Recent events
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2021
United announces leadership appointments
United announced the promotions of Ankit Gupta and Patrick Quayle to senior vice president roles and named Sarah Murphy senior vice president of Global Sourcing and Chief Procurement Officer.
2021
United Airlines and Airlink form codeshare partnership
United Airlines and Airlink announced a codeshare arrangement intended to offer one-stop connections from the United States to about 45 destinations in Southern Africa. The article says the start date had not been fixed and was expected in the coming months.
2021
United Airlines fined $1.9 million over tarmac delays
The U.S. Transportation Department fined United Airlines $1.9 million for violations of federal rules on lengthy tarmac delays and ordered it to cease similar future violations. The department said 25 flights kept passengers on the tarmac without allowing them to deplane.
2021
United announces planned fleet and in-flight experience transformation
United Airlines announced a planned nose-to-tail transformation of its fleet and an improved in-flight experience, with the transformation expected to be fully complete by summer 2025.
2021
United Airlines announces vaccination sweepstakes
United Airlines announced that vaccinated loyalty program members would have the opportunity to win free flights for a year's worth of travel as part of a campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
2021
United Airlines starts fundraising campaign for people affected by Covid-19 in India
United Airlines started an online fundraising campaign for Indians affected by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, offering up to 5 million bonus miles to encourage MileagePlus members to contribute and matching cash donations up to USD 40,000.
2021
United Airlines launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 relief in India
United Airlines initiated an online fundraising campaign to support India’s response to rising COVID-19 cases. Customers could donate to relief partners; the airline offered up to five million bonus miles and pledged to match donations up to $40,000.
2021
United upgrades Travel-Ready Centre with testing features
United Airlines introduced new Travel-Ready Centre features that let passengers find COVID-19 testing providers, schedule tests, and have test results verified through the platform.
2021
United launches Denver campaign targeting Southwest
United launched a Denver advertising campaign that directly targets Southwest, criticizing its on-time performance and open-seating policy while promoting United’s offerings.
2021
Delaware State University aviation program partners with United Airlines
Delaware State University's aviation program and United Airlines formed an affiliated partnership that gives aviation graduates a direct path to becoming pilots with the airline.
2021
United launches Eco-Skies Alliance with corporate participants
United Airlines launched the Eco-Skies Alliance program, under which more than a dozen global corporations will collectively contribute toward purchasing approximately 3.4 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel during the year.
2021
United Airlines announces Eco-Skies Alliance sustainable fuel plan
United Airlines said it had partnered with global firms in an Eco-Skies Alliance to finance the use this year of about 3.4 million gallons of low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel derived from trash.
2021
United Airlines launches Eco-Skies Alliance
United Airlines launched Eco-Skies Alliance, a programme through which customers and corporate partners can invest in sustainable aviation fuels.
2021
United Airlines forms Eco-Skies Alliance for sustainable aviation fuel
United Airlines partnered with global firms, including Nike and Siemens, through its Eco-Skies Alliance to finance the use of about 3.4 million gallons of low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel derived from trash during the year.
2021
United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase pledge $1.2 million for pilot scholarships
United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase pledged $1.2 million to a scholarship fund for applicants with financial needs. The fund supports United Aviate Academy, which plans to train 5,000 pilots by 2030, with at least 50% women or people of color.
2021
United Airlines offers Houston $70/70 promotional fares
United Airlines offered one-way fares from Houston for as low as $70 to destinations averaging at least 70 degrees, with some fares starting at $38; award or mileage tickets started at 7,000 miles.
2021
United temporarily grounds Boeing 777 aircraft with PW4000 engines
United Airlines announced that it would temporarily ground all 24 of its Boeing 777 aircraft fitted with the same type of engine after a United flight experienced an engine failure and shed debris.
2021
United Airlines partners with Archer on electric air taxis
United Airlines announced a partnership with Archer to develop small electric air taxis and said it would begin acquiring around 200 of the aircraft for airport trips in big cities.
2021
United partners with Archer and Mesa to operate planned eVTOL fleet
United said it would partner with Mesa Airlines to operate a planned 200-aircraft fleet of Archer electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, intended for passenger trips to and from United hub airports and urban commutes.
2021
United launches Travel-Ready Center
United Airlines launched the Travel-Ready Center, a digital platform available through its app and website where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options, and upload required testing and vaccination records for travel.