Chicago, July 11, 2007 – Fine dining reaches new heights with the arrival of Chef Charlie Trotter's appetizers and entrées for United First® and United Business® class customers. Beginning this week, customers can select from individual menu offerings created by one of the world's most famous chefs and legendary Chicago restaurateur, Charlie Trotter.

Customers can enjoy appetizers such as Citrus-cured Smoked Salmon and Sweet Crab Salad on Fresh Bok Choy. Innovative entrées like Apricot Curry Braised Lamb Medallions, Morel Mushroom Risotto and Herb-rubbed Chicken Breast, and Orange and Ginger Cured Duck Confit can be paired with wines to create memorable in-flight meals.

"I am delighted to once again be in partnership with United, as I believe United is the top service provider in the airline industry," says Chef Trotter. "I am thrilled to be creating unique, high-quality cuisine for United's customers in this role and am positive that the customers who fly this airline will appreciate the level of service that United has decided to once again give its culinary component."

"Our customers can now enjoy Chef Trotter's specially designed appetizers and entrées as part of their premium in-flight experience," says Charlie Ahmes, United's vice president – Onboard Service. "These new healthy, mouth-watering options will give our customers a taste of Chef Trotter's world class dining at 30,000 feet."   

Chef Trotter worked in tandem with United's Corporate Executive Chef Gerry Gulli to create a menu that is fresh and healthy with an international flair. Additional appetizers and entrées designed by Chef Trotter will be available later this year on United's premium transcontinental service p.s. ^sm. Further information on Chef Trotter's menu offerings are available on www.united.com.

About Charlie Trotter

Chef Charlie Trotter is the author of 14 cookbooks, subject of two management books, and is the host of the nationally aired, award winning PBS cooking series, The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter.  His 20-year-old restaurant in Chicago, Charlie Trotter's, has established itself as one of the finest restaurants in the world.  The restaurant is recognized by a variety of prestigious national and international institutions including Relais & Chateaux: Relais Gourmand, Mobil Travel Guide: Five Stars, AAA: Five Diamonds, Traditions & Qualité, The James Beard Foundation: Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America and the Award for Outstanding Wine Service.   The restaurant has received the Grand Award from the Wine Spectator, which also named Charlie Trotter's as The Best Restaurant in the United States (2000).  Visit www.charlietrotters.com for more information.

About United

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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