A Detailed History of United Airlines
Currently one of the largest airlines in the world and a member of the "Big Four" US airlines, the history of United Airlines is both long and interesting, with much of it playing a large role in how the airline operates today.
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Pre-Foundation
In 1916, wealthy lumber industrialist William E. Boeing partnered with his close friend US Navy engineer Lt. George Conrad Westervelt, to build a seaplane that was better than anything then on the market.
Known as the B&W Seaplane (and later, the Boeing Model 1), it proved better than most of its contemporaries. Seeing this, Boeing formally incorporated the Pacific Aero Products Co. before changing its name to the Boeing Airplane Company in 1917.
Though only two...
