United's Mileage Plus Program Voted Best Frequent Flier Program for Eighth Year in a Row


CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ - News) today announced that it has been named the airline with the 'Best Frequent Flier Program' in the annual reader's poll conducted by Business Traveler magazine. This is the eighth straight year the United Mileage Plus program has been named by Business Traveler magazine as the best frequent flier program.
"We are delighted that the readers of Business Traveler magazine, who are among the most discerning and well traveled executives, have selected United Mileage Plus 'Best Frequent Flyer Program' for the eighth consecutive year," said Martin C. White, Senior Vice President, Marketing for United Airlines. "We've rewarded our 2003 true flyers and Million Milers with additional miles and upgrades for their continued loyalty. These 2004 program enhancements underscore our commitment to continually improve the program for our 42 million enrolled members."

"That United has won eight years in a row is a testament to their unwavering commitment to rewarding Mileage Plus members for their loyalty," said Business Traveler Editor in Chief Eva Leonard.

An independent research firm has conducted the annual survey of Business Traveler readers for the past fifteen years. However, the question regarding the best frequent flyer program has only been asked since 1996, and Mileage Plus has won this distinction every year it has been awarded.

United and United Express operate more than 3,400 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's web site at www.united.com.

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