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United Continental appoints new board member

United Continental appoints new board member

31 July 2016 Airline News

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.

United Airlines disappoints with results

United Airlines disappoints with results

25 October 2013 Airline News

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.

United Continental reports 99% fall in profit

United Continental reports 99% fall in profit

26 October 2012 Airline News

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.

Integration costs drag down United Continental Holdings

Integration costs drag down United Continental Holdings

27 April 2012 Airline News

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.

Flying or Falling? The Future of the Global Aviation Industry

Flying or Falling? The Future of the Global Aviation Industry

27 July 2011 Focus

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.

United Continental Holdings announces Put Option Notification

United Continental Holdings announces Put Option Notification

25 May 2011 Press Release Airline News

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