United Airlines

United Airlines customers may bid farewell to Yankee Stadium at baseball’s all star game if they are a lucky winner of a new Mileage Plus Auction. The one-time auction includes two tickets to nearly everything that the all-star weekend has to offer, including game tickets, first class travel on United and hotel accommodations for three nights in Manhattan.

As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to conserve fuel and improve environmental performance, United Airlines has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney for their patented environmentally friendly EcoPower engine wash system offered by Global Service Partners, a unit of Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp company.

United Airlines has announced two changes to its domestic checked bag policy. The service fee to check one bag for domestic travel will be $15 each way and the fee to check three or more bags, overweight bags or items that require special handling will increase from $100 to $125 or from $200 to $250, depending on the item.

United guests may now reach cruising altitude with a new, personalized in-flight entertainment system. United is the first U.S. carrier to offer iPod and iPhone connectivity to its in-flight entertainment system, enabling customers to enjoy their individual content on a 15.4-inch personal television, all while the iPod or iPhone charges.

Lufthansa and United Airlines today announced they have combined their individual corporate incentive programs to create a single joint program under United’s PerksPlus brand. Lufthansa’s previous “Corporate Mileage Plan” members and United’s PerksPlus participants will now have access to more benefits across a wider, global network.

United Airlines today announced significant fleet, capacity and personnel changes, enabling the company to build a stronger, more competitive business better able to withstand record oil prices and a softening economy.

United Airlines customers may visit the Hawaiian Islands more easily this summer through a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, complementing United’s 18 flights daily between Hawaii and the mainland - more than any other carrier. Through the codeshare service on Hawaiian Airlines’ inter-island Hawaii flights, United's Mileage Plus members will also have the opportunity to accrue and redeem frequent flyer miles on the flights.

East meets West - and customers from United Airlines and Jet Airways will benefit - through an agreement signed by both carriers. The companies plan to offer codeshare service, significantly expanding the number of flights available to customers of both carriers to travel between the U.S. and India. United's Mileage Plus and Jet Airways' JetPrivilege members would also have the opportunity to accrue and redeem frequent flyer miles on most flights.

United Airlines is joining customers and employees to support the victims of the China earthquake by contributing to relief efforts. The United Airlines Foundation is matching up to $50,000 in donations from employees and will give out up to 5 million frequent flyer mile—500 bonus miles to each Mileage Plus customer who donates at least $50 to the American Red Cross through united.com.*

Following an assessment of United Airlines’ O’Hare facilities by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United is taking a number of steps to improve safety in employee work areas.

United plans to tap into two thriving economies with new daily passenger and cargo service to Dubai and Moscow from its Washington Dulles hub. Pending government approvals, United plans to begin its Dubai and Moscow service October 26.

When the Chicago Bears season kicks-off this year, fans checking in to the club section of Soldier Field will receive first class treatment in the newly named premium lounge, the United Club.

United Airlines and Aer Lingus have signed an agreement to offer codeshare flights, which would expand the international destinations and frequent flyer benefits offered to customers of both carriers.

United Airlines is putting one lucky guest in the captain’s seat in the fight against cancer. In support of the American Cancer Society (ACS), United is auctioning off a behind-the-scenes tour and flight simulator experience at the United Airlines Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado, including two domestic roundtrip tickets to Denver and one night’s accommodations at a Starwood hotel.

United Airlines is prepared to assist and accommodate customers who are affected by the termination of Aloha Airlines service. For customers who are flying on a United ticket, United will rebook them on an alternate flight where space is available, for no additional charge. For customers traveling on an Aloha ticket, United is offering discounted one-way fares through the end of April that will make it easier for them to return home.

It pays to be one of United Airlines’ best customers, and United is giving customers 50 million more reasons to become one. Premier Mileage Plus members are teaming up with friends, family members, and co-workers to win their share of 50 1-million-mile prizes in a first-of-its-kind contest.

Open Skies is bringing United’s Denver customers about two and a half hours closer to London. Customers will save at least that much time by taking United’s new, non-stop service between Denver and London, and the airline is now offering special, low fares and up to 7,500 bonus Mileage Plus miles to celebrate.

The spring season has already begun at United Airlines with special low fares for travel to many favourite cities across the globe. These special fares are available for purchase for select U.S. and international destinations, and customers can book their travel at united.com.

