United Airlines, Inc., Chicago, IL. EIN 74-2099724. Annual reports 2009–2024. Also filed as United Air Lines, Inc.; Continental Micronesia, Inc.; Continental Airlines, Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. - Whqhr.
United Airlines, Inc. has 6 active retirement plans on file. The largest is the United Airlines 401(k) Savings Plan, with 88,204 participants and $10.3 billion in assets in 2024. Fidelity has been its recordkeeper since 2013. Some of its pension plans were taken over by the PBGC.
United Airlines, Inc. 609 Main Street, 18TH Floor Hscbp Houston, TX 77002 (877) 825-3729As filed for 2023
In effect since
April 30, 2005
Earlier sponsor: Continental Airlines, Inc. (2009–2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2023
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2023
1,612
$231 million
Alight
2022
1,695
$243 million
Alight
2021
1,831
$273 million
Alight
2020
2,014
$441 million
Alight
2019
2,146
$486 million
Alight
2018
2,436
$629 million
Alight
2017
2,537
$582 million
Alight
2016
2,704
$719 million
Alight
2015
2,851
$645 million
Alight
2014
2,920
$604 million
not listed
2013
3,109
$683 million
not listed
2012
3,187
$638 million
not listed
2011
3,384
$654 million
not listed
2010
3,423
$574 million
Alight
2009
3,475
$577 million
Alight
United Airlines Ground Employee 401(k) Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2016 its assets moved to the United Airlines Flight Attendant 401(k) Plan, sponsored by United Airlines, Inc. (EIN 74-2099724, plan 008). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Admin. Committee for United Airlines Ground Employee 401K Plan 233 South Wacker Drive, 25TH Floor Chicago, IL 60666 (312) 997-8000As filed for 2016
In effect since
October 1, 1984
Earlier sponsor: United Air Lines, Inc. (2009–2011).
Year by year, 2009 to 2016
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2016
0
$0
Fidelity
2015
25,468
$2.2 billion
Fidelity
2014
25,627
$2.2 billion
Fidelity
2013
26,622
$2.0 billion
Fidelity
2012
27,115
$1.7 billion
Fidelity
2011
26,817
$1.5 billion
Fidelity
2010
27,251
$1.5 billion
Fidelity
2009
32,353
$1.4 billion
Fidelity
Continental Airlines, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2016 its assets moved to the United Airlines Management and Administrative 401(k) Plan, sponsored by United Airlines, Inc. (EIN 74-2099724, plan 222). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
United Airlines, Inc. Administrative Committee C/O Benefits Department, 233 South Wacker Drive, 25TH Floor Chicago, IL 60666 (312) 997-8000As filed for 2016
In effect since
January 1, 1984
Earlier sponsor: Continental Airlines, Inc. (2009–2011).
Year by year, 2009 to 2016
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2016
0
$0
Alight
2015
39,060
$2.6 billion
Alight
2014
39,357
$2.6 billion
Alight
2013
41,438
$2.5 billion
Alight
2012
44,999
$2.1 billion
Alight
2011
46,262
$1.8 billion
Alight
2010
48,570
$1.9 billion
Alight
2009
49,439
$1.6 billion
Alight
Continental Pilots Defined Contribution Plan (B-Plan)
Money purchase pensionMerged
Merged. In 2014 its assets moved to the United Airlines Pilot Retirement Account Plan, sponsored by United Airlines, Inc. (EIN 74-2099724, plan 202). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
United Airlines,inc. Administrative Committee 600 Jefferson Street Houston, TX 77002 (312) 997-8000As filed for 2014
In effect since
September 1, 2005
Earlier sponsor: Continental Airlines, Inc. (2009–2011).
