United Airlines Trivia Quiz

United Airlines is the world's second largest airline based in the United States. Let's see how much you know about the friendly skies.

A multiple-choice quiz by Wallarobba. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Wallarobba

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,078

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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1. United Airlines merged with which airline in 2010 to form, at that time, the world's largest airline? Hint

America West Airlines

US Airways

Continental Airlines

Northwest Airlines

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2. United Airlines 93, which was hijacked by terrorists on September 11 2001, was flying which route? Hint

Newark to San Francisco

Newark to Los Angeles

Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Washington Dulles to Los Angeles

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3. On October 25 2015, United Airlines completely withdrew service from which major US airport? Hint

Dallas Fort-Worth

Chicago O'Hare

New York JFK

Los Angeles

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4. What is the collective brand name for regional airlines operating on behalf of United? Hint

United Express

United Shuttle

United Connection

United p.s.

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5. United Airlines is a founding member of which airline alliance? Hint

Qualiflyer

Oneworld

Star Alliance

SkyTeam

6. Between 1970 and 1988 the parent company of United Airlines purchased a number of travel companies in an attempt to create a multi-modal travel conglomerate. Which one of these companies was not purchased during this period? Hint

Hertz Corporation

Avis Car Hire

Westin Hotels and Resorts

Hilton Hotels

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7. Which former United Airlines CEO stood down amid allegations of corruption in 2015? Hint

Jeff Smisek

Oscar Munoz

Glenn Tilton

Brett Hart

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8. United Airlines was the launch customer of which aircraft, first flying commercially in 1995? Hint

Boeing 787

Boeing 747

Airbus A350

Boeing 777

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9. Which airline brand of United Airlines operated within North America between 2004 and 2009 on high capacity leisure routes?

Answer: (it's short for United)

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10. In 2003, United Airlines launched an invitation only tier of their Mileage Plus frequent flyer program, targeted at United's most valuable customers. What is this tier known as? Hint

Global Services

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. United Airlines merged with which airline in 2010 to form, at that time, the world's largest airline?

Answer: Continental Airlines

United Airlines retained this title until American Airlines completed their merger with US Airways in 2014, overtaking United as the world's largest airline.

2. United Airlines 93, which was hijacked by terrorists on September 11 2001, was flying which route?

Answer: Newark to San Francisco

Only 33 passengers (excluding hijackers) were on board this now hub-to-hub route for United, indicative of low demand and excess capacity.

3. On October 25 2015, United Airlines completely withdrew service from which major US airport?

Answer: New York JFK

The last remaining routes from New York JFK to San Francisco and Los Angeles were transferred across the border to United's existing hub at Newark Liberty Airport.

4. What is the collective brand name for regional airlines operating on behalf of United?

Answer: United Express

United Express is the marketing name given for a number of affiliated airlines offering service within North American using aircraft with a capacity of under 100 seats. These flights are operated with outsourced crew and aircraft in order to reduce costs.

5. United Airlines is a founding member of which airline alliance?

Answer: Star Alliance

United Airlines joined with Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and Thai Airways International in 1998 to form Star Alliance, which is now the world's largest airline alliance.

Answer: Avis Car Hire

This short-lived venture culminated in 1987 when the parent company of United airlines, UAL Inc. changed their name to Allegis Corporation. This however was short-lived and by the next year Allegis had reverted to its previous name of UAL Corporation and all the subsidiaries other than United Airlines were sold off.

7. Which former United Airlines CEO stood down amid allegations of corruption in 2015?

Answer: Jeff Smisek

Former United CEO Jeff Smisek allegedly operated a twice-weekly route between Newark, NJ and Columbia, SC in order to receive favourable treatment from the then-head of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, David Samson. This was because Samson owned a holiday house in South Carolina, and the route was discontinued shortly after Samson had resigned from his position.

8. United Airlines was the launch customer of which aircraft, first flying commercially in 1995?

Answer: Boeing 777

United Airlines launched the Boeing 777 on the Washington Dulles to London Heathrow route in 1995 and has flown the Boeing 777 to five out of the world's six continents.

9. Which airline brand of United Airlines operated within North America between 2004 and 2009 on high capacity leisure routes?

Answer: Ted

Ted was an airline-within-an-airline operated by a subfleet of 56 Airbus A320 aircraft configured with 156 economy class seats and no first class cabin. Ted flew to 23 destinations in the United States and Mexico before ending service in 2009. Ted aircraft were then reconfigured and integrated back into the United Airlines fleet.

10. In 2003, United Airlines launched an invitation only tier of their Mileage Plus frequent flyer program, targeted at United's most valuable customers. What is this tier known as?

Answer: Global Services

United Global Services is an invitation-only tier for elite frequent flyers. Officially it has no published invitation requirements, but invitees typically spend over $50000 in revenue per year. Global Services members enjoy priority support and upgrades over all other elite passengers.

Source: Author Wallarobba

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