It's Official...New UA Scheme!

richie154 · 02-13-2004, 05:03 AM

While the topic may have been beaten to death, it is now official: United has a new scheme and it looks a little something like this. I like it alot, what are your opinions?

FUELER045 · 02-13-2004, 05:10 AM

yah it'll do....but just when you get a few of their models and then the livery is out of date....but i guess they have alot of planes and this will take a while to do....also it'll be a new color for some models right!!

AV8TOR · 02-13-2004, 05:13 AM

For starters its way too white, I think the current and the Saul Bass schemes are a lot better than this overall. If this is infact the new scheme it's not really what I expected.

newsnerd99 · 02-13-2004, 06:21 AM

It looks like an interim paint scheme after they took possesion of ex BA 777's...Same low-ride cheat with blah titles and a tail that trys to make up for the rest of the plane.

no duh! · 02-13-2004, 07:54 AM

I already know it looks like this... But where did you get this image that confirms that it's truly official? Any link(s)?

mikeytex · 02-13-2004, 10:52 AM

I kinda like it. I suppose next we'll here they are reporting 1st quarter losses............

Lufthansa · 02-13-2004, 11:52 AM

Gotta agree with AV8TOR and newsnerd99.
Their current scheme is way better!

Steve · 02-13-2004, 11:59 AM

one word: crap

DavidMich · 02-13-2004, 12:11 PM

I like it! Except, they should keep the Saul Bass "U" on the tail with the new tail as background.

Travelin' Man · 02-13-2004, 12:28 PM

I like the tail. The United Font on the fuselage looks wrong and perhaps should be improved. Other then that, it pretty much looks like a British Airways Aircraft. I guess it could have been a lot worse.

Of course a new coat of paint isn't going to help UAL. Another great decision by Tilton. His strategy is to give the perception that UAL is fixed on the outside, while on the inside this BK carrier has made very few fundemental changes. UAL had a golden opportunity to reposition themselves as the #1 carrier across the board and they blew it. Since Tilton took over they have demonstrated zero innovation, zero leadership, they lowered themselves to the level of their competition, and have no clear plan for long term growth.

The last thing a carrier like UAL needs to do right now is to rebrand themselves. This is a costly campaign that is ill conceived. Oh I am sure the lame folks that came up with Ted convinced Tilton that if he repainted his house, everything would be just fine. Sure Aircraft need a fresh coat of paint every now and then, but rebranding the entire fleet at this time is BS.

DirtyBird · 02-13-2004, 04:43 PM

Euros.h.i.t.e white, no cheatline mofo.........enough said!

Continental airlines called they want their livery back.....ok now I am done!

AirDar · 02-13-2004, 05:38 PM

ZZZZZZZZZZ.......ZZHSHSHHZZZHHP..!!?!? huh? Oh... um... sorry. I fell asleep while looking at it. Good thing UAL spent all that money coming up with this... it's so... um... well it's really... uh... quite... mmm...zzzz........ZZZZZZZ.........ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.. ....

KJC · 02-13-2004, 06:57 PM

The scheme itself is not that bad (I like the current one better), but what really looks cheap 'n tacky is their website url plastered over the side. I've always thought this looked really crass as part of an airline's livery--almost like a city cab with its phone number on the outside. Do they really expect that this is going to cause them any appreciable increase in business??

jjorgemiami · 02-13-2004, 08:57 PM

I would like it much better if where the titles are on the fuselage, there was a big oversized U. Just like on the tail and the then, the tittles a bit further back over the wing area.

no duh! · 02-13-2004, 10:13 PM

Ooooo...

Scott · 02-14-2004, 01:38 AM

I like the presentation No Duh displayed immediately above. Not sure of the authenticity of the images, however. Just perused United's employee site "Skynet" and didn't see an announcement.

T-Man, I'm weary of responding to your ill-conceived "bombthrowing" tirades against UAL. 90% of your assertions are bunk and are grounded in angry opinion.
You may not like the concept of Ted, but it's quite innovative. Nor do you understand the notions of revenue maximization achieved by removing the F/C seats and substantially increasing aircraft utilization.

Scott · 02-14-2004, 01:39 AM

..... and BTW, Continental revised their livery during one of 2 trips to chapter 11 bk.

Piston 52 Heavy · 02-14-2004, 01:57 AM

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Originally posted by Scott
I like the presentation No Duh displayed immediately above. Not sure of the authenticity of the images, however. Just perused United's employee site "Skynet" and didn't see an announcement.

T-Man, I'm weary of responding to your ill-conceived "bombthrowing" tirades against UAL. 90% of your assertions are bunk and are grounded in angry opinion.
You may not like the concept of Ted, but it's quite innovative. Nor do you understand the notions of revenue maximization achieved by removing the F/C seats and substantially increasing aircraft utilization.

You are too funny. It seems like when anyone talks bad about United, you ALWAYS get offended. It's not like you own United. You're one of several employees that corporate management REALLY doesn't care about. Are you one of these people that can't ever hear someone talk bad about the company you work for? You make it sound like you know everything about United.

