United Airlines Grows Its Presence in Denver With New Development Plans

One of the hottest aviation rumors is again rearing its head:Is United Airlines moving its headquarters out of Chicago and into Denver? United continues to be coy about the subject, but still drops enough rumors to create conversation.

Recently the carrier filed new plans with the city of Denver for a 1 million-square-foot office space that could be home to 6,000 jobs. United already has a thriving hub in the city as well.

This is not the first time a rumor about relocation has cropped up. Several years ago, when United purchased the huge plot of land near Denver International Airport, it said the land was reserved for a pilot training school.

“United’s projected expansion of its flight training center facilities is the primary impetus for developing the site … Some uncertainties remain regarding the building uses included in the future development of the site,” notes the airline.

United currently employees about 5,000 people at its Chicago headquarters.

“We do not have anything additional to share on our plans for the land we’ve purchased in Denver. The land provides United with future options, of which there are no set plans beyond using the land to expand our Flight Training Center capabilities,” a United spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

United is already the largest employer at Denver International Airport.

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