Supplier diversity program
United is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive for all, with a focus on supporting businesses from historically underrepresented groups such as women and minorities. Register to join the diverse network of businesses we partner with.
Who qualifies
To qualify for our program, your business must be 51% or more owned, controlled and managed by individuals who belong to at least one of the following groups:
- Women
- Military and disabled veterans
- Minorities
- LGBTQ+ community
- People with disabilities
How to register
We require that all businesses provide proof of certification from one of our preferred third-party agencies or their affiliates.
Documents needed
Prepare the documents on our list before submitting your application:
Basic company information
Federal tax ID number or EIN
Basic contact information
Annual sales for the past 3 years
Customer references
Diverse-owned business certification
Get certified
We recognize local, state, and federal supplier diversity initiatives, certifications, and classifications. We recommend certification through the following organizations:
Businesses should be listed with the
System for Award Management
Businesses should be listed with the
System for Award ManagementMessage from our CEO
“Our suppliers should be as diverse as the communities we connect. With our supplier diversity program, we’re partnering with small businesses that represent everyone who flies with us.”
– Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
Message from our CEO
“Our suppliers should be as diverse as the communities we connect. With our supplier diversity program, we’re partnering with small businesses that represent everyone who flies with us.”
– Scott Kirby
CEO of United Airlines
Supplier stories
Learn more about some diverse businesses we highlight.
Undercover Snacks
Undercover Snacks
Civil Innovations
Civil Innovations
Software House International (SHI)
Software House International (SHI)
Supplier diversity program FAQ
You can expand you reach and customer base by becoming a supplier. We work with you to provide your products and services to our global customers.
- Quality products and services
- Reliable
- Financially stable
- Innovative
We encourage our business partners to also work with businesses that share in our values. This helps us to maximize opportunities to diversify our supply chain and further support the communities we serve. We ask that you report this information to us every 3 months.
You can reach the supplier diversity team by emailing supplierdiversity@united.com.
- Janitorial and security services
- Aircraft cabin cleaning
- Bussing services
- Ground handling
- Skycap and wheelchair services
- Snow removal and deicing services
- Economy free food & drinks
- Onboard snacks for purchase
- Wineries and wine distribution companies
- Frozen entrees
- Both ground and air freight support for small package and large material movement
- AC maintenance support including aircraft painting
- Aviation component repair and overhaul support
- Aviation materials sales support
- Aviation part manufacturing capability including items like soft goods
- Aircraft ground handling
- Engine overhaul and maintenance
- Architecture and Engineering
- Baggage handling systems
- Construction management and general contracting equipment and furniture
- Project management services
- Background checks
- Relocation service
- Various types of training such as general, tech and leadership talent acquisition, HR tools and services
- Audio, visual, consumables, displays, laptop,desktop, mobile devices, and office printers
- Displays, ground radio, kiosks, printers, scanners, and time clocks
- Managed IT consulting and security service
- Janitorial and security services
- Aircraft cabin cleaning
- Bussing services
- Ground handling
- Skycap and wheelchair services
- Snow removal and deicing services
- Economy free food & drinks
- Onboard snacks for purchase
- Wineries and wine distribution companies
- Frozen entrees
- Both ground and air freight support for small package and large material movement
- AC maintenance support including aircraft painting
- Aviation component repair and overhaul support
- Aviation materials sales support
- Aviation part manufacturing capability including items like soft goods
- Aircraft ground handling
- Engine overhaul and maintenance
- Architecture and Engineering
- Baggage handling systems
- Construction management and general contracting equipment and furniture
- Project management services
- Background checks
- Relocation service
- Various types of training such as general, tech and leadership talent acquisition, HR tools and services
- Audio, visual, consumables, displays, laptop,desktop, mobile devices, and office printers
- Displays, ground radio, kiosks, printers, scanners, and time clocks
- Managed IT consulting and security service