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UNITED AIRLINES

UNITED AIRLINES

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:

  • 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
  • Should fit in the overhead bin
2. Checked Baggage Allowed to carry 2 standard bags

  • Maximum dimensions related to checked-in baggage is 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height)
  • Maximum weight for the checked-in stuff is 50 pounds or 23 kilograms
3. Excess Baggage
  •  United Airlines (UA) will charge $150.00 to $200.00 USD for the third bag
4. Overweight Baggage
  • Bags exceeding 100 pounds or 46 kilograms
  • Fees for flights to/from the U S range from $200.00 to $400.00 USD
5. Oversize Baggage
  • United Airlines will charge $200.00 USD extra for bags that are from 63 to 115 linear inches or from 160 to 292 centimeters.
6. Personal Item Dimensions:

  • 36 linear inches (16 x 11 x 8 in) or 89 centimeters (41 x 28 x 20 cm)
  • Fit in the overhead bin
  • A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty-free items, etc

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
  • Includes a six-course meal which features appetizers, soups, salads, and a cheese course along with different desserts.
2. United Business Class
  • Includes a five-course meal which includes a chilled appetizer, salad, a cheese course and a selection of desserts.
3. Mid-Flight Snacks
  • Includes snacks, including fresh fruit, packaged snacks, sandwiches and wraps, and a variety of hot bites
4. Complimentary Meal Service in Economy
  • Includes three-course meal including lunch or dinner, the meal service includes a light snack offered with the initial beverage service, a generous meal served with salad, artisan bread, and a premium dessert.
5. Special Meals
  • For infants and babies, special meal facility is available on the flights.
  • For vegetarians, there is the availability of non-strict vegetarian meal, free of meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish, and may include dairy products.
  • For Muslims, there are products derived from pigs, such as pork, ham, and bacon, plus alcohol is not used for preparation.
6. Beverages Options
  • Includes Coca-Cola, Sprite, DASANI, Cranberry Apple Juice Cocktail, Bloody Mary Mix, Seltzer Water, Dark Roast coffee, Hot Tea, etc
7. North America Premium Cabin Dining
  • Meal services includes premium snacks and fresh fruit, muffins, a chilled plate with chocolate truffle, fresh fruit and breakfast bread on morning flights, hot sandwich, and chocolate truffle

 


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