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United Continental reports Jul-2013 traffic

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UAL's July 2013 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) decreased 1.1 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 1.8 percent versus July 2012. UAL's July 2013 consolidated load factor increased 0.6 points compared to July 2012.

UAL's July 2013 consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 3.5 to 4.5 percent compared to July 2012.

About United

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,341 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 carrying 140 million customers. United is investing in upgrading its onboard products and now offers more flat-bed seats in its premium cabins and more extra-legroom economy-class seating than any airline in North America. In 2013, United became the first U.S.-based international carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul overseas routes. The airline also features DIRECTV® on 200 aircraft, offering customers more live television access than any other airline in the world. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft and has made large-scale investments in its fleet. In 2013, United will continue to modernize its fleet by taking delivery of more than two dozen new Boeing aircraft. The company expanded its industry-leading global route network in 2012, launching nine new international and 18 new domestic routes. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2012, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United's MileagePlus program the best frequent flyer program for nine consecutive years. According to the 4th annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey published by IdeaWorksCompany in May 2013, United has the most saver-style award-seat availability among the largest U.S. global airlines. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 28 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.

Preliminary Operational Results

July

Year-to-Date

2013

2012

Change

2013

2012

Change

REVENUE PASSENGER MILES (000)

Domestic

8,722,543

8,969,196

(2.8%)

53,194,129

54,748,188

(2.8%)

International

8,490,756

8,440,738

0.6%

51,285,921

51,572,174

(0.6%)

Atlantic

3,912,123

3,815,392

2.5%

21,819,428

22,406,677

(2.6%)

Pacific

2,887,136

2,930,585

(1.5%)

18,848,527

18,720,532

0.7%

Latin

1,691,497

1,694,761

(0.2%)

10,617,966

10,444,965

1.7%

Mainline

17,213,299

17,409,934

(1.1%)

104,480,050

106,320,362

(1.7%)

Regional

2,478,844

2,499,712

(0.8%)

15,336,972

15,187,200

1.0%

Consolidated

19,692,143

19,909,646

(1.1%)

119,817,022

121,507,562

(1.4%)

AVAILABLE SEAT MILES (000)

Domestic

9,884,740

10,171,468

(2.8%)

61,866,545

64,383,570

(3.9%)

International

9,737,140

9,841,408

(1.1%)

62,584,776

64,448,885

(2.9%)

Atlantic

4,427,979

4,457,568

(0.7%)

27,043,948

28,397,316

(4.8%)

Pacific

3,384,387

3,437,043

(1.5%)

22,555,645

23,072,654

(2.2%)

Latin

1,924,774

1,946,797

(1.1%)

12,985,183

12,978,915

0.0%

Mainline

19,621,880

20,012,876

(2.0%)

124,451,321

128,832,455

(3.4%)

Regional

2,959,476

2,987,542

(0.9%)

18,753,036

19,128,261

(2.0%)

Consolidated

22,581,356

23,000,418

(1.8%)

143,204,357

147,960,716

(3.2%)

PASSENGER LOAD FACTOR

Domestic

88.2%

88.2%

0.0 pts

86.0%

85.0%

1.0 pt

International

87.2%

85.8%

1.4 pts

81.9%

80.0%

1.9 pts

Atlantic

88.4%

85.6%

2.8 pts

80.7%

78.9%

1.8 pts

Pacific

85.3%

85.3%

0.0 pts

83.6%

81.1%

2.5 pts

Latin

87.9%

87.1%

0.8 pts

81.8%

80.5%

1.3 pts

Mainline

87.7%

87.0%

0.7 pts

84.0%

82.5%

1.5 pts

Regional

83.8%

83.7%

0.1 pts

81.8%

79.4%

2.4 pts

Consolidated

87.2%

86.6%

0.6 pts

83.7%

82.1%

1.6 pts

ONBOARD PASSENGERS (000)

Mainline

8,533

8,978

(5.0%)

53,604

55,712

(3.8%)

Regional

4,400

4,391

0.2%

27,636

27,255

1.4%

Consolidated

12,933

13,369

(3.3%)

81,240

82,967

(2.1%)

CARGO REVENUE TON MILES (000)

Total

164,522

200,637

(18.0%)

1,283,529

1,463,011

(12.3%)

Preliminary Financial Results

June 2013 year-over-year consolidated PRASM change

3.9

%

June 2013 year-over-year mainline PRASM change

4.2

%

July 2013 estimated year-over-year consolidated PRASM change

3.5 - 4.5

%

July 2013 estimated year-over-year mainline PRASM change

2.0 - 3.0

%

July 2013 estimated consolidated average price per gallon of fuel, including the impact of all cash settled hedges and fuel taxes

3.06

Dollars

Third Quarter 2013 estimated consolidated average price per gallon of fuel, including the impact of all cash settled hedges and fuel taxes

3.14

Dollars

Preliminary Operational Results

2013

2012

Change

July On-Time Performance1

73.4%

64.1%

9.3 pts

July Completion Factor2

98.7%

97.9%

0.8 pts

1 Based on domestic mainline scheduled flights arriving within 14 minutes of scheduled arrival time, according to data published in the DOT Air Travel Consumer Report

2 Mainline completion percentage