# United Airlines

> United Airlines is one of the largest carriers in the world, flying roughly 5,000 flights a day to more than 370 destinations across six continents from seven U.S. hubs. A founding member of the Star Alliance and operator of the MileagePlus loyalty program, the Chicago-based airline moves passengers and cargo while betting that its network, its miles, and its onboard experience add up to more than a plane ticket.

- **Founded:** 1926
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founders:** Walter Varney (Founder of Varney Air Lines (United's earliest predecessor)), William Boeing (Founder of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation)
- **Team size:** Approximately 113,000 employees
- **Products:** Passenger air travel, MileagePlus, United Cargo, United Polaris, United Premium Plus
- **Notable:** Posted record full-year 2025 revenue of about $59.1 billion, Operates one of the largest fleets in the world, roughly 1,490 group aircraft, Founding member of the Star Alliance in 1997

## Products & services

- **Passenger air travel** — Scheduled domestic and international flights - roughly 5,000 a day to 370-plus destinations on six continents from seven U.S. hubs.
- **MileagePlus** — Frequent-flyer and loyalty program with more than 130 million members, including co-branded credit cards and partner earn/redeem across the Star Alliance.
- **United Cargo** — Freight and mail service carried in the belly of passenger aircraft and on dedicated operations, covering shipments worldwide.
- **United Polaris** — International business-class product with lie-flat seats, dedicated lounges and premium dining.
- **United Premium Plus** — Premium economy cabin offering wider seats and upgraded service on long-haul routes.
- **United app and united.com** — Digital booking, check-in, real-time bag tracking, self-service kiosks and in-flight entertainment control.
- **United Club lounges** — Airport lounge network at hubs and major airports for premium and member travelers.
- **Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi** — Free high-speed satellite internet rolling out across the fleet, targeting roughly 1,000 aircraft by the end of 2026.

## Achievements

- Posted record full-year 2025 revenue of about $59.1 billion
- Operates one of the largest fleets in the world, roughly 1,490 group aircraft
- Founding member of the Star Alliance in 1997
- MileagePlus loyalty program surpassed 130 million members
- Launched one of the largest aircraft orders in aviation history through the United Next plan
- Leading the industry in free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi deployment

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — United outlined a mega fleet expansion, with plans for hundreds of additional Boeing and Airbus aircraft over the coming years.
- **2026-01** — Reported record full-year 2025 revenue of roughly $59.1 billion with fourth-quarter earnings beating Wall Street expectations.
- **2025-12** — Accelerated the Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, including the first transatlantic widebody flight equipped with the service, targeting about 1,000 aircraft by the end of 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://united.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-airlines/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/United
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/united
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/United/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@united

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Last updated: 2026-08-13