UAUALStar Alliance 3-Star Skytrax

United Airlines

Good leads the way.

United operates the most extensive route network of any U.S. carrier with hubs spanning all major U.S. regions plus Guam for the Pacific.

Fleet

1000

Destinations

350

Founded

1926

Country

United States

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Cabin experience

Seat pitch
30–31 in
Wi-Fi
Paid
Entertainment
Streaming to device
Meal
Complimentary on long-haul; snacks domestic.

Airport lounges

United Polaris Lounge

Chicago (ORD)

Lounge

Access: Same-day Polaris ticket

À la carte dining + private daybeds.

United Club

Newark (EWR)

Lounge

Access: Membership or premium credit card

Manhattan skyline views.

Policies

Fleet

Notable routes

EWR ↔ SINSFO ↔ SYDORD ↔ HKGIAH ↔ GRULAX ↔ MEL

Loyalty program

MileagePlus

Silver
Gold
Platinum
1K
Global Services

Partners: Star Alliance, Marriott, Avis

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Awards & recognition

  • TPG Best US Airline 2024

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