United Airlines First U.S. Carrier to Offer iPod & iPhone Connectivity

BANGKOK, June 17, 2008 -- United Airlines has introduced iPod and iPhone connectivity on board its trans-Atlantic flights, starting with its Washington D.C.-Zurich service. Passengers can now enjoy their private iPod and iPhone content on a 15.4-inch personal television, all while the iPod or iPhone recharges. United's entire fleet of international, widebody aircraft are being reconfigured over the next two years with lie-flat seats, on-demand entertainment, and iPod and iPhone connectivity in first and business class. "Our guests may now watch or listen to what they want, when they want with programming they choose," says Graham Atkinson, United Airlines -- executive vice president and Chief Customer Officer. "United will continue to provide services and technology that makes our customers' travel experiences more relaxed and enjoyable." "The iPod and iPhone have become essential for millions of travelers around the world," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPod & iPhone Product Marketing. "We think United customers are going to love being able to listen or watch personal music and video content on their iPod or iPhone via the in-flight entertainment system, and we can't wait for United to roll this out to their fleet." Through a cable that supports iPod and iPhone via the 30-pin connector, customers may watch and enjoy their personal content on United's in-flight entertainment system. Technology for the connectivity was developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation. The customized video and audio options complements the more than 150 hours of movies and television shows available on-demand on United's newly-configured international aircraft, as well as games and XM radio. United was the first US carrier to introduce lie-flat business class seats in November 2007. More information about these seats -- and the International Premium Travel Experience -- is available at suitedreams.united.com. About United United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,200* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 965 destinations in 162 countries worldwide. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com. *Based on United's flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008. United in Thailand United Airlines began scheduled services to Thailand in 1986. Today, United Airlines operates a daily flight to the U.S. from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport via Tokyo Narita International Airport in Japan. From Tokyo, United has connections with flights to six U.S. cities including Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Honolulu. From United's hubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., passengers can reach hundreds of U.S. cities on United, United Express and Ted. In Thailand, United employs nearly 200 people in the areas of airport operations, cargo, sales and marketing, and administration. The airline's regional flight attendant base in Bangkok employs more than 120 regional flight attendants serving intra-Asia routes. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at www.unitedairlines.co.th For media queries please contact: Ken Scott ScottAsia Communications Tel. (+66) 2860 8227 Mobile: 081 931 2753 e-mail: [email protected] Jittrarat "Bim" Likhitkiatkul Mobile: 086 712 9911 e-mail: [email protected]

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