87-576: The New York City Half Marathon (branded as the United Airlines NYC Half ) is an annual half marathon road running race from Brooklyn 's Prospect Park to Manhattan 's Central Park via the Manhattan Bridge , held since 2006. It passes through or by Times Square , Grand Central , and both Grand Army Plazas . New York Road Runners (NYRR) administers the race. Numerous world class runners have participated in
174-503: A 1989 vote, increasing the city's size by 50 percent and bifurcating the western portion of the neighboring county. All freeway traffic accessing the airport from central Denver leaves the city and passes through Aurora for nearly two miles (3.2 km), making the airport a practical exclave . Similarly, the A Line rail service connecting the airport with downtown Denver has two intervening stations in Aurora. DEN has one terminal, named
261-440: A 2-2-2 seat configuration on Boeing 767s, 2-3-2 on 787s, and 2-4-2 on 777s. Upgraded dining is served on china dinnerware with free alcoholic beverages. Passengers are provided with Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, along with an amenity kit. The first aircraft with these seats were flying in mid-2018, and the full service launched in 2019. During the interim period, these seats were sold as part of Economy Plus. Economy Class
348-580: A cocktail snack with a beverage is served shortly after takeoff, followed by a main course and dessert. Longer international flights feature a pre-arrival meal, which usually consists of a light breakfast or sandwich. Economy Plus is available on all aircraft. Economy Plus seats are located in the front few rows and exit rows of the economy cabin and have 2 inches (5.1 cm) more recline and at least 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) of additional pitch, totaling 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) of recline and 35 to 37 inches (89 to 94 cm) of pitch. Economy Plus
435-406: A deal: Adams County leaders would rally citizens to back a plan for Denver to annex 54 square miles (140 km ) of the county to build an airport away from established neighborhoods. In 1988, Adams County voters approved the annexation. The proposal was met with some skepticism because of its location: 24 miles (39 km) from the heart of the city. But seeing the importance of a Denver air hub to
522-547: A deceit, a contrivance." The airport suggests that cyclists who prefer a less-traveled route may use 56th Avenue to Valleyhead Road, a rural 55-mph highway with no shoulder. Conspiracies concerning the airport, inspired by the type of art, unusual architecture, and construction problems, started shortly after its completion. With the expansion of the internet, television shows such as Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura , and annual media reporting of these theories, they continued to grow. Airport administration decided to embrace
609-526: A further 100 gates. The Jeppesen Terminal's internationally recognized peaked roof, designed by Fentress Bradburn Architects , resembles snow-capped mountains and evokes the early history of Colorado when Native American teepees were located across the Great Plains . The catenary steel cable system, similar to the Brooklyn Bridge design, supports the fabric roof . DEN is also known for
696-602: A gain of four gates for Frontier. In December 2023 DEN started construction on a new 'Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation' which will help underserved communities and prepare current and future employees for a career in aviation. The CEEA will be located directly below the Westin Hotel and DEN Plaza and is expected to open in late 2024 or early 2025. In late 2023, the airport laid out preliminary plans to add four new concourses with 100 more gates east and west of
783-529: A major aircraft maintenance center in San Francisco, and call centers in Houston and Chicago. On September 24, 2020, United Airlines announced that it will roll out a new COVID-19 testing program for passengers from October 15 that year. Initially, testing was only available for passengers traveling to Hawaii from San Francisco International Airport. The pre-merger United logo, commonly nicknamed
870-615: A new United Club in A and expand their existing clubs in B. Southwest Airlines leased 16 of the new gates in C bringing its total gate count at DEN to 40, which is SWA's largest gate count at any single airport. As of November 2022, all new gates in A-West, B-West, B-East and C-East are in use and new retail and restaurant tenants will continue to open through 2024 as well as new art commissioned and installed through 2025. Additionally, all existing way-finding signs, flight information display systems and gate signs are expected to be replaced in
957-541: A pedestrian bridge connecting the terminal to Concourse A that allows travelers to walk from the main Terminal to Concourse A, while viewing planes taxiing beneath them. It offers views of the Rocky Mountains to the west and the high plains to the east. Denver's public art program, which is financed by a mandatory 1% capital improvement budget, has resulted in a significant number of artworks being installed at
