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United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking a major milestone as the airline's first widebody customer flight outfitted with Starlink – the first of nearly 60 widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year, with the entire widebody fleet expected to have it onboard next summerUnited is the largest airline across both the Atlantic and Pacific and will leverage Starlink, the world's most advanced satellite network, to deliver fast and reliable internet access for Mileage Plus® members, including over oceans, polar regions and other remote locations previously unreachable by traditional cell or Wi-Fi signalsMore than 400 Unit

United's new "Stars and Stripes" livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-800 featuring a bold red, white and blue designNearly 600 pilots have transitioned from military service to United since 2024 through its military pilot pathway programU.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and United CEO Scott Kirby visit Washington Dulles International Airport to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and the airline's pilot hiring milestoneWASHINGTON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today unveiled a new specialty "Stars and Stripes" livery that celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary and announced a milestone to the airline's United Military Pi

Starting August 1, 30 new dishes – including appetizers, salads and entrées – debut on United Polaris international business class flights from world-renowned chefs brought together by Chef's Table, the brand behind the Emmy Award-winning Netflix seriesEach chef developed an inflight menu inspired by the United city they call home, including dishes like burrata with braised leeks from Chef Nancy Silverton, Brazilian shrimp stew from Chef Manu Buffara and poached scallop from Chef Tashi GyamtsoUnited and Chef's Table will also launch a collection of exclusive original branded content on inflight entertainment systems to give travelers a behind-the-scenes look at how these new menus came to li

Turnaround story continues with United's Newark operation delivering best-ever on-time* performance in April and May, flying nearly 5.8 million passengers United kicked off summer strong, flying a record three million passengers across its network over the Memorial Day holiday, with nearly 70% of customers arriving on timeUnited expects more than 53 million travelers this summer and continues to win brand-loyal customers by investing in onboard products and services as well as industry-leading technologies like Starlink and the United Mobile AppNEWARK, N.J., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark Liberty International (EWR) has led all major northeast airports so far this year with the most on-

United will be the only airline to offer service from St. Croix to the New York City areaWith this new service, United will serve 23 destinations across the Caribbean from Newark/New York, more than any other carrierST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX) and Newark/New York (EWR), becoming the only airline to offer service to the New York City area from St. Croix. The new route will commence on October 31, 2026 and will operate on Saturdays on a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, featuring 126 seats including 12 in business class.

From the European solar eclipse to global soccer matches and major concerts, United is seeing double-digit gains in bookings* as more people plan to fly to catch summer's can't-miss moments United expects more than 53M travelers this summer – including 3.9M between May 21-27 for Memorial Day weekend Airline continues to deliver value from nose-to-tail with features like seatback screen entertainment that includes exclusive content from Apple TV, Peacock and Spotify, free inflight Wi-Fi from Starlink for MileagePlus members and access to the award-wining United mobile app** with features like a TSA wait time trackerCHICAGO, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A summer packed with global events is gi

Daily year-round service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita starts in October and seasonal service from San Francisco to Sapporo is three times a week from December through MarchAirline now serves Tokyo-Narita from six of its seven continental U.S. hubsTwo new flights give United customers even more ways to explore Japan on the largest airline between the continental U.S. and JapanThis winter United will fly up to 13 flights each day from the continental U.S. to four of Japan's airports including Sapporo (CTS), Tokyo-Narita (NRT), Tokyo-Haneda (HND), and Osaka (KIX)CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced it is expanding its service to Japan with new flights to Sapporo and

Daily service starts August 11 between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport on a Boeing 737 MAX 8; tickets are on sale nowUnited's hub in Houston serves as a vital economic gateway between the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, where the airline now offers up to 100 flights per day to more than 50 destinations in the regionCHICAGO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United announced it will resume nonstop daily flights between its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas starting August 11*. This flight reopens a key economic gateway, creates new business opportunities and makes it e

Featuring critically acclaimed and award-winning series The Traitors, All Her Fault, and moreUnited expands its inflight entertainment offering with curated Peacock channel to complement premium onboard viewing experience at every seatUnited now offers over 1,600 hours of content across more than 800 aircraft equipped with seatback screens, as well as on personal devices via the United mobile appCHICAGO, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the launch of a new, dedicated inflight entertainment channel featuring content from NBCUniversal's streaming home, Peacock, bringing fan-favorite series onboard and giving customers even more choice and flexibility in how and what they watc

