United Airlines strips ‘Continental’ from parent company’s name

United Airlines is jettisoning merger partner Continental from its parent company’s formal name, saying the change will “show the world we’re truly a united United” almost a decade after a rocky tie-up that combined the two carriers. United Continental Holdings became United Airlines Holdings, effective after the close of New York trading, the carrier said in a regulatory filing Thursday. The company will continue trading under the UAL ticker. “The name change reflects our desire to move our airline forward,” United told employees in a memo. “The change marks another step on our journey of showing, not just investors but the world, that we’re one team and are singularly focused on becoming the best airline for our employees, customers and everyone we serve.” <br/>