United Airlines
Transportation · Lobbying Client
United Airlines reported $12.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 5 policy areas, with primary focus on Aviation/Airlines, Transportation, Taxation. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling LLP | TAXAVI | 4 | $842K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Akin Gump LLP | LBRTAXTRA+2 | 2 | $682K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | AVIGOV | 1 | $635K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Covington & Burling LLP | TAX | 1 | $540K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates LLP | LBRTRA | 4 | $605K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates LLP | TRAGOVLBR | 2 | $866K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | LBRTRATAX+2 | 4 | $596K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | BGR Group LLP | TAX | 2 | $866K |
United Airlines Lobbying FAQ
United Airlines has spent $12.8M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
United Airlines lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Aviation/Airlines, Transportation, Taxation, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
United Airlines has an Influence Score of 62/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
United Airlines employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
United Airlines has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, Federal Aviation Administration, US House of Representatives.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.