United would consider leaving Star Alliance pada tanggal Januari 24, 2008 Lufthansa Star Alliance United Airlines +
Delta moves toward merger talks with United, Northwest pada tanggal Januari 11, 2008 Delta Airlines merger Northwest Airlines United Airlines US Airways +
British Airways launches OpenSkies pada tanggal Januari 10, 2008 Air France American Airlines British Airways Delta Airlines Open Skies OpenSkies United Airlines Virgin Atlantic +