United Airlines expects the 2024 Memorial Day holiday travel period to be the busiest in its history.
The airline revealed that a record 3 million travelers were scheduled to take to the skies between May 23 and 28, an increase of nearly 10% compared to last year. Airlines will carry an estimated 271 million passengers around the world this summer, according to data from Airlines for America (A4A).
A4A's estimate is up 6.3 percent from last summer and would surpass the previous record of 255 million passengers carried. To meet increased demand, U.S. airlines will operate more than 26,000 scheduled flights each day, an increase of nearly 1,400 flights starting in 2023.
To help travelers navigate the crowds, United Airlines has launched a mobile app that allows travelers to skip lines, breeze through security, get to the gate, and quickly check baggage. provides functionality. All this saves passengers on average up to 30 minutes at the airport. .
“Whether you're on the go or only fly once a year, United's apps will save you time and enhance your overall United experience,” said Linda Jojo, United Chief Customer Officer. It's an innovative app that will make things better.”
“As leisure travel increases during the summer months, customers who travel using the app not only save an average of up to 30 minutes on their daily travel experience, but also feel more informed and confident about their flights. I know how you feel, especially when you're flying into a new or unfamiliar airport for the summer,” JoJo continued.
United's mobile app offers the best way to minimize the stress of summer travel, including personalized flight notifications, new seat assignments, automatic rebooking assistance, and more.
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