United Airlines

United Airlines has been around in one form or another since 1910, however it has only been known by its current name since 1934 when it was born out of a split of Boeing, a move necessitated by new laws preventing manufacturers and airlines from working under the same ownership.

The history of United Airlines has been mostly positive, although there have been a few bumps along the way. In 1985, there was a strike by United's pilots lasting nearly a month and ultimately costing the airline nearly $1 billion. In 2001, the effects of 9/11 were almost immediate for United, causing millions of dollars in losses, leading the airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and a subsequent reorganization that lasted over two years.

United Airlines, which operates as a subsidiary of the UAL Corportation, is currently based out of Chicago, Illinois. United Airlines currently has hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington. According to United's site, the airline flies to over 200 US and international destinations with 3,200 flights per day.

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• Mike Tyson arrested after altercation with photographer

  
  D210 TV | Dallas Texas | Entertainment | Celebrity News and Events — Authority: 150
  It was another run-in with the law for Mike Tyson when he was detained at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday, November 11 after being involved in an altercation with a photographer. He was passing through the airport from Europe to head for Las Vegas when the incident happened at the United Airlines ...
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• Delta Air Lines Will Only Accept Credit Cards on Domestic Flights

  
  Business Travel Tips — Authority: 122
  Cashless cabins are making their way through most airlines. Beginning Dec. 1, Delta Air Lines will only accept credit cards for on-board food and alcoholic drink purchases on all domestic Delta and Northwest flights.Delta will still take cash and credit on international flights; and it does not accept credit cards on ...
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• Tyson arrested, released after airport scuffle (Lead)

  
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  London, Nov 12 (IANS) Retired American boxer Mike Tyson, who was arrested for allegedly punching a photographer at the Los Angeles airport, has now been released.The scuffle took place Wednesday. The 43-year-old was en route to Las Vegas when a celebrity photographer began taking his picture at the United Airlines ...
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• Mike Tyson Arrested

  
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  Mike Tyson Arrested, The boxing champion once known as the “baddest man on the planet”, was arrested by police on suspicion of battery following an incident with a photographer on a United Airlines ticket against. The photographer claims “Iron Tyson” attacked him, knocking him to the ground and the cut on his ...
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• Frivolity Break: United Breaks Guitars

  
  Greenlee Gazette — Authority: 142
  Thanks to Mom for sending me the link to this clip. The Other Half is a career United employee, so sorry to him. But this is funny! http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url;=example.com&title;=TITLE&bodytext;=DESCRIPTION&topic;=TOPIC
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• Mike Tyson Arrested at LAX

  
  Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com — Authority: 851
  Filed under: Celebrity Justice UPDATE 8:33 PM PT: Cops tell TMZ Tyson was released on his own recognizance.UPDATE 8:13 PM PT: Tyson has been booked for misdemeanor battery and his bail has been set at $20,000. The photog was also booked on misdemeanor battery -- Tyson claims the ... Permalink
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• Report: Mike Tyson Detained by Police at LAX

  
  The Insider Featured News — Authority: 633
  Mike Tyson was detained by police at LAX airport in Los Angeles Wednesday, according to a new report. The Associated Press reports that the former boxing champ has been detained by police on suspicion of battery following an incident involving a photographer at a United Airlines ticket counter. According to the ...
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• Mike Tyson DETAINED At LAX: Paparazzi Involved

  
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  LOS ANGELES — Police say boxer Mike Tyson has been detained on suspicion of battery following an alleged altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. Airport police spokesman Sgt. Go here to read the rest: Mike Tyson DETAINED At LAX: Paparazzi Involved
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• Mike Tyson Arrested at LAX

  
  Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com — Authority: 851
  Filed under: Celebrity Justice UPDATE 8:33 PM PT: Cops tell TMZ Tyson was released on his own recognizance.UPDATE 8:13 PM PT: Tyson has been booked for misdemeanor battery and his bail has been set at $20,000.TMZ has learned Mike Tyson has been arrested at LAX airport for battery ... Permalink
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• Internet Marketing 101: How to prepare for bad press

  
  BizReport — Authority: 527
  They say a happy customer will tell one friend about their experience. But one unhappy customer will tell one hundred others. Which is why brands need to be in touch with the customer base - so that the brands reputation isnt harmed. However, no matter how much preparation goes into brand management, the unthinkable ...
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• Travel Options by United: A guide to fleet renewal

  
  FlightBlogger - Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis — Authority: 472
  In what may end up being the biggest aircraft order of 2009, United Airlines appears close to purchasing a massive number of widebody aircraft by the end of the year from Boeing and/or Airbus to replace the airlines aging 747, 777, 767 and 757 fleets. Ive put together a graphic that lays out all of Uniteds ...
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• Yet another US pilot found drunk? United Airlines pilot arrested at Heathrow

  
  Airliner Blog — Authority: 448
  United Airlines pilot, Erwin Washington, (51 years old from Lakewood, Colorado) was charged and arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport as he was about to fly a a Boeing 767 with 124 passengers and 11 crew to Chicago.From Mizozo.com -A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “At 12.30pm on 9 November we attended a ...
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• What Exactly Airlines Doing to You? Take 2

  
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  Come Have a Drink With Our Pilots:  UnitedUnited Airlines suspends alleged “drunken” pilotUnited Airlines said it has suspended the allegedly drunken pilot who was about to fly the Boeing 767-300, flight UA 949,  from London (Heathrow) to Chicago (O’Hare) airport with 124 passengers and 11 crew members on ...
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• A Drunk Pilot Gets Busted At Heathrow Airport In London!

  
  the.LIFE Files - "Welcome To Exclusiveness" — Authority: 624
  An unidentified United Airlines pilot was nabbed at London’s Heathrow airport after failing to pass a breathalizer test before boarding a plane.  He was set to fly 135 passengers to Chicago’s O’Hare airport before being caught drunk hours before his flight was to take off.  The flight ended up being ...
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• Another U.S. pilot is accused of enjoying British drink

  
  AIRLINE BIZ — Authority: 582
  There must be something in the water - or beer - that affects U.S. pilots who fly to London. A United Airlines pilot was arrested around noon Monday as he was boarding his airplane back to the United States, and accused of having too much to drink. According to published reports, a United employee reported that the ...
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• Pilot charged with being drunk before flight

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 514
  A United Airlines pilot who failed a breath test shortly before he was due to take off has been charged with having too much alcohol in his system, British police said. More here:  Pilot charged with being drunk before flight
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• Αστυνομία: Ηνωμένο Pilot Είχε πολύ αλκοόλ

  
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• What we’re reading: Visitors return to Vegas but spend less, United cuts 50-seat CRJs, United suspends drunk pilot

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 143
  More and more people are coming to Las Vegas because of reduced room rates, but they are spending a lot less.
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• Drunk United Airlines pilot charged following Heathrow arrest

  
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  United Airlines pulled from transAtlantic flight before takeoff.
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• Roundup: New Routes and New Developments

  
  Flight Wisdom — Authority: 127
  This weeks latest in route developments.
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