Starting today, United MileagePlus members with linked Lyft accounts can use their MileagePlus miles to pay for rides with new feature in the Lyft app This is the first airline and rideshare collaboration in the U.S. that allows passengers to earn and redeem airline miles directly in a rideshare app Today, Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) announced the ability to pay with miles, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows MileagePlus® members to redeem miles directly in the Lyft app for eligible rides.* The launch marks the first time an airline loyalty program and rideshare platform have offered direct mile-to-ride redemption in the U.S. — giving travelers the flexibilit

Airline launches first-ever nonstop service from Newark/New York to Split, Croatia; Santiago de Compostela, Spain, as well as the industry's only nonstop flights from Newark/New York to Bari, Italy; Glasgow, ScotlandUnited offers customers more ways to explore destinations across the Atlantic this summer with the largest schedule including nearly 770 weekly transatlantic roundtrips in summer 2026In 2026, United will offer flights from the U.S. to 36 destinations in Europe including Greenland – 14 of which no other U.S. carrier serves Destinations added in summer 2025 begin again including Ulaanbaatar, Faro, Madeira Island, Palermo, Bilbao and NuukCHICAGO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This

Airline plans 2026 events on May 5 (5.5), June 6 (6.6), July 7 (7.7), August 8, (8.8), September 9 (9.9), October 10 (10.10), and November 11 (11.11)United honors 40 years of supporting Make-A-Wish as the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary with immersive experiences across hub airportsCHICAGO, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and Make-A-Wish today announced the launch of "Make More Wishes," seven immersive events across the U.S. giving children fighting critical illnesses and their families behind-the-scenes access to all aspects of aviation. The immersive exp

Airline to offer base, standard and flexible fare options for United Polaris® and United Premium Plus® customers traveling on long-haul international, transcontinental U.S. and select Hawaii flights, joining the existing basic, standard and flexible fares in United Economy® cabinsCustomers can select options related to seat selection, checked bags, refundable tickets, and club and lounge access that best meet their preferencesOn select transcontinental U.S. and select longer Hawaii flights, the front cabin will be branded United Polaris and will include options to access the United Polaris loungeUnited plans to roll out the new tiered fare categories this yearCHICAGO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswi

Pilot program for new customer feature starts at airline's U.S. hub airports in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C.First-of-its-kind digital tracker includes regular wait time updates, helping travelers plan their trip and navigate airport lobbies with confidence CHICAGO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United's award-winning mobile app will include estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times using data collected by the airline, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major U.S. airline*. As part of a new pilot program, the feature provides regular wait time updates throughout the day, giving travelers timely info

CHICAGO, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced a new tentative agreement that if ratified will provide industry-leading wages, better scheduling and other improvements for United's 30,000 flight attendants.The new agreement includes immediate raises upon ratification and top wage rates that reach $100 per hour by the end of the agreement, making United flight attendants the best-paid in the industry. It also includes boarding pay, new pay for long gaps between flights and a signing bonus for every flight attendant worth a total of $740 million.The tentative agreement is subject to approval by the AFA's Master Executive Council,

This dedicated row of three seats in United Economy® can transform into a lie-flat mattress-like space after takeoff, ideal for families with small children, couples and solo travelers who want more spaceCustomers will get a custom-fitted mattress pad, specially sized blankets, extra pillows and a stuffed plush for children to help create a cozy, tranquil environmentLaunches in 2027 and will be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebody aircraft by 2030, offering up to 12 United Relax Row sections per planeUnited is the first North American airline with this kind of seating option and holds North American exclusivity on the designCHICAGO and LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2026 /PR

"Coastliner" Airbus A321neo will fly between West Coast hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Newark/New York starting later this summer – includes all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris® business class seat and United Polaris lounge access, a first for United's domestic travelersAirbus A321XLR with United Polaris seats will replace Boeing 757s on existing routes to smaller cities in Europe and South America starting this summerNew CRJ450 connects smaller cities to Denver and Chicago hubs starting this fall - premium regional jet features spacious United First® cabin with a luggage closet instead of overhead binsNew 787-9 with the Elevated interior will fly internationally starting on

