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United Adds Five New Flights from the U.S. to London

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

United will offer 22 flights per day from the U.S. to London, and more flights between New York City and London than any other U.S. carrier.

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  • United will offer 22 flights per day from the U.S. to London, and more flights between New York City and London than any other U.S. carrier.
  • United currently operates a total of seven flights to Heathrow from the U.S.: two daily flights from New York/Newark and Washington D.C., and one daily flight from Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco.
  • United Polaris customers will be able to enjoy access to all open United ClubSM locations, including the brand-new United Polaris lounge at Washington Dulles.
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

United Plans Largest Transatlantic Expansion in its History, Including 10 New Flights and Five New Destinations Debuting Summer 2022

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

"Our expansion offers the widest range of destinations to discover introducing new, trendy locales that our customers will love, as well as adding more flights to iconic, popular cities."

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  • "Our expansion offers the widest range of destinations to discover introducing new, trendy locales that our customers will love, as well as adding more flights to iconic, popular cities."
  • United will be the only North American carrier flying direct to Amman with service three times weekly with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
  • Beginning May 20, United will become the only U.S. carrier to fly to Norway with flights launching between New York/Newark and Bergen.
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

United Plans Largest Domestic Schedule Since March 2020

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

The airline plans to offer more than 3,500 daily domestic flights in December, representing 91% of its domestic capacity compared to 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The airline plans to offer more than 3,500 daily domestic flights in December, representing 91% of its domestic capacity compared to 2019.
  • In December, United will begin new direct flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix from Cleveland, and to Orlando from Indianapolis.
  • Customers who prefer fresh powder can enjoy more flights to ski destinations with United than any other carrier.
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

United Becomes First Airline to Introduce PayPal QR Codes as Inflight Payment Option

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Starting next month, United customers on select flights can simply show a flight attendant the PayPal QR Code in the PayPal app and use it to buy snacks, drinks and other inflight purchases while onboard.

Key Points: 
  • Starting next month, United customers on select flights can simply show a flight attendant the PayPal QR Code in the PayPal app and use it to buy snacks, drinks and other inflight purchases while onboard.
  • United is the first airline to offer PayPal QR Codes, and this partnership is part of United's easy-to-use, industry-leading suite of contactless payment tools.
  • "Bringing PayPal QR Codes inflight reinforces our commitment to offering customers choice and provides a new level of touch-free convenience for consumers when making in-flight purchases, within the PayPal app they know and trust."
  • Customers can pay using PayPal QR Codes to enjoy one of many new food and beverage offerings United launched this year.

United to Hold Webcast of Third-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Friday, October 1, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, October 20 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, October 20 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m.
  • A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be available at ir.united.com .
  • The company will issue its third-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, October 19.
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

United Airlines and Airlink Announce Commercial Agreement to Help Customers Explore Southern Africa

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines and Airlink , a South African airline, announced a new codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the U.S. and Southern Africa than any other airline alliance.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines and Airlink , a South African airline, announced a new codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the U.S. and Southern Africa than any other airline alliance.
  • The new agreement, which is subject to government approval, will offer one stop connections from the U.S. to more than 40 destinations in Southern Africa.
  • "And now through our codeshare agreement with Airlink - which is the most expansive partnership in Southern Africa - customers will be able to easily explore more bucket list destinations across the continent including easy connections to Zambia, Zimbabwe and more."
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

United Makes it Easier for Customers to Find and Use Travel Credits

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Also, beginning next week, United will be the first to let customers use their travel credits for extra legroom seats and to pre-pay for checked baggage.

Key Points: 
  • Also, beginning next week, United will be the first to let customers use their travel credits for extra legroom seats and to pre-pay for checked baggage.
  • These industry firsts, along with other new options like the ability to combine multiple travel credits and use them on partner airlines, give United customers more flexibility than any other airline.
  • For customers who have travel credits issued on or before August 31, 2021, United is also allowing a one-time opportunity to share these credits with friends and family.
  • "Unlike most airlines where travel credits are difficult to use, at United we're doing something different," said Toby Enqvist, chief customer office for United.

United Airlines Plans to Begin Flights Between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria in November

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Friday, September 17, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines announced today that new service between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria will begin November 29 (subject to government approval).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines announced today that new service between Washington, D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria will begin November 29 (subject to government approval).
  • "Lagos joins nearly 50 other nonstop international destinations currently served by the National Capital Region's gateway to the world."
  • Flights will depart Washington, D.C. on Monday, Thursday and Saturday and return from Lagos on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • In 2019, United and United Express carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers.

Mesa Air Group Reports June 2021 Operating Performance

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 116 cities in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 116 cities in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
  • As of June 30, 2021, Mesa operated a fleet of 165 aircraft with approximately 470 daily departures and 3,100 employees.
  • Mesa operates all of its flights as either American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights pursuant to the terms of capacity purchase agreements entered into with American Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, Inc., and DHL.

Mesa Air Group Reports May 2021 Operating Performance

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 95 cities in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 95 cities in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
  • As of May 31th, 2021, Mesa operated a fleet of 163 aircraft with approximately 450 daily departures and 3,100 employees.
  • Mesa operates all of its flights as either American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights pursuant to the terms of capacity purchase agreements entered into with American Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, Inc., and DHL.