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United Airlines has positioned its San Francisco hub as a pivotal center for its operations, surpassing neighboring Los Angeles in size and serving as a principal transpacific hub. With the airport's strategic location, United offers extensive non-stop services to destinations around the Pacific Rim, making it the largest carrier at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In terms of market share, United controls approximately 45% at SFO, leading its competitors, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The airline's presence is strengthened through partnerships with Star Alliance members, including Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines. United's services extend across key domestic and international routes, feeding into its larger network connecting Asia, Oceania, and Latin America.
Toby Enqvist, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of United Airlines, highlighted the excellent progress at SFO during an April 3 event. He expressed appreciation for the 13,000 employees supporting United's burgeoning operations, which are anticipated to expand to 14,000 workers by the year's end. Enqvist remarked that SFO hosts the highest percentage of United's widebody aircraft, facilitating substantial cargo transport.
