Surcharge result of rent increase by Los Angeles World Airports

CHICAGO, April 11, 2007 – United Airlines announced today that it is adding a $10 surcharge for all passengers originating out of Los Angeles International Airport to offset a $10 million rent increase imposed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The surcharge is effective immediately.

“Passing along this surcharge to our customers is not our preferred action, but the recent sharp increase in costs to operate at LAX has left United with no other option,” said Kevin Knight, United’s senior vice president of Planning. “We have a great interest in LAX developing into a world-class airport, supported by a long-term modernization plan, but we have no interest in paying higher fees without greater benefit for our customers.”

In December, LAWA unilaterally raised the rent for all LAX airlines. United, the largest airline at LAX, will pay an additional $10 million yearly. United believes this increase in rent was in clear violation of United’s long-term lease agreement with LAWA. United has filed a lawsuit against LAWA, along with several other airlines.

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United Airlines (NASDAQ:  UAUA) operates more than 3,600* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 210 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C.  With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States.  United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 855 destinations in 155 countries worldwide.  United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world.  News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.

*Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.

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