Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Q-50 Index Dec 13, 2008
The following twenty-one securities will be added to the Index: ASML Holding N.V. (NasdaqGS: - ), Atmel Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ), Immucor, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), Discovery Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), LM Ericsson Telephone Company (NasdaqGS: - ), F5 Networks, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), Lincare Holdings Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), Landstar System, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), Microsemi Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ), National Instruments Corporation (NasdaqGS: -... (Primezone Releases)
United Airlines Names Gregory Kaldahl Vice President of Resource Planning Dec 11, 2008
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: ), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Gregory Kaldahl has been named vice president - Resource Planning ... SOURCE UAL Corporation. (PR Newswire)
UAL Continues to Bolster Liquidity, Raises $150 Million on Sale Leaseback Agreement Dec 10, 2008
CHICAGO, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: ), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced a sale and leaseback transaction that added approximately $150 million of cash to the company's unrestricted liquidity. The company sold 15 Boeing 757 aircraft to East Shore Aircraft, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wayzata Opportunities Fund II, LP, for approximately $150 million. (PR Newswire)
UAL's Tilton adds job leading lobby group Dec 9, 2008
" is a very good choice; he's a very articulate spokesman for the industry's needs and goals, and I think he'll do a fine job as ATA chairman, said David Stempler, president of the Air Travelers Assn., a passenger advocacy group. The long-delayed renewal of all Federal Aviation Administration programs will be coming up again next year, including modernization of the air traffic control system and possible restructuring of the aviation taxes that support the FAA. You May Also Like Suggested... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Delta considers cuts in jobs and capacity Dec 3, 2008
The chief financial officer of the UAL Corporation, Kathryn Mikells, said the parent of United Airlines was braced for weaker demand as the economy slumped and that it was satisfied for now with its own capacity cuts. "At this point, we continue to be very comfortable that they are the right actions for this environment," Ms. Mikells said at the Credit Suisse conference. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
UAL Records $779 Million 3Q Loss on Fuel Oct 22, 2008
In this Nov. 27, 2007 file photo, Glenn F. Tilton Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer UAL Corporation and United Airlines gestures during an address in Boston. United Airlines parent UAL Corp. said Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, it swung to a $779 million loss, much of it on fuel hedges that are in the red because of the drop in oil prices. (ABC News -- Wire)
Uniteds traffic, capacity fell in Sept. Oct 4, 2008
UAL Corporation (UAL) is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is United Air Lines, Inc. (Uni; Glenn TiltonChairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of UAL and United Kathryn MikellsChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. 12. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Destroying a Stock, One Headline at a Time Sep 10, 2008
The instance of UAL Corporation, the parent company of United Airlines (UAUA), being brought down--at least temporarily--by a completely inaccurate headline shows the problems that can result when the fast-paced, highly competitive world of real-time financial journalism messes up. United briefly saw the value of its stock vanish in a matter of seconds on Monday. (Fox News)
FOXBusiness: Dow Soars on Bailout of Fannie, Freddie Sep 9, 2008
In a bizarre episode Monday morning, trading was halted on UAL Corporation (UAUA), the parent company of United Airlines, after the stock fell to around $3. 00 on heavy volume. (Fox News)
UAL reverses decision to cut meals on overseas trips Sep 3, 2008
The response from many of our corporate and Mileage Plus elite customers, even before we launched the test, told us we what we would have undoubtedly learned had we proceeded you value our hot-meal service in economy class for international flights," United said in a letter to passengers. Although many carriers have stopped serving free food on coach domestic flights, customers on long-haul flights have been able to count on being fed. You May Also Like Suggested Searches Sponsored by... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Airlines face up to the plane truth Aug 18, 2008
UAL Corporation, parent of United Airlines, has said it would cut its fourth-quarter mainline capacity by up to 16. 5. (The Herald)
Amid 7,000 job cuts, UALs rough ride continues Jul 23, 2008
UAL Corporation (UAL) is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is United Air Lines, Inc. (Uni; Glenn TiltonChairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of UAL and United Frederic BraceChief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of UAL and United From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. 12. (Crain's Chicago Business)
United Airlines to Increase Cash Position by $1.2B Jul 23, 2008
UAL Corporation, the holding company which operates United Airlines, will increase its cash position by $1. 2 billion. (Fox News)
United Airlines Names Timothy Canavan Vice President of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance Jul 19, 2008
