How United Airlines Provides Seamless Travel Experiences for Film and TV Productions

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Getting the cast and crew of a film or TV show from Point A to Point B can be one of a production’s biggest challenges — especially if air travel is involved.

Filmmaking is a global business, now more than ever. United serves more international destinations than any other U.S. airline, and the most passenger destinations served of any airline in the world. Specifically for the entertainment industry, United for Business enhances the travel experience for production studios. Discounts are available for your television, movie, or touring productions for flights on United and on select flights operated by their joint venture partners. Rewards can include complimentary travel on United, MileagePlus® Premier® status, United Club access, and more, and can accrue to your production company based on flown tickets.

Selton Mello and Fernanda Torres attend the TIFF premiere of 'I'm Still Here'

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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.

Travelers will also receive day of travel benefits with United Corporate Preferred offering preferred upgrade prioritization, seat protection, and standby priority. There’s also a global entertainment support desk available to facilitate your production needs 24/7, such as meet and greet services, inflight catering requests, and special seating requests.

United’s Signature Service airport concierge also offers VIP treatment such as assistance with check-in, a guide to and from your gate, arrangement of any travel changes, as well as booking of airport accommodation if needed.

Daniel Hank from Echelon Productions says, “United for Business is a terrific resource for productions. As a producer, my success hangs on being able to make really good plans and then have the ability to adjust them fast when Murphy’s law shows up. The team at United for Business knows who to call within their organization to help with the right solutions 24/7.”

“The entertainment industry exists as a marketplace of the best, exclusive, dependable resources. United For Business is a preferred, dependable vendor providing competitive pricing and transportation support for film and TV productions.”

For more information about United for Business please visit their website here.

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