United Airlines is helping customers stay powered up and connected in this day of age where tablets, laptops, phone and other electronics are everywhere. The airline has started installing nearly 500 electronics charging stations in customer seating areas at many of the airports that the airline serves.
United is installing the electric chargers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport first. They busy airport will have more than 100 of the new charging stations installed in Concourses B and C by the end of March. United Airlines will then start installing the charging stations at its Houston, Los Angeles, Newark and Washington Dulles hubs over the next few weeks. New York LaGuardia and Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans is also among the list of airports set to receive the new charging stations.
"Our customers have told us they depend on their electronic devices to stay productive and connected at 35,000 feet, and that requires a full battery," said Jimmy Samartzis, United's vice president of customer experience. "From installing charging stations to expanding access to in-seat power and Wi-Fi, United is working to deliver a more flyer-friendly travel experience for our customers."
Each of the airline's new charging stations contains six 110-volt power outlets and two USB ports, allowing customers to change multiple electronics of different kinds at one time. The new charging stations also feature a sleek design with a large "power outlet" icon and prominent United branding, helping customers quickly locate the units in gate areas.
United is constantly keeping up with customer's technology needs. Last year, it became the first U.S. global carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi, including on long-haul overseas routes. United and United Express operate about 5,300 flights a day.
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