Hopefully they will keep some in the CO merger livery, they do have a Stars and Bars and an old CO livery as heritage liveries, so it all makes sense. While my personal preference is the Evo Blue, it's sad to see the merger livery go.Does United have any plans to phase out their merger livery anytime soon? These planes look so nice, especially when side by side with their modern blue counterparts. The variety brings out so much uniqueness to the fleet, and it would be sad to see these all repainted one day!
It would be great if they used that one.I have mixed views on this. I really like Evo Blue, but I miss seeing the Tulip on UA tails. I think they need to shed or at least lessen the Continental look so that the old UA can shine through.
I found this image online, and I think it fits. I feel it sort of pays homage to the final pre-merger livery as well as acknowledging Evo Blue and CO at the same time:
This might actually work very well on UAL aircraft. Maybe some signs of good friendship on the plane too.I have mixed views on this. I really like Evo Blue, but I miss seeing the Tulip on UA tails. I think they need to shed or at least lessen the Continental look so that the old UA can shine through.
I found this image online, and I think