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United Services Announces Director, Aircraft Sales Appointment

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 - Garth Petersen, managing director of United Services, the global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business for United is pleased to announce the appointment of Randall Crain to director - Aircraft Sales.

Appointed in August 2005, Crain is responsible for the sales and leasing efforts for United's spares and surplus aircraft and engines to maximize free cash flow for assets. Crain is located in San Francisco at the United Services Maintenance Center, a 2.9 million square foot facility dedicated to customer MRO of engines, landing gear, line maintenance, and high-tech components including avionics.

Crain has spent over 16 years at United in the maintenance and engineering division. His most recent assignment was that of group lead for sales operations. In this position, Crain was responsible for developing and coordinating processes related to customer engine inductions and customer proposals. Crain's technical expertise was gained through a variety of roles in engineering and as a mechanic.

Crain possesses an airframe and power plant license from the Spartan School of Aeronautics, as well as a private pilot's license.

About United Services

United Services, a division of United, brings nearly 80 years of experience, employee talent and the highest level of operational integrity to more than 150 airline customers worldwide, providing everything from maintenance, airport and training services to engines, and aircraft parts. For more information, visit unitedsvcs.com.

About United

United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) is the world's second largest airline, operating more than 3,400 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, Europe and Latin America, 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 nearly 800 destinations in 139 countries worldwide. United's 60,000 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 September 2004, the most recent comparison data available.

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