Despite what your mother may have told you, you can eat your dessert before dinner. Or eat breakfast at midnight. United's international first-class customers now have these choices, with new dining options, that enable them to choose what they want to eat and when they want to be served, something that no other U.S. network carrier can offer today.

United Airlines this week distributed $110 million in profit sharing payments to U.S. based employees. For the year, employees earned a total of $170 million in payments related to 2007 performance.

United Airlines, Official Airline Sponsor of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, and Visa, Worldwide Partner Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, are offering customers a chance to see for themselves what the Chinese have known for centuries – the number eight represents good fortune.

Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines jointly announced a partnership this week that will treat all first and business class customers who fly United’s p.s. service to a new level of comfort with Westin’s Heavenly Bed products.

As part of its continuing effort to offer customers choice, flexibility, and low fares, United is announcing a new, simplified checked bag policy for customers who purchase nonrefundable domestic economy tickets. United’s new checked bag policy is available at united.com/baggage.

United Airlines this week announced it will start flying to two new destinations in Canada – Quebec City and Victoria , B.C. – and will begin service to Helena and Kalispell on June 5. United will also add service between Los Angeles and Tulsa.

United Airlines has launched new services from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and from Washington Dulles to Rio de Janeiro, strengthening its international network and providing additional options for customers to travel the world.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a new direct route to China to United Airlines, making it the first U.S. carrier to offer daily, nonstop service between San Francisco and Guangzhou. After reviewing United’s proposal that demonstrated passenger demand and nationwide economic benefit, DOT selected United's proposed route after several weeks of deliberation.

United Airlines today announced that it will offer new daily passenger and cargo service* between Los Angeles and Frankfurt. United will begin service to Frankfurt on December 15, 2007 and service from Frankfurt on December 16, 2007. Flights are open for sale now.

United Airlines customers can continue to sip and enjoy Starbucks coffee under a recently signed agreement between the two worldwide brands. United is a major U.S. carrier that exclusively serves Starbucks coffee.

United Airlines have revealed details of its new international United Business experience that will provide customers with the optimal space to work, sleep or relax during long overseas flights. With the announcement, United will earn the distinction of becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer fully lie-flat beds in business class on overseas flights.

More than 1,000 pilots applied for 100 positions at United in the first 10 days that the company sought applications. The company is looking to hire 100 experienced pilots by the end of this year.

Following months of intense competition, United Airlines, the largest transpacific passenger carrier, connected for the first time ever the capitals of Washington, D.C. and Beijing when its flight touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on March 29 at 14:20. The service enables Washington, D.C., to join 28 other world capitals in offering nonstop service to Beijing.

United Airlines gives customers a taste of "la dolce vita" with its new daily nonstop service between Rome and Washington, D.C., beginning this weekend. The new route strengthens the company's hub on the East Coast as an international gateway to major capitals around the world.

Following months of intense competition for the new route between the U.S. and China, United Airlines yesterday flew the first-ever, non-stop service between Washington, D.C., and Beijing. The service will enable Washington, D.C., to join 28 other world capitals in offering nonstop service to Beijing.

UAL Corporation’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive, Glenn Tilton, has responded to the Open Skies decision. In a statement he commented, “United has long been a proponent of Open Skies and looks forward to increased competition.”

United Airlines has announced its new partnership with legendary Chicago restaurant owner and Chef Charlie Trotter. Customers flying in United First and United Business on eastbound flights to Europe and on United's premium transcontinental service p.s.SM can select cuisine specially created by Trotter, beginning this summer.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the new nonstop U.S - China route to United Airlines, reinforcing that the route will provide the greatest public benefit and promote the national interest by connecting two of the world’s most important capitals.

United Airlines has unveiled initial details about the previously announced $165 million upgrade to its international widebody fleet that includes a new luxurious United First Suite, which provides passengers with more privacy, personal space and comfort on overseas flights. The new suite was designed to be the optimal space to work, sleep or relax while enjoying the latest entertainment and exclusive amenities.

United Airlines has announced a January Sale for U.K. customers on a range of destinations between the U.K. and U.S. for mid-week departures in January. Customers may book exclusive fares by visiting unitedairlines.co.uk before 23 January 2007.