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United Airlines celebrates 85 years of flying with a retro livery Airbus A320
At a special event at Chicago's O'Hare airport, United Airlines took to a stage to unveil a special Airbus A320 repainted with a retro livery.
During the event, CEO Jeff Smisek also honored some of his colleagues with the longest history of representing United. The 12 staff members represented a combined 450 years of service. One of the longest serving employees is Captain Jack Lampe, who has been flying with United since 1961.
Also present were current flight attendants dressed in United Airlines outfits from the past. The 1970's era jet livery was selected by airline employees as their favorite paint job. The plane will fly around the country, making its way to employee celebrations.
Gallery: United Airlines 85th anniversary celebration
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sam W Apr 6th 2011 4:33PM
I really like this retro livery.
Dean Apr 6th 2011 5:43PM
Very cool! I'd rather see this, or the classic Saul Bass livery on the planes, than the unoriginal new livery that doesn't do UAL any justice.
david Apr 6th 2011 8:29PM
Too bad the airbuses are pieces of shit. Bad engines , tails fall off, sub-par Chinese welding. I won't fly in one4 and I'm a pilot.
Bob Apr 7th 2011 6:18PM
If you really were a pilot MORON, you would know that there are NO WELDS on an airplane! Only rivets! Your stupid comments only show your true ignorance.
arex Apr 6th 2011 8:50PM
Wait... How is this different from any OTHER United plane and crew?
James Apr 7th 2011 2:09PM
This is kind of strange. A look to the past while in the process of transitioning into a new airline with Continental. Will Continental reminisce as well before the complete transition? Waste of money. It would be much preferable to see a return to real service and customer satisfaction. That no doubt won't be included. Just paint jobs and old uniforms. Big deal.
Thomas Coffin Apr 7th 2011 2:31PM
I think it's great that United is celebrating all the many years they've been in business. I only wish that they had used an American-made aircraft to showcase it.
jeanne Apr 7th 2011 6:02PM
I.m not a pilot like David, but I agree with him completely. It feels like the airbus in made from an erector set. You can feel every "bump in the road" and they literally make me sick. I won't fly in them if I have a choice.
retetretyn Apr 9th 2011 2:29PM
coach bag