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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+

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Latest news about United Airlines (United)

In short: United Airlines introduced new fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi, expanded its international network to Japan and Spain, and reported strong Q1 earnings.

Company announcements

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.

May 2 United

United offers support for Spirit Airlines customers and employees

United provides price-capped fares for affected customers and pass travel benefits plus job opportunities for Spirit employees. Special fares available at united.com/specialfares for two weeks.

May 1 United

United launches Peacock inflight entertainment channel

The channel features series like The Traitors and All Her Fault, available on over 160,000 seatback screens and the United app starting May 1, 2026.

Media coverage

Today Seeking Alpha

Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist

United Airlines is expected to benefit from falling fuel prices and robust demand, despite recent industry volatility. Find out why UAL stock is a buy.

June 16 Yahoo Finance

American Airlines and United Airlines Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Trump Administration announced a new...

June 15 The Wall Street Journal

United Airlines Stock on Track for Record Close

United Airlines shares are on track for a record close Monday with the market rallying on the prospects for a deal to end the Iran...

June 15 Bloomberg

Industrials Stocks Erase War Selloff, Hit Record on US-Iran Deal

Shares of large US industrial companies jumped to a record Monday after the US and Iran said an interim peace deal was reached, raising hopes that the energy crisis threatening manufacturers’ and transportation firms’ profits will recede.

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