United Airlines
United Airlines is a transportation company based in Illinois, operating as part of UAL Corporation. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Illinois. It operates in the transportation sector. It is a public company trading under the ticker UAL. Its most recent annual filing reported revenue of about 59 billion dollars for fiscal 2025, per SEC 10-K filed 2026-02-12. These figures are factual reference only and are not investment advice. Key people associated with the company include Scott Kirby (CEO) and Walter Varney (Founder). Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Type | subsidiary |
| Ticker | UAL |
| Parent | UAL Corporation |
| Website | www.united.com |
Financials
$59B revenue for fiscal 2025 ($59,070,000,000).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-02-12 |
| 2024 | $57B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-02-12 |
| 2023 | $54B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-02-12 |
| 2022 | $45B | SEC 10-K filed 2025-02-27 |
| 2021 | $25B | SEC 10-K filed 2024-02-29 |
Key people
- Scott Kirby — CEO
- Walter Varney — Founder
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Frequently asked questions
Where is United Airlines located?
United Airlines is based in Chicago, Illinois.
When was United Airlines founded?
United Airlines was founded in 1926.
Is United Airlines public or private?
United Airlines is classified as subsidiary.
What industry is United Airlines in?
United Airlines operates in transportation.
Who owns United Airlines?
United Airlines is part of UAL Corporation, per public corporate records.
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Sources
- Wikipedia (facts only; descriptions on this page are original)
- Wikidata Q174769 (CC0)
- SEC EDGAR filings (public domain), CIK 0000100517