Scott · 02-14-2004, 02:27 AM

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Posted by Piston 52: It seems like when anyone talks bad about United, you ALWAYS get offended. It's not like you own United. You're one of several employees that corporate management REALLY doesn't care about. Are you one of these people that can't ever hear someone talk bad about the company you work for? You make it sound like you know everything about United

Not quite, bucko! Lots of folks talk trash about United, myself included at times - you were involved with DAC in the time leading up to bankruptcy. I have slim tolerance for T-Man, as he incessantly bashes UA for sport. But I have less respect for dolts like you who make sweeping generalizations in a mood of spite. Note your superlative adjectives such as "always, ever, everything".
My posts are typically sprinkled with humor - you sound perpetually angry, and not very bright.

Piston 52 Heavy · 02-14-2004, 02:38 AM

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Originally posted by Scott
Not quite, bucko! Lots of folks talk trash about United, myself included at times - you were involved with DAC in the time leading up to bankruptcy. I have slim tolerance for T-Man, as he incessantly bashes UA for sport. But I have less respect for dolts like you who make sweeping generalizations in a mood of spite. Note your superlative adjectives such as "always, ever, everything".
My posts are typically sprinkled with humor - you sound perpetually angry, and not very bright.

I'm actually pretty bright, thanks though. You're from California, correct? Why is California so full of those creepy left wing liberals? Why do you let people like "T-Man" get to you? Obviously, he's ripping on United all of the time to get you all worked up.

richie154 · 02-14-2004, 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by Piston 52 Heavy
I'm actually pretty bright, thanks though. You're from California, correct? Why is California so full of those creepy left wing liberals?

What the F! does that have anything to do with anything? Bad generalization. CA is like everywhere else; we have everything from far right conservatives to far left liberals AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. Guess what? There are "creepy left wing liberals" in your state too. Shocking?

Piston 52 Heavy · 02-14-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by richie154
What the F! does that have anything to do with anything? Bad generalization. CA is like everywhere else; we have everything from far right conservatives to far left liberals AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. Guess what? There are "creepy left wing liberals" in your state too. Shocking?

Ahhhhhh duh! I know there are stupid liberals in my state. As matter of fact, we have one as the Governor. Hopefully, the bimbo will lose the next election.

V1UHOH · 02-14-2004, 12:31 PM

Ooops! Somebody forgot to look at JetBlue's aircraft. Those are going to look almost identical from a distance, kind of like VS/NW does now!

Tracon Doug · 02-14-2004, 12:38 PM

I fail to see what a particular "political" viewpoint has to do with a new United colorscheme............

Care to enlighten us, Piston?

Piston 52 Heavy · 02-14-2004, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by Tracon Doug
I fail to see what a particular "political" viewpoint has to do with a new United colorscheme............

Care to enlighten us, Piston?

Nothing really. It's interesting to see everyone get all ticked off about retarded crap. As far as United's new livery, it's OK, but I just can't see United spending TONS of money on a new livery when they should be saving their money.

Piston 52 Heavy · 02-14-2004, 12:48 PM

For those out there I offended, sorry. That's one thing about living in the greatest country on this planet, we can discusss things freely.

02-13-2004, 05:10 AM	#2
FUELER045 Junior Collector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 43	UA yah it'll do....but just when you get a few of their models and then the livery is out of date....but i guess they have alot of planes and this will take a while to do....also it'll be a new color for some models right!! __________________ BOEING OR NOTHING!!!!!

02-13-2004, 05:13 AM	#3
AV8TOR Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Age: 34 Posts: 1,052	For starters its way too white, I think the current and the Saul Bass schemes are a lot better than this overall. If this is infact the new scheme it's not really what I expected. __________________ E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i!

02-13-2004, 06:21 AM	#4
newsnerd99 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MDT Posts: 1,260	It looks like an interim paint scheme after they took possesion of ex BA 777's...Same low-ride cheat with blah titles and a tail that trys to make up for the rest of the plane. __________________ Why pay retail? FOR SALE: 900+ MODELS! Tons of 1:500, some 1:400 CHEAP! Afforable shipping costs - just click here and make me an offer. No reasonable offer refused!

02-13-2004, 10:52 AM	#6
mikeytex Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alvin, Texas (Nolan's back!!!) Age: 47 Posts: 1,172	I kinda like it. I suppose next we'll here they are reporting 1st quarter losses............ __________________ Certified Jellybean Addict!!!

02-13-2004, 11:59 AM	#8
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 838	one word: crap __________________ Aerosite ...check it out!

02-13-2004, 05:03 AM	#1
richie154 Retired Hookah Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley of Heart's Delight Age: 24 Posts: 3,718	It's Official...New UA Scheme! While the topic may have been beaten to death, it is now official: United has a new scheme and it looks a little something like this. I like it alot, what are your opinions? __________________ The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness is like a villian with a smiling cheek, a goodly apple rotten at the heart. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! Private Pilot: 10/20/2005 Private Multi Engine: 05/09/2008 The more things change, the more Mesa still sucks.

