By becoming a member of United's Eco-Skies Alliance, the 49ers have distinguished themselves as the inaugural NFL team to acquire sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of their commitment to lowering emissions.
United Airlines introduced the Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program in 2019, which involved inviting Special Olympics athletes to work as part-time employees in airports. These employees assist United customers by guiding them to check-in kiosks, helping them with bag drop-offs, and directing them to TSA PreCheck lines.
Last year, the count of American tourists who chose to stay in Tenerife reached 36,531, whereas in 2022, it was 26,507. During the initial three months of 2024, the total number of tourists from the USA amounted to 8,828, exhibiting a growth of 16.8% when compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Additionally, it is noteworthy that 62% of tourism from this particular source prefers establishments on the island during the winter months, while 38% opt for the summer months (June-September).
United worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the development of the safety video beginning in October 2023 through March 2024 when the video was approved. This included multiple checkpoints along the production process, including review of the storyboard and script before filming even began to ensure the content met the FAA requirements.
This introduction of new technologies coincides with United's busiest Fourth of July weekend ever, with over five million passengers expected to fly between June 28 and July 8, marking a 7% increase from the previous year.
United Airlines will boost its flight operations in Milwaukee by over 75% for the Republican National Convention in July, and will operate its most extensive schedule from its Chicago O'Hare hub since 2019 for the Democratic National Convention in August.
Ottawa holds significant significance within Air Canada's network, and in order to meet the increasing demand, the carrier is significantly expanding its capacity to the nation's capital city by nearly 60 percent in comparison to 2023. Air Canada is thrilled to announce the inclusion of more flights to various destinations across the country, as well as the extension of key nonstop routes throughout the year and enhanced capacity to other cities. Additionally, the airline is enhancing its capacity to sought-after sun destinations and, in collaboration with its joint venture partner United Airlines, broadening travel options to and from the United States.
United Airlines' mobile application offers a range of features that can help airline passengers save an average of 30 minutes at the airport. These features include mobile check-in, a bag drop shortcut, live flight updates, terminal wayfinding, self-service rebooking, and more. By utilizing these mobile app tools, passengers can streamline their airport experience and make the most of their time.