Boarding Area E set to re-open this month with modern, sustainable design
\nAirline appoints vice president of SFO hub; planning additional terminal investments <\/p>\n
CHICAGO\u2014United Airlines and its partners at San Francisco International Airport are preparing to open the newly renovated Boarding Area E in Terminal 3, which will provide United customers ultra-modern, flyer-friendly conveniences that elevate their travel experience. <\/p>\n
Scheduled to re-open Jan. 28, the 68,800-square-foot boarding area will reflect the airport\u2019s status as the nation\u2019s premier West Coast aviation hub. Designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Boarding Area E will offer 10 gates for United customers and will be able to accommodate more than 50 departures each day. <\/p>\n
Boarding Area E will offer an up-close view of the airfield and the Bay Area from a 23-foot-high window wall. Customers will enjoy several other amenities, including: <\/p>\n
\u2022 The \u201cFlight Deck\u201d\u2014an interactive information and entertainment area for guests to enjoy and explore
\n\u2022 Comfortable seating options that include the iconic Fritz Hansen \u201cegg\u201d chairs and swivel lounge chairs
\n\u2022 Dining and concession options from Bay Area vendors, such as Klein\u2019s Deli
\n\u2022 Complimentary WiFi
\n\u2022 Nine state-of-the-art work stations and access to more than 375 power outlets
\n\u2022 A yoga room
\n\u2022 An interactive kids\u2019 play area designed by Bay Area artist Eric Staller
\n\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to work with San Francisco International Airport on the redesign of Boarding Area E, which is focused on our customers and the things they\u2019ve told us are important,\u201d said Kate Gebo, United\u2019s vice president of corporate real estate. \u201cUnited continues to modernize our terminal facilities, United Club lounges and gate areas, to offer customers a simpler, friendlier airport experience.\u201d <\/p>\n
Additional Investments
\nUnited is making other investments in Terminal 3, including a new reception area for the airline\u2019s Global Services customers and a new check-in area for MileagePlus Premier customers, both scheduled to open in September. <\/p>\n
Also:
\n\u2022 United recently began construction of a new Station Operations Center, from which the airline manages its departures, arrivals and customer service at the airport. The center is scheduled to open in April.
\n\u2022 United anticipates moving its existing Terminal 1 Boarding Area B operations to Terminal 3 by mid-May, simplifying connections for customers.
\n\u2022 A new United Club is scheduled to open during the summer of 2015. <\/p>\n
San Francisco leadership
\nAdditionally, United announced it has appointed Mike Hanna, the airline\u2019s managing director of San Francisco operations and customer service, to the position of vice president, underscoring the importance of the San Francisco hub.
\nSince Hanna assumed leadership of the hub in May 2012, United\u2019s operational performance has improved significantly, with baggage-handling reliability up 25 percent in 2013 versus 2012, and \u201ccontrollable delays\u201d\u2014those not attributed, for example, to inclement weather\u2014down nearly 50 percent for mainline flights and more than 40 percent for regional flights. Satisfaction among San Francisco customers, as measured from post-travel surveys, has increased six-fold since mid-2012. <\/p>\n
United at San Francisco International Airport
\nUnited is the largest carrier at San Francisco International Airport, offering nearly 300 daily flights to 90 destinations worldwide, more than any other airline from the Bay Area. From its San Francisco hub, United also offers more nonstop trans-Pacific service to and from the United States than any other airline. With nearly 30 daily nonstop flights to 20 international destinations, United will add two more international destinations from San Francisco this year, when it begins nonstop service to Taipei, Taiwan, in March and to Chengdu, China, in June. <\/p>\n
About United
\nUnited Airlines and United Express operate an average of more than 5,300 flights a day to more than 360 airports across six continents. In 2012, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights. For more information, visit united.com. (United)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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