Tags: United Airlines

United’s New Transcontinental Amenity Kit Features Skincare Products from Venus Williams-Backed Brand

New kit features Asutra cleansing face towelette, lip balm and hand lotion – for business class passengers flying premium transcontinental routes between west coast hubs and the New York City area   Airline also adds tailored kits for first class passengers traveling between the continental U.S. and Hawaii by Hawaii-based Ua Body Starting 1st August, […]

United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors

New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently First Braille-equipped aircraft now flying and the airline expects to outfit entire mainline fleet by 2026 United today became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travelers with visual disabilities […]

United Announces $15 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante

Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline in the world 1 United have announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, who provides materials and technology as part of the value chain that has […]

From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos

United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos. This $5 million investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without […]

United Names Oscar the Grouch as First Chief Trash Officer

United Airlines today named Sesame Street‘s Oscar the Grouch as its first Chief Trash Officer as he and the airline celebrate his love of rubbish. United Airlines’ new, consumer education campaign is designed to promote the expected benefit of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more broadly. The new campaign – which features Oscar in more […]

United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Form Joint Venture to Develop New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Using Ethanol

United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. today announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock. If the technology is successful, Blue Blade is expected to proceed with the construction of a pilot facility in […]

United Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Flight Academy Pilots

United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy’s inaugural class of pilots, an important step towards training the next generation of talented, qualified, and motivated aviators. The inaugural graduating class includes 51 students – with nearly 80% being women or people of color – […]

Groundforce Portugal receives Safety Excellence Award

Groundforce Portugal has received the “Safety Excellence Program – Gold Award” for its commitment to the United Airlines Safety Excellence Program. The Program aims to significantly reduce damages to aircrafts and injuries to people on the ground. This award distinguishes the United Airlines destinations that meet several operational security requirements. This is the third time […]

United Opens Its Largest Club in the Country

New, 30,000 sq.-ft. United ClubSM at Newark Liberty International Airport offers more modern United brand experience with views of the Manhattan skyline, close to 500 seats, spa-like shower suites and a barista-staffed coffee shop United Airlines today announced the opening of its new, nearly 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering […]