Safety

Safety is embedded in everything we do. It’s a solid foundation that keeps our team members, customers and assets safe. As the first of our four core values, alongside caring, dependability and efficiency, all team members are expected to hold themselves and one another to the highest standards.

Our No Small Roles in Safety strategy has a simple meaning: every one of our (100,000 and growing) team members’ actions add up to something big! Every day, our employees execute critical standard operating procedures. As part of our Safety Management System (SMS), our strategy emphasizes that the seemingly little but important things, from ensuring the aisles are clear of debris, to making sure chocks and cones are in good condition, require attention too. Our SMS is designed to imbue every employee with an understanding of their significant responsibility in ensuring the highest level of safety performance for our customers and employees, and this understanding is integral to our culture.

Key Highlights

7%reduction in OSHA recordable injury rates since 2022

59%of program participants using safety reporting app

NEWstreamlined in-flight medical emergency process to improve communication and enable better and faster medical decisions for customers and crew

United Safety Management System

Our focus on safety remains the highest priority. Our approach is built around a robust SMS, with frequent investment in infrastructure, technology and tools. We are also investing in the training and development of our employees, especially new hires, to help ensure they gain proficiency in their roles and stay safe in the workplace.

Safety objectives and culture

We take an approach toward safety that helps ensure consistency across our operations and drives safety outcomes that are measurable. Our actions are geared towards keeping our employees, customers and assets safe. From standard operational processes to specific safety programs, we are continually looking for ways to improve.

Injury prevention and medical response

Teams across United work proactively to identify and elevate safety risks related to employee injuries. Weaving in technology, data analysis and human insight is a winning formula toward our aim for constant safety improvement.

Safety data

Analyzing safety data helps detect and track potential issues before they become hazards, intended to ensure a safe and efficient operation.