Travelers can book seats later today on the airline's most premium aircraft yet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Elevated interior featuring the first United Polaris Studio℠ suites, roomier seats, larger seatback screens and Bluetooth connectivity at every seat in every cabinThe inaugural international flight, UA1, is scheduled for April 22 from San Francisco to Singapore; tickets will be for sale later today on United.com and the United appCHICAGO, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, travelers can book seats on United's most premium international aircraft yet – the 787-9 Dreamliner with the United Elevated interior. Unveiled last May, this new aircraft has been redesigned from n

Regionally inspired dishes representing popular destinations such as Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, to be created by culinary legends like Nancy Silverton, Fariyal Abdullahi, Manu Buffara and moreNew meals expected to launch in Polaris international business class on August 1CHICAGO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United is teaming up with Chef's Table, the brand behind the award-winning Netflix series, to introduce 10 new, exclusive meal experiences to its United Polaris® international business class menu. The airline has enlisted 11 world-renowned chefs from four continents – representing United's seven U.S. hub cities and key international gateways in London, Tokyo and São Paulo

MileagePlus members with a credit, debit or Chase co-branded card can soon earn up to twice as many miles for United flights as non-cardholders, get at least 10% off award tickets and access to exclusive Saver Award faresUnited now offers its most loyal members who have a United card some of the richest rewards among airline or travel credit card programsCHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats.

Starting this week, customers can book Blue Sky itineraries with cash or points and miles directly through JetBlue or United—unlocking broader access and a more seamless booking experience across both airlines. JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) today announced the roll out of the next major customer benefit from their Blue Sky collaboration: beginning this week, travelers can start to purchase eligible itineraries operated by either airline directly on JetBlue.com, United.com and each airline's mobile app. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260210620738/en/Photo courtesy of JetBlue and United.

United has installed Starlink on most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 airplanes – in less than a year, and expects to have it onboard more than half of its mainline fleet – an additional 500 aircraft – by the end of 2026 United uses the biggest advertising stage in the world to demonstrate what's now possible at 30,000 feet thanks to Starlink Wi-Fi – like streaming live sports, playing online games and more More than 25% of the airline's daily departures now have Starlink, and Wi-Fi customer satisfaction scores on those aircraft have nearly doubled  CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than

Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD's position as the premier Midwest hub United led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers Customer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members To support the airline

Burgers, sandwiches, snack boxes and more available for purchase on united.com and the mobile app United Economy® meal preorders available on flights over 1,190 miles across North America and the Caribbean CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United customers can now order fresh, United Economy meals like burgers and sandwiches before their flight through the airline's website and mobile app. This change prioritizes giving customers more choice and ensuring they get the meals they want, while also helping the airline's catering operation run more efficiently and supporting efforts to reduce food waste.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP, the global network enabling organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, announced today the appointment of David Newington as Managing Director, Commercial, Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning Payments, IT, and Corporate Travel, Newington brings a proven track record of driving growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering customer-centric solutions across Australia, the United States, and Singapore. In this role, Newington w

'Virtual Gate' gives customers real-time updates about which groups are boarding and a progress bar that shows how many people have boarded United ClubSM 'closest and best' feature recommends nearby United Club locations based on proximity to travelers' gates and available capacity, with capacity insights initially offered at ORD and rolling out to additional airports in 2026 Package-delivery-style bag tracker shows real-time locations throughout the journey Personalized updates include guidance on traveling with strollers or wheelchairs, travel document requirements and biometric boarding options as well as arrival information like live weather data and local rideshare options CHICAGO, Dec.

New model of collaboration delivers Travelport access to United's best retailing capabilities, co-development of innovative features, and accelerated deployment of next-level New Distribution Capability (NDC) functionality for travel agencies and corporate buyers CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and Travelport have entered into a strategic relationship that represents a new model of collaboration between an airline and a multi-source content provider. This marks a significant evolution from the traditional airline-distributor relationship, with teams from both companies working closely together to enable new capabilities and functionality for agency and corporate buying

This new card allows MileagePlus members to earn miles through everyday purchases and qualifying account balances Available now with no monthly fees with an average daily account balance of $2,000 or greater, MileagePlus members can open the debit rewards card at UnitedDebitRewards.com CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced a new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card that offers cardmembers additional ways to earn miles through spending and saving – designed to make flying the world's largest airline* even more rewarding. As part of the launch, for a l

