United Airlines adds four destinations from its hometown in September

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2009 – United Airlines today announced special fares for late summer and early fall travel to four destinations with new service to and from the airline’s hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

United Express service begins today between the Windy City and Huntsville, Ala.; El Paso, Texas; and Little Rock, Ark. Service between Chicago and London, Ontario, begins Sept. 29.

Sample fares are each way, with travel complete by Oct. 31, 2009***:

• Chicago - El Paso, $124 (requires roundtrip purchase and 14-day advance purchase)
• Chicago - Huntsville, $125 (requires roundtrip purchase and 14-day advance purchase)
• Chicago - Little Rock, $140 (requires roundtrip purchase and 14-day advance purchase)
• Chicago - London, Ontario, $125 (requires 21-day advance purchase, no roundtrip purchase required)

See below or visit united.com  for complete terms and conditions.

About United

United Airlines (Nasdaq:   UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 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 916 destinations in 160 countries worldwide.  United's 48,000 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 or follow United on Twitter @UnitedAirlines.

* Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for July 2009 to June 2010.

**U.S./International Fare Facts: U.S.Fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy® travel on United Airlines® and United Express® carriers. Canada Fares are each way and do not require a roundtrip purchase for United Economy® travel on United Airlines® and United Express® carriers. For tickets purchased through United’s reservation offices or at airport ticket counters, additional reservation fees will apply: $25 for United reservation office bookings and $30 for airport ticket counter bookings. No reservation fees are added for tickets purchased at united.com. Fees are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to united.com to find United’s lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Fares do not include a $3.60 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska do not include an $8 (each way) departure tax. For travel from Canada, fares do not include U.S. Inspection fees of $8, taxes/fees imposed by the Canadian government of up to $19.50, and a $32.20 international departure and arrival tax if outside of the 225 mile buffer zone.  All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and departure taxes and agricultural, immigrations and customs fees of up to $50. For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation, security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $250 (each way) will apply depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by the foreign government.

Purchase Requirements:   Domestic travel requires a 14 day advance purchase.  Travel to London, Ontario requires a 21 day advance purchase.  Sale fares apply to U.S. point-of-sale only. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously.

Travel Days/Dates: Travel is valid daily.   Travel period varies by market.  Nonstop service between Chicago and El Paso, Huntsville and Little Rock begins September 2, 2009.  Nonstop service between Chicago and London, Ontario begins September 29, 2009.

Blackout Dates:   None

Itinerary Changes:   U.S. tickets are non-refundable.  No changes may be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket.  Tickets whose reservations are cancelled prior to the ticketed departure date are valid for travel one year from the original issuance date for a service charge of $150 for domestic U.S. Changes made on or before departure are subject to fare rules and a service charge of $150 for domestic U.S. If a reservation is not cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value.

Min./Max. Stay: A 3-night, Friday night or Saturday night stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is permitted for travel within the U.S.   Travel to London, Ontario has no minimum/maximum stay restrictions.

Baggage Fees: Fees of up to $50 to check two bags may apply. For excess, overweight and/or oversize bags, additional fees may apply depending on itinerary. For more information about United’s baggage policy and applicable fees, go to www.united.com/baggage. 

Other Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.