United Airlines News
United’s first Dreamliner completes first assembly
Boeing completed the final assembly of the United’s first 787 Dreamliner, completing the first major step in the aircraft’s production. United will be the first North American carrier to take a 787 delivery, with plans to introduce the first of 50 Dreamliners into revenue service in 2012.
United and Continental introduce United Club
United Continental Holdings is introducing a new name for its airport lounges. This is the latest development as United and Continental integrate their products and services to enhance the travel experience for customers.
United to become North American Dreamliner launch customer
United Continental has confirmed the first of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft has entered the assembly phase at Boeing’s facility in Everett, Washington. In early 2012, United will be the first North American carrier to take delivery of the aircraft, marking the first of 50 Dreamliners for the airline.
Travelport to sell Economy Plus® seating for United Airlines
Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces it has implemented the ability for Travelport-connected agents in the U.S. to sell United Airlines Economy Plus seating through their standard desktop and workflow processes.
United airlines offers one-touch access to travel information
United Airlines introduced a new, full-featured application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users that gives United and Continental customers easy access to book reservations, check in, access mobile boarding passes with one touch, get flight status details and manage their MileagePlus and OnePass accounts.
United Airlines and Continental Airlines sign new distribution agreement
United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries United Airlines and Continental Airlines signed a new multi-year agreement with Travelocity that enables customers to continue to purchase tickets through Travelocity’s online booking sites, including Travelocity.com, Travelocity Business, Travelocity Partner Network and Travelocity.ca.
Flights cancelled as United Airlines, US Airways are hit by computer outages
Flights across the United States were returning to normal today after computer glitches caused disruption at both United Airlines and US Airways over the weekend. On Friday a five-hour outage forced United to ground 16 flights and around 25 on Saturday, with a similar incident striking at US Airways on Sunday.
United launches new-routes from hub cities
United Airlines and Continental Airlines, wholly owned subsidiaries of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today inaugurate service on several new nonstop domestic and international routes as the company continues to optimize the combined networks of the two carriers.
United launches daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai
United Airlines today will launch its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, with daily nonstop flights from the airline’s hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
United apologises 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.
United Airlines announces partnership with National Association of Hispanic Journalists
United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., announced today that it will be the official airline of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists special events for 2011.
Boeing enhances 777 fuel efficiency
Boeing and United Continental Holdings announced today that United Airlines’ 777 fleet will be modified with a Performance Improvement Package that will result in greater fuel efficiency, along with reduced emissions.