United Airlines News
United Airlines mechanics reach tentative agreement
United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing United’s technicians and related employees.
United and Continental extend travel options for customers affected by Japan Earthquake
United Continental Holdings, Inc.has extended travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by the earthquake and its aftermath in Japan.
United launches Lagos service
United Airlines has announced the schedule for its new service between Lagos and Washington D.C., United’s second destination on the African continent, beginning 13 December 2010.
DoT pushes for United, Continental and ANA tie-up
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed to grant antitrust immunity that would enable United Airlines, Continental Airlines and ANA to expand their alliance relationship.
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.
Employment continues to fall in US aviation
Employment figures in the US aviation industry continued to fall during June, with the sector shedding 8,700 posts over the past year. Delta Air Lines was able to buck the trend – taking on over 4,000 employees – following the acquisition of Northwest Airlines.
Shareholders approve United-Continental merger
Shareholders in Continental and United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly to approve a proposed merger between the rival carriers – creating the largest airline in the world. The deal is now expected to close at the start of October, following clearance from the US Department of Justice and European Commission.
Shareholders vote on Continental-United merger
Shareholders in both Continental and United airlines will meet today to rubberstamp a proposed merger of the two rivals. If successful, the deal could be completed in as little as two weeks and will create the largest airline in the world.
EU approves United and Continental merger
The European Commission has granted unconditional approval to the proposed merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. U.S. authorities will need to grant final approval for the creation of what would become the world’s largest airline.
United Airlines chairman named on Export Council
President Barack Obama has appointed United Airlines chairman and chief executive Glenn Tilton as a member of the National Export Initiative. He will be joining other leading representatives from the aviation industry, including Boeing chairman Jim McNerney, who presently chairs the president’s Export Council.
United Airlines launches inaugural flight into Africa
United Airlines launches its first-ever service to the continent of Africa on Sunday, June 20, with the 10:10 p.m. departure of United 990 between Washington and Accra, the capital of Ghana.
United Airlines operates “Green Corridor” demonstration flight
United Airlines will become the first airline to conduct two trans-Atlantic flights using state-of-the-art flight planning to reduce environmental impact and save fuel.