Company to add 25 new Boeing 737-700s; plans to accelerate retirement of Boeing 747s
United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the...
United's more than 420 dispatchers, represented by the Professional Airline Flight Control Association, have voted by a 91 percent margin to ratify a tentative agreement that will extend their...
James Kennedy, Robert Milton and James Whitehurst Join United Board
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed three new highly qualified independent directors to the Board: James A.C. Kennedy, Robert A....
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz plans to return to those roles on a full-time basis on March 14, 2016 and...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the 2016 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 8. The presentation will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET. The live...
Flights from Newark/New York, Houston, Washington and Chicago to Havana will offer greater choice, convenience and competition for customers
United Airlines today submitted its formal application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide service from four of its largest U.S. gateway cities – Newark/New York,
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the U.S. and Japanese governments announced an amendment to the nations' air transport agreement enabling U.S. carriers to operate...
United and the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA) reached a tentative agreement today on a contract extension for the company's more than 420 dispatchers. The tentative...
United Airlines today applauded the historic signing by representatives of the United States and Cuba governments of a formal arrangement to reinstitute air service between the two countries....
United Airlines (UAL) today reported January 2016 operational results. UAL's January 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.1 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
Carrier expanding relationship with leading customer experience management company, Sodexo, including bringing celebrity chef Art Smith on board, to provide industry-leading lounge service
United Airlines is continuing the company's commitment to uplift its customers' experience at United Club and lounge locations worldwide, as the airline upgrades more clubs and makes global...
Free snacks are back on United Airlines beginning today, with thousands of customers enjoying the scent of cinnamon and caramel this morning as they indulge in complimentary stroopwafels –...
Daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service to Singapore begins June 1, 2016
United Airlines today announced that it will introduce daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound),...
Intensifying storm, heavy snow accumulation increases operational delays and cancellations at Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty Airport and surrounding airports
United Airlines is providing an update for customers disrupted by the winter storm currently impacting the East Coast. Due to severe weather and heavy snow accumulation at our hubs at Dulles...
Additional cancellations planned for Newark Liberty Airport and surrounding metro area, with no operations planned for Saturday, January 23
United Airlines is providing additional information to customers who are booked on flights disrupted by winter weather along the East Coast. The severe weather conditions will lead to many...
United Airlines announced today that the company's pilots have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-year contract extension. The agreement provides significant improvements for United pilots and...
Customers can change travel plans using united.com or the United mobile app
United Airlines is providing helpful information to customers who are booked on flights disrupted by winter weather along the East Coast. The severe weather conditions will lead to many...
Olson brings three decades of world class consumer brand and airline sector communications leadership and innovation
United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today appointed James T. Olson as senior vice president of Corporate Communications, bringing to the airline 25 years of public relations and employee engagement...
Company Also Announces Record Fourth-Quarter Profit
United Airlines (UAL) today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. UAL reported full-year net income of $4.5 billion, or $11.88 per diluted share, excluding special...
United (NYSE: UAL) today distributed the following letter to employees on behalf of President and CEO Oscar Munoz: To my United Family – Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss full-year and fourth-quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported December 2015 operational results. UAL's December 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity...
United Airlines today announced that Oscar Munoz, the company's president and CEO, is currently recovering well following the heart transplant he received on Jan. 6, 2016. He is still expected to...
United Airlines today announced that Oscar Munoz, the company's president and CEO, underwent a heart transplant operation early today and is in recovery. A transplant was considered the preferred...
GT readers also name United the Best Trans-Pacific Airline; MileagePlus the Best Frequent-Flyer Bonus Program
Readers of Global Traveler voted United's MileagePlus loyalty program the Best Overall Frequent-Flyer Program in the world for 2015, marking the twelfth consecutive year that MileagePlus has...
Post a pic of your traveling pooch using #UnitedPaws and #UnitedContest to win tickets
For millions of Americans preparing to travel this holiday season, the preparation checklist might be a little daunting: Book last-minute travel. Get last-minute gifts. Pack the bags. Pack the...
