United Airlines Holdings

United Airlines Holdings

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-0.88 -55
Industry: Airlines
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Incorporated in 1968 as UAL Corporation, the company now known as United Airlines Holdings, Inc. has established itself as a significant player in the aviation industry. Headquartered in the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois, this company conducts its operations through a range of business segments and brands directed at serving various aspects of air travel and related services. The business segments are diverse. The Mainline segment takes charge by operating larger jets that fly under the United Airlines brand, while the Regional segment focuses on smaller aircraft operations, carried out under the United Express brand. United Cargo handles the transport of freight and mail, utilizing both cargo-specific and passenger aircraft. The Loyalty segment is dedicated to rewarding travelers through the MileagePlus program, and the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations segment caters to the upkeep of United's fleet, as well as offering these services to other airlines. Among its brands, United Airlines stands as the flagship for passenger services. United Express complements it by providing regional service, powered by independent carriers. United Polaris is the signature brand for the company's premium international business class, and United Club is the name associated with its exclusive airport lounges. The MileagePlus program is recognized for offering loyalty rewards to frequent flyers. United Airlines has cast a wide net globally, with a strong domestic network within the United States and an extensive international reach. It connects travelers to major markets across every inhabited continent, serving destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, earning a reputation as one of the world's largest airlines by the number of countries it serves. (Powered by AI)

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United Airlines Holdings

Every year, ~4 trillion m3 of freshwater is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, & only 0.5% is for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by industry3;p7. Companies shoul...

Rebecca L. January 23rd, 2024
30 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Each year, the world generates around 2 Bn tonnes (t) of waste, estimated to increase by 70% and reach 3.4 Bn t by 20501. Out of the total waste produced globally, 37% is sent to landfills, 19% is recycled, and 11% is incinerated1. Poor waste mana...

V S M. December 13th, 2023
38 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the stat...

Paul A. November 22nd, 2023
20 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

According to the ILO, an organization needs 40-60% representation of either gender to achieve gender balance1;pxii. As of 2022, women constitute 47.7% of the global workforce, while their representation in leadership roles is reduced to only 27.1%...

SC_Neriah S. September 19th, 2023
18 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

In 2022. 3.3 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers2. It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

Ajay A. July 13th, 2023
24 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Globally, access to air travel remains unequal and constrained by the passenger's income1. Less than 20% of the world's population had ever flown, and only 5-10% fly yearly2;p11. As of 2022, 30% percent of US citizens have never left the US13. Num...

Manisha R. July 5th, 2023
26 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Minorities are often vulnerable to discrimination, violence, and more due to their unrepresented status1. In the workplace, minorities might be employed to show symbolic representation, while there is no actual representation where their voice is ...

Harriet R. April 11th, 2023
50 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Air pollution causes about 6.7 million (Mn) premature deaths annually1. The aviation sector contributes significantly to the increase in air pollution2;p186. An aircraft emits nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur ...

Ayomide M. March 29th, 2023
38 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions result in global temperature rise, climate change, and other effects on the environment1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of CO2e2. It is predicted that within the next few deca...

Q A. August 5th, 2023
36 ratings
United Airlines Holdings

Transportation allows goods to reach places faster, easier, and safer1, thus, helping consumers, producers, and NGOs, and governments2. It enables international trade2 and plays an important role in economic growth3. Freight transportation facilit...

Oluwatobi O. September 6th, 2021
42 ratings

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