News Releases

  • March 12, 2017

    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...

  • March 10, 2017

    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...

  • March 08, 2017

    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...

  • March 08, 2017

    Live webcast available at ir.united.com

    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...

  • March 07, 2017

    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...

  • February 28, 2017

    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...

  • February 27, 2017

    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...

  • February 21, 2017

    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...

  • February 10, 2017

    Live webcast available at ir.united.com

    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...

  • February 09, 2017

    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...

  • February 08, 2017

    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...

  • February 01, 2017

    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...

  • February 01, 2017

    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,...

  • January 24, 2017

    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...

  • January 17, 2017

    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...

  • January 17, 2017

    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...

  • January 11, 2017

    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...

  • January 11, 2017

    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...

  • January 10, 2017

    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...

  • January 10, 2017

    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...

  • December 21, 2016

    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...

  • December 19, 2016

    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...

  • December 15, 2016

    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...

  • December 09, 2016

    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...

  • December 08, 2016

    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...

  • December 06, 2016

    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...

  • December 05, 2016

    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....

  • December 03, 2016

    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...

  • November 30, 2016

    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,...

  • November 29, 2016

    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...

  • November 28, 2016

    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...

  • November 15, 2016

    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...

  • November 14, 2016

    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...

  • November 08, 2016

    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...

  • October 26, 2016

    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...

  • October 25, 2016

    $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...

  • October 20, 2016

    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...

  • October 19, 2016

    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...

  • October 17, 2016

    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...

  • October 11, 2016

    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...

  • October 07, 2016

    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...

  • October 07, 2016

    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...

  • September 20, 2016

    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."...

  • September 15, 2016

    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...

  • September 09, 2016

    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...

  • September 02, 2016

    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....

  • September 01, 2016

    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...

  • August 29, 2016

    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...

  • August 18, 2016

    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...

  • August 12, 2016

    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...

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