Additional daily service announced for summer 2016
United Airlines will introduce a second daily nonstop service from its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service will operate next summer beginning...
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the U.S. and Cuban governments agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. "United Airlines congratulates the...
Guanajuato, Mexico, woman takes prize-winning photo, "Florencia y su calido hogar," in Peru
United Airlines and Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) today announced the winner of the 2015 Latin America Photo Contest. Maria Fernanda Antillon Medina, 26, of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, took the...
United Airlines continues to uplift the in-flight experience, feeding customers' appetites for complimentary choices by offering free snacks in United Economy on thousands of daily flights within...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported November 2015 operational results. UAL's November 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 4.2 percent and consolidated capacity...
United will give more than 6,000 customer service representatives an iPhone 6 Plus
United today announced the airline will equip its customer service representatives in the company's U.S.-based hubs with Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, enabling agents to meet customers' needs more...
Seasonal craft beer coming on board and to many United Clubs
United Airlines is giving more passengers a taste of a new dining and beverage experience, with the expansion of complimentary meals and free wine and beer to more United Economy customers; the...
MileagePlus members may earn 1,000 bonus miles for making donations through CrowdRise
Today is #GivingTuesday, and United Airlines is urging its customers to join in the giving spirit. Through December 11, the company will provide up to a total of 10 million bonus miles to...
United today announced that it has reached an Agreement in Principle with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) for a contract extension covering the airline's more than 12,000 pilots more than a...
United Airlines and illycaffe are creating a new alliance that will offer the Italian company's delicious premium blend to delight customers on board and in United Club locations worldwide....
Company scores fifth consecutive 100 percent on annual Corporate Equality Index
For the fifth year in a row, United Airlines notched a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign's annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and earned the label "Best Place to Work for...
United Airlines will unveil new United Club lounges in both Atlanta and San Francisco, offering customers modern designs with stunning panoramic views of the airfield, comfortable seating to work...
Cockpit crew, inflight crew and passengers are employees who served in the armed forces
Nearly 100 United Airlines employees who served in the armed forces received a special honor this Veterans Day. As a thank you for their service and sacrifice, the company flew these military...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported October 2015 operational results. UAL's October 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today agreed to commence contract negotiations more than one year ahead of the scheduled amendable date...
United (NYSE: UAL) today distributed the following letter to employees on behalf of President and CEO Oscar Munoz: Dear United team, Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers you sent to my...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the Baird 2015 Industrial Conference on Monday, November 9. The presentation will begin at 3 p.m. CST / 4 p.m. EST. The live audio webcast and...
Airlines have implemented a codeshare agreement between Brazil and the United States Customers will enjoy seamless reservations and ticketing, including boarding pass and baggage check to final destination Agreement is Azul’s first international codeshare
CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2015 - Azul Brazilian Airlines, Brazil’s largest carrier by cities served, and United Airlines today announced the expansion of their cooperation by implementing a codeshare...
United today announced that it has reached an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) to put a proposed joint collective bargaining agreement out for ratification. The...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported third-quarter 2015 financial results. UAL reported third-quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $4.53 per diluted share, excluding special items. Including...
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that its president and CEO, Oscar Munoz, is on medical leave following a heart attack he suffered on Oct. 15, 2015. At this time, it...
"The Company anticipates it will today conclude the corporate governance process necessitated by the hospitalization of President and CEO, Oscar Munoz. The company expects to release more details...
We have been informed by Oscar's family that he was admitted to the hospital on Thursday and we will provide further details as appropriate. In the meantime, we are continuing to operate normally....
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, October 22, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference...
Company teams up with Columbia College Chicago Department of Fashion Studies and the Re:new Project to create sustainable carry-on bags for customers
More than 20 large banners that encouraged United Airlines customers to "Fly the Friendly Skies" at Chicago O'Hare are finding new life. The company worked with the Columbia College Chicago...
