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Lufthansa and United to offer "PerksPlus"

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 streamlines operations

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 offers inter-island Hawaiian flights

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.

United Airlines and Jet Airways announce codeshare deal

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 donates cash and cargo to relief efforts in China

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.*

Safety improvements at United's largest hub

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 Airlines announces nonstop service to Dubai and Moscow

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.

United Airlines scores deal with Chicago Bears

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 announces Aer Lingus cooperation

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.

Be in the captain's seat in the fight against cancer

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 to help Aloha Airlines customers

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.

Team up, fly and win on United Airlines

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.

United Airlines flies the open skies to London

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.

Spring has sprung with new low fares from United Airlines

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.

Eat what you want, when you want with United

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.