United Airlines expands flight attendant bases to Dallas and Sacramento

United Airlines has announced that it is opening two new flight attendant bases in Dallas and Sacramento. Paddley Too and One Mile at a Time both report that the additions bring the airline's total number of primary crew bases to 13, or 15 when including Guam and an international crew base at London Heathrow. [1][3]

The addition of Dallas, Texas, is notable because American Airlines operates a major hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, whereas United Airlines maintains a relatively small operational presence in the market. One Mile at a Time noted that internal hints about the upcoming crew base locations were first revealed to staff several weeks before the official announcement. [1][3]

Flight attendant bases serve as the primary operational starting points for crew members, allowing airlines to organize flight scheduling and manage staff without requiring all crew members to commute long distances. According to Paddley Too, the airline began teasing the addition of two new operational bases in early September 2026. [1][3]