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CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), ratified a new joint labor agreement for all United Airlines pilots. "The ratification of this agreement is an important step forward for our pilots and the company," said Fred Abbott, senior vice president of flight operations. "We look forward to the efficiencies and teamwork we will achieve as our pilots become one group once they complete...

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines' most frequent flyer, Tom Stuker, this month became the first United customer to fly 1 million miles on United and United Express in a calendar year, reaching the mark on Dec. 6 onboard United flight 949 between London and Chicago. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121214/CG30004) This is the latest travel milestone for Stuker, who in July 2011 was the first person to fly 10 million miles on United and United Express....

CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced the launch of the 10 Million Charity Miles Giveaway, encouraging members of its MileagePlus loyalty program to vote for their favorite of 38 charitable organizations to receive a portion of a 10-million-mile grant. Each of the participating organizations, such as The American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish America, Wounded Warrior Project, Feeding America and Salvation Army, will receive at least 25,000 award miles....

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines delivered its best monthly on-time performance for 2012 in November - despite the continued impact of Superstorm Sandy and the Nor'easter that followed - with 85.5 percent of domestic flights and 81.2 percent of international flights arriving within 14 minutes of the scheduled arrival time. The airline is awarding eligible employees a $100 bonus to recognize this performance. United pays eligible employees $50 each month that...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced the launch of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 3. TSA PreCheck also opened for United customers this week at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) and San Juan - Luis Munoz Marin International in Puerto Rico (SJU). TSA PreCheck is a new, risk-based pre-screening initiative that allows customers to volunteer information...

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has earned a 100 percent rating for the fifth consecutive year in the 2013 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The CEI ranks top companies and law firms based on their policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees. "As a global company, it is our mission to foster an inclusive and diverse culture in which every employee is accepted,...

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has launched a new turn-down service for customers seated in United Global First, offering travelers an added touch of luxury and a better sleeping experience on long-haul flights. Customers may enjoy a new sleeping cushion with a 250-thread-count outer cover in addition to the standard plush duvet, soft pillows and Philosophy-brand amenity kit. Upon request, crew members will position the cushion, duvet and pillows within...

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the company will suspend most service to and from the New York area between noon Wednesday, Nov. 7, and noon Thursday, Nov. 8, as a result of the winter storm forecast for the region. Weather conditions will likely cause additional delays and cancellations at other northeast airports. At Newark Liberty International Airport, between noon Wednesday and noon Thursday, the airline intends to operate its long-haul...

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that the company has successfully completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification process for its 787 Dreamliner. United can now begin flying the Dreamliner for passenger service, beginning with its inaugural 787 commercial flight departing Houston for Chicago Nov. 4 at 7:20 a.m. CST. United's first Dreamliner arrived in Houston on Sept. 28 to begin a month-long certification program that...

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that in response to overwhelming support from customers and co-workers, the United Airlines Foundation has doubled the amount it will match in donations to support Superstorm Sandy relief efforts by American Red Cross, AmeriCares and Feeding America. The United Airlines Foundation will now match up to a total of $100,000 in donations to these organizations and hopes to generate at least $200,000 in total...