History
United Airlines has its roots in the Varney Air Lines air mail service of Walter Varney. In 1926 the airline flew the first schedule airline service in the country's history.
During the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, two of hijacked airplanes were United Airlines aircraft. An airline industry slump, coupled with economic hardship, increasing oil prices, and higher labor costs, led to the company losing $2.14 billion in 2001.
In 2011 United merged with Continental Airlines.
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Contact
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- Telephone: +44 (0)845 8444 777
- Type of airline: Scheduled airline
- Country: United States (US)
- Call sign: United
- Address: United Airlines, 233 S. Wacker Drive, P.O. Box 06649 Chicago, IL 60606, USA
About United Airlines
- United Airlines United Kingdom: United Airlines, United House, Southern Perimeter Road, Heathrow Airport, Middlesex, TW6 3LP, United Kingdom
- Home airport: ORD
- Year founded: 1926
- Type of company: Inc.
- Alliances: Star Alliance
- Number of aircraft: 705
Baggage fees
- Baggage allowance: 23 kg
- Hand luggage / hold luggage: 18 kg, 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm
- Legroom (seat pitch): 79 - 81 cm
- Seat width: 43 - 44 cm
Check in & more
- Check-in closes: 30 - 90 Minuten
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United Airlines
United Airlines is a major U.S. airline, servicing more destinations world-wide than any other airline. United Airlines has over 85.000 employees and is a subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. formerly, UAL Corporation, based in Chicago. United's most important hub is George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. United is a founding member of the Star Alliance.
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