United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of United Airlines, a major U.S. commercial airline. Through its mainline operations and regional partners, United provides scheduled passenger air transportation and air cargo services to destinations across the United States and international markets.
United operates an extensive global network serving North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its principal hubs include Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The airline offers multiple classes of service, including United Polaris business class, United First, United Premium Plus, Economy Plus and standard economy.
United traces its history to 1926 and has grown through the consolidation of several aviation businesses. United Airlines and Continental Airlines merged in 2010, creating the modern United Airlines organization. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and is led by Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby.