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#17328015932651044-775: A result, the combined airline would keep the United name but discontinue using the tulip logo and use the Continental Airlines " globe " identity and livery instead, designed in 1991 by the Lippincott company. 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
1131-665: A right turn onto West 42nd Street , followed by a left turn onto the West Side Highway , adjacent to the Hudson River . The race ended on the West Side Highway by Rector Street, near the southern tip of Manhattan. From 2009 through 2017, the course started near East 72nd Street with a counter-clockwise 6.2-mile (10 km) loop around hilly Central Park. The course then flattened and went along Seventh Avenue to Times Square, where it followed 42nd Street to
1218-585: A single air operator's certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 2011. On March 3, 2012, United and Continental merged their passenger service systems, frequent-flier programs, and websites, which virtually eliminated the Continental brand with the exception of its logo. On June 27, 2019, the parent company's name changed from United Continental Holdings to United Airlines Holdings . In early 2024,
1305-460: A time of 1:07:41. In its earlier years, the event was run on various dates in the summer; in 2010, it was moved to March. The 2010 race had a field of 14,821 registered runners and 11,604 finishers. Mary Wittenberg , president of the NYRR, said in 2010 that she expected a possible growth of over 20,000 participants in future years. On October 8, 2014, United Airlines, which was the sponsor of many of
1392-405: Is United's international business class product. The Polaris seat converts into a 6-foot-6-inch (1.98 m) flatbed and has multiple storage areas, multiple charging ports, lumbar support, and improved dining and amenities. Polaris seats can be found on all Boeing 757-200s , Boeing 767s , Boeing 777-300ERs , and Boeing 787 Dreamliners , and internationally configured Boeing 777-200ERs . On
1479-501: Is a Star Alliance member, customers reaching certain qualifications are entitled to certain benefits which may be used across the entirety of the Star Alliance network. Premier Silver customers are given Star Alliance Silver status, while Premier Gold customers and higher are given Star Alliance Gold status. United Club is the airline lounge associated with United Airlines and United Express carriers. The United Club replaced
1566-653: Is a member of the Star Alliance and has codeshare agreements with the following airlines: As of 25 November 2024 , the United Airlines fleet consists of 992 mainline aircraft, making it one of the two largest commercial airline fleets in the world, along with Delta Air Lines. United Airlines operates a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body and all Boeing wide-body aircraft. Additionally, United operates more widebody aircraft than any other U.S. carrier. Polaris Business Polaris
1653-536: Is also available to points such as Fort Collins , and van services stretch into Nebraska , Wyoming , and Colorado summer and ski resort areas. Amtrak offers a Fly-Rail plan for ticketing with United Airlines for trips into scenic areas in the Western U.S. via a Denver stopover. The airport is connected to I-70 and Denver via the Peña Boulevard freeway. A number of car rental companies are located at
1740-582: Is an international airport in the Western United States , primarily serving metropolitan Denver , Colorado , as well as the greater Front Range Urban Corridor . At 33,531 acres (52.4 sq mi; 135.7 km ), it is the largest airport in the Western Hemisphere by land area and the second largest on Earth, behind King Fahd International Airport . Runway 16R/34L, with a length of 16,000 feet (3.03 mi; 4.88 km),
1827-480: Is available on all aircraft and usually has a pitch of 31 inches (79 cm) and a recline of 2 to 5 inches (5.1 to 12.7 cm). Economy seats on Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 767, Boeing 787, and Boeing 757-200, and most Boeing 777 aircraft feature a personal touchscreen television at the back of each seat. Some Airbus A319, A320, Boeing 737, Boeing 757-300, and domestically configured Boeing 777-200 aircraft feature only personal device entertainment streamed from
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#17328015932651914-479: Is complimentary for all MileagePlus Premier members. Premier 1K, Platinum and Gold members may select an Economy Plus seat when booking, while Silver members can select an Economy Plus seat at check-in. Basic Economy is available on select routes. Intended to be United's lowest fare, Basic Economy fares provide most of the same inflight services and amenities as standard Economy. With Basic Economy, passengers do not get to select their seats. They are often placed in
2001-657: Is the longest public use runway in North America and the seventh longest on Earth. The airport is 25 miles (40 km) driving distance northeast of Downtown Denver , 19 miles (31 km) farther than the former Stapleton International Airport which DEN replaced; the airport is actually closer to the City of Aurora than central Denver, and many airport-related services, such as hotels, are located in Aurora. Opened in 1995, DEN currently serves 25 different airlines offering non-stop service to over 215 destinations throughout
2088-485: The A Line rail service between DEN and Denver Union Station in downtown Denver , making the 37 minute trip about every 15 minutes. RTD also operates an airport express bus service called skyRide between Arapahoe County or Boulder and DEN. There is also hourly service to Thornton on RTD route 104L, a limited stop bus. The airport is also served by two commuter routes with just a few runs per day: RTD route 145X to Brighton and 169L to Aurora . Scheduled bus service
2175-618: The Federal Aviation Administration announced in March 2024 that it would increase safety oversight of United Airlines following a string of safety-related incidents. As of November 2024 , United Airlines offers nonstop flights to 73 countries and 144 international and 214 domestic destinations, or regions across all six inhabited continents. It flies to more destinations across the globe than all other U.S.-based airlines put together. As part of its hub-and-spoke transport model, United currently operates eight hubs : United Airlines
2262-535: The Rocky Mountains . In both 2021 and 2022, DEN was the third busiest airport in the world as well as the third busiest airport in the United States by passenger traffic. In 2023, it was the sixth busiest airport in the world and remained the third busiest airport in the United States having served around 77.8 million passengers, more than a 12% increase from the prior year. DEN has been among
2349-615: The Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) in the Chicago Loop. On May 31, 2012, United opened its operations center, which occupied twelve floors there. In 2019 United renewed its lease at Willis Tower, originally ending in 2028 and now set to expire in 2033, and plans to construct a roof deck and a 30,000 sq ft (2,800 m ) dining hall on the fourth floor. The former headquarters campus at Elk Grove Township
2436-546: The Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois . United operates an extensive domestic and international route network across the United States and all six inhabited continents primarily out of its seven hubs, with Chicago–O'Hare having the largest number of daily flights and Denver carrying the most passengers in 2023. Regional service is operated by independent carriers under the brand name United Express . United
2523-591: The Willis Tower , 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. In 2007, United had moved its headquarters from Elk Grove Township , a suburb of Chicago, to 77 West Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop after receiving US$ 5.5 million in incentives from the City of Chicago. Then in 2010, United accepted the City of Chicago's offer of US$ 35 million in incentives, including a US$ 10 million grant, for United to move its remaining 2,500 employees out of Elk Grove Township to
2610-511: The hot and high conditions at the airport, which is roughly 1 mi (1.6 km) above sea level. During a blizzard on March 17–19, 2003, the weight of heavy snow tore a hole in the terminal's white fabric roof, and over 2 feet (0.61 m) of snow on paved areas closed the airport and its main access road ( Peña Boulevard ) for almost two days, stranding several thousand people. Another blizzard on December 20–21, 2006, dumped over 20 inches (51 cm) of snow in about 24 hours. The airport
2697-872: The public domain in 2000, but the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 extended its copyright another 20 years until January 1, 2020, when it officially entered on the Public Domain. United announced that it would continue to use "Rhapsody in Blue" as its theme song following the merger with Continental. Because over 98 percent of United's greenhouse gas emissions are from jet fuel, its environmental strategy has focused on operational fuel efficiency initiatives and investments in sustainably produced, low-carbon alternative fuels . Denver International Airport Denver International Airport ( IATA : DEN , ICAO : KDEN , FAA LID : DEN )
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2784-452: The world's largest airlines ; it is currently first by the number of destinations served and second in terms of revenue and fleet size. United traces its roots to Varney Air Lines (VAL), which Walter Varney founded in 1926 in Boise, Idaho . Continental Airlines is the successor to Speed Lines, which Varney had founded by 1932 and whose name changed to Varney Speed Lines in 1934. VAL flew
2871-450: The "tulip", was developed in the early 1970s by the designer Saul Bass as part of a new brand image. The logo represented the airline's monogram as well as a modernized version of the airline's shield logo which had been adopted in the 1930s, but fell out of use by the late 1960s. The ribbon-like rendering has also been said to symbolize the motion of flight. In 2010, United announced they would be merging with Continental Airlines and as
2958-718: The 1960s. However, Stapleton had little room to add more flights and its runways were too close together, which led to long delays and nationwide travel disruptions in bad weather. From 1980 to 1983, the Denver Regional Council of Governments investigated areas for a new area airport north and east of Denver. Meanwhile, in 1983, Federico Peña was elected mayor of Denver, campaigning on a plan to expand Stapleton onto Rocky Mountain Arsenal lands. The plan had broad support, but leaders in nearby Adams County threatened to sue over noise concerns. Eventually Peña struck
3045-595: The 757s, Polaris is configured in a 2-2 seat configuration, so window passengers do not have direct aisle access. On widebody aircraft, the cabins are configured to provide aisle access to every passenger, with 767s featuring a 1-1-1 seat configuration while 777s and 787s have a 1-2-1 seat configuration. Polaris passengers check in at separate counters and can use priority security screening lanes where available. In-flight services include pre-departure beverages, table linens and multi-course meals. Passengers are also given priority with boarding and baggage handling and access to
3132-622: The A-Bridge Security. This phased terminal project is expected to be completed by 2028. Additionally in 2018, work commenced on a major gate expansion to all three concourses with 12 new gates being added to A (including several single and double-jetway gates with direct access to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ), 11 to B, and 16 to C, for a total of 39 new gates. Following the completion of this project, United Airlines has leased 24 additional gates on both A and B (bringing its total gate count at DEN to around 90), as well as build
3219-588: The Americas, Europe, and Asia; it was the fourth airport in the U.S. to exceed 200 destinations. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines and the largest operating base for both Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines . With over 40,000 employees, the airport is the largest employer in Colorado. The airport is located on the western edge of the Great Plains and within sight of the Front Range of
3306-547: The Concourse A bridge is expected to be removed once the new Level 6 security areas are completed. The renovation and reconfiguration will bring back the original intent and use of the Great Hall as a large commons area for airport patrons and visitors to enjoy. First phases of completion—including updated check-in and baggage drop counters for United & Southwest Airlines as well as visual and facility updates to parts of
3393-506: The Jeppesen Terminal after aviation safety pioneer Elrey Borge Jeppesen , and three midfield concourses, spaced far apart. The three midfield concourses have a total of 179 gates in operation as of late 2022. Concourse A is accessible via a pedestrian bridge directly from the terminal building, as well as via the underground train system that services all three concourses. For access to Concourses B and C, passengers must utilize
3480-705: The NYRR races, became the title sponsor of the NYC Half Marathon. The 2020 and 2021 races were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic . All registrants were given the option of obtaining a full refund or guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the March 2022 race. From 2006 through 2008, the course started in Central Park near East 85th Street and looped clockwise for approximately 7.6 miles (more than one full loop) until runners exited Central Park onto Seventh Avenue and through Times Square. Runners made
3567-583: The Polaris seats of the Boeing 757-200s. Passengers receive priority boarding and baggage handling, pre-departure beverages, complimentary meals and separate check-in desks. In 2015, United released its new domestic first-class seat design. The new leather seats feature cradling headrests, granite cocktail tables, and a tablet stand. These seats debuted on Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 aircraft and were eventually rolled out on all domestic aircraft. In 2019, it
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3654-678: The United Polaris Lounge, United Club or partner airline lounges. United First is offered on all domestically configured aircraft. When such aircraft are used on international services such as services to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico ) destinations, this cabin is branded as United Business. United First seats on narrowbody aircraft have a 38-inch (97 cm) seat pitch , while domestically configured Boeing 777-200s feature fully-flat-bed seats that alternate facing forward and backwards, similar to
3741-483: The United States , when then-president Richard Nixon was on board of a regularly scheduled flight from Washington D.C to Los Angeles . The aircraft used, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 , therefore received the callsign " Executive One". On February 11, 1986 United Airlines began service to 13 Pacific cities after the purchase of Pan American World Airways’ Pacific Division for $ 715 million. After experiencing continued financial losses, Pan Am sold its routes between
