UNITED TO OFFER NEW NONSTOP SERVICE FROM DENVER TO BOZEMAN AND FRESNO

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its Denver reach with new nonstops being offered by its newest United Express carrier at Denver International Airport, SkyWest, providing regional jet service to two new nonstop destinations – Fresno, California beginning October 1, and Bozeman, Montana, beginning November 1.

"Today’s announcement is yet another example of our commitment to offer our customers more – more choices to more destinations than ever before," said Tom Healy, General Manager of Sales for the Mountain Region at United Airlines. "By November 1, United, United Shuttle, and our United Express partners will offer a record 528 daily nonstop flights to a record 105 destinations from Denver."

United Express carrier SkyWest will begin offering new nonstop regional jet service from Denver to Fresno beginning October 1. United Express will offer two daily roundtrips to Fresno, departing at 11:25 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. and arriving at 12:39 p.m. and 9:24 p.m. Return flights from Fresno will depart at 6:20 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. and arrive at 9:21 a.m. and 6:08 p.m., respectively. Denver-Fresno customers will earn 844 frequent flyer miles in United’s Mileage Plus program for their flight each way.

Starting November 1, United Express will offer 3 nonstop regional jet flights to Bozeman. Flights will depart at 9:50 a.m., 2:55 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. and arrive at 11:40 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., respectively. Return flights from Bozeman will depart at 7:55 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. arrive at 9:33 a.m., 2:23 a.m. and 7:38 p.m. Denver-

Bozeman customers will earn 525 frequent flyer miles in United’s Mileage Plus program for their flight each way.

Both flights will be operated with the popular new Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ). United Express airline SkyWest was the first carrier to introduce regional jets to western state travelers in 1994. The most environmentally sound jet in the world, the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) 200BLR (Long Range) series provides improved performance and fuel savings, as well as state-of-the-art digital technology systems. The CRJ ensures passenger comfort and safety while cruising at 530 miles per hour at altitudes as high as 41,000 feet. Customers aboard United Express CRJ’s enjoy large overhead bins, a comfortable two-two seating configuration, access to restrooms and onboard service.

United Shuttle

United also unveiled plans to expand its popular United Shuttle service to four markets to and from Denver – Albuquerque, New Mexico, Boise, Idaho, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Tucson, Arizona.

Starting September 6, United Shuttle will operate 8 daily roundtrip flights to Albuquerque, 4 to Boise, 5 to Colorado Springs and 3 to Tucson.

United Shuttle provides customers in the Western United States with low-fare, high-frequency service to 22 destinations throughout the U.S. from its hubs in Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. United Shuttle customers earn frequent flyer miles in United’s Mileage Plus program, receive pre-assigned seats at the airport upon check-in and can take advantage of a special reservations telephone number. A dedicated fleet of Boeing 737-300’s, with 8 United First and 126 United Economy seats, or 737-500’s, with 8 United First and 108 United Economy seats, operate all United Shuttle flights.

All of the new United Shuttle and United Express flights become available for sale on Thursday, June 22, 2000.

Second Growth Announcement for United at Denver in June

The schedule expansion is the second growth announcement the carrier has made regarding its Denver hub in June. Earlier this month, United announced it was building a new $100 million, 36-gate regional aircraft concourse, the largest commuter facility of its type in the company’s history. In February, the carrier announced it would begin nonstop service to Toronto, its third international destination from Denver, beginning May 4.

United Airlines is the leading carrier at Denver International Airport, United’s second largest hub. By November 1, United and United Express will offer a combined 528 daily nonstop flights from Denver to 105 destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada. United employs nearly 8,500 people in the Denver area and is the fourth largest employer, contributing more than $650 million annually to the Denver area’s economy.

United Airlines offers more than 2,400 flights a day to 134 destinations in 26 countries and two U.S. territories. United is a member of Star Alliance.