UNITED REPORTS DECEMBER 2012 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported December 2012 combined operational results for its airline units.

UAL’s consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 decreased 4.0 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 5.4 percent versus December 2011. UAL’s consolidated load factor in December 2012 increased 1.2 points compared to December 2011.

UAL’s December 2012 consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) increased an estimated 2.5 to 3.5 percent compared to December 2011. Core passenger revenue growth showed sequential strength from November 2012 to December 2012, but was partially offset by year-end revenue adjustments.