United to adopt CO globe logo and livery! "Let's Fly Together."
May 3, 2010, 7:42 am
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May 3, 2010, 7:44 am
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May 3, 2010, 7:44 am
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The font is hideous. I can live with the globe..but I think it's foolish to use it because of the brand recognition of the tulip. At the very least they need to fix the "United" font and either use the font UA is using now, or some other pleasing font. That thing is ugly.
May 3, 2010, 7:47 am
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I didn't know it was possible for basic white to be drab, although less drab than UA's old dark livery. 
Maybe they could work the UA "tulip" into the globe on the tail somehow. This scheme needs some life in it somewhere.
Maybe they could work the UA "tulip" into the globe on the tail somehow. This scheme needs some life in it somewhere.
May 3, 2010, 7:49 am
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May 3, 2010, 7:49 am
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Do we really believe this represents the final decision on the logo, as opposed to something done quickly (and temporarily) to publicize the merger? I assume there are many months of highly paid branding consultants, designs, focus groups, etc., ahead before there's a final logo, livery, font, or anything else.
May 3, 2010, 7:53 am
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As much as I like the tulip, remember this is a business decision, and I can see why they did this. As far as image is concerned, the UA image is not as good as CO's image, so the UA one goes. It's as simple as that.
Regular UA flyers know they've improved a lot in recent years. But the general public doesn't. If a new logo and livery gets people on the planes, that's good for the business.
Regular UA flyers know they've improved a lot in recent years. But the general public doesn't. If a new logo and livery gets people on the planes, that's good for the business.
May 3, 2010, 7:53 am
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E+ not referenced at all
The maps in the presentation PDF show all these cities, so don't try to read more into these preliminaries. That said, the most glaring omission in all the material is not a single mention of E+ seating. I'd have thought extending this onto the CO fleet would be something to boast about in the real of customer and elite service/benefits. (Now maybe I am reading too much into this material!)
May 3, 2010, 7:58 am
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May 3, 2010, 7:59 am
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I'd really rather have communications and be in the know early/right as SEC times allow, than to be kept in the dark, even if the page/livery/logo is not tweaked fully.
The maps in the presentation PDF show all these cities, so don't try to read more into these preliminaries. That said, the most glaring omission in all the material is not a single mention of E+ seating. I'd have thought extending this onto the CO fleet would be something to boast about in the real of customer and elite service/benefits. (Now maybe I am reading too much into this material!)
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May 3, 2010, 8:08 am
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I wish they'd keep the United tulip U on the tail as I think it is classier than CO's globe, and use the current United font for the name on the plane, as I think it's a more attractive font than Continental's, but incorporate Continental's blue and gold colors to show the integration and maybe base the colors on the plane on the CO colors.
May 3, 2010, 8:15 am
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If this truly is the case, why is the United name staying and "Continental" is getting chucked out the window?
May 3, 2010, 8:17 am
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As an almost million mile flier on CO change is always fraught with trepidation. in a few years both UA and CO fliers will be ok with the change. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends in the UA community. hopefully the negatives will be hic ups, and the positives awesome, for all of us.
May 3, 2010, 8:20 am
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It's getting a bit boring...
Continental Airlines:
Copa Airlines:
Aero Republica:
United Airlines:
Both Copa & Aera Republica haven't anything to do with either CO or the new UA but the logo's are similar...
Continental Airlines:
Copa Airlines:
Aero Republica:
United Airlines:
Both Copa & Aera Republica haven't anything to do with either CO or the new UA but the logo's are similar...