United Wins Many Distinctions at Onboard Services Magazine Annual
AwardCeremonyCHICAGO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines
(NYSE: <A HREF="http://alliance.marketwatch.com/custom/alliance/interactivechart.asp?symb=UAL&astyle=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,10,0,0&c=179&urlpull=&logourl=&post=0";>UAL</A>)today announced that it won the distinction of Best Overall
Airline foronboard service at the 16th annual Onboard Service Awards held in
Orlando, FLearlier this month.United also was recognized with Diamond Awards
(First Place) in thecategories of Onboard Duty Free Program, Inflight Onboard
Safety and Softwareused for Purser Training; Emerald Awards (Second Place)
for OnboardEntertainment and Onboard Amenity kits and a Sapphire Award (Third
Place) forInflight Onboard Service."We are delighted to receive this honor,"
said Larry De Shon, senior vicepresident of marketing for United Airlines.
"Even during a difficult year,our employees have remained dedicated and
focused on improving the customerexperience and these awards are a testament
to all of their hard work."The Onboard Service annual award program
recognizes excellence in theairline, cruise line, railroads and terminal
concessions industries. Winnerswere honored for their outstanding service
efforts and onboard serviceexperience in the areas of passenger service,
comfort and safety.United Airlines offers about 1,650 flights a day on a
route network thatspans the globe. News releases and other information about
United Airlinescan be found at the company's website, <A HREF="http://www.united.com/";>http://www.united.com</A> .
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