3828-467: The United States and London to United. On December 9, 1991, Pan American ceased operations after 64 years of operations. United Airlines acquired its Latin American operations for $ 135 million. In 1990, United Airlines placed the first order for the 777—128 units worth some $ 22 billion. At the time, United’s order was the largest ever for commercial aircraft. United was the launch customer of
3915-652: The West Side Highway, adjacent to the Hudson River. The race passed through Battery Park and finished at Wall Street near the southern tip of Manhattan. In October 2017, NYRR announced a course change for the 2018 race. The course begins in Prospect Park and heads northwest along Flatbush Avenue , and then crosses the Manhattan Bridge . Runners then proceed through the Lower East Side towards FDR Drive , and exit onto 42nd Street. At Times Square,
4002-531: The World Dream of Peace" is a powerful mural expressing the artist's desire to abolish violence in society. One section of the piece speaks to the tragedy and devastation of war and its impact on humanity. The mural then moves on to images of smiling children, dressed in traditional folk costumes from around the world, celebrating peace prevailing over war. "In Peace and Harmony With Nature" is also in two parts; Denver Public Art explains that: The first half of
4089-542: The World Dream of Peace" is in two-parts. The first depicts the horrors of war, with a man in a gas-mask brandishing a saber. The second, larger part shows this man toppled, and smiling children from many nations making swords into plowshares ; Tanguma explains this is a reference to the Book of Isaiah 2:4 : ...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares—nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Per Denver Public Art: "Children of
4176-570: The agreement, they would work together to enhance industry best practices that involve commerce, trade and tourism. It also includes a clause that they would share strategies for extraterrestrial combat. For the airport's 20th birthday, plans to decorate the airport property with crop circles proved to be too expensive, so they were not implemented. In a marketing campaign that was tied to renovations started in 2018, posters were created with aliens joking that breeding grounds for gargoyles or meeting halls for Freemasons were being constructed. The campaign
4263-466: The airport is more than one and a half times the size of Manhattan (including water) (33.6 square miles or 87 square kilometres). DEN is larger in land area (excluding water) than the US cities of Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California . DEN occupies the largest amount of commercial airport land area in North America, by a great extent. The land was transferred from Adams County to Denver after
4350-411: The airport, providing courtesy shuttle services from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4, to their parking areas. The airport claims that it is completely accessible to bicycling travelers. The city of Denver's designated bike route consists of the non-separated shoulders of the 65-mph Peña Boulevard freeway, a route which Denver's former bicycle planner James Mackay has called "a facade, an appearance,
4437-479: The airport, where some can only be appreciated after passing through security. The artwork includes sculptures, murals, photos, sound art and paintings. The airport features a bronze statue of Denver native Jack Swigert by Loveland, Colorado artist George Lundeen in Concourse B. Swigert flew on Apollo 13 as Command Module Pilot, and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982, but died of cancer before he
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#17328015932654524-402: The city invited reporters to observe the first test of the new automated baggage system. Reporters were treated to scenes of clothing and other personal effects scattered beneath the system's tracks and carts that would often toss the luggage right off the system. After the embarrassing preview, the mayor cancelled the planned May opening. The baggage system continued to be a maintenance hassle and
4611-423: The coming years matching what is found at the new gates and within the renovated portions of the terminal. When both the ongoing terminal and concourse projects are completed, the airport will be able to handle upwards of 100 million passengers per year. On August 20, 2021, the airport experienced a mechanical failure of its train system that caused significant delays. In response, a request for information from
4698-839: The company ceased operations and sold its service contracts and equipment to Menzies Aviation . In December 2002, due largely to the post- 9/11 dropoff in air travel, as well as to poor relations between the corporation and one of its key labor unions, the International Association of Machinists , United Airlines filed for bankruptcy. It remained under court protection for more than three years. This enabled it to cut costs ruthlessly. Finally, in early 2006, it emerged from court protection and resumed normal operations. In late 2006, Continental Airlines and United began merger discussions, which concluded successfully in 2010. The carriers planned to begin merging their operations in 2011. The merged airline began operating under
