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...