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United
United Airlines
Airline Abbreviation Code: UA (see all airline abbreviation codes)
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Mailing Address: PO Box 66100, Chicago, IL 60666
History: United began as one of the first commercial US air mail carriers in 1926 and took its name when 4 early carriers “united” to become one in the early 1930s. One of these founding airlines, Boeing Air Transport, came up with the idea to employ 8 young nurses as “stewardesses” in 1930 and a new profession for women that would become an icon of the aviation age was born. Through further acquisitions, notably of Capitol Airlines in 1961, United grew over the next decades to become one of the largest airlines in the world. In that period, United played a leadership role in jet development, being the first US carrier to fly Boeing 737, 767 and most recently 777 aircraft, the design of which was heavily influenced by United. The airline was also an innovator when it came to customer service and was the first airline to offer things we take for granted today, such as self-claiming baggage service, in-flight magazines, automated and then electronic ticketing and the onboard sale of cocktails. In 1994, UAL Corp. became an employee majority-owned company, an experiment that unfortunately ended in the largest and longest airline bankruptcy in history. Filed in December 2002, United finally emerged from court protection in February 2006 with reduced cost structure and debt and new ownership. Major Hubs: Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Washington (Dulles)
International Network Strengths: Large scale trans-Pacific network. Some trans-Atlantic service to key business destinations in Europe with emphasis on London Heathrow. Little Caribbean or Latin American presence although some route growth underway.
Domestic Network Strengths: East-West routes including trans-continental non-stops from New York and Washington, DC as well as numerous connections via mid-continent hubs in Chicago and Denver. Also, significant coverage along the West Coast and Rocky Mountain States.
Plane Types: Mainline Airbus 319 Airbus 320 Boeing 737 Boeing 747 Boeing 757 Boeing 767 Boeing 777 Regional Bombardier CRJ-200 Bombardier CRJ-700 Dash - 8 EMB 170 ERJ - 145 SAAB 340
Club/Lounge: Red Carpet Club. Over 40 airport locations worldwide
Web site: united.com
Useful phone numbers:
Domestic Reservations: 800-864-8331
Premier Reservations: 800-225-8900
1K Reservations 800-756-1000
International Reservations: 800-538-2929
Red Carpet Club: 866-822-5827
Customer Service: 877-228-1327
Domestic Mileage Plus Awards 888-467-0507
Intl. Mileage Plus Awards 888-674-4680
Automated Flight Information:1 800 824 6200Mileage Plus:1 800 421 4655
Frequent Flyer Program: Mileage Plus
Earning Currency: Miles. Earn one mile for every flown mile. Also earn miles through numerous Mileage Plus partnerships.
Popular Redemption Award Levels:
Economy Class
25,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (50,000 miles for standard availability)
35,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (70,000 miles for standard availability)
35,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (70,000 miles for standard availability)
50,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (100,000 miles for standard availability)
60,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (120,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (150,000 miles for standard availability)
Business Class
45,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (90,000 miles for standard availability)
60,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (120,000 miles for standard availability)
75,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (150,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (180,000 miles for standard availability)
90,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (200,000 miles for standard availability)
110,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (220,000 miles for standard availability)
First Class
60,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (120,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (160,000 miles for standard availability)
90,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (190,000 miles for standard availability)
120,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (220,000 miles for standard availability)
120,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (240,000 miles for standard availability)
140,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (270,000 miles for standard availability)
Elite levels:
Premier 25,000 qualifying miles (or 30 segments) in calendar year
Premier Executive 50,000 qualifying miles (or 60 segments) in calendar year
1K 100,000 qualifying miles (or 100 segments) in calendar year
Mileage Expiration Policy: Mileage Plus miles don’t expire as long as member has any mileage accrual or award redemption activity in the program at least once every 18 months.
Co-Branded Credit Card: Chase Mileage Plus Visa Consumer and Small Business Cards What’s new? Mileage Plus Elite members and United Visa card holders have exclusive access to unique redemption options in the program, such as hotels, car rentals, merchandise and even redemption of miles for paid fares.
New United First Suite which provides more space, full lie-flat beds and upgraded entertainment technology including a 15.4 inch wide screen will be installed throughout United's 97 international wide-body fleet by the end of 2007.
Who Knew? United parent UAL Corp. was once something of a conglomerate, owning Westin Hotels, Hertz Car Rental and other businesses. Company even changed its name to Allegis in the 1980s, a decision that was quickly reversed when people thought it sounded more like a disease than a Fortune 500 firm.
United bought Pan Am’s Pacific routes in 1986 for the then audacious amount of $1 Billion. But it proved to be an excellent investment, as United’s trans-Pacific network has been is one of the most valuable and consistently profitable one’s in commercial aviation.
United's "p.s." premium transcontinental service available only between JFK and LAX/SFO offers International long-haul service levels in all 3 cabins on a domestic route. Please comment below on how your experience has been with p.s.