02-13-2004, 07:54 AM	#5
no duh! NO f**king DUH! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 405	I already know it looks like this... But where did you get this image that confirms that it's truly official? Any link(s)?

02-13-2004, 11:52 AM	#7
Lufthansa Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Im MV scheint mir die Sonne aussm Arsch Age: 22 Posts: 2,513	Gotta agree with AV8TOR and newsnerd99. Their current scheme is way better!

02-13-2004, 12:11 PM	#9
DavidMich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Back in MCO! Posts: 3,626	I like it! Except, they should keep the Saul Bass "U" on the tail with the new tail as background. __________________ "So if man is 5, and the devil is 6, then that must make me 7,,,this honky's gone to heaven!"

02-13-2004, 12:28 PM	#10
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	UAL's Final Livery I like the tail. The United Font on the fuselage looks wrong and perhaps should be improved. Other then that, it pretty much looks like a British Airways Aircraft. I guess it could have been a lot worse. Of course a new coat of paint isn't going to help UAL. Another great decision by Tilton. His strategy is to give the perception that UAL is fixed on the outside, while on the inside this BK carrier has made very few fundemental changes. UAL had a golden opportunity to reposition themselves as the #1 carrier across the board and they blew it. Since Tilton took over they have demonstrated zero innovation, zero leadership, they lowered themselves to the level of their competition, and have no clear plan for long term growth. The last thing a carrier like UAL needs to do right now is to rebrand themselves. This is a costly campaign that is ill conceived. Oh I am sure the lame folks that came up with Ted convinced Tilton that if he repainted his house, everything would be just fine. Sure Aircraft need a fresh coat of paint every now and then, but rebranding the entire fleet at this time is BS.

02-13-2004, 04:43 PM	#11
DirtyBird Master Collector Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Atlanta GA, USA Posts: 898	Euros.h.i.t.e white, no cheatline mofo.........enough said! Continental airlines called they want their livery back.....ok now I am done! __________________ Turkish Airlines DC-10-30 from Gemini Jets! Last edited by DirtyBird; 02-13-2004 at 04:44 PM.

02-13-2004, 05:38 PM	#12
AirDar I'm watching you... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Land of BBQ & thin chips Posts: 1,787	ZZZZZZZZZZ.......ZZHSHSHHZZZHHP..!!?!? huh? Oh... um... sorry. I fell asleep while looking at it. Good thing UAL spent all that money coming up with this... it's so... um... well it's really... uh... quite... mmm...zzzz........ZZZZZZZ.........ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.. .... __________________ Dar~ Yours is not to question why, Yours is but to BUY or DIE!

02-13-2004, 06:57 PM	#13
KJC Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Age: 37 Posts: 2,529	The scheme itself is not that bad (I like the current one better), but what really looks cheap 'n tacky is their website url plastered over the side. I've always thought this looked really crass as part of an airline's livery--almost like a city cab with its phone number on the outside. Do they really expect that this is going to cause them any appreciable increase in business?? __________________ The white zones are for the immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. No parking!

02-13-2004, 08:57 PM	#14
jjorgemiami Complete Wacko! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MIAMI Age: 47 Posts: 5,670	I would like it much better if where the titles are on the fuselage, there was a big oversized U. Just like on the tail and the then, the tittles a bit further back over the wing area. __________________ Fly United Airlines we are R I S I N G !

02-13-2004, 10:13 PM	#15
no duh! NO f**king DUH! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 405	Ooooo...

02-14-2004, 01:38 AM	#16
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	I like the presentation No Duh displayed immediately above. Not sure of the authenticity of the images, however. Just perused United's employee site "Skynet" and didn't see an announcement. T-Man, I'm weary of responding to your ill-conceived "bombthrowing" tirades against UAL. 90% of your assertions are bunk and are grounded in angry opinion. You may not like the concept of Ted, but it's quite innovative. Nor do you understand the notions of revenue maximization achieved by removing the F/C seats and substantially increasing aircraft utilization. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

02-14-2004, 01:39 AM	#17
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	..... and BTW, Continental revised their livery during one of 2 trips to chapter 11 bk. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

02-14-2004, 12:31 PM	#23
V1UHOH NARF! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: barnstorming the 3rd world in ***** slapped retro heavy metal three holers! Age: 39 Posts: 614	Ooops! Somebody forgot to look at JetBlue's aircraft. Those are going to look almost identical from a distance, kind of like VS/NW does now! __________________ This is the earth. And this is Pinky. You can tell the difference quite easily. One is a lump of inert matter hurtling blindly through the void. The other... is the earth.

02-14-2004, 12:38 PM	#24
Tracon Doug Vector For Spacing Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 51 Posts: 857	I fail to see what a particular "political" viewpoint has to do with a new United colorscheme............ Care to enlighten us, Piston? __________________ Piss On Noise Abatement! Doug Kenaga Portland TRACON Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON SoCal TRACON Los Angeles TRACON

02-14-2004, 12:48 PM	#26
Piston 52 Heavy Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 755	For those out there I offended, sorry. That's one thing about living in the greatest country on this planet, we can discusss things freely.