https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/united continental holdings/ United Continental Holdings News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:42:43+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-appoints-new-board-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-appoints-new-board-member/ United Continental has confirmed that Edward “Ted” Philip is joining its Board of Directors. Philip brings to United nearly three decades of leadership across the technology, health care and financial services sectors. Sun, 31 Jul 2016 08:43:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-disappoints-with-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-disappoints-with-results/ United Airlines has said its results for the third quarter are “not at the level we expected or deem acceptable” after selling too many cheap seats. The US-based carrier – which includes the merged Continental Airlines – earned $379 million during the period, or 98 cents per share. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:01:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-reports-99-fall-in-profit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-reports-99-fall-in-profit/ United Continental has reported third-quarter 2012 net income of $520 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, excluding $514 million of net special charges. Including special charges, UAL reported third-quarter 2012 net income of $6 million - a fall of 99 per cent on the previous year. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:44:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-present-at-fifth-annual-dahlman-rose-global-transportation-confer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-present-at-fifth-annual-dahlman-rose-global-transportation-confer/ United Continental Holdings, will be presenting at the Fifth Annual Dahlman Rose Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. The presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT. Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/integration-costs-drag-down-united-continental-holdings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/integration-costs-drag-down-united-continental-holdings/ United Continental Holdings has reported a first-quarter 2012 net loss of $286 million or $0.87 loss per share, excluding $162 million of net special charges consisting primarily of integration-related costs. Including special charges, UAL - which operates United and Continental Airlines - reported a first-quarter 2012 net loss of $448 million or $1.36 loss per share. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:42:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mileageplus-introduces-gift-card-exchange-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mileageplus-introduces-gift-card-exchange-program/ United Continental Holdings, today launched the MileagePlus Gift Card Exchange, a first-of-its-kind program that enables MileagePlus members to convert the remaining value of unused or partially used retail gift cards into award miles. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-selects-panasonic-to-install-wi-fi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-selects-panasonic-to-install-wi-fi/ United Continental Holdings, today announced that it has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide Wi-Fi connectivity on more than 300 United Airlines and Continental Airlines mainline aircraft beginning in mid-2012 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westjet-airlines-seeks-to-block-air-canada-united-continental-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westjet-airlines-seeks-to-block-air-canada-united-continental-deal/ WestJet Airlines has requested permission to contribute to a Competition Bureau investigation into a joint venture between Air Canada and United Continental Holdings. The Canadian low-cost carrier argues the deal could hurt its ability to compete on flights to the United States Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-launches-550-million-fleet-wide-onboard-improvement-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-launches-550-million-fleet-wide-onboard-improvement-plan/ United Continental Holdings has announced it will invest more than a half-billion dollars in its onboard product. Product improvements include adding flat-bed seating on 62 additional long-haul aircraft, bringing total aircraft with flat-bed seats to 185. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:35:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ While perhaps the most global of industries, aviation has failed to create a truly global airline. But with rising fuel costs, falling prices and natural disasters all taking a toll, the crunch for legacy carriers across the globe is fast approaching. Here Breaking Travel News looks at the various strategies open to airlines as they seek to survive. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furloughed-united-pilots-offered-positions-at-continental/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/furloughed-united-pilots-offered-positions-at-continental/ Approximately 100 to 200 pilots will fly for Continental Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-holdings-announces-put-option-notification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-holdings-announces-put-option-notification/ United Continental Holdings, Inc.  today announced that it is notifying holders of the $726,000,000 outstanding principal amount of its 4.50% Senior Limited-Subordination Convertible Notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) that they have an option, according to the terms of the Notes, to require the company to purchase, on June 30, 2011 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-apologies-for-reintroducing-9-11-flight-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-apologies-for-reintroducing-9-11-flight-numbers/ United Airlines has issued an apology after “inadvertently” reintroducing flights numbered 93 and 175 – the same as those involved in the 9/11 terror attacks. Thu, 19 May 2011 15:12:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs/ United Continental Holdings – the largest airline in the world – slipped to a $213 million loss in the first quarter as fuel costs soared. A 26.5 per cent rise in the cost of fuel – taking the total to $2.67 billion – offset a 10.8 per cent increase in revenue, largely generated through price increases. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:06:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-links-up-with-ana-for-trans-pacific-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-links-up-with-ana-for-trans-pacific-service/ United Continental Holdings has signed a deal with Japanese carrier ANA to launch a new trans-Pacific joint venture. Under the terms of the deal United Airlines and partner airline Continental Airlines are set coordinate sales and marketing with ANA in order to improve benefits offered to each airline’s frequent flyers. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:28:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-new-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-new-route/ United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced daily nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Guadalajara, Mexico, beginning June 9, 2011. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:45:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-holdings-partners-with-american-red-cross-to-support-rel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-holdings-partners-with-american-red-cross-to-support-rel/ United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will support the American Red Cross efforts to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:31:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-return-to-narita-airport-in-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-return-to-narita-airport-in-japan/ Airlines operating from the United States and Australia have returned to full operations in Japan following an earthquake and subsequent tsunami on Friday. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both confirmed they would offer a full schedule today following disruption over the weekend, while Qantas added services were continuing as normal. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:59:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-747-debuts-in-new-united-livery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-747-debuts-in-new-united-livery/ United Continental Holdings, Inc. unveiled the largest aircraft in its fleet, the 374-seat Boeing 747-400, in the new United livery. With the first 747-400 rebranding completed, the carrier now has at least one of each of its mainline fleet types painted in the new United livery. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:51:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-turks-and-caicos-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-turks-and-caicos-service/ Continental Airlines has inaugurated non-stop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Initially the flights will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, converting to daily service on March 6th, 2011. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-moves-in-to-claim-mexicana-slack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-moves-in-to-claim-mexicana-slack/ United Continental Holdings has launched a series of new departures to Mexico in an attempt to replace Mexicana as the dominant carrier in the region. While the Mexican carrier is seeking to relaunch later this year, UCH will begin offering improved services to Leon/Guanajuato, Cancun, and Mexico City in the interim. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:07:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-to-launch-cross-border-tie-up-with-united/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-to-launch-cross-border-tie-up-with-united/ Air Canada and United have unveiled plans to create a joint venture to bolster their position on United States-Canada transborder flights. A memorandum of understanding signed by the partners said the arrangement would help both airlines compete more effectively, while supporting substantial service and pricing benefits for passengers. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:53:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-united-complete-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-united-complete-merger/ United and Continental Airlines have completed their merger, creating the largest airline in the world by revenue. The company has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UAL, with ambitions to generate $1.2 billion in net annual synergies by 2013. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:56:51 +0000