United Airlines Offers Options To Customers Affected By Winter Storms In The Plains And Midwest Regions

CUSTOMERS TRAVELING TO, FROM OR THROUGH IMPACTED CITIES MAY RESCHEDULE ON UNITED.COM

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Feb 25, 2013, 03:00 ET

CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by winter storms impacting the Plains and Midwest regions. Weather conditions will lead to the delay or cancellation of certain flights into and out of several airports, including United's hub in Chicago. For a complete list of affected airports, see the "Important notices" page of united.com.

Checking Flight Status and Changing Travel Plans

Customers ticketed on flights to, from or through airports in the path of the storm may reschedule their itineraries in advance of the storm with a one-time date or time change, and the airline will waive the change fees. Find complete details, eligible travel dates and updates at united.com. Customers may also check flight status, change travel plans quickly and create new travel plans conveniently via united.com.

About United

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,472 flights a day to 381 airports across six continents. In 2012, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers. United is investing in upgrading its onboard products and now offers more flat-bed seats in its premium cabins and more extra-legroom economy-class seating than any airline in North America. In 2013, United became the first U.S.-based international carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul overseas routes. The airline also features DIRECTV® on nearly 200 aircraft, offering customers more live television access than any other airline in the world. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft and has made large-scale investments in its fleet. In 2013, United will continue to modernize its fleet by taking delivery of more than two dozen new Boeing aircraft. The company expanded its industry-leading global route network in 2012, launching nine new international and 18 new domestic routes. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2012, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United's MileagePlus program the best frequent flyer program for nine consecutive years. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 194 countries via 27 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.

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