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United Airlines Redesigns Mobile App to be More Accessible for People with Visual Disabilities

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today launches a redesigned version of its mobile app, with new enhancements intended to make travel easier for people with visual disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today launches a redesigned version of its mobile app, with new enhancements intended to make travel easier for people with visual disabilities.
  • The improved accessibility of the app is just one of the ways United is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion of customers with disabilities.
  • By improving the accessibility of the United app, we are truly living out United's mission of caring for all customers."
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

SkyWest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) ("SkyWest") today announced that Mike Thompson will retire from the role as Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Airlines after nearly 20 years with the airline, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) ("SkyWest") today announced that Mike Thompson will retire from the role as Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Airlines after nearly 20 years with the airline, effective today.
  • Wooley brings more than 25 years of aviation and operations leadership experience to the role, most recently as Vice President of Airport Operations for SkyWest.
  • SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines and SkyWest Leasing, an aircraft leasing company.
  • SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines carrying more than 43 million passengers in 2019.

United Airlines Announces Eight New Routes and Increases Flights to 19 Destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico for Winter Sun-Seekers

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced a significant expansion of its winter international schedule, introducing eight new routes and adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced a significant expansion of its winter international schedule, introducing eight new routes and adding flights to 19 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • In January, United will begin new nonstop service between Liberia, Costa Rica and both Los Angeles and San Francisco.
  • With its new service to Belize and San Jose, United now offers nonstop service to eight destinations in Latin America from Denver.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines to Hold Webcast of Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Friday, October 2, 2020
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CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 15, 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 webcast will be available for replay within 24 hours of the conference call and then archived on the website for three months.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Holdings Extends Leading Commitment To Diversity In The Board Room

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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The Board of Directors collectively agreed last December to further diversify the board, conduct a search and recruit an additional Black board member.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors collectively agreed last December to further diversify the board, conduct a search and recruit an additional Black board member.
  • In addition to this commitment, United today also signed on to The Board Challenge, a movement among companies looking to accelerate change.
  • United, like other Charter Pledge Partners, currently has a diverse board including one Black board member and is encouraging other corporations to do the same.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Permanently Eliminates Change Fees

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Sunday, August 30, 2020
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The only thing constant is change and at United Airlines, some of the fees associated with changes related to flying are gone for good.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The only thing constant is change and at United Airlines, some of the fees associated with changes related to flying are gone for good.
  • The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S., effective immediately.
  • With these improvements, no U.S. airline gives their customers more flexibility when booking and changing their travel plans than United Airlines.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Plans to Resume Service on More Than 25 International Routes in September

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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The airline plans to add more than 40 daily flights on 48 routes to locations including Austin, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Santa Barbara, California.

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  • The airline plans to add more than 40 daily flights on 48 routes to locations including Austin, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Santa Barbara, California.
  • Additionally, United plans to resume service between the U.S. mainland and Hilo and Kauai and increase flying to Honolulu, Kona and Maui in the Hawaiian Islands.
  • United intends to begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Tel Aviv and resume eight routes in the Atlantic and Pacific, including the return of European service from Houston with flights to Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines Names Sasha Johnson Vice President Corporate Safety

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Friday, July 24, 2020
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CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Sasha Johnson will become the company's Vice President of Corporate Safety following Michael Quiello's retirement from United, effective October 1.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Sasha Johnson will become the company's Vice President of Corporate Safety following Michael Quiello's retirement from United, effective October 1.
  • In her new role, Johnson will manage all aspects of worldwide aviation safety, ground safety, quality assurance, medical, workers compensation, managed care, business continuity, family assistance and emergency operations for United.
  • During Quiello's 11 years with United, the Corporate Safety team accomplished some tremendous milestones, including the highly complex process that resulted in United's single operating certificate after the merger with Continental Airlines.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

United Airlines to Maximize Ventilation System During Boarding and Deplaning

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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CHICAGO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that the carrier will now maximize air flow volume for all mainline aircraft high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems during the entire boarding and deplaning process, helping further reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that the carrier will now maximize air flow volume for all mainline aircraft high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems during the entire boarding and deplaning process, helping further reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  • United pilots and ground staff are working to implement this new procedure for mainline aircraft beginning July 27.
  • During a review of its cleaning and safety procedures with its United CleanPlus partners - Clorox and the Cleveland Clinic- United identified new opportunities during boarding and deplaning to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
  • The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

US Airlines Agree Loan Terms With US Treasury Amidst COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Airlines, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, Aviation in the United States, JetBlue, US Airways, Airline, United Airlines Holdings, SkyWest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Major airlines of the United States, TSA PreCheck

Many airlines already received $25 billion in financial aid under the CARES Act which was passed in March and could be eligible for another $25 billion loan program.

Key Points: 
  • Many airlines already received $25 billion in financial aid under the CARES Act which was passed in March and could be eligible for another $25 billion loan program.
  • Airlines that have signed letters of intent with the US Treasury include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, SkyWest, Spirit and Southwest Airlines.
  • US air carriers have until September 30th to decide if they will take the loan.
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