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United Makes It Easier for Customers Who Use Wheelchairs to Book Flights That Can Accommodate Their Personal Device

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and united.com that makes it easier for customers who use wheelchairs to find flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their personal mobility device. The airline also announced that eligible customers may seek a refund of the fare difference if a customer needs to pay more for a flight that can accommodate their wheelchair.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, United and United Express together carried more than 200,000 checked wheelchairs.
  • In addition to working with the airline's Accessible Travel Advisory Board, United collaborated with United Spinal Association and Numotion to develop these industry-first initiatives.
  • "These new tools and policies also set our employees up for success, especially those working on the ramp or at the gate."
  • Customers with a personal wheelchair can visit the United app or united.com and use the filters on the flight search results page before selecting their flight.

United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family and Friends

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer travel planning, United today launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends – to be in a pool with other members. United is the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature.

Key Points: 
  • Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.
  • United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends – to be in a pool with other members.
  • MileagePlus miles pooling is now available to all MileagePlus members by logging in to their account on United.com.
  • Contributing miles to a MileagePlus miles pool will not affect an individual member's Premier® status.

United Launches Industry-leading Program to Provide Active-duty U.S. Military Pilots Conditional Job Offers

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the launch of the United Military Pilot Program, an industry-leading program giving full-time, active-duty U.S. military pilots access to conditional job offers as a First Officer with the airline. The program is unique in that it provides a secure landing place for program participants while they complete their service to the nation and work toward meeting all United hiring requirements.  

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced the launch of the United Military Pilot Program, an industry-leading program giving full-time, active-duty U.S. military pilots access to conditional job offers as a First Officer with the airline.
  • Interested active-duty military pilots can learn more about the United Military Pilot Program and apply for the program here .
  • Currently, United has over 16,000 pilots, including over 3,000 who have served or currently serve in the United States Armed Forces.
  • Over the last 24 months, United has hired over 4,000 new pilots and expects to hire over 10,000 pilots this decade.

Republic Airways Selects RingCentral to Power Communications for Aviation Professionals

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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With an employee base of over 6,000 aviation professionals, Republic Airways’ existing on-premise phone system could no longer keep up with the company’s increasing internal and external communications demands.

Key Points: 
  • With an employee base of over 6,000 aviation professionals, Republic Airways’ existing on-premise phone system could no longer keep up with the company’s increasing internal and external communications demands.
  • With RingCentral Contact Center, Republic Airways pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members can quickly and easily get connected to the operations center for time-sensitive communication and real-time information, including re-routing and last-minute schedule changes.
  • With RingCentral MVP, Republic Airways employees have access to advanced telephony features, including SMS and fax, and seamless integrations through RingCentral for Microsoft Teams and Salesforce .
  • “We look forward to supporting Republic Airways through its migration to the cloud and setting up solutions that will serve their aviation teams for years to come.”

United Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Flight Academy Pilots

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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GOODYEAR, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy's inaugural class of pilots, an important step towards training the next generation of talented, qualified, and motivated aviators. The inaugural graduating class includes 51 students – with nearly 80% being women or people of color – marking the next step towards the airline's goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school by 2030, with the added goal of at least half women or people of color.

Key Points: 
  • To support that growth, United hired about 2,400 pilots in 2022 and plans to hire another 2,500 this year.
  • United CEO Scott Kirby and United COO Toby Enqvist will honor the first class of graduates at a ceremony later this morning at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport.
  • United Aviate Academy graduates can continue to build flight time and leadership experience while continuing within the United Aviate pilot career development program's ecosystem.
  • Aviate participants can expect to become a United pilot within about six years of graduating from United Aviate Academy.

Alpine Air Express Names Industry Leader Robert Frisch as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Air Express, Inc. ("Alpine" or "the Company"), a leading regional air cargo carrier providing critical air infrastructure supporting a wide range of integrated logistics operations throughout North America, announced today that Robert Frisch, an experienced leader with decades of expertise in aviation operations, regulation, and planning, has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 31, 2023. Mr. Frisch will be based in the Company's corporate headquarters in Provo, UT.

Key Points: 
  • PROVO, Utah, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Air Express, Inc. ("Alpine" or "the Company"), a leading regional air cargo carrier providing critical air infrastructure supporting a wide range of integrated logistics operations throughout North America, announced today that Robert Frisch, an experienced leader with decades of expertise in aviation operations, regulation, and planning, has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 31, 2023.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Frisch will be responsible for overseeing the Company's operations and aircraft maintenance management team, as well as leading Alpine's 119 positions.
  • Alpine is a leading Part-135 air cargo operator with blue-chip customers including UPS, the U.S.
  • Prior to joining Alpine, Mr. Frisch was Chief Operating Officer at Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, which currently performs flying services for United Airlines as United Express.

Mesa to Expand Relationship with United Airlines, Winds Down Contract with American Airlines

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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PHOENIX, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) announced today plans for a significant restructuring in its operations with American Airlines and United Airlines.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) announced today plans for a significant restructuring in its operations with American Airlines and United Airlines.
  • Mesa is finalizing a new-five-year agreement with United Airlines that would place the associated aircraft into United Express operations and compensate Mesa for the higher costs associated with regional jet flying.
  • “I’d like to thank our long-time friends at American Airlines,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Chairman and CEO.
  • “Our relationship with American began in 1992 when Mesa initiated flying as a codeshare partner with America West after investing in its reorganization.

GoJet Airlines Announces New Top-Tier Pay for Pilots

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoJet is pleased to announce new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoJet is pleased to announce new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry.
  • "We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry," said Rick Leach, CEO of GoJet Airlines.
  • GoJet offers a direct path to United Airlines, making it the perfect opportunity for pilots looking to advance their careers in the aviation industry.
  • GoJet Airlines is a premium regional partner to United Airlines under the United Express brand as a Part 121 operation.

Mesa Air Group Announces Intent to File Form 12b-25 and Delay Its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Form 12b-25 will allow the Company an additional fifteen calendar days to file the 2022 10-K, which is due on December 14, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Form 12b-25 will allow the Company an additional fifteen calendar days to file the 2022 10-K, which is due on December 14, 2022.
  • In accordance with today's announcement, the Company is canceling its previously announced earnings release and call scheduled for after market close on December 12.
  • The Company expects to file the 2022 10-K as soon as practicable and no later than the December 29, 2022 deadline in compliance with Rule 12b-25.
  • As of September 30, 2022, Mesa operated or leased a fleet of 158 aircraft with approximately 306 daily departures and 2,500 employees.

United Hires Maria Deacon as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations, ground service equipment and facilities maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and planning and strategy. Deacon will also shape the continued growth and investment in United's Calibrate apprenticeship program, helping the airline expand and diversify its next generation of maintenance employees.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations, ground service equipment and facilities maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and planning and strategy.
  • Most recently, Deacon served as GE Aerospace's general manager of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
  • In her new role at the airline, Deacon will report to United's Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Greg Hart.
  • United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".