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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• United Airlines Pilot Almost Flew Across the Atlantic Drunk [Dont Drink And Fly]

  
  Gawker — Authority: 864
  United Airlines announced today it has suspended a pilot who was arrested just as he was about to fly from London to Chicago Monday. Because he was drunk. Who wants to carpool to La Paz with me this winter? [ NYP ]
  9 hours ago

• Drunk United Airlines pilot arrested at Heathrow airport

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 975
  A transAtlantic pilot was arrested at Heathrow airport after he failed a breath test as he attempted to board a United Airlines plane carrying 135 people.
  13 hours ago

• Allegedly drunken pilot suspended by United

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 539
  CHICAGO - United Airlines has suspended a pilot who was arrested in London on suspicion that he was about to fly a Boeing 767 with 124 passengers while drunk, the airline said on Tuesday. read more
  15 hours ago

• Drunk United Airlines pilot pulled off plane minutes before departure

  
  Gadling — Authority: 686
  Filed under: Europe , North America , Airlines , Airports A United Airlines pilot was pulled from his plane yesterday on charges that he was about to fly to Chicago while drunk. After he failed a breathalyzer test, he was arrested and subsequently released on bond. United did not release the name of the ...
  15 hours ago

• Low cost carriers own 30% of domestic airline biz, growing fast

  
  BloggingStocks — Authority: 661
  Filed under: Southwest Airlines (LUV) , US Airways Group (LCC) , UAL Corp (UAUA) , JetBlue Airways (JBLU) , Delta Air Lines (DAL) For years, its been evident that smaller airlines have had an operating advantage, particularly when they use less expensive airports. Theyve been able to post better numbers as a ...
  15 hours ago

• United Airlines adds flights to Africa, the Middle East and Europe

  
  Gadling — Authority: 686
  Filed under: Africa , Europe , North America , Ghana , Bahrain , United States , Airlines , Transportation , News , Middle East Starting May 2, 2010, United Airlines fans can fly the carrier from the US to Africa for the first time in the companys history. United will offer flights from DC to Accra, ...
  17 hours ago

• The Power of One Complaint – An Update

  
  AgencyLogic PowerSites — Authority: 437
  In July I blogged about how powerful social tools are and how they can be used for good and bad. The post, The Power of One Complaint , is one of the more popular posts on this blog and focuses on a video created by a very unhappy United Airlines customer. Musician Dave Carroll’s guitar was broken during a ...
  1 day ago

• Airport Employee Bullies Mommy Blogger in Chicago

  
  The Shewbridges of Celebration, FL — Authority: 137
  My very good friend Shannon over at The Mommy-Files just returned from a wonderful blogging event where she had a fantastic time. However, her trip home was something completely different!! A United Airlines employee verbally assaulted her in Chicago!! Please head on over to her blog to read about the incident ...
  1 day ago

• Uniteds general counsel, Paul Lovejoy, has left the airline

  
  Chicago Law — Authority: 112
  The top lawyer at United Airlines parent has left the company. In a terse statement issued last Thursday, UAL Corp. said that Paul Lovejoy "ceased" serving as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary as of Nov. 1. No explanation. No "leaving to spend more time with family" corporate-speak. No press ...
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• B+S Notes—November 9, 2009

  
  BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER — Authority: 510
  Dakota Fanning in ‘Teen Vogue’ —  Healthcare reform bill wouldn’t end higher premiums based on age / LAT — Buttermilk Truck launches Wednesday in Venice / Thrillist — Burberry Makes Social Networking Pretty / Fashionista — The Sartorialist for Burberry’s Art of the Trench / The Sartorialist ...
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• What’s going on with the airlines’ dress codes?

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 143
  Armando Alvarezs first class upgrade was revoked by a United Airlines gate agent, because the gate agent said he was dressed too casually to sit in first class. Ned Levi explores airlines dress codes.
  2 days ago

• Cynthia Rowley Brings High Fashion to the Friendly Skies of United Airlines

  
  FashionWindows Network — Authority: 446
  DALLAS, Nov 8, 2009 / FW/ — New York-based designer Cynthia Rowley goes back her hometown to give fellow Chicago-native United Airlines a fashion make-over. The award-winning designer to will create new uniforms for United flight attendants, pilots, customer service representatives, ramp service and maintenance ...
  2 days ago

• After 8 Years, Work Starts at a Sept. 11 Site

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 913
  Sarah Wainio was among the victims relatives who participated in a groundbreaking ceremony.
  3 days ago

• 5 reasons to double-check e-tickets before you fly

  
  Points Wizard — Authority: 428
  “These days, even the most hard-core fans of airline paper tickets have largely gotten used to the idea of e-tickets. Many don’t even bother bringing the receipts or itineraries with them to the airport. Not so fast. E-ticket confirmations should be examined for some all-too-common errors. Print them out. Take a ...
  3 days ago

• Dress Code For First Class

  
  The Friggin Loon — Authority: 151
  And the problem is? OMG, Armando Alvarez was refused a first class seat on United Airlines for wearing trackie pants (hello, that is Australia’s friggin national dress) . Mr Alvarez, an executive from the US, was stopped at the gate and told he was dressed way too casually to be going first class (psst they were ...
  4 days ago

• United Airlines exploring viability of stacking them like cordwood

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 143
  In its ongoing effort to cut transportation costs and boost profits, United Airlines announced Tuesday that it was exploring the feasibility of herding them into planes and stacking them like cordwood from floor to ceiling.
  4 days ago

• Hang onto those airline receipts…or with United it’s going to cost you

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 143
  Electronic tickets have made life a lot easier for travelers, and travel arrangers, who cant keep track of pieces of paper. But that doesnt mean we are anywhere near a paperless society.
  4 days ago

• Man denied first-class seat on United!

  
  Wide Trends — Authority: 140
  Man denied first-class seat on United! A man was denied first-class seat on United for wearing track suit saying his outfit was too casual. Armando Alvarez, an executive with Best Buy claims a United Airlines gate agent refused to allow him to take a first-class seat because he was wearing a track suit. Alvarez claims ...
  5 days ago

• Upgrades and Downgrades: BA miles, track suits, Expedia fees, no-show fees

  
  Upgrade: Travel Better — Authority: 507
  Upgraded: Your ability to earn lots of British Airways miles Chase and British Airways have launched a pretty amazing airline mileage-earning credit card offer. 50,000 BA miles after one purchase, then 50,000 more after spending $2000 within three months. Gary Leff has thought this through and come up with a ...
  5 days ago

• United Airlines adds Ghana, Nigeria & Bahrain to network

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 539
  United Airlines announced today it will inaugurate its first-ever service to Africa in 2010, with one daily, same-plane service from Washington to Accra, Ghana, and Lagos, Nigeria. read more
  5 days ago

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