2020 was a year of renewed consciousness on race and injustice in the U.S. United has responded by working to create sustainable action and change.

In an effort to increase representation of racial/ethnic minorities and women pilots, United launched Aviate Academy in April. Aviate Academy’s commitment to diversity is about recruiting from the deepest pool possible of exceptional and qualified candidates who want to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot, including those who otherwise may not have even tried due to financial barriers.

Airline supports organizations focused on clean-technology innovation, recycling strategies, and grassroots environmental education and justice

United works with more environmental, nonprofit partners than any other major U.S. airline

Today, United Airlines expands its efforts to support those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in India with the launch of a new online fundraising campaign. Customers can donate to the airline's relief partners: Airlink, Americares, GlobalGiving Foundation and World Central Kitchen.

United Airlines is only major U.S. airline to own flight school: United Aviate Academy

United Airlines, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, will begin accepting applications today as it embarks on an ambitious plan to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, at least half of them women and people of color. Backed by scholarship commitments from United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase, United Aviate Academy will create opportunities for thousands of students, including women and people of color to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot, one of the most lucrative careers in the industry.

United will meet this ambitious goal by making industry-leading investments in new technology and sustainable fuels - not from buying carbon offsets Airline to make a multimillion-dollar investment in revolutionary atmospheric carbon capture technology that is expected to capture and store millions of metric tons of CO2 per year

United Airlines today is taking its most ambitious step yet in leading the fight against climate change: pledging to become 100% green by reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% by 2050. United, which in 2018 became the first U.S. airline to c

Celebrity Chef Carla Hall will host the event and share ways to give back this holiday season. Through the donation, Chase and United are providing nearly seven million meals for individuals in need this holiday season

We’re excited to share that Women in Aviation International has created a new Aviation for Girls App to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day 2020. As we move into a more digital world of engagement we’re excited to promote this app.

United to operate first-ever nonstop service between the United States and Bangalore, India and new service between Chicago and New Delhi, India Announces new nonstop service between U.S. East Coast and Accra, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; and Johannesburg, South Africa First-ever nonstop service between Chicago and Kona and between Newark/New York and Maui

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii.

United CleanPlus brings together a most trusted name in disinfection and the country's leading medical experts to develop protocols designed to help keep customers safe at the airport and onboard

Today, United Airlines is introducing United CleanPlus: the company's commitment to putting health and safety at the forefront of the entire customer experience, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness.