United Airlines (also UA, UAL, and United) is one of the major airlines of the United States. It is headquartered near its largest hub at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. One of the oldest and most established airlines with its origins in mail delivery using Bi-Planes, UA has grown to become one of the largest and well known airlines in the World.
** Destinations**
Apart from all major US cities United also flies to Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Zürich, London, Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico City, Cancun, Cozumel, Montego Bay, Oranjestad, Nassau, Bermuda, Grand Cayman, San Salvador, Guatemala City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Montevideo. United is the only U.S. Airline to provide services to Australia flying to Sydney and Melbourne.
Dining
UA has a wide variety of dining on-board from Kosher meals, Halal and Hindu, UAL also provide a range of meals for those following different diet programmes such Low Sodium, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Calorie, High Fiber, Diabetic, Low Purine and Low Protein. There are also Obento Japanese meals, children’s meals as well as fruit plates. United make available regular brand names for those that hunger for familiarity when travelling, major brands such as Starbucks coffee, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Mrs. Field’s cookies, Eli’s cheesecake, and premium brands of champagne on international flights.
** United Mileage Plus **
Voted 5 years in a row by Business Traveller International magazine as ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’, United Mileage Plus is UA’s frequent flyer programme that rewards frequent customers for flying on United or any other Star Alliance partner. When sufficient miles have been collected, members are given the choice of complimentary travel to over 700 destinations on 6 continents.
** Star Alliance**
United Airlines is a founding member of the Star Alliance. Airlines of the Star Alliance offer 790 destinations in 138 countries, access to airport lounges around the world. By joining United Mileage Plus you can earn miles/points no matter which Star Alliance airline you fly with. You can also redeem your points/miles on any Star Alliance airline.
** Red Carpet Club **
UA offers its Red Carpet Club, an exclusive and quiet area where members can enjoy a finer and contrasted atmosphere to the greater Airport environment. In this haven, complimentary snacks, complimentary non alcoholic beverages and free continental breakfasts can be enjoyed. There are areas for work, meetings, comfortable lounges for relaxation as well as business and conference room facilities with all the features expected for communications and technology.