TrueBlue® members can access United's global network, including United Express®, while MileagePlus® members can earn and redeem miles on flights across JetBlue's network of top leisure destinations.(1) JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) today launched the first major customer benefit from their Blue Sky collaboration: loyalty members of both airlines can now earn and redeem points or miles across each other's networks. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251023052407/en/JetBlue and United loyalty members can now earn and redeem points or miles across each other's networks. This milestone delivers

United flight 2940 is set to depart Newark/New York to Houston at 8:00 a.m. ET on a Boeing 737-800 Starlink installations complete on more than half of United regional jets CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET when United flight 2940 takes off from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month; more than half of United's regional fleet already offers Starlink. By the end of the year, the airline expects

Only airline with nonstops from Newark/New York to Split, Croatia; Glasgow, Scotland and Santiago de Compostela, Spain Only U.S. airline with nonstops between Newark/New York and Bari, Italy; Seoul, South Korea, as well as new, daily flights from Washington-Dulles to Reykjavik, Iceland Airline adds third additional service between Tel Aviv, Israel and Newark/New York – enhancing convenience for customers and reinforcing United's position as the largest U.S. carrier to Israel United remains the largest carrier across the Atlantic with service to 46 cities planned for next year including all six new Atlantic destinations from record Summer 2025 international expansion Tickets for all these new

In the news release, United and Instacart Team Up to Bring Loyalty Members More Rewards and More Convenience, Including $0 Delivery Fees, issued 06-Oct-2025 by United Airlines over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that a URL has been updated (Instacart.com/United). The complete, corrected release follows: United and Instacart Team Up to Bring Loyalty Members More Rewards and More Convenience, Including $0 Delivery Fees United MileagePlus® members get $0 delivery fees on orders placed right before, during or shortly after domestic flights – a simple and fast way to stock the fridge at a rental, add items that were forgotten or just place an order that's ready when you get home Mi

United MileagePlus® members get $0 delivery fees on orders placed right before, during or shortly after domestic flights – a simple and fast way to stock the fridge at a rental, add items that were forgotten or just place an order that's ready when you get home MileagePlus members who are new to Instacart can also enjoy 5,000 bonus MileagePlus bonus miles when they sign up and complete four orders, and can earn an additional 5,000 miles if they enroll in an Instacart+ membership CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United (NASDAQ:UAL) and Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), today launched a new collaboration that gives the airline's loyalty members even more ways to save time, earn r

New security initiative streamlines the travel experience for connecting customers by eliminating bag re-check on select international routes Airline launches new process on daily service from Sydney, Australia to San Francisco, California and plans to expand to additional routes CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP) initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently avail

United completed equipment installation on first 737-800 and expects first customer flight to depart from Newark/New York on October 15 Starlink is now installed on more than half of the aircraft in United's regional fleet, and the airline continues to install Starlink on approximately 50 regional jets each month CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped

Airline celebrates its best operational summer ever at EWR, putting airport on par with JFK and LGA for on-time performance Plans to serve 160+ destinations from EWR this fall and winter – more than any other airline in the New York City area – adding flights to popular cities like Rome, Venice, Porto, Marrakesh and Dublin United expects to hire more than 2,500 Newark employees between 2025-2026 and will be the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at Newark NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United CEO Scott Kirby was in Newark (EWR) today to celebrate the airline's operational turnaround at EWR and discuss the bright future for the carrier's premier Ea

United offers more flights to Tel Aviv than any other U.S. airline and will be the only airline operating direct flights from Chicago and Washington D.C. Flights from Chicago O'Hare begin Nov. 1 and flights from Washington Dulles begin Nov. 2 CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles international airports. This marks the first time United has operated these flights since 2023. United offers more flights to Tel Aviv than any other U.S. airline and will be the only airline operating flights between Tel Aviv and both Chicago and Washington D.C. Flights from Chicago begin Nov. 1 and will op

Schedule expansion also includes new routes from Newark/New York to Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tenn. and added flights from Houston to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador Flights start January 6, 2026 and tickets go on sale later today CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today expanded its winter schedule, adding flights to 15 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas. These new flights start January 6 and include: One additional daily roundtrip flight between:Houston and Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and MiamiChicago and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Las VegasNewark/New York and Orlando and Fort LauderdaleLos Angeles

Astro Mechanica's engine design addresses biggest economic challenge associated with supersonic flight: fuel efficiency Astro Mechanica's technology is first being developed for military use and then commercial aircraft as technology matures – UAV is the venture capital arm of United Airlines CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, today announced an investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. Astro Mechanica's adaptive propulsion concept and advanced airframe design has the potential to unlock supersonic aircraft with near-term applications for national defense, orbital launch, and long-range cargo delivery.