4785-410: The conspiracy theories instead of trying to fight them. In 2016, a small "Conspiracy Theories Uncovered" exhibition was installed in the terminal, explaining some of the more popular theories. In 2019, an animatronic gargoyle named Gregoriden, or Greg for short, that randomly makes statements such as "welcome to Illuminati headquarters" was installed. Some took offense to the gargoyle, claiming it
4872-424: The course heads north on Seventh Avenue into Central Park. Runners follow the main loop in Central Park clockwise, cut across the park on the 102nd Street Transverse, and then finish near 75th Street on the west side of the park. Key : Course record (in bold) United Airlines United Airlines, Inc. is a major airline in the United States headquartered at 233 South Wacker Drive in
4959-633: The east end of Concourse A to be used solely for Frontier Airlines operations. Originally constructed in 2018 as temporary regional gates for United Airlines, this A-East wing was vacated by United earlier in 2022, making way for the renovation and expansion of the Frontier gates. It is intended to be removed once a more permanent A-East expansion (similar to what recently opened in A-West) occurs at an unknown future date. The renovated and expanded Concourse A-East wing officially opened summer 2024 and results in
5046-533: The entire Jeppesen Terminal including the beginning phases of construction to relocate two out of the three TSA security checkpoints from the Great Hall on Level 5 to Level 6 (East & West) while simultaneously updating and consolidating airline ticket counters/check-in for all airlines. Eventually, both pre- and post-security gathering and leisure areas will be incorporated into the spaces where both expansive TSA security areas on Level 5 are currently located. The third TSA security checkpoint currently accessible via
5133-566: The financial year ending 31 December): United Airlines, Inc., is publicly traded through its parent company, United Airlines Holdings , Inc., which is a Delaware corporation , on the New York Stock Exchange NYSE : UAL , with a market capitalization of over US$ 21 billion as of January 2018. United's operating revenues and operating expenses comprise nearly 100% of the holding company's revenues and operating expenses. United Airlines headquarters are located at
5220-701: The first privately contracted air mail flight in the U.S. on April 6, 1926. In 1927, William Boeing founded Boeing Air Transport to operate air mail routes under contract with the United States Post Office Department . In 1929, Boeing merged his company with Pratt & Whitney to form the United Aircraft and Transport Corporation (UATC) which then set about buying, in the space of just 28 months, Pacific Air Transport , Stout Air Services , VAL, and National Air Transport , as well as numerous equipment manufacturers at
5307-448: The former United Red Carpet Club and Continental Airlines Presidents Club prior to United Airlines' merger with Continental . United Polaris lounges are exclusive lounges only available for long-haul Polaris business class travelers, as well as long-haul first and business class travelers on Star Alliance carriers. Amenities include à la carte dining, shower facilities, and sleeping pods. The key trends of United Airlines are (as of
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#17328015932655394-405: The mural shows children displaying great sadness over the destruction and extinction of life, as the second half of the artwork depicts humanity coming together to rehabilitate and celebrate nature. Tanguma confirms this was his intent. In March 2019, the airport unveiled an animated, talking gargoyle in the middle of one of the concourses. The gargoyle interacted with passengers and joked about
5481-458: The national transportation system, the federal government put $ 500 million (equivalent to $ 1.1 billion as of 2023 ) toward the new airport. The rest of the cost would be financed by bonds, to be repaid with fees on airlines. Ground was broken in September 1989. Two years later, Mayor Wellington Webb inherited the megaproject , which at that time was scheduled to open on October 29, 1993. At
5568-732: The onboard WiFi system. Some Boeing 737 aircraft feature DirecTV. United plans to add a personal touchscreen television at the back of each seat on all Airbus and Boeing aircraft by the end of 2025 as part of its United NEXT interior. Food is available for purchase on domestic, Caribbean, and some Latin American flights. These include snacks, fresh meals, and snack boxes, depending on flight time and distance. Meals are complimentary on all other international flights. Beverages and small snacks are complimentary in economy class on North America flights. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on North America flights but are complimentary on long-haul international flights. On flights where meals are served,
