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United Names Joseph C. Kolshak Senior Vice President – Operations

Chicago, June 4, 2008 – United named Joe Kolshak senior vice president – operations, overseeing United Services, Flight Operations and Operations Control. Kolshak previously served as Delta’s executive vice president of operations, responsible for Delta’s maintenance, flight operations, ground operations, operations control, safety and security as well as the Delta Express operations. He will be based in San Francisco, and will report to John Tague, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

“Joe brings a depth and breadth of experience to United that will enable us to accelerate our work to improve customer service and operational performance moving us toward a goal to be the industry leader in the U.S.,” Tague said. “We are committed to building a leadership team with the capability and accountability to drive performance improvements across our company and realize the full potential of United Airlines.”

About United Services

United Services, a division of United, brings 80 years of experience, employee talent, and the highest level of operational integrity to more than 150 airline customers worldwide, providing everything from maintenance, repair, and overhaul to airport services, as well as the sales/leasing of parts, engines, aircraft, and auxiliary power units. For more information, visit unitedsvcs.com.

About United

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,600* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 210 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 one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 855 destinations in 155 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 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.

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