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Quick facts about United Airlines

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United Airlines (IATA: UA, ICAO: UAL) is an US airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

United Airlines is a founding member of the Star Alliance and operates one of the most geographically diverse hub-and-spoke networks in global aviation, spanning six major US hub airports. The airline's Polaris business class cabin and Polaris lounges have been recognised for elevating the transatlantic business travel experience.

Did you know? United Airlines operates the most flights daily to London Heathrow of any US carrier, with up to 11 round-trips per day across Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.

United Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for United Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR)
Founded
1926 — 100 years of service
Fleet Size
~780 aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A319/A320, Boeing 777-300ER
Destinations
340+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg (50lb) per bag fee applies. Basic Economy: 1 personal item only. Polaris Business: 2 checked bags free.
Check-in Tips
United Airlines check-in opens 24 hours before departure. O'Hare Terminal 1 (B/C gates) is United's main hub terminal — connections through ORD are often tight, build in extra time.

How to Track United Airlines Flights

Tracking a United Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your UA flight number in the search box above — for example, UA100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.