5655-490: The opening of RTD 's A Line . On September 9, 2015, a political campaign was launched by Mayor Michael Hancock to radically expand commercial development at DEN, previously prohibited by intergovernmental agreement between Denver and Adams County. The changes to the agreement were approved by both Denver and Adams County voters in November 2015. In 2018, work began on a major interior renovation and reconfiguration to
5742-534: The outstanding snow and ice removal operation during difficult winter conditions. After shunning DEN for over a decade for its high fees, Southwest Airlines entered the airport in January 2006 with 13 daily flights. Southwest has since rapidly expanded and is now the airport's second-largest carrier after United. On November 19, 2015, a Westin hotel was added to the airport and on April 22, 2016, DEN received commuter rail service to Denver Union Station with
5829-417: The private sector was issued to analyze options to possibly supplement the train system in the future. By 2023, several companies proposed their ideas to transport passengers. In 2022, a committee was formed to support efforts to establish flights between Denver and Africa. In August 2022, DEN broke ground on an additional gate expansion project that would bring a total of 14 ground-loaded/tarmac gates to
5916-418: The race, including marathon record holders Haile Gebrselassie and Paula Radcliffe , Olympic marathon medalists Catherine Ndereba , Meb Keflezighi , and Deena Kastor , 2008 U.S. Olympic marathoner Dathan Ritzenhein , and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall . Gebrselassie set the men's course record in 2007, with a time of 59:24. On March 20, 2016, Molly Huddle set the women's record with
6003-614: The rear of the aircraft. Carry-on luggage is not allowed; however, passengers may bring a smaller personal item that can be placed under the seat in front of them. Passengers booking in Basic Economy cannot use some MileagePlus and Premier member benefits, such as complimentary upgrades. MileagePlus is the frequent flyer program for United Airlines. Published MileagePlus Premier tiers are Premier Silver, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, and Premier 1K. Unpublished tiers include United Global Services and Chairman's Circle. As United
6090-405: The same time. On March 28, 1931, UATC formed United Air Lines, Inc., as a holding company for its airline subsidiaries. In, 1961 United Airlines completed its merger with Capital Airlines absorbing 7,000 employees and all of Capital’s routes and aircraft to become the world’s largest commercial airline. In 1973, United Airlines became the first civil airline to carry an active President of
6177-442: The sculpture when a part of it fell on him and severed an artery in his leg . At the time of his death, Jiménez had completed painting the head of the mustang. Blue Mustang was completed by others, and unveiled at the airport on February 11, 2008. The statue has been the subject of considerable controversy, and has acquired the nickname Blucifer for its demonic appearance. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates
6264-437: The supposed conspiracies connected to the airport. Blue Mustang , by El Paso-born artist Luis Jiménez , was one of the earliest public art commissions for Denver International Airport in 1993. The 32-foot-tall (9.8 m) sculpture is a bright blue cast-fiberglass sculpture of a horse with glowing red eyes located between the inbound and outbound lanes of Peña Boulevard . Jiménez was killed in 2006 at age 65 while creating
6351-427: The terminal by 2045. The project is being referred to as 'Operation 2045' and will help support the airport’s goal of serving over 125 million passengers annually by that time. The airport is 23 miles (37 km) from Downtown Denver , which is 15 miles (24 km) farther away than Stapleton International Airport , the airport DEN replaced. The 52.4 square miles (136 km ; 33,500 acres) of land occupied by
6438-526: The terminal—began in late 2020 and progressively continue to this day. In early February 2024, the first of two new security screening areas (West Security on Level 6) opened to the public. It is located directly north of the new United Airlines Check-In facilities. The new East Security, directly across the Great Hall from West, is expected to open in mid to late 2025. At that time both Level 5 North & South Security areas (which have been in operation for over 20 years) will be closed and removed in addition to
6525-422: The time United was refusing to move to the new airport over the high proposed fees. The airline finally relented under the condition that the airport include an automated baggage system. Construction delays pushed opening day back, first to December 1993, then to March 1994. By September 1993, delays due to a millwright strike and other events meant opening day was pushed back again to May 1994. In April 1994,
6612-411: The top 20 busiest airports in the world every year since 2000. Denver has traditionally been home to one of the busier airports in the United States because its midcontinent location was ideal for an airline hub . Several airlines, notably United Airlines and Continental Airlines , had hubs at the former Stapleton International Airport , helping make it the sixth-busiest airport in the country by
