This airline was the first to fly to all fifty U.S. states, inspiring its 1984 tagline, “First to Fifty.” It was also the first to train pilots using electronic flight simulators.

• Founded in 1926, United is the largest airline in the world. Each year, 175 million customers fly United to more than 380 destinations across six continents.

• United was the first airline to fly to all 50 states, which inspired the airline’s 1984 tagline ‘First to Fifty.’

• United’s industry-leading MileagePlus loyalty program has more than 130 million members, making it one of the largest and most awarded loyalty programs in the world.

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  United Airlines was the first airline to train pilots utilizing electronic flight simulators which had sound, visual, and motion cues. 

• In 2013, United became the first airline to offer intercontinental Wi-Fi. Today, the airline continues to offer passengers innovative ways to stay connected including the first major U.S. airline to provide Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment.

• United operated the first commercial flight to use 100% drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2021, and continues to lead the development and adoption of sustainable fuel formats to drive the airline toward a lower-carbon future.

• In 2024, the airline unveiled Kinective Media by United Airlines – the first airline media network that leverages insights from travel behaviors to connect customers to personalized advertising, experiences and offers from leading brands.