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United paints 'farewell to Oprah' jet -- video

  • United Airlines unveiled a Boeing 757 painted with a livery honoring The Oprah Winfrey's Show's Farewell Season.

    Associated Press

    United Airlines unveiled a Boeing 757 painted with a livery honoring The Oprah Winfrey's Show's Farewell Season.




United Airlines is honoring Oprah Winfrey by painting a Boeing 757 jet with her livery.

The carrier painted a jet with images from The Oprah Winfrey Show's Farewell Season and will fly the 757 on domestic routes through May 2011.

"As Chicago's hometown airline, United is proud to celebrate The Oprah Winfrey Show's Farewell Season with our customers, employees and 'Oprah' show fans," said Mark Bergsrud, senior vice president of marketing for United. "This unique plane represents the global reach of two great Chicago icons."

Boeing, the maker of the 757, is also a Chicago-based company.

United is using the Oprah plane to kick off its Million Miles giveaway, in which the airline is handing out 1 million United Mileage Plus miles to one lucky winner each month through May 2011. The carrier is also giving away Oprah-themed gifts.


Here's video of the jet being painted, thanks to Airline Reporter.


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