6699-501: The train. All international arrivals without border pre-clearance are processed in Concourse A; this concourse also has four 3-jetway international gates that can support ADG Group VI aircraft such as an Airbus A380 and a Boeing 747-8 , the two largest commercial aircraft in the world. In 2023, the airport announced a plan to significantly increase its passenger capacity by expanding the Jeppesen Terminal with additional check-in and TSA counters. The plan would also add new concourses with
6786-513: The type and was instrumental on the design and systems, working directly with Boeing. In 1994, United founded Kion de Mexico , an aircraft ground services and airline related outsourcing company located at Mexico City International Airport . Kion mainly served United, but also served other airlines including Air Canada , Lufthansa , and US Airways ( Star Alliance members). Services that Kion de Mexico offered included ramp service , customer service , and cargo management . In January 2009,
6873-627: Was announced that United was increasing first and business class seats "by 1,600" across all their aircraft in their fleet, including the Bombardier CRJ550 for which United is the launch customer of. Premium Plus is United's international premium economy product. Compared to United Economy or Economy Plus, Premium Plus offers more comfort and amenities. Premium Plus recliner seats are wider, have more legroom, and are equipped with leg rests and footrests. Premium Plus seats can be found on all internationally configured widebody aircraft, with
6960-637: Was closed for more than 45 hours, stranding thousands. Following this, the airport invested heavily in new snow-removal equipment that has led to a dramatic reduction in runway occupancy times to clear snow, down from an average of 45 minutes in 2006 to just 15 minutes. In 2020, the airport was awarded the Balchen/Post award, which is presented by the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for
7047-657: Was created in 2004. After the merger of United and Continental in October 2010, the slogan changed to "Let's fly together" until September 2013, when United announced a return of the "Fly the Friendly Skies" slogan in an ad campaign to start the following day. The resurrected slogan would be accompanied by the 1924 George Gershwin song " Rhapsody in Blue " as its theme song, and a voiceover provided by Matt Damon . United had licensed its theme song, "Rhapsody in Blue", from Gershwin's estate for US$ 500,000 (equivalent to $ 2,677,193 in 2023) in 1976. "Rhapsody" would have entered
7134-450: Was finally terminated in September 2005, with traditional baggage handlers manually handling cargo and passenger luggage. DEN finally replaced Stapleton on February 28, 1995, 16 months behind schedule and at a cost of $ 4.8 billion (equivalent to $ 8.8 billion as of 2023 ), nearly $ 2 billion over budget ($ 3.7 billion as of 2023 ). The construction employed 11,000 workers. United Airlines Flight 1062 to Kansas City International Airport
7221-408: Was formed by the amalgamation of several airlines in the late 1920s, the oldest of these being Varney Air Lines , created in 1926 by Walter Varney who later co-founded the predecessor to Continental Airlines . In 1997, United became one of the five founding airlines of Star Alliance , of which it remains a member today. Since its merger with Continental in 2010, United consistently ranks as one of
7308-532: Was gradually annexed into the Village of Mount Prospect , and serves as an IT operations facility, with a new 172,000 sq ft (16,000 m ) data center constructed in 2013. United maintains a large presence in downtown Houston, having leased 225,000 sq ft (20,900 m ) of space (seven floors) for occupancy in 2017. United has training facilities for its flight crews in Denver and Houston,
7395-530: Was satanic, so the gargoyle was removed and replaced with a more muted version. Other gargoyle statues, sitting on open suitcases, are in the baggage claim area. Some also view these statues as malevolent, despite their intended purpose as playful artistic creations that are claimed to safeguard luggage. In April 2019, the Roswell International Air Center and Denver International Airport became "supernatural sister airports." In
7482-557: Was sworn in. The statue is dressed in an A7L pressure suit , and is posed holding a gold -plated helmet. It is a duplicate of a statue placed at the United States Capitol in 1997. George Lundeen is also the sculptor of "The Aviator", a monumental bronze sculpture of Elrey Borge Jeppesen , for whom the terminal is named. Denver International Airport has four murals by the Chicano artist Leo Tanguma. "Children of
7569-453: Was the first to depart DEN and United Flight 1474 from Colorado Springs Airport was the first to arrive at the new airport. In September 2003, runway 16R/34L was added, the airport's sixth and at 16,000 ft (3.0 mi; 4.9 km), it is 4,000 ft (0.76 mi; 1.2 km) longer than the other runways. Its length, exceeded by only six other runways in the world, allows fully laden Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s to take off in
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