The Combined Company
United Airlines and Continental Airlines have agreed to a merger of equals, creating the world’s leading airline featuring superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global airline network, improved long-term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
The all-stock merger of equals brings together two of the world’s premier airlines, creating a combined company well-positioned to succeed in an increasingly competitive global and domestic aviation industry.
World's Most Comprehensive Network
The combination of Continental and United brings together the most complementary networks of any two U.S. carriers, with minimal domestic and no international overlap. Together, Continental and United serve more than 144 million passengers per year.
World's Leading Airline
The combined company will be the world’s leading airline, offering customers superior benefits and services, and offering employees improved long-term career opportunities. It is also expected to offer investors compelling financial synergies.
An Enhanced Global Competitor
Ours is a merger of equals, creating an airline well-positioned to succeed in an increasingly competitive global and domestic aviation industry.
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