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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 and HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Master Executive Councils of the Continental and United pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association International, today voted to accept a tentative agreement on a joint collective bargaining agreement reached with United Continental Holdings, Inc. The agreement now goes before the pilots for a ratification vote. Captain Jay Heppner, Chairman of the United Master Executive Council and Captain Jay Pierce, Chairman of...
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. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported October 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2012 decreased 3.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 4.4 percent versus October 2011. UAL's consolidated load factor in October 2012 increased 0.9 points compared to October 2011. UAL's October 2012 consolidated passenger...
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...
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that it will support the efforts of the American Red Cross, Americares and Feeding America to provide aid to those affected by super storm Sandy on the East Coast and Midwest. The United Airlines Foundation will donate up to a total of $50,000 to match donations from United customers and co-workers to the partner organizations. In addition, United is also offering MileagePlus bonus award miles for cash...