Year by year, 2009 to 2014
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2014
0
$0
Schwab
2013
5,614
$803 million
Schwab
2012
5,196
$576 million
Schwab
2011
4,891
$444 million
Schwab
2010
4,869
$386 million
Schwab
2009
4,802
$275 million
Schwab
United Air Lines, Inc. Employees' Variable Benefit Retirement Income Plan
Pension (defined benefit), frozenMerged
Merged. In 2014 its assets moved to the Continental Retirement Plan, sponsored by United Airlines, Inc. (EIN 74-2099724, plan 010). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Admin. Cmttee for United Air Lines, Inc. Employees Var Ben Ret Inc PL P.O. Box 66100 Chicago, IL 60666 (312) 997-8000As filed for 2014
In effect since
January 1, 1955
Earlier sponsors: United Air Lines, Inc. Whqte- Pension Programs (2009); United Air Lines, Inc. (2010–2011).
Year by year, 2009 to 2014
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2014
0
$0
Alight
2013
216
$52.9 million
not listed
2012
220
$40.5 million
not listed
2011
230
$35.7 million
not listed
2010
240
$35.8 million
not listed
2009
273
$32.9 million
not listed
United Airlines Pilot Directed Account Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2014 its assets moved to the United Airlines Pilot Retirement Account Plan, sponsored by United Airlines, Inc. (EIN 74-2099724, plan 202). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Admin. Committee for United Airlines Pilot Directed Account Plan P.O. Box 66100 Chicago, IL 60666 (312) 997-8000As filed for 2014
In effect since
January 1, 1955
Year by year, 2013 to 2014
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2014
0
$0
Schwab
2013
7,580
$4.4 billion
Schwab
United Airlines Management, Administrative and Public Contact Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Taken over by the PBGC
Taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on June 30, 2005, after the plan ended on June 30, 2005. The PBGC now pays the plan's benefits, up to legal limits (PBGC case 19912600).
Plan number
005Employer EIN 36-2675206
Participants when it ended
43,509
Who pays it now
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 1-800-400-7242PBGC Customer Contact Center
United Airlines Ground Employees' Retirement Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Taken over by the PBGC
Taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on May 23, 2005, after the plan ended on March 11, 2005. The PBGC now pays the plan's benefits, up to legal limits (PBGC case 19922400).
Plan number
001Employer EIN 36-2675206
Participants when it ended
36,370
Who pays it now
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 1-800-400-7242PBGC Customer Contact Center
United Air Lines, Inc. Flight Attendant Ees Ret. Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Taken over by the PBGC
Taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on June 30, 2005, after the plan ended on June 30, 2005. The PBGC now pays the plan's benefits, up to legal limits (PBGC case 19962800).
Plan number
006Employer EIN 36-2675206
Participants when it ended
28,367
Who pays it now
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 1-800-400-7242PBGC Customer Contact Center
United Air Lines Inc. Pilots Fixed Benefit Income Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Taken over by the PBGC
Taken over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on October 26, 2005, after the plan ended on December 30, 2004. The PBGC now pays the plan's benefits, up to legal limits (PBGC case 19962700).
Plan number
002Employer EIN 36-2675206
Participants when it ended
14,237
Who pays it now
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 1-800-400-7242PBGC Customer Contact Center
If you had money in one of these plans
Call Fidelity (fidelity.com), which runs the United Airlines 401(k) Savings Plan. With your Social Security number and the plan name, it can tell you whether you still have a balance and, if not, where it went.
Or call the plan administrator listed on the plan below ((877) 825-3729). That number was filed for 2024; ask for the benefits or retirement plan office.
If your plan was merged, your account moved with it. Follow the link on the plan to the plan it went into, and contact that one.
For a pension the PBGC took over, call the PBGC at 1-800-400-7242 or search its unclaimed pensions. Have the plan name and your Social Security number ready.
Still stuck? The Department of Labor's benefits advisers help for free: askebsa.dol.gov or 1-866-444-3272. Never pay anyone to find your own money.
What these numbers are
They come from the Form 5500 annual reports each plan files with the Department of Labor, as the plan filed them. A plan year is usually a calendar year.
Participants counts everyone in the plan at year end: current employees, former employees who still have a balance or a pension coming, and retirees or beneficiaries being paid.
The recordkeeper is the service provider whose Schedule C entry says it keeps the plan's records. Small plans do not file Schedule C, so some plans show none.
We cannot see anyone's account. Only the plan or its recordkeeper can tell you your balance.