CHICAGO, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Timothy Canavan has been named vice president of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance for United Services ... SOURCE UAL Corporation. (PR Newswire)
United Air to charge $15 to check 1 bag Jun 13, 2008
The new fee also will be charged on economy travel to Canada, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, said the second-largest US airline, owned by UAL Corporation. In addition, the Chicago-based carrier said it will hike the fee to check three or more bags, overweight bags or items that require special handling to $125 from $100, or to $250 from $200, depending on the item. (India Times)
United cutting back Jun 6, 2008
United, a unit of UAL Corporation, is the latest major US airline to announce a downsizing in the face of skyrocketing oil prices that have the industry reeling. The leading carrier American Airlines took similar action to stem losses from the crisis two weeks ago. (Yahoo News)
More cuts as United grounds low-cost carrier Jun 5, 2008
United, a unit of the UAL Corporation, said it would retire 100 aircraft, including all 94 of its Boeing 737 medium-range jets, assuming the airline can reach agreements with aircraft lease companies. The number includes 30 whose retirement had already been announced. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
US Airways pilots say too soon for United tie-up May 17, 2008
Union president Stephen Bradford said Friday that with its mounting losses, Chicago-based UAL Corporation may not make the best partner. UAL lost $537 million in the first quarter. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Surging energy costs take a big toll on U.S. airline earnings Apr 23, 2008
The parent company of United Airlines, the UAL Corporation, reported a $537 million loss in the first quarter on Tuesday, bigger than expected, as a 51 percent increase in fuel costs overwhelmed furious efforts to raise fares at the country's second-largest carrier. UAL shares closed down $7. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Delta and Northwest merger edges closer Feb 7, 2008
Pardus Capital Management, an investment firm that as of November held stakes in United's parent, the UAL Corporation, and in Delta, has urged those two carriers to merge. Pardus estimated the two airlines could cut combined costs by $585 million a year. (International Herald Tribune)
UAL Corporation to Webcast Investor Day on February 5, 2008 Jan 24, 2008
CHICAGO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, announced today that it will webcast its Investor Day conference on February 5, 2008 ... SOURCE UAL Corporation. (PR Newswire)
US airline payout angers workers Dec 8, 2007
Employees hold about nine million shares in United's parent company - UAL Corporation - through retirement accounts. Fed up. (BBC News -- Business)
UAL Corporation to Present at the 2007 Calyon Securities Airline Conference Nov 29, 2007
CHICAGO, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA) announced today that it will be presenting at the 2007 Calyon Securities Airline Conference on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:15 a.m. Eastern time. (PR Newswire)
Stock soars, then settles Nov 15, 2007
United Airlines parent UAL Corporation also trimmed its shares gains. In after-hours trading it was up less than half a percentage point ($44. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UAL Packs In Passengers And Profit Oct 24, 2007
For the quarter, UAL Corporation (nasdaq: - - ) reported a 75. 8% increase in earnings to $334 million, or $2. (Forbes -- Markets)
UAL Corp.'s 3Q Earnings Climb 76% Oct 24, 2007
UAL Corporation reported Tuesday that it earned $334 million, or $2. 21 per share, for the July through September quarter. (CBS 4, CO)
O'Leary named to ITC board Jul 18, 2007
Prior appointments include the UAL Corporation and Scottish Re, Ltd.. ITC Holdings owns and operates 2,700 miles of power transmission lines in southeastern Michigan (including Detroit and Ann Arbor). (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
United Airlines Refinances Approximately $1 Billion in Debt, Reducing Annual Financing Expenses Jun 29, 2007
Over $22 Million in 2008 CHICAGO, June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines, the primary subsidiary of UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: ), announced today that it has refinanced approximately $1 billion in existing lease and mortgage debt through the issuance of $694 million in Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs) and $270 million in Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds at Denver International Airport. The proceeds from these debt offerings will refinance existing aircraft lease and... (PR Newswire)
UAL Corporation Reduces Domestic Capacity to Optimize Revenue Performance May 18, 2007
United addresses the impacts of excess domestic industry capacity while enhancing the strength of its network CHICAGO, May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, announced today it has reduced 2007 mainline domestic capacity growth by approximately 2 ... SOURCE UAL Corporation. (PR Newswire)
United Names Disney Executive VP-Customer Experience Jan 4, 2007
Barbara Higgins Tapped to Lead United's Efforts to Build World-Class Service Organization CHICAGO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Barbara Higgins has been named vice president-Customer Experience, leading the company's initiative to differentiate United from its U.S. competitors by delivering a customer experience that rivals its top global peers ... SOURCE UAL Corporation. (PR Newswire)
