NEWARK, N.J., March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines
today is enabling customers to move through the screening process
quicker at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport with the
opening of a fully redesigned and consolidated security checkpoint
in Terminal C.
The redesigned checkpoint, which includes dedicated Premier
Access and TSA Precheck® security lanes, features 17
state-of-the-art automated screening lanes, making Terminal C the
first checkpoint in the country to exclusively feature the new
lanes.
Click here to learn more about the automated screening
lanes
"At United, we pursue relevant innovation in everything that we
do, on the ground and in the air," said Greg Hart, United's executive vice president and
chief operations officer. "The opening of our fully redesigned,
state-of-the-art checkpoint in Newark – New
York's premier trans-Atlantic gateway – continues our
commitment to use the latest technology to improve the airport
experience for our customers."
The launch of the redesigned security checkpoint and additional
automated screening lanes at Newark marks the latest step in United's
ongoing strategy to leverage the latest technology to ensure
customers have a reliable and enjoyable experience during their
travels. United recently opened automated screening lanes at its
hubs in Newark, Chicago and Los
Angeles. Later this summer, United plans to install audio
and visual enhancements at security checkpoints at several hubs,
utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide customers with more
information. The airline is also constructing a new,
state-of-the-art customer check-in area and a consolidated security
screening checkpoint in Terminal 7 at Los
Angeles International Airport, which the carrier expects to
open later this year.
Newark Liberty Terminal C: Terminal for Today's Connected
Traveler
United Airlines in recent years has introduced multiple
enhancements in Terminal C to further meet the needs of its
customers.
In 2014, the airline opened a new Global Services reception
lobby for its top frequent flyers and collaborated with OTG to
unveil an elevated dining and retail experience in the terminal,
with cutting edge technology, premier dining options and
trendsetting design. Additionally, United launched its "p.s."
Premium Service at Newark Liberty in 2015, offering customers
on transcontinental flights from the New
York area the highest levels of service on the ground and in
the air.
Last month, United debuted its all-new United Polaris business
class cabin on the airline's new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which
entered service flying out of Newark. The aircraft – and its United Polaris
cabin interior – will initially operate between the airline's hubs
in Newark and San Francisco. United also plans to open an
all-new United Polaris lounge in Terminal C later this year,
offering customers chef-designed pre-flight dining, spa-like
showers and sleep pods, a U.S. carrier first.
About United
United Airlines and United Express operate more than 4,500
flights a day to 339 airports across five continents. In 2016,
United and United Express operated more than 1.6 million flights
carrying more than 143 million customers. United is proud to have
the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S.
mainland hubs in Chicago,
Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 737 mainline
aircraft and the airline's United Express partners operate 483
regional aircraft. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 192
countries via 28 member airlines. For more information, visit
united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The
common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc.,
is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "UAL".
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