Is United Continental Holdings the same as United Airlines?

June 27 (Reuters) – United Continental Holdings said on Thursday it was changing its name to United Airlines Holdings Inc, effective immediately.

When did Continental merge with United?

October 2010
United, Continental merged to form United Continental Holdings in October 2010. Today’s American Airlines was born in a 2013 merger with US Airways.

What happened to Continental Airlines stock?

The airline was acquired by UAL Corporation, the parent company of United Airlines, in an all-stock transaction on October 1, 2010….Continental Airlines.

When did United Continental Holdings change its name?

The company was formerly known as UAL Corporation and changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc. in October 2010. United Continental Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

When did United Airlines and Continental Airlines merge?

On August 27, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice approved the $3 billion merger and shareholders of both the companies approved the merger on September 17, 2010. On October 1, 2010, UAL Corporation (the parent company of United Airlines) completed its acquisition of Continental Airlines and changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc.

Who is the parent company of United Airlines?

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc., UAL Corporation, Allegis Corporation and founded originally as UAL, Inc.) is a publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in the Willis Tower in Chicago.

When did United Airlines change to United Airlines?

UAH owns and operates United Airlines, Inc. UAL Corporation agreed to change its name to United Continental Holdings in May 2010, when an agreement was reached between United and Continental Airlines where United would acquire Continental.