New aircraft will improve operational efficiency, elevate the inflight travel experience and reduce environmental impact
United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, enabling the carrier to begin replacing and retiring its existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft and further...
Airline to match customer donations up to 10 million miles in support of charities in need of air travel as part of Miles on a Mission program
United Airlines continues its successful Miles on a Mission campaign this Giving Tuesday by pledging to match customer donations up to a total of 10 million MileagePlus® miles to featured Miles...
Airline to offer all MileagePlus members a free individualized jet lag plan that recommends sleep times, caffeine intake and light exposure for the quickest way to adjust to new time zones
United Airlines customers now have a new, scientific way to battle jet lag through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Timeshifter®, an app that outlines the best time to see and avoid light,...
United provides direct donations to aid in the immediate assistance and long-term recovery efforts for affected individuals and communities
Today, United Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to California and to lifting up communities in crisis by announcing $165,000 in direct donations to three funds that provide assistance to those...
Starting November 1, Polaris Customers Can Check Their Bags Following Customs at London Heathrow and Have Them Delivered to Their London Hotel Room
Starting November 1, United Airlines will begin offering Polaris customers on flights between New York/Newark and London Heathrow complimentary baggage delivery exclusively to five Marriott...
'Miles on a Mission' lets MileagePlus members support non-profits in need of air travel; United donates two million miles to charities in this first-of-its-kind platform
Today, United Airlines announced the launch of Miles on a Mission, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform that gives customers a simple, easy way to donate miles to non-profit organizations...
United to debut exciting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker- themed content, including new aircraft paint design, safety video and opportunities to experience the Star Wars saga
United Airlines today announced that the carrier has teamed up with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – the epic conclusion of the Skywalker saga, to offer customers and employees alike exciting...
United's new investment vehicle will focus on accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuels and other decarbonization technologies
United Airlines today further strengthened its reputation as an aviation industry leader in environmental sustainability by committing $40 million toward a new investment vehicle focused on...
Air New Zealand and United Airlines today announced the only nonstop service between New Zealand and the United States East Coast will begin in October 2020. Air New Zealand announced it will...
Expects to meet or exceed $11 to $13 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) target for 2020
United Airlines (UAL) today announced that it has achieved third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.99 and adjusted diluted EPS2 of $4.07, and raised its full year 2019 adjusted...
Sunglasses, Palm Trees and the Golden Gate Bridge Included in New Design by San Francisco Resident as part of United's 'Her Art Here' competition
United has officially welcomed a one-of-a-kind, California-themed aircraft livery to its fleet – a Boeing 757 created by a San Francisco resident as part of the airline's national Her Art Here...
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...