United
Airlines operates over 3,700 flights a day to more than 210 US domestic
and international destinations from its main hubs in Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington DC.
The
airline offers non-stop daily flights from London Heathrow to Chicago,
Los Angeles, New York JFK, San Francisco and Washington, as well
as non-stop services from Manchester Airport to Chicago and seasonal
direct flights to Washington DC with United Airlines' Star Alliance
partner BMI.
United
Airlines was one of the founding members of the prestigious Star
Alliance, which also includes well-known airlines such as Lufthansa,
Air Canada and Singapore Airlines. The membership brings customers
access to extra flight routes and airport lounges around the world
and provides them with the opportunity to earn airmiles from flights
with partner airlines, making that airfare go even further.
A
range of special offers and discounted airfares are regularly made
available from United Airlines and for the best choice of cheap
flights, make sure you book your ticket through Major Travel.
The
airline can trace its beginnings back to an airmail operation launched
in 1926 and in 1930, a United Airlines predecessor subsidiary was
the first in the world to introduce stewardess service.
Today,
the airline operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including Boeing
737s, Boeing 747s, Boeing 757s, Boeing 777s and Airbus 319/320s.
United
Airlines has one of the world's youngest and most efficient operating
fleets, with an average age of eight years and is the only major
US carrier to have entertainment systems in all of its aircraft.
United
Airlines is known for the high quality service on its flights and
won the prize for Best Economy Class at the OAG Airline of the Year
Awards 2006 in May. The airline was additionally nominated for a
further five awards, including commendations for its business and
first class products.
Passengers
on United Airlines flights can look forward to high standards of
service regardless of which class they are flying in. The economy
class airfare is great value for money, with complimentary soft
drinks, Starbucks coffee and magazines all thrown in.
On
international flights in 767-300 and 777 aeroplanes, economy class
passengers can also look forward to seat-back video screens to keep
them entertained throughout the flight.
Those
who choose a business class international airfare with United Airlines
can benefit from early boarding facilities, a pre-departure beverage
service and extra-comfortable seats among the many perks. Passengers
flying from London Heathrow can also use the new fast-track service,
allowing faster service through immigration.
United
Airlines also offers a first-class service, with luxury wines, champagnes
and desserts on the menu, special noise-reduction headsets and priority
de-boarding among the benefits for passengers to enjoy.
United First Class United First International United First Suite Available on all international three-cabin 747 and 777 aircraft, United First Suite is the first word in onboard luxury. This fully equipped reclining electronic seat features a Backcycler Motion System for lumbar support and back stimulation. And fully adjustable leg and head rests make for unsurpassed comfort. Best of all, First Suite reclines to 180 degrees, transforming your home away from home into a soft, warm bed. Tuck yourself in with a larger, fluffier pillow, a cozy mattress pad and comforter, and a privacy screen for safe harbour, and enjoy the sweetest dreams in the sky. But sleep isn't the only option available. An individual audio/video system lets you choose from up to 20 feature film tapes, nine channels of movie and TV programming, and up to 21 channels of CD-quality music and news through a noise-reducing headset. Also a video airshow flightmap will allow you to monitor your travel progress. If you have work to do, this well-appointed private workspace features a personal phone for worldwide calls and fax/email access, ample shelf and storage space, a handy flex lamp and a laptop power source with modem connection.  United First International amenities • Separate United First check-in positions at the airport • Access to United First lounges with complimentary liquor and hors d'oeuvres; some also feature showers, continental breakfast, and access to The Red Carpet Club® and Star Alliance® lounges • Pre-departure beverage service includes juice, champagne, and cocktails (in select markets) • The menus feature a choice of four entrees for your primary meal, luxury champagnes, international wines, desserts and/or fruit and cheese, and Starbucks coffee • Traditional Japanese Obento meal on flights between the United States and Japan, and between Hong Kong and Japan • Choice of breakfast/wake-up times on all overnight flights—one to one-half hour before arrival for a hot breakfast, and up to 45 minutes before arrival for a continental breakfast • Upon request, individual delivery time for your second meal (cold options only) on all day flights • Large pillows and hot, scented refresher