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United Airlines (United)

Major U.S. passenger airline

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Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded year: 1926
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 75,000+
Industry: Airlines

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Latest news about United Airlines (United)

In short: United Airlines exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations while announcing a $20 billion transformation of its Washington Dulles hub.

Company announcements

July 29 United

United announces $20B transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport

The project includes new concourses, terminals, and connections to replace mobile lounges over the next decade.

June 22 United

United accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi rollout with first transatlantic widebody flight

Over 400 United planes have Starlink now, and the airline expects nearly 1,000 equipped aircraft by year-end.

June 2 United

United announces Newark Liberty leads northeast airports in on-time flights

The airline achieved its best-ever on-time performance in April and May, flying nearly 5.8 million passengers.

May 7 United

United launches inaugural New York/Newark routes

Flights to Split, Croatia operate Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Flights to Bari, Italy operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Media coverage

August 1 Yahoo Finance

How Investors May Respond To United Airlines (UAL) Joining a US$20 Billion Dulles Airport Overhaul

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines, and the U.S. Department of...

July 30 Seeking Alpha

Jet fuel costs are grounding airline earnings. Who weathers it best?

Jet fuel costs are crushing Q2 airline earnings. See how UAL, DAL, AAL and LUV are offsetting with fares, loyalty and liquidity—and what to watch...

July 29 GuruFocus

United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock Down 3.5% but Still Ove

On July 29, 2026, United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) shares fell 3.5%, bringing the current price to...

July 28 Yahoo Finance

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Tightens 2026 Outlook As Valuation Questions Return

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) tightened its 2026 earnings guidance after a recent rise in oil prices, now projecting full year earnings per share of $9...

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