Carrier to unveil flavorful new dishes throughout North and Latin America
United Airlines is unveiling new premium-cabin and United Economy meal and snack options this fall, offering more customers delicious new chef-inspired dishes on flights throughout North and Latin...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights will be the first nonstop trans-Pacific service to Xi'an
United Airlines, the airline with the most U.S.-China service, has made seats available for sale to its newest China destination, Xi'an. The nonstop service will be the first trans-Pacific flights...
United Airlines, the airline offering the most nonstop flights from New York/Newark and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, is adding daily trans-Atlantic summer-season service between: New...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported September 2015 operational results. UAL's September 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.4 percent and consolidated capacity...
Airline adds Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey
United Airlines is expanding its selection of premium beverages to offer customers two new options. The airline now offers Chicago-based Crafthouse Cocktails' Moscow Mule on United-operated North...
Airline to launch one new Atlantic and two new Pacific services
United Airlines, the U.S. airline with the most comprehensive route network and the most trans-Pacific service, will further expand its global reach with new nonstop service from San Francisco to:...
Proposed route from San Francisco hub would be the first trans-Pacific service to Xi'an
United Airlines today applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin seasonal nonstop service between the airline's San Francisco hub and Xi'an, China. If approved,...
Partnership extension will continue providing United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase
WILMINGTON, Del. – Sept. 16, 2015 – Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], Visa Inc. [NYSE: V] and United Airlines [NYSE: UAL] today announced the extension of...
Features include a tablet holder built into the tray table and an articulating seat cushion for improved comfort
United Airlines is introducing a new, comfortable, custom-designed seat for first-class cabins on more than 200 of the company's narrowbody aircraft. The seat will debut on an Airbus A319 next...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported August 2015 operational results. UAL's August 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available...
Names Henry L. Meyer III Non-executive Chairman of the Board
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that it has named Oscar Munoz as president and chief executive officer. Munoz will also continue to serve on United’s board of...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the 8th Annual Cowen Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Gerry Laderman, United's senior vice president of finance and acting chief...
United Airlines continues its investment in the education and development of hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students by awarding more than $1 million in scholarships to its employees and...
Complimentary personal device entertainment now available on regional jet aircraft
United Airlines is continuing the expansion of its "United Private Screening" in-flight entertainment with the launch of free personal device entertainment on two-cabin United Express regional...
Airline launches new, interactive maps and also introduces enhanced re-booking features
United Airlines customers flying through the airline's hubs in the continental United States will now find navigating through the airport easier and more interactive. United has updated its mobile...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported July 2015 operational results. UAL's July 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.8 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the 2015 Jeffries Industrials Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Gerry Laderman, United's acting chief financial officer, and Brian Znotins, United's...
New subsidiary to provide ground handling services at select domestic airports
United Airlines today launched United Ground Express, a wholly owned subsidiary, to provide ground handling services at select airports. Although it is a separate company from United Airlines,...
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that Gerald (Gerry) Laderman has been named acting chief financial officer. He succeeds John Rainey, who has resigned to become chief financial officer at...
Global hospitality company signs on as launch partner for airline's corporate carbon offset program
United Airlines and Wyndham Worldwide are working together to reduce carbon emissions associated with corporate air travel. The hospitality company, which is one of the largest in the world, has...
UAL Reports $1.3 Billion Second-Quarter 2015 Profit Excluding Special Items;
United Airlines (UAL) today reported second-quarter 2015 net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.31 per diluted share, excluding $67 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported...
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba and the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. "United Airlines congratulates the U.S. and...
United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported June 2015 operational results. UAL's June 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
United Airlines and Cowshed Spa, the premium spa and lifestyle brand of London-based Soho House & Co., are joining together in a partnership to bring travelers contemporary new amenities onboard...
