UNITED APPOINTS MARK SCHWAB TO SERVE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PACIFIC NORTH

United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today announced that it has appointed Mark Schwab to serve as vice president of its Pacific - North region, reporting to Stuart Oran, senior vice president - International.

In his new role, Schwab is responsible for the airline's airport operations, passenger and cargo sales and reservations, as well as community and government relations in Japan and Korea.

Schwab began his industry career in 1975 with Pan American World Airways holding numerous executive positions. In 1990 he became regional managing director - Latin America for American Airlines in Miami. In 1992 he joined United as the carrier's general manager in Mexico City and later served as general manager - United Kingdom.

Schwab left United to serve as US Airways' vice president - International where he was responsible for the company's expanding trans-Atlantic market, as well as international point of sale revenue.

"We are very pleased to have Mark back at United," says Stuart Oran, senior vice president - International. "Mark has spent his entire career in the international arena. He has held top regional and country positions and has been responsible for sales, marketing, day-to-day operations, government and public affairs and overall profitability in several parts of the world. His broad experience will serve United well as he undertakes the challenge of helping to manage United's growth in the North Pacific."

Schwab, his wife and their two daughters resided in London, England. A native of Minneapolis, he has worked and lived abroad for more than 30 years and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

United offers more than 2,400 scheduled flights a day to 135 airports in 26 countries and two U.S. territories.