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United Continental Holdings

American company

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United Continental Holdings was the parent company formed after the 2010 merger of Continental Airlines and United Airlines. Continental Airlines, founded in 1934, was a major U.S. airline that ceased operations under its own name in 2012. United Airlines, with roots tracing back to 1929, is a major U.S. airline headquartered in Chicago, operating an extensive network across continents. The combined entity, operating as United Airlines, aimed to leverage the strengths of both legacy carriers.

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