UAL Corporation is the former name of
United Continental Holdings, an
airline holding company, incorporated in
Delaware with headquarters in
Chicago, Illinois. UAL held a 100 percent controlling interest in
United Air Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest air carriers, and is a founding member of the
Star Alliance. It was announced on May 3, 2010 that UAL Corporation and Continental Airlines, Inc. would pursue a merger pending government approval. UAL Corporation would acquire Continental Airlines, Inc. and change its name to
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (UCH). On October 1, 2010, UCH, formerly UAL Corporation, announced completion of the merger.