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

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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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.

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  • 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
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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.

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  • 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
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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).

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  • 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.

United Rentals Names Larry De Shon to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that Larry De Shon has joined the companys board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that Larry De Shon has joined the companys board of directors, effective immediately.
  • His appointment expands the composition of the board to 12 members, of which 10 are independent directors.
  • Michael Kneeland, chairman of United Rentals, said, Larry De Shon is a strong addition to our board.
  • Hes an innovative thinker whose credentials are directly relevant to United Rentals strategy and business model critical, service-intensive solutions delivered at scale, with diverse customer markets.

Archer and Atlas Crest Announce Strategic Reset of Transaction Terms to Further Align with World-Class Investors and Achieve Long-Term Partnership; Oscar Munoz, Former United Airlines Chairman and CEO, Joins the Archer Board

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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The new transaction terms adjust the pro forma enterprise value of Archer from $2.7 billion to $1.7 billion, a 38% reduction.

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  • The new transaction terms adjust the pro forma enterprise value of Archer from $2.7 billion to $1.7 billion, a 38% reduction.
  • It is anticipated that the post-closing company, Archer, will be listed on the NYSE with ticker symbol "ACHR."
  • In further news today, Archer is announcing the appointment of Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines Chairman and CEO, to the companys board.
  • Duff & Phelps, LLC has provided a fairness opinion in connection with the transaction to the Atlas Crest board of directors.

United Awards Free Flights for a Year to Winners of "Your Shot to Fly" Sweepstakes

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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In June the airline awarded 30 first prize winners with a pair of roundtrip tickets anywhere United flies.

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  • In June the airline awarded 30 first prize winners with a pair of roundtrip tickets anywhere United flies.
  • "We were proud to do our part to encourage more Americans to get their shot and were thrilled by the overwhelming response we received.
  • "I'd like to extend my personal gratitude to everyone who entered the sweepstakes and more importantly, made the decision to get vaccinated."
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United to Hold Webcast of Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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CHICAGO, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m.

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  • CHICAGO, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss second-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, July 21 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 second-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, July 20.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Names Edward 'Ted' Philip as Non-Executive Chairman of Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that Edward "Ted" Philip will assume the role of non-executive chairman of the board of directors.

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  • CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that Edward "Ted" Philip will assume the role of non-executive chairman of the board of directors.
  • Philip has served as a United board member since 2016, and as lead director since May 2020.
  • "Ted's storied career and leadership across the finance, technology and healthcare sectors have made him an invaluable member of the United board.
  • Philip succeeds Oscar Munoz, who has served as executive chairman of the board of directors since May 2020, when he assumed the role and committed to serving in it for one year.

U.S. Airlines Applaud Introduction of Sustainable Skies Act

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, applauds the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act by Reps. Brad Schneider (IL), Dan Kildee (MI) and Julia Brownley (CA).

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, applauds the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act by Reps. Brad Schneider (IL), Dan Kildee (MI) and Julia Brownley (CA).
  • The Sustainable Skies Act would go a long way toward improving the cost-competitiveness of sustainable aviation fuel, which is crucial to rapidly expanding its deployment by U.S. carriers," said Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio.
  • The Sustainable Skies Act calls for a performance-based $1.50 - $2 per gallon blender\'s tax credit for SAF, which will encourage producers to make more of it and enable U.S. airlines to use more of it.
  • And to learn more about the U.S. airline industry\'s commitment to sustainability, please visit AirlinesFlyGreen.com .\nAirlines for America (A4A) members are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and UPS.

Mesa Air Group Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'PHOENIX, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc.\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ:\xc2\xa0MESA) will release its second quarter earnings for fiscal year 2021 after the market closes on\xc2\xa0Monday, May 10.

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  • b'PHOENIX, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc.\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ:\xc2\xa0MESA) will release its second quarter earnings for fiscal year 2021 after the market closes on\xc2\xa0Monday, May 10.
  • The company will also host a conference call to discuss the results on\xc2\xa0May 10th\xc2\xa0at\xc2\xa04:30 pm Eastern Time.\nThe call can be accessed by dialing 888-469-2054 and entering the passcode:\xc2\xa0PHOENIX (7463649).\nHeadquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 112 cities in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
  • As of March 31st, 2021, Mesa operated a fleet of 163 aircraft with approximately 440 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.\n'