( EWR ), and Chicago ( ORD ). UA has significantly supported the airport ’ s growth mindset , with its footprint expanding to 90 gates . In addition , United has been enlarging its Pilot training center , located in Denver ’ s Central Park neighborhood , making it the largest training facility in the world . |
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In early August , United announced it would spend an estimated US $ 33 million to purchase 114 acres ( 46 hectares ) of land in Denver and increase its employee base from 8,000 to 11,000 employees . |
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ft ( 49,240m 2 ) of new space . All the new gates are leased to United and include 10,000sq ft ( 930m 2 ) of new concessions space . A-West introduced an outdoor deck , similar to those in the other concourses , and a new , upper-level United Club .
The three expansions have given United Airlines , Denver ’ s
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top-ranking carrier , 23 new gates . Denver ’ s second-largest carrier , Southwest Airlines , has leased 16 .
UNITING THE WORLD
Over the past few years , Denver has grown to become United ’ s largest hub in the United States , eclipsing Houston ( IAH ), Newark
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18 A new upperlevel United Club was completed in A-West over the summer .
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Given Denver ’ s central location , it is no surprise that the airport is a crucial part of the airline ’ s movements . Over 400 United flights take off and land there daily , more than any other airline . Over the next couple of years , United plans to increase its Denver flight schedule by 75 % to around 700 departures and have further room for growth after that .
United ’ s Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby announced
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