towels during flight and at the flight's end • CD-quality audio system with electronic noise-reducing headsets • Individual video in armrest on all international three-cabin 747, 767-300, and 777 aircraft including 9 channels of video, airshow moving map, and CD quality audio with regional programming • Complimentary Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and local newspapers every business day • Amenity kit enclosed in an attractive cotton/suede shoe bag • Over-water satellite phone • Priority Bag delivery available after you land • Fast Track service helps speed you through immigration and customs at London's Heathrow airport • Personal video system—in-seat video player providing on demand video programming United First U.S. Market United First Domestic amenities • Separate United First check-in positions at the airport • Pre-departure beverage service • CD-quality audio systems with electronic headsets • Individual video in armrest on all three-cabin 747, 767-300, and 777 aircraft including 9 channels of video, airshow moving map, and CD quality audio with regional programming • Priority Bag delivery after you land • Verizon Airfone Service
Transcontinental United First Service United offer Premium Transcontinental Service on flights from JFK to Los Angeles and San Francisco, and from those cities back to JFK • Separate United First check-in • Priority boarding and baggage delivery • Meals by the North America Culinary Design Team and premium wines and liqueurs, Starbucks Coffee®, Mrs. Fields Cookies®, fine china, flatware, and stemware • 60" pitch seats with electric footrests • CD audio programming presented with electronic headsets • Personal video system with ten movie titles available for viewing at seat (available on select 767s) • Main screen video • Personal Verizon Airfones • Wall Street Journal and USA Today offered each business day • Over 20 magazine titles United Business Class United Business International amenities • Separate airport check-in position • Invitations to United Red Carpet ClubSM,where possible, including select Star Alliance™ lounges • Early boarding (prior to United EconomySM; boarding) • Pre-departure beverage service offering champagne and orange juice • A choice of three entrees on all flights, featuring our Celebrity Chefs in select markets, served on fine Noritake porcelain • Japanese Obento meal on flights between the United States and Japan • Premium wines, your choice of fruit and cheese or dessert with port and liqueurs, Starbucks® coffee • Fully adjustable, ergonomic seats complete with Backcycler® lumbar support designed to provide more room to work, relax, or sleep • High-quality compact disc audio system with electronic noise-reducing headsets • Individual armrest video with nine channels of video and 20 channels of audio including regional programming and airshow moving map • Complimentary in-flight amenity kit containing travel necessities such as socks, eye shades, a toothbrush, and more • Over-water satellite phone available on all 747, 767-300, and 777 aircraft • Multi-lingual flight attendants and International cabin crew • Priority deplaning and priority baggage delivery at the final destination • The new Fast TrackSM service at London Heathrow, providing expedited service through the immigration process for United Business passengers  Transcontinental United Business Service • Dedicated ticket counter • Exceptional meals and a wide selection of choice wines, beverages and Starbucks coffee • Verizon Airfone Service • Wide seats with adjustable footrests • Expanded closet space • Electronic headsets and main screen video • Priority baggage delivery United Economy Plus Class More room for business travelers in the Economy cabin  Introducing - United's new Economy Plus section. Economy Plus is a premium seating area in our Economy cabins - consisting of the first 6-11 rows (depending upon the fleet type) - that offers up to 5 inches more legroom per seat. This means more space and greater comfort for business travelers who are flying in coach - especially when it's not possible to upgrade to First Class. Economy Plus provides more room so you can get your work done inflight. Up to 5 inches more legroom in Economy Plus United was the first airline to announce it was reconfiguring its fleet to add more inches of legroom in the air - and the only airline to focus this benefit on our most-frequent fliers. 21,000 Economy Plus seats United have more than 21,000 Economy Plus seats in the sky - each with up to 5 inches more legroom. That's more legroom in Economy than any other US airline. Economy Plus seating Economy Plus is available on most of the flights. Advance seating assignment in Economy Plus is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  United Economy Class • Complimentary soft drinks, Starbucks coffee, and magazines • Seat back video screens on all international three-cabin 767-300 and 777 aircraft • Depending on the length of your flight, a snack or meal • New ergonomically designed seats • Complementary video headsets on movie flights |