Majorly famous as ‘United,’ United Airlines is regarded as one of the main airlines of USA. This airline has its headquarters in Chicago and serves the huge number of destinations all over the world.
If we look in to the history, the present day United Airlines is consequently formed by the alliance of different airlines since 1930 to 2010.
The United airline has a very broad network of both domestic and international routes, and has a strong hold in the business. The ‘United’ is also one of the founding members of the world’s largest alliance – ‘Star Alliance.’
This airline is responsible for operating over 5,400 flights daily serving an comprehensive network of national and international flights which includes 320 destinations covering 54 countries. Other than ‘United,’ Delta airline is one of the four founding airline of the Sky-Team alliance.
United Airline Fleet and Operations:
United airline has total 9 airline hubs different cities of America- Newark, Houston, Washington D.C, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Guam.
From Houston, the United airlines carries more than 17 million passengers and Chicago-O’ Hare airport operates the maximum departures for this airline. The United airlines has the workforce of more than 88, 500 staff members.
This airlines operates the largest aircrafts such as Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and for domestic carriage united uses Boeing aircrafts such as- Boeing 737-500, Boeing 757, 39 Boeing 767 and Boeing 777-200 which sums up Boeing’s aircrafts number equal to 320.
United Destinations:
Covering over 78 domestic and 108 international destinations worldwide. This airline connects a huge number of countries across the globe which includes North & south America, Asia and many others. Also, this airlines has many partners through alliance making it one of the world’s largest airlines.
United Travel Classes:
The travel classes varies depending upon your travel destination. Just like any other airline United Airlines also has four classes – Global First, Business First, Economy & Economy Plus respectively.
All the four classes provides 150 hours of entertainment like latest series, movies, documentaries, songs & also kid’s entertainment.
In flight magazines are also provided.
Global First Class:
Just like the first class of any other airline, global first class of United Airlines provides the luxury seats like flat-bed up to 6 ft. long and comes with complimentary pillows & duvet. The seats are also well furnished with Back-cycler massage & simulation for lumbar support. The gourmet meals including personalized menus with appetizers, salad, etc. and besides all the snacks you are on-board offered with a variety of freshly brewed beer, cocktails 7 international wines.
Business Class:
Then comes another luxury cabin- business class. The seats in the business class are relaxing and can turned into flat-bed. For more comfort seats are provided with complimentary pillows & duvets. And just like first class gourmet meals including personalized menus with appetizers, salad, etc. and besides all the snacks you are on-board offered with a variety of freshly brewed beer, cocktails 7 international wines & also juices
Economy:
It is the most basic and budget friendly class, offering all the basic things needed for the comfort & relaxed air travel. Complimentary meals & drinks are also offered on-board economy class.
Economy Plus:
The economy plus class is just a better version of basic economy class which offers 5” extra legroom if compared to the normal economy class. That extra space allows you to have a more comfortable air-travel. This class also offers on-board entertainment options.
United Airlines Baggage Policies:
S.No | TYPES OF BAGGAGE | RULES & REGULATIONS |
1. | Carry-on Baggage | Dimensions should not exceed:
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2. | Checked Baggage | Allowed to carry 2 standard bags
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3. | Excess Baggage |
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4. | Overweight Baggage |
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5. | Oversize Baggage |
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6. | Personal Item | Dimensions:
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United Airlines Services:
Wi-Fi Services:
United airlines, being one of the largest airline in the world so, it try to make its passenger avail with all the services possible. Selected aircrafts are made available with the Wi-Fi services on-board In order to know whether your flight is offering you the free Wi-Fi services, check out the in-flight amenities section on the information page of your next flight. Also, Wi-fi service availability depends on the route you are traveling to.
Entertainment Options:
United Airlines try to take care of their passengers by availing them many in-flight entertainment options which let you pass the boring travel time. Some of these source of entertainments are 150 hours of latest TV series, movies, documentaries, songs, kid’s entertainment, and in flight magazines. to know exactly about the services, you can check out the official information on their website under the section of in-flight amenities tab.
Though, it is recommended to bring your own headset to enjoy music but in case you don’t you will be provided by the complimentary headphones.
United Dining Options:
S.no | Particulars | Specialities |
1. | United Global First Class |
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2. | United Business Class |
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3. | Mid-Flight Snacks |
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4. | Complimentary Meal Service in Economy |
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5. | Special Meals |
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6. | Beverages Options |
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7. | North America Premium Cabin Dining |
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