Full seasons of award-winning shows like Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo are now available on demand on seatback screens and United mobile app, and new shows will be added every month United plans to have 300,000+ screens across its fleet – more than any other U.S. airline – as it takes delivery of hundreds of new airplanes and retrofits existing aircraft CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens and in the United app, including award-winning shows such as Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo and more. United ha

JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) and United (NASDAQ:UAL) today announced they have completed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) review of their Blue Sky collaboration and are able to proceed to implementation. JetBlue and United appreciate Secretary Duffy, Assistant Secretary Edwards, and the entire team at the DOT for their review of Blue Sky. JetBlue and United will share more details in the coming weeks as implementation of the Blue Sky collaboration begins. Blue Sky is a new and unique collaboration designed to give customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points acros

Airline expands industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark, bringing total to 28 hires across all seven hubs  NFL hall of famer Jerry Rice suits up in San Francisco to help recruit and 'train' with current United SOSAs  United SOSA duties include welcoming customers in the airport lobby and helping them find check-in kiosks, bag check locations and navigate security lines   CHICAGO, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United announced today that it will expand the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people i

New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection Features are an extension of airline's ConnectionSaver back-end technology and provide customers full visibility into connecting flight status  During spring beta test phase, more than 350,000 customers used new features, achieving a 98% success rate in making their connection More than 20 million United customers have already booked connecting flights this summer CHICAGO, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite

United customers can now enjoy a collection of Spotify's video and audio podcasts, audiobooks, and specially curated versions of Spotify's most popular playlists – for free – on 680+ aircraft with the airline's new 4K, Bluetooth-enabled seatback screens Spotify's audiobooks and video podcasts are available for the first time onboard an airline, featuring popular titles like Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo Coming in 2026, United passengers will be able to use their personal device to log into the Spotify app on the inflight entertainment screen CHICAGO and NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United and Spotify today announced a firs

MileagePlus customers can earn and use miles on JetBlue including hundreds of flights in and out of New York City and Boston while TrueBlue members can earn and use points on United flights including to popular international destinations like Cape Town and Tahiti Benefits of each airline's loyalty program like priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred and extra legroom seats, and same-day standby/switch will be available across both airlines Airlines will also offer flights on one another's website and app to make booking simple and easy JetBlue will provide United access to slots at JFK International Airport for up to seven daily round-trip flights beginning in 2027; JetBlue and

CHICAGO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced an agreement that will provide industry-leading wages and many other improvements for United's 28,000 flight attendants if ratified. Final contract language will be concluded in the coming days. The agreement is then subject to approval by the AFA's Master Executive Council, including all Local Presidents. If they approve, the tentative agreement will be put out for ratification by our flight attendants. If ratified, in addition to industry-leading pay wages, flight attendants would receive a signing bonus and many other scheduling and quality of life improvements. The new contract wo

New United Polaris Studio℠ suites are 25% larger than United Polaris® with privacy doors, extra ottoman for companions, 27-inch screens, luxury skincare amenities and exclusive caviar and wine pairing New Boeing 787-9s with the United Elevated interior get a nose-to-tail transformation with the highest number of total premium seats in United's fleet, new United Polaris Studio suites, new United Polaris suites, updated United Premium Plus® seats with privacy dividers and wireless charging, and largest economy seatback screens in the world Delivery of first United 787-9 with the Elevated interior expected before the end of 2025 and first international passenger flights planned in 2026 from San

Twelve's technology is an industrial alternative to photosynthesis to transform carbon and water into inputs for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – company recently entered into one of the largest SAF contracts with large European airline group for 260 million gallons United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight FundSM continues to augment its investment portfolio with commercially advanced companies that use demonstrated energy pathways CHICAGO, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy.

