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United Airlines Puts Jet Lag to Rest with Timeshifter App Partnership

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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"Timeshifter takes all the guesswork out of avoiding jet lag and instead uses science and algorithms to design a customized, step-by-step trip across time zones.

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  • "Timeshifter takes all the guesswork out of avoiding jet lag and instead uses science and algorithms to design a customized, step-by-step trip across time zones.
  • I was a believer the first time I used the app and I think our customers will love it too."
  • The app uses an algorithm to customize plans for customers based on a number of factors including normal sleep pattern, flight details and individual preferences, creating a personalized jet lag alleviation plan.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express Carrier, Welcomes Kevin Langford as Vice President of Human Resources

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpressJet Airlines , a United Express carrier, this week welcomed Kevin Langford as Vice President of the company's Human Resources division.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpressJet Airlines , a United Express carrier, this week welcomed Kevin Langford as Vice President of the company's Human Resources division.
  • Langford joins ExpressJet with 18 years of progressive Human Resources and Labor Relations experience in both corporate and field locations, primarily in the oil and gas and manufacturing industries.
  • "Kevin's broad background and experience will benefit ExpressJet as we seek to excel as a United Express partner."
  • ExpressJet pilots enjoy top-tier pay and quality of life and can choose the Aviate career path to United Airlines.

United Airlines Supports Local Relief Efforts for Communities Impacted by California Wildfires

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Friday, November 1, 2019
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In addition to supporting these funds, United is working with the American Red Cross to provide approximately 5,000 blankets to shelters across the state of California.

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  • In addition to supporting these funds, United is working with the American Red Cross to provide approximately 5,000 blankets to shelters across the state of California.
  • Today's announcement builds on United's continued commitment to California and recent campaigns to aid in response to wildfires and other disasters.
  • United has strong partnerships with the American Red Cross, the California State Fire Foundation (Cal Fire) and the California State Parks Foundation to support California year-round, not just when disasters strike.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

CLEAR and United Airlines Open CLEAR at Newark Liberty International Airport, the Second Major Hub to Launch this Week

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Friday, November 1, 2019
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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR and United Airlines announced the opening of CLEAR in Terminal C at the airlines Newark hub, an important step toward making travel seamless for customers traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR and United Airlines announced the opening of CLEAR in Terminal C at the airlines Newark hub, an important step toward making travel seamless for customers traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Earlier this week, we opened CLEAR lanes at our Houston hub, and we are confident that customers traveling to and from Newark will enjoy the opportunity to use CLEAR when they travel with United.
  • Together, United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 356 airports across five continents.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Launches New Crowdsourcing Platform to Donate Miles to Charity

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Monday, October 28, 2019
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CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines announced the launch of Miles on a Mission, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform that gives customers a simple, easy way to donate miles to non-profit organizations and charities in need of air travel.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines announced the launch of Miles on a Mission, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing platform that gives customers a simple, easy way to donate miles to non-profit organizations and charities in need of air travel.
  • Each launch partner has 28 days to crowdsource miles from MileagePlus members, with the goal of reaching at least 250,000 miles.
  • United is donating two million miles to kick off the Miles on a Mission program, matching the first 50 thousand miles raised for each campaign.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Pledges $40 Million To Further Decarbonize Commercial Air Travel

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Friday, October 25, 2019
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Operating the Flight for the Planet last June, which represented the most-eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the history of commercial aviation.

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  • Operating the Flight for the Planet last June, which represented the most-eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the history of commercial aviation.
  • In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers.
  • United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 193 countries via 27 member airlines.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

ABM Announces Fueling Services Partnership with United Airlines

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Into-plan fueling is one of the newest services on ABM Aviations extensive list of solutions provided to both airlines and airports.

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  • Into-plan fueling is one of the newest services on ABM Aviations extensive list of solutions provided to both airlines and airports.
  • The ABM Aviation team appreciates the trusted partnership we have developed with United and we are honored to exclusively provide all fueling services out of DFW for Uniteds flights, along with their regional carriers SkyWest Airlines, ExpressJet, GoJet Airlines, Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines, said Stan Livingston, Vice President, ABM.
  • ABM also provides into-plane fueling services for all United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport, among the airlines main hubs.
  • ABM has done a great job fueling for us at San Francisco, so we are excited to expand our partnership and look forward to the same efficient, excellent service at Dallas, said Scott Paulson, Fuel Services Manager, United Airlines.

California-themed United Airlines Plane Soars into The Friendly Skies

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Sunday, October 13, 2019
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The talented artist grew up in Taipei, Taiwan before emigrating to San Francisco 14 years ago aboard a United Airlines flight.

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  • The talented artist grew up in Taipei, Taiwan before emigrating to San Francisco 14 years ago aboard a United Airlines flight.
  • I could never imagine one day my art will be displayed on a United Airlines plane which brought me to the United States.
  • In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines CRJ-550 Tickets Available for Purchase Beginning Saturday, Oct. 12

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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Together, United and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 356 airports across five continents.

Key Points: 
  • Together, United and United Express operate approximately 4,900 flights a day to 356 airports across five continents.
  • In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers.
  • United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 193 countries via 27 member airlines.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Launches New Pilot Recruitment and Development Program

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to achieving their dreams and becoming a United First Officer and, ultimately, Captain.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today announced the launch of Aviate, its new pilot recruitment program and career website, offering aspiring and established pilots more opportunities and the fastest paths to achieving their dreams and becoming a United First Officer and, ultimately, Captain.
  • Those who apply to Aviate and are successful in the selection process will receive a conditional job offer with United.
  • In 2018, United and United Express operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 158 million customers.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".