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United Airlines, Inc. is a major airline in the United States headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. [3] United operates an extensive domestic and international route network across the United States and all six inhabited continents [10] primarily out of its seven hubs, with Chicago–O'Hare having the largest number of daily flights [11] and Denver carrying the most passengers in 2023. [12]
On July 27, 1931, under the leadership of United Captain Dave Behncke, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) was created. Captain Dave Behncke served as ALPA's first president, from 1931 until 1951, during which time ALPA became active in Washington, D.C. and worked to secure legislation that made the airline piloting profession safer for both workers and passengers. [2]
UAL Corporation agreed to change its name to United Continental Holdings in 2010, when an agreement was reached between United and Continental Airlines where the two airlines merged in an $8.5 billion all-stock merger of equals on October 1, 2010.
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As of February 2025, the United Airlines fleet consists of 1,002 mainline aircraft, the largest of any commercial airline worldwide. [1] United Airlines operates a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body and all Boeing wide-body aircraft with more wide-body aircraft than any other U.S. passenger airline. [ 2 ]
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Airline Fleet size Ref; United Airlines: 998 [19]American Airlines: 977 [20]Delta Air Lines: 973 [21]Southwest Airlines: 812 [22]SkyWest Airlines: 486 [23]JetBlue Airways
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