The updated space now offers more than 350 seats, a larger 50-seat private dining room, a second bar, and dinnerware and decor curated by Crate & Barrel – the company's first collaboration with an airline United was the first U.S. airline to open a dedicated premium lounge for international business class passengers in 2016, and the upgrades to its Chicago location reflect the airline's continued investments in O'Hare International Airport and in its overall airport lounge portfolio CHICAGO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today opened its newly renovated and expanded United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, offering travelers more space, a modern design and eleva

Collaboration includes a path for United to purchase up to 200 airplanes1 JetZero's Z4 blended wing body or "all wing" design has the potential to enhance passenger experience and improve fuel efficiency by up to 50%2  JetZero was awarded a $235 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to fast-track the development of its commercial demonstrator with first flight expected in 2027 CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to

Newest and first expansion franchise in the WNBA since 2008 brings women's professional basketball to the Bay Area for the first time United provides skills development opportunities for young female athletes and supports local youth sports programs SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and the Golden State Valkyries today announced a multi-year sponsorship with United as founding partner and the organization's official airline ahead of the Valkyries' inaugural season at the Chase Center. In addition to digital signage inside and outside of Chase Center, a social content series, and an in-market promotion, United will partner with the team on initiatives like "Connect

United offers nearly 300 flights per day this summer to 100 destinations, the most since 2019 and more than any other airline in the Bay Area New and only flights on a U.S. carrier to Bangkok, Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Adelaide, Australia, and a second daily flight to Manila, Philippines to start later this year $2.6 billion construction project underway that will modernize and expand United's presence, further establishing SFO as a domestic and global gateway SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a

United will become the only U.S. airline to offer flights to Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; daily service launches this October from Hong Kong with one-stop connections from Los Angeles and San Francisco United will offer the first nonstop service to Adelaide, Australia from the U.S.; the three-times weekly flights begin in December from San Francisco The airline also adds a second daily flight between San Francisco and Manila starting in October, giving customers daytime and evening travel options in both directions   With these additions, United will offer flights to 32 destinations across the Pacific, reinforcing its status as the world's largest airline** with the great

Airline expects first customer flight to operate on a United Express Embraer 175 aircraft – less than eight months after signing SpaceX deal for Starlink United's roll-out of this new connectivity continues with plans to install approximately 40 regional jets each month and entire two-cabin regional fleet by end of year CHICAGO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced. The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline expects the first commercial flight to be onbo

United has invested $3.5 billion to build and upgrade modern facilities at IAH since 2015 IAH Terminal B Transformation, designed to accommodate a projected 36 million future passengers, is on track to open next year HOUSTON, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United announced another investment in its Houston hub today by breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and opening a new, state-of-the-art Technical Operations Training Center at the airport that will give employees a cutting-edge training experience.

Offering over $800 for the United℠ Explorer Card to $2,000 for the United Club℠ Cards in total annual value, the enhancements make flying the world's largest airline even more rewarding with new benefits including airline and rideshare credits, car rental and hotel awards, United Club℠ access, exclusive offers from leading brands like Instacart and more United MileagePlus Cardmembers can also earn toward higher levels of Premier status and receive award travel discounts when they redeem their miles to fly to more than 360 destinations worldwide, including more than 70 that no other U.S. airline serves A new advertising campaign featuring Emmy award-winning actor Ty Burrell will launch on

Airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install time is about 8 hours, 10 times faster than non-Starlink equipment United shows technical operations benefits like equipment size and weight as well as ease of install and maintenance NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance.

Sustainable Flight Fund also gets the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal Heirloom's proven technology uses limestone to absorb CO2 CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in direct air capture (DAC) company Heirloom, adding Heirloom's measurable, quantifiable carbon reduction technology to its already robust portfolio of decarbonization strategies. The Fund also entered into an agreement for the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to be delivered for the production of sustainable aviation fuel or permanently stored underground. Heirloom's already-pro

Airline opens second United Club FlySM location where travelers can quickly carry out snacks, coffees and other beverages on the way to their gate Houston location reflects the airline's continued investments in IAH and its broader United ClubSM portfolio HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today opened its newest United Club Fly location at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, designed for travelers who want a convenient option to pick up a snack, beverage or barista-made coffee as they head to their flight. At United Club Fly in Houston, travelers can experience:

Searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed 223% in the past decade and solo travel on United was the highest ever in 2024 Exclusive United app features like wayfinding, agent on demand and seat preference settings help solo fliers take to the skies with confidence Brazil, South Korea and Nigeria are some of the most popular solo travel destinations across United's unmatched global network CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This love-filled February, solo travel is on the rise and United is sharing travel hacks, popular destinations and app features to empower adventurers to get ready for National Plan a Solo Vacation Day on March 1 with the ultimate travel mantra: YOLO (You Only Live Once),