Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

UNITED AIRLINES, INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $243M in total assets and serves 1,439 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by UNITED AIRLINES, INC. in Texas. The plan reported a net loss of $31M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$243M
Participants
1,439
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN

THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by UNITED AIRLINES, INC., headquartered in Texas. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $243M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,439 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 742099724, and the plan has been effective since 2005-04-30. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $273M at the beginning of 2022 to $243M at year-end — a decline of 11.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $243M, with reported net income of $-30,517,683 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$273M
Total Assets (End of Year)$243M
Net Assets (End of Year)$243M
Net Income$-30,517,683
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN742099724
Plan Effective Date2005-04-30
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (UNITED AIRLINES, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 6 110,304 $26.7B
2023 6 114,586 $31.8B
2024 4 102,481 $32.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN holds $243M in total assets with 1,439 participants. It is sponsored by UNITED AIRLINES, INC..
What type of plan is THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN?
THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2005-04-30. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 742099724.
Who sponsors the THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN?
THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by UNITED AIRLINES, INC., located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 742099724 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2022?
THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 11.2% during 2022, moving from $273M to $243M in total assets. Net income was $-30,517,683.
Where can I find official filings for THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 742099724 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THE CONTINENTAL PILOTS RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 742099724.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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