Company Profile
United Airlines
Company Overview
United is connecting people, uniting the world
•World’s most comprehensive global route network, including world-class international gateways to Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East with non-stop or one-stop service from virtually anywhere in the United States
•A modern fleet which is the most fuel-efficient among U.S. network carriers (when adjusted for cabin size)
•Industry-leading loyalty program that provides more opportunities to earn and redeem miles worldwide
•Optimal hub locations, including hubs in the four largest cities in the United States
•Approximately 88,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world
Company History
United Airlines History. United Airlines began as an air mail service in Boise, Idaho in 1926. Founded by a man named Walter Varney, the airliner was originally called Varney Airlines. The first recorded flight to transport mail was accomplished by this historic company.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
•United offers more premium-cabin flat-bed seats and extra-legroom, economy-class seating than any other airline in North America
•United's industry-leading mobile app was selected as a 2015 Webby Award Honoree, and has been downloaded 29 million times
•United has installed Wi-Fi on 100 percent of domestic and international mainline aircraft, making it the first U.S. airline to complete Wi-Fi installations on its international fleet
•United features DIRECTV on more than 200 aircraft, with more live television access than any other airline in the world. United also has personal device entertainment on more than 450 aircraft, and was the first airline to offer it as an additional option to seatback entertainment
•Global Traveler magazine awarded United its Best Frequent Flyer Bonus Program, and Best Overall Frequent Flyer Program for the 13th consecutive year
Benefits
Employees and their families enjoy exciting travel privileges, including discounted rates on airline tickets and unlimited standby travel to anywhere United flies. Whether it's backpacking through Europe or a long weekend in Guam, who wouldn't enjoy the perks of travel?
Employees can enroll in our 401k plan, which includes a company match, to provide future financial security.
Our employees are critical to our success, so we reward them financially through profit sharing, customer satisfaction bonuses and on-time arrival bonuses when the airline performs well.
Our employees work hard, so we reward them with paid vacation, as well as sick time when they need it.
United continuously encourages employees to develop their skills and interests to advance their professional growth.
We offer a variety of medical plans and options, including vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, to help employees keep themselves and their families happy and healthy.
Our wellness program offers lifestyle coaching, condition management services and a personal health record to help our employees lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, both at work and at home.
We encourage employees to help make a difference in the communities we serve by providing volunteer impact grants for their favorite charities, supporting charitable fundraising opportunities, and promoting volunteer participation with local food banks, parades, athletic events and more.
We value the cultural diversity of our workforce and invite employees to participate in groups focused on multicultural backgrounds, veterans, women in the workforce and the LGTBA community, as a way to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.
There are social, athletic and activity clubs around the world for employees to join, or they're welcome to start their own. Our social clubs foster camaraderie based on common interests.
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