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United's Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O'Hare marked the return of regular service using the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "The 787 offers an unmatched travel...

Reports Indicate TSA Knives and Slow Security Will Kick Off Summer Travel Season WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions, representing 90,000 Flight Attendants including United, American, Southwest and US Airways, are conducting a press conference and rally Monday, May 20, 2013 at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to continue engaging the traveling public in efforts to keep the aircraft cabin free of knives. According to a...

Reports Indicate TSA Knives and Slow Security Will Kick Off Summer Travel Season WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions and industry stakeholders will hold a press conference Monday, May 20, 2013 at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to continue engaging the traveling public in efforts to keep the passenger cabin free of knives that have been used as weapons. According to a recent Washington Post article "now the chatter is...

Companies now rewarded miles for taking care of business as usual CHICAGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the launch of the MileagePlus Small Business Network, the first U.S. travel loyalty program that enables businesses to earn and redeem miles. Participating businesses earn award miles by purchasing goods and services from more than a dozen of the program's vendor partners, including leading providers of printing, shipping, credit card payment...

Daily United Express Flights Begin June 6, 2013 SAINT GEORGE, Utah, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWest Airlines is excited to offer new United Express flights between St. George, Utah and Denver, Colo. beginning June 6, 2013. To celebrate the new service, SkyWest is launching an introductory fare, offering non-stop flights as low as $99* each way, based on required round-trip purchase. These low fares are available for purchase on united.com today through June 20, 2013, with 14...

Domestic flights begin this month and international flights in June HOUSTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "Our customers responded extremely well when we introduced the 787, and we know they'll welcome it back," said Pete McDonald, United's chief operations officer. "Boeing and the FAA were diligent in their...

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Challenging the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, two air- passenger advocacy groups are demanding the U.S. government limit flights on the controversial new jet until the safety of its lithium-ion batteries is proven. FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are petitioning the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a two hour limit from the nearest airport for the...

CHICAGO, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced today that it will begin daily flights from its hub at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Nov. 5, 2013. The flight will depart Chicago at 8:20 a.m., arriving in San Juan at 2:57 p.m. The return flight will depart San Juan at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 7:13 p.m. The route will be operated with Boeing 737-900 aircraft with seating...

Airline mixes up its beverage service with an American-made, award-winning craft spirit AUSTIN, Texas, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Tito's Handmade Vodka will be the exclusive vodka brand served on all of the airline's flights worldwide. United customers have enjoyed the award-winning craft vodka since the company began serving the spirit on May 1. Tito's Handmade Vodka, an Austin-based company, is one of the fastest growing micro...

Live audio webcast at ir.united.com CHICAGO, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) will present at the 2013 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The presentation will begin at 7:40 a.m. CDT / 8:40 a.m. EDT. The live audio webcast and accompanying presentation will be available on the investor relations section of United's website at ir.united.com. The company will archive the audio webcast on the website within...