Airline Abbreviation Code: UA (see all airline abbreviation codes)
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Mailing Address: PO Box 66100, Chicago, IL 60666
History: United began as one of the first commercial US air mail carriers in 1926 and took its name when 4 early carriers “united” to become one in the early 1930s. One of these founding airlines, Boeing Air Transport, came up with the idea to employ 8 young nurses as “stewardesses” in 1930 and a new profession for women that would become an icon of the aviation age was born. Through further acquisitions, notably of Capitol Airlines in 1961, United grew over the next decades to become one of the largest airlines in the world. In that period, United played a leadership role in jet development, being the first US carrier to fly Boeing 737, 767 and most recently 777 aircraft, the design of which was heavily influenced by United. The airline was also an innovator when it came to customer service and was the first airline to offer things we take for granted today, such as self-claiming baggage service, in-flight magazines, automated and then electronic ticketing and the onboard sale of cocktails. In 1994, UAL Corp. became an employee majority-owned company, an experiment that unfortunately ended in the largest and longest airline bankruptcy in history. Filed in December 2002, United finally emerged from court protection in February 2006 with reduced cost structure and debt and new ownership. Major Hubs: Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Washington (Dulles)
International Network Strengths: Large scale trans-Pacific network. Some trans-Atlantic service to key business destinations in Europe with emphasis on London Heathrow. Little Caribbean or Latin American presence although some route growth underway.
Domestic Network Strengths: East-West routes including trans-continental non-stops from New York and Washington, DC as well as numerous connections via mid-continent hubs in Chicago and Denver. Also, significant coverage along the West Coast and Rocky Mountain States.
Plane Types: Mainline Airbus 319 Airbus 320 Boeing 737 Boeing 747 Boeing 757 Boeing 767 Boeing 777 Regional Bombardier CRJ-200 Bombardier CRJ-700 Dash - 8 EMB 170 ERJ - 145 SAAB 340
Club/Lounge: Red Carpet Club. Over 40 airport locations worldwide
Web site: united.com
Useful phone numbers:
Domestic Reservations: 800-864-8331
Premier Reservations: 800-225-8900
1K Reservations 800-756-1000
International Reservations: 800-538-2929
Red Carpet Club: 866-822-5827
Customer Service: 877-228-1327
Domestic Mileage Plus Awards 888-467-0507
Intl. Mileage Plus Awards 888-674-4680
Automated Flight Information:1 800 824 6200Mileage Plus:1 800 421 4655
Frequent Flyer Program: Mileage Plus
Earning Currency: Miles. Earn one mile for every flown mile. Also earn miles through numerous Mileage Plus partnerships.
Popular Redemption Award Levels:
Economy Class
25,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (50,000 miles for standard availability)
35,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (70,000 miles for standard availability)
35,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (70,000 miles for standard availability)
50,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (100,000 miles for standard availability)
60,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (120,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (150,000 miles for standard availability)
Business Class
45,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (90,000 miles for standard availability)
60,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (120,000 miles for standard availability)
75,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (150,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (180,000 miles for standard availability)
90,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (200,000 miles for standard availability)
110,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (220,000 miles for standard availability)
First Class
60,000 Miles Free domestic US round-trip (120,000 miles for standard availability)
80,000 Miles Free round-trip to Caribbean (160,000 miles for standard availability)
90,000 Miles Free round-trip to Hawaii (190,000 miles for standard availability)
120,000 Miles Free round-trip to Europe (220,000 miles for standard availability)
120,000 Miles Free round-trip to Asia (240,000 miles for standard availability)
140,000 Miles Free round-trip to Australia/New Zealand (270,000 miles for standard availability)
Elite levels:
Premier 25,000 qualifying miles (or 30 segments) in calendar year
Premier Executive 50,000 qualifying miles (or 60 segments) in calendar year
1K 100,000 qualifying miles (or 100 segments) in calendar year
Mileage Expiration Policy: Mileage Plus miles don’t expire as long as member has any mileage accrual or award redemption activity in the program at least once every 18 months.
Co-Branded Credit Card: Chase Mileage Plus Visa Consumer and Small Business Cards What’s new? Mileage Plus Elite members and United Visa card holders have exclusive access to unique redemption options in the program, such as hotels, car rentals, merchandise and even redemption of miles for paid fares.
New United First Suite which provides more space, full lie-flat beds and upgraded entertainment technology including a 15.4 inch wide screen will be installed throughout United's 97 international wide-body fleet by the end of 2007.
Who Knew? United parent UAL Corp. was once something of a conglomerate, owning Westin Hotels, Hertz Car Rental and other businesses. Company even changed its name to Allegis in the 1980s, a decision that was quickly reversed when people thought it sounded more like a disease than a Fortune 500 firm.
United bought Pan Am’s Pacific routes in 1986 for the then audacious amount of $1 Billion. But it proved to be an excellent investment, as United’s trans-Pacific network has been is one of the most valuable and consistently profitable one’s in commercial aviation.
United's "p.s." premium transcontinental service available only between JFK and LAX/SFO offers International long-haul service levels in all 3 cabins on a domestic route. Please comment below on how your experience has been with p.s.
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Has to be one of the most depressing airlines to fly with the worst frequent flyer program if you make many short trips. I fly several times a week for business and have the misfortune of ending up on UAL at least 8 times a month. If you have other options try and use those first before flying United. Their rewards program is really geared towards the infrequent traveler who takes long trips and not the truly frequent business traveler. Example: It has taken me 6 months and over $15,000 in flights to reach their first tier of Premier status, I might reach the next tire of Premier Executive by the end of the year. Contrast that with my admin assistant who is already at the same level by just taking trips to the Middle East at less than $2,200. This clearly demonstrates which type of flyer they prefer.
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