United history

Welcome to the United Airlines' history Web site.

Through photos, timelines, advertising and memorabilia, you'll gain an understanding of how United grew from a partnership between four early U.S. mail carriers to a worldwide airline serving nearly 119 destinations in 26 countries and 2 territories.

Whether you're a student researching the airline industry or an aviation fan interested in poring over photos of United's past and present fleet, you've come to the right place. Fasten your seat belt and get ready to soar through more than 75 years of commercial aviation history.



Era 1 (1910-1925)

Era 2 (1926-1933)

Era 3 (1934-1940)

Era 4 (1941-1945)

Era 5 (1946-1958)


Era 6 (1959-1969)

Era 7 (1970-1989)

Era 8 (1990-1993)

Era 9 (1994-1999)

Era 10 (2000-...)

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