinma flies to Rome on United's 10,000th donated ticket to Make-A-Wish® through airline's MileagePlus Charity Miles program
Chidinma, a 14-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient, has longed to tour Europe's most famous cities for as long as she can remember. On Tuesday, amidst the cheers and applause of a crowd of United...
Expected to drive $3.1 billion in incremental value by 2018;
As United Airlines continues its efforts to create the world's greatest airline, the company is hosting a call for investors today to provide an update on initiatives the company is implementing...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported May 2016 operational results. UAL's May 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 1.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
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 will host live webcast on June 21
United Airlines will hold a conference call to provide an update on earnings initiatives underway. The call will take place on Tuesday, June 21, at 9:00 a.m. CDT and a live, listen-only webcast of...
United Airlines begins longest scheduled flight operated by any U.S. carrier and longest scheduled Boeing Dreamliner Flight in the World
United Airlines today launches the only nonstop flights between the United States and Singapore, using the world's most advanced passenger airplane, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, to operate the...
United Airlines Welcomes More Summer Travel Options to Europe with Return to Athens; Adds New Routes to Barcelona and Lisbon
The 2016 summer travel season officially kicks off today as United launches three new seasonal European flights from its East Coast hubs. Starting today, United will offer daily nonstop service...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the Wolfe Research 9th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, May 25. The presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The live audio...
Award-winning design firm Rockwell Group will transform the dining and retail space in United's terminals
United Airlines (UAL) today reported April 2016 operational results. UAL's April 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 1.9 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
Airline offers capital-to-capital service to nearly 40 airports worldwide - set to launch new trans-Atlantic routes for summer 2016
In May 1986, United Airlines commenced hub operations at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with 58 departures serving 24 destinations. Today, the airline celebrates three decades of...
Seasonal Boeing 787 service between San Francisco and Xi'an, China, begins Sunday, May 8
United Airlines continues to expand the number of cities it serves in interior China with the launch of new nonstop flights to Xi'an on Sunday, May 8. The flights from United's Asia-Pacific gateway in
United Airlines today applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to continue to provide daily nonstop service from the airline's trans-Pacific gateway in San Francisco to...
United will provide up to three million bonus miles to customers who contribute to designated relief organizations, United's previous campaigns have raised millions of dollars for disaster relief
United Airlines is teaming up with leading disaster relief organizations to provide aid to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador, and the flooding in Houston. Beginning...
Mainline on-time arrival improvement of 14 points year-over-year; best quarterly on-time performance since the merger
United Airlines (UAL) today reported its first-quarter 2016 financial results. Excluding special items, UAL reported first-quarter net income of $435 million, earnings per share of $1.23 per...
Edward L. Shapiro and Barney Harford Join Board in Settlement Agreement; Mutually Agreed Additional Director to Join Board Within Six Months
Robert A. Milton To Become Non-Executive Chairman of the Board CHICAGO, April 20, 2016 – United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced additional changes to its Board and a...
United and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced today that the company's nearly 30,000 IAM-represented employees have voted overwhelmingly to ratify...
Company will announce first-quarter financial results after market close on April 20
United Airlines will issue its first-quarter financial results and second-quarter investor update after market close on Wednesday, April 20. The company will hold a conference call to discuss...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported March 2016 operational results. UAL's March 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
Airline has connected more than 4 billion people to over 340 destinations across the globe
When a Swallow aircraft took off from Pasco, Washington, on an airmail route bound for Boise, Idaho, on April 6, 1926, it marked the beginning of 90 years of aviation firsts for United Airlines....
United and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) reached tentative agreements today on new contracts for all of the airline's nearly 30,000 IAM-represented...
United is the first U.S. airline to serve Israel from the West Coast
United Airlines will inaugurate its newest intercontinental nonstop service with great fanfare this evening, linking San Francisco and Tel Aviv with the first-ever nonstop flights between the two...
Official airline of NAHJ special events during 2016, including Platinum sponsorship of NAHJ's annual convention and title sponsorship of NAHJ/Hispanicize event
United Airlines has renewed its partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) for the 10th consecutive year and will be the official airline of the organization's...
Expanded relationship will offer customers new benefits and elevated travel experience
Air China and United Airlines recently signed a multi-year agreement to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. In addition to the long-term extension of their agreement, Air China...
Customers currently booked through March 31 have new rebooking options
As the situation at the Brussels Zaventem International Airport evolves, United Airlines late this afternoon extended its travel waiver to enable additional customers ticketed on United flights to...
United Airlines continues to offer its thoughts and prayers to the people of Belgium and others impacted by today's tragedies and to reach out to affected employees. As the situation at the...
The United family is deeply saddened by the tragedies in Brussels earlier today, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The safety of our customers and crew remains...
United participates in U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation to Cuba, highlights support from more than 17,000 individuals and organizations for commercial service from cities outside Florida, including Newark/New York City, Houston, Washington and Chicago
United Airlines today submitted its final procedural filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin commercial air service to Cuba from its global gateways in...
United's proposed flights from Newark Liberty, Houston, Washington and Chicago garner more than 15,000 letters of support to U.S. Department of Transportation
United Airlines today submitted its latest filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin commercial air service to Cuba from its global gateways in Newark/New York,...
United to integrate sustainable aviation biofuels into its ongoing operations at LAX hub
United Airlines made history today by becoming the first U.S. airline to begin use of commercial-scale volumes of sustainable aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights with the departure of...
Airlines to offer more options and flexibility for travel between the U.S. and New Zealand, and points beyond
United Airlines and Air New Zealand today announced a joint venture revenue-sharing agreement, deepening the partnership between the two airlines, which are both members of Star Alliance. Under...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported February 2016 operational results. UAL's February 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.7 percent and consolidated capacity...
United to launch first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. airline
United Airlines today announced that it will introduce three-times-weekly nonstop flights between its West Coast Asia/Pacific hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hangzhou's...
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today confirmed that it has been informed by hedge funds PAR Capital Management, Inc. and Altimeter Capital Management, L.P. of their intention to...
