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Celebrating United's 85th Anniversary
Celebrating United
On April 6, 1926, a Swallow biplane carrying U.S. mail touched down in Boise, Idaho
-- marking the first flight for Varney Air Lines and putting history in motion for both
United and Continental. While Varney Air Lines went on to become United, its
founder Water T. Varney later established Varney Speed Lines, which transformed
into Continental.
This shared history of aviation leadership still connects United and Continental co-
workers today as we work together to build the new United. Here, you can view
photos that capture our company's rich history.
Share Your Stories & Photos about United
If you have photos that illustrate our company's accomplishments -- past or present
-- you can submit them to [email protected] or [email protected]. The first 250 co-workers who submit a photo will receive a small gift to celebrate
United's anniversary -- and we'll add the best pictures to this gallery. And at the
bottom of this photo gallery, you can use the "Tell Us What You Think" area to share
your favorite stories about United.
One of
our first pilots collects a letter for delivery. U.S. mail was the primary source of
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revenue for United in the early days, with most of the routes operating in the
western United States.
Our
flight crews, some of whom are pictured here in 1982, have come a long way from
delivering air mail.
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In
1930, United was the first airline to bring professional flight attendants on board its
flights, hiring eight registered nurses. The profession became more glamorous, as
pictured here.
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In
1947, a Douglas DC-6 Mainliner lifted off from San Francisco and banked west out to
sea bound for Honolulu, then the longest over-water commercial route on earth.
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Boein
g 377 Stratocruisers entered United's fleet in 1950. With a cruising speed of 300
MPH, the aircraft was often featured in advertisements for our Hawaiian
destinations.
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Plan
eside at Chicago O'Hare in 1958. In the 1950s, the Reserved Air Freight program
was introduced to permit shippers to serve space on specific flights. During this era,
cargo surpassed airmail as a revenue source.
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We'veserved prominent politicians, entertainers and athletes through the years, and
continue to do so today. Here, John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy
meets with Richard M. Nixon on the tarmac outside one of our DC-7s.
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A
mechanic checks an engine on an aircraft in the United fleet.
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A
Ramp Service employee handles baggage at LAX.
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Two of our flight attendants appear outside LAX during one of the airline industry's
most glamorous eras of travel.
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An
advertising image used during one of United's most popular slogans, "Fly the
Friendly Skies of United," which debuted in 1965. The campaign later featured the
Frank Sinatra class, "Come Fly With Me."
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Custo
mers prepare to board a Boeing 737 in 1968. During this era, select aircraft
featured "Red, White and Blue" (first class, standard and coach) sections.
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A
customer service representative assists customers at Chicago O'Hare in 1978.
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Our
customers enjoy first-class service in the 1980s.
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A Boei
ng 747, appearing in 1980s livery, on approach to San Francisco.