Airline has opportunity to purchase at least 90 million gallons of sustainable aviation biofuel a year
United Airlines today announced an historic $30 million equity investment in U.S.-based alternative fuels developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a pioneer in the development and commercialization of...
To download these photos featuring United employees marching in the Chicago LGBT Pride Parade, visit: http://newsroom.unitedcontinentalholdings.com/unitedpride.
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling, hundreds of United Airlines employees marched through the streets of Chicago, Houston, New York and San Francisco this past...
- United to make $100 million strategic investment in Azul
United Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines today announced a new strategic partnership in which United will acquire an approximate 5 percent stake in Azul, Brazil's third-largest airline, paving...
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the issue of same-sex marriage: "Today's historic ruling is a long-awaited victory for all those who...
United Airlines and the Chicago Urban League, along with the China-United States Exchange Foundation, is leading Chicago high school students on an educational, cultural and social trip through China.
Newark flights to/from San Francisco and Los Angeles to offer international-style inflight service
United Airlines, the U.S. airline industry's transcontinental leader, will bring the airline's "p.s." Premium Service to its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport in October....
United Airlines today announced that the company will add 10 Embraer E175 aircraft to the United Express fleet, offering more customers greater comfort and convenience during their in-flight...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported May 2015 operational results. UAL's May 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
United Airlines and Air China, members of Star Alliance, today announced plans to expand their code-sharing cooperation, covering an additional 22 routes in the China and U.S. markets. With this...
Airline introduces a special travel companion to the Adventure Bear family in honor of this year's March for Babies National Ambassador
It is that time of year again when United Airlines invites its customers and employees to bring smiles and bear hugs to children in need through the airline's Adventure Bear Program. With each...
United Airlines issued the following statement on today's announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of its intent to expand customs, immigration and agriculture preclearance to 10...
United (NYSE: UAL) and its employees will commemorate LGBT Pride Month this June by marching in parades, sponsoring events and hosting celebrations at destinations across the airline's global...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference on Thursday, June 4. The presentation will begin at approximately 9:20 a.m. CDT /...
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United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the Wolfe Research 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Tuesday, May 19. The presentation will begin at 7:00 a.m. CDT / 8:00 a.m. EDT. The...
United investing $573 million to refresh nearly all of its customer-facing space at LAX
Just days after breaking ground on its new Terminal C North Concourse at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, United today previewed yet another major hub investment that promises to deliver a...
Company is making it easier to search, book and buy the best flight for you
United Airlines today unveiled the beta version of the company's new homepage and flight booking features for united.com – encompassing everything from searching and sorting flight options to...
$244 million project will pave the way for reconstruction of Mickey Leland International Terminal D
United Airlines, in partnership with Houston Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Airport System, will break ground today on the airline's new Terminal C North concourse at George Bush...
United Airlines (UAL) today reported April 2015 operational results. UAL's April 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.4 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat...
Airline is on track to double its fundraising goal and could hit $2.4 million
United Airlines over the past two weekends capped off a decade of supporting the March of Dimes in its mission to provide families across the country with care and valuable information on...
Surpassed $100,000 in donations within the first 100 minutes of campaign
United Airlines today announced that in just one day, customers and employees have generously donated more than $1 million to the airline's disaster relief partners the American Red Cross,...
-- United and Trotter-affiliated chefs cook up flavorful new menu options
United Airlines and The Trotter Project are joining together to boost travelers' in-flight dining experience, with alumni chefs of Charlie Trotter's legendary Chicago restaurant and their culinary...
United customers can contribute money and miles to support the airline's disaster relief partners
United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake...
UAL Reports $582 Million First-Quarter 2015 Profit Excluding Special Items; $508 Million Profit Including Special Items
United Airlines (UAL) today reported first-quarter 2015 net income of $582 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, excluding $74 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported...
Airline honors a decade of supporting the March of Dimes with specially painted commemorative aircraft
United Airlines today welcomed a new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to its fleet, and while it is not the first of the next generation Boeing planes the company will take delivery of this year, it is...
