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October 26, 2004
The Embraer 170 aircraft joins the Canadair 700 as the most comfortable regional jets in the sky.
United Airlines now offers United Express customers a more spacious onboard experience with the introduction of the new 70-seat Embraer 170 aircraft to the United Express fleet, complementing the United Express fleet of 70-seat Canadair 700 regional jets already in service.
With the most spacious regional jet cabin in the sky, the Embraer 170 aircraft offers the widest aisles and seats of any aircraft in its category and is the first regional jet in the industry with both United First® and United Economy Plus(sm) seating. A number of United Express Canadair 700s currently offer First Class cabins, and Economy Plus sections will be added next year. Like the Canadair 700, the Embraer 170 cabin design guarantees customers either an aisle or window seat. The Embraer 170 also provides large overhead bins that accommodate roll-on bags.
"The newest member of the United Express fleet gives our customers more flexibility and travel options in a truly state-of-the-art aircraft, and represents the latest evolution of our regional jet service," said Sean Donohue, United's vice president of United Express and Ted(sm). "As part of our strategy to improve the United Express product, United is the first airline to introduce First Class service and the extra legroom of Economy Plus seating together to our regional jet fleet. Bringing the Embraer 170 into the Express aircraft family is one of many United Express customer service enhancements we are making, including facility and operational improvements, and EasyCheck-in units now installed in 29 United Express airports."
The First Class cabin features roomy leather seats with 38-inch seat pitch. Also, Mileage Plus® members have the opportunity to redeem miles for United First upgrades with paid tickets on select fares, the same way they can today on United mainline flights.
United Express carrier Chautauqua Airlines, owned by Republic Airways, launched the Embraer 170 into United Express service on Fri., Oct. 22, between Washington Dulles and Houston, Washington Dulles and Indianapolis, and Chicago and Indianapolis. Customers in numerous markets where demand matches 70-seat capacity will enjoy the enhanced features of either the Embraer 170 or Canadair 700. During the next few months, Chautauqua plans to fly Embraer 170 United Express service from Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare to cities including Rochester, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Hartford, Conn., Norfolk, Va., Des Moines, Iowa, and New Orleans.
United is working with Republic Airways to incorporate more than 23 Embraer 170s with the United First and Economy Plus configuration into the United Express fleet by next year. In addition, United and its United Express carriers will add nearly 50 Canadair 700 regional jets outfitted with both First Class and Economy Plus seating into service by mid-2005.
About United
United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) is the world’s second largest airline, operating more than 3,500 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted 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 and Europe, United is the largest international carrier based in the United States.* United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to more than 700 destinations in more than 130 countries worldwide. United’s nearly 62,000 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.
* Measured by revenue passenger miles as reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation for 12 months ending June 2004, the most recent comparison data available.
Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the rules of the United Mileage Plus program. United, its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the passenger. United and Mileage Plus are registered service marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus program, visit united.com/mileageplus.
The Embraer 170 aircraft joins the Canadair 700 as the most comfortable regional jets in the sky.
United Airlines now offers United Express customers a more spacious onboard experience with the introduction of the new 70-seat Embraer 170 aircraft to the United Express fleet, complementing the United Express fleet of 70-seat Canadair 700 regional jets already in service.
With the most spacious regional jet cabin in the sky, the Embraer 170 aircraft offers the widest aisles and seats of any aircraft in its category and is the first regional jet in the industry with both United First® and United Economy Plus(sm) seating. A number of United Express Canadair 700s currently offer First Class cabins, and Economy Plus sections will be added next year. Like the Canadair 700, the Embraer 170 cabin design guarantees customers either an aisle or window seat. The Embraer 170 also provides large overhead bins that accommodate roll-on bags.
"The newest member of the United Express fleet gives our customers more flexibility and travel options in a truly state-of-the-art aircraft, and represents the latest evolution of our regional jet service," said Sean Donohue, United's vice president of United Express and Ted(sm). "As part of our strategy to improve the United Express product, United is the first airline to introduce First Class service and the extra legroom of Economy Plus seating together to our regional jet fleet. Bringing the Embraer 170 into the Express aircraft family is one of many United Express customer service enhancements we are making, including facility and operational improvements, and EasyCheck-in units now installed in 29 United Express airports."
The First Class cabin features roomy leather seats with 38-inch seat pitch. Also, Mileage Plus® members have the opportunity to redeem miles for United First upgrades with paid tickets on select fares, the same way they can today on United mainline flights.
United Express carrier Chautauqua Airlines, owned by Republic Airways, launched the Embraer 170 into United Express service on Fri., Oct. 22, between Washington Dulles and Houston, Washington Dulles and Indianapolis, and Chicago and Indianapolis. Customers in numerous markets where demand matches 70-seat capacity will enjoy the enhanced features of either the Embraer 170 or Canadair 700. During the next few months, Chautauqua plans to fly Embraer 170 United Express service from Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare to cities including Rochester, N.Y., Buffalo, N.Y., Hartford, Conn., Norfolk, Va., Des Moines, Iowa, and New Orleans.
United is working with Republic Airways to incorporate more than 23 Embraer 170s with the United First and Economy Plus configuration into the United Express fleet by next year. In addition, United and its United Express carriers will add nearly 50 Canadair 700 regional jets outfitted with both First Class and Economy Plus seating into service by mid-2005.
About United
United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) is the world’s second largest airline, operating more than 3,500 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted 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 and Europe, United is the largest international carrier based in the United States.* United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to more than 700 destinations in more than 130 countries worldwide. United’s nearly 62,000 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.
* Measured by revenue passenger miles as reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation for 12 months ending June 2004, the most recent comparison data available.
Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the rules of the United Mileage Plus program. United, its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the passenger. United and Mileage Plus are registered service marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus program, visit united.com/mileageplus.
