United Airlines Mission Statement Our mission is to create an inclusive work environment, characterized by dignity and respect, that empowers every employee to serve the global marketplace and contribute to our success.

Our shared purpose “Connecting People. Uniting the World” drives our decision making, supported by our core values – Safety, Caring, Dependability and Efficiency.

Most Operationally Reliable Delta cancels a smaller percentage of flights than United also, and United loses bags at a higher rate than multiple airlines, including several low-cost airlines. So while United is an overall reliable operator, they don't stand apart from their competition and often are beaten by them.

By working as one cohesive team to run our business, guided by the core4 standards of Caring, Safety, Dependability and Efficiency, we ensure our airline operates lawfully and ethically, and we create a company we are all proud to work for.

United resurrected its “Fly the friendly skies” slogan in September 2013. Prior to that it was “Let's fly together” and “It's time to fly.”

By working as one cohesive team to run our business, guided by the core4 standards of Caring, Safety, Dependability and Efficiency, we ensure our airline operates lawfully and ethically, and we create a company we are all proud to work for. Thank you for all that you do.

Unique perks of flying United A great perk of flying United is that it's a member of the Star Alliance, which means you can earn and redeem award miles on some other well-known airlines, including Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Swiss Air Lines and ANA.

The airline is one of the oldest in the business and serves more than 1,000 destinations in over 60 countries on six continents. United Airlines ranked third with a score of 848.

The Bottom Line Overall, Delta is consistently rated the more reliable airline. And when it comes to first-class flying, Delta's amenities possess a posh factor that United doesn't quite match, though it comes close. However, in many ways, the choice is a toss-up.

United Airlines became the first airline to fly to all states of the United States of America. This came in as a result of multiple new flight routes including Wyoming to Mississippi flights.

• When booking a flight, U.S. travelers can often take their pick from three major legacy airlines: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines.
• To choose, consider five factors: where each flies, their credit card offerings, their loyalty programs, overall fees and the in-flight experience.

United's earliest slogan, "The Main Line Airway", emphasized its signature New York-Chicago-San Francisco route, and was replaced in 1965 with "Fly the Friendly Skies", which was in use until 1996 in its first iteration. The "It's time to fly" slogan was created in 2004.