United Airlines Holdings Inc. Company Profile
NASDAQ: UALConsumer DiscretionaryAir Freight/Delivery ServicesUSD
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United Airlines at a glance
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) is a Air Freight/Delivery Services company in the Consumer Discretionary sector headquartered in Chicago, IL. United Airlines is led by Mr. J. Scott Kirby and employs about 117,500 people. At a market capitalization of $36.31 billion, it is considered a large-cap company.
UAL is a member of the SP500. Its SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 0000100517, which identifies the company's filings on EDGAR.
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What does United Airlines do?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, the Pacific, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. The company also offers ground handling, flight academy, frequent flyer award non-travel redemptions, and maintenance services for third parties. In addition, it provides freight and mail transportation services to commercial businesses, freight forwarders, logistics firms, and national postal services, as well as loyalty programs. The company distributes its products through direct channels, such as the Company's website and the Company's mobile app; and traditional travel agencies, online travel agencies, and other intermediaries. The company was formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in June 2019. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Business description based on the company's public filings.
Company information
- Legal name
- United Airlines Holdings Inc.
- Ticker
- NASDAQ: UAL
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Air Freight/Delivery Services
- CEO
- Mr. J. Scott Kirby
- Employees
- 117,500
- Headquarters
- 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
- Phone
- 872 825 4000
- Website
- united.com
- Market cap
- $36.31B
- SEC CIK
- 0000100517
- Latest annual report
- 10-K · Feb 12, 2026
Index membership
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