United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL)
Chicago, IL 60601 (Map) Phone: 312-997-8000
http://www.UnitedContinentalHoldings.com
Overview
United Continental Holdings (formerly UAL Corporation) unites cities around the globe through subsidiaries United Air Lines and Continental, titans among passenger and cargo air carriers. While United Air Lines and Continental are its main lines, the company also has regional operations, which are operated under contract by United Express, Continental Express, and Continental Connection. Combined, the company operates about 5,800 flights a day that reach more than 370 domestic and international destinations from hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. UAL Corporation changed its name to United Continental Holdings following a merger deal in 2010.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: UAL) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £15,015.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 42.2% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £163.5 |
| 2010 Employees | 86,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 83.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL)
| Chairman | Glenn F. Tilton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| President, CEO, and Director | Jeffery A. (Jeff) Smisek |
| EVP and COO | Peter D. (Pete) McDonald |
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Top competitors of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL)
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Transportation Services
- Airlines(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #114 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
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- #114 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

