Continental Airlines is offering a sneak preview of its Boeing 787 aircraft interior at the 2010 National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International Convention & Expo, giving customers a glimpse of what’s ahead for air travel in...
United, Continental Merger Gets European Commission Approval
July 28, 2010
United Airlines and Continental Airlines said that they have received unconditional clearance from the European Commission on the airlines’ proposed merger. The Commission noted its investigation found the...
United, Continental Discuss Merger to Create World’s Largest Airline
April 19, 2010
United Airlines and Continental are again talking about merging, just a week after reports that United and US Airways were discussing a merger. A United-Continental merger would make more sense because the two airlines’ route systems are complementary, with relatively little...
United, US Airways Discuss Merger for the Third Time
April 9, 2010
United Airlines and US Airways said that once again they are discussing a merger, although it probably be weeks before one is announced and it is far from a done deal. The talks are the latest in the money-losing aviation...
United Airlines Adds New Service to 13 Cities
February 22, 2010
United Airlines said it will add service to 13 cities starting June 9 out of its hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington. Six additional cities will have convenient access to Chicago and the world. The...
United Airlines Seeks to Serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
February 17, 2010
United Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide nonstop air service from San Francisco to Haneda Airport in downtown Tokyo. United is applying for one of four pairs of daily U.S. to Haneda slots...
United Adds Flexibility to Frequent-Flyer Program
February 2, 2010
United’s Mileage Plus frequent flyers now can book one-way flight awards or use a combination of miles and money for a roundtrip flight, hotel stay or car rental. With Mileage Plus’ new One-Way Awards and Miles & Money Awards, members have more ways to use miles and greater flexibility...
Continental Introduces New Revenue-Based Top Elite Level
December 9, 2009
In addition to the systemwide upgrade announcement, Continental also came out with the news that they’re...
United, Continental Upgrade Services for Loyal Customers
November 18, 2009United Airlines and Continental Airlines have announced that members of each carrier’s frequent flyer program who have earned elite status will receive unlimited, complimentary domestic upgrades on flights operated by both airlines when space is available. Continental’s elite-level frequent flyers also will have complimentary access to United’s Economy Plus seating, offering additional legroom near the front of the...
United Introduces Murad Skincare Products in Amenity Kits
November 17, 2009United Airlines has introduced Murad skincare products in the airline’s amenity kits in first and business class. On trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, as well as those to and from Brazil and Argentina, customers seated in United Business will receive kits containing Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion, while customers seated in United First will also receive Soothing Skin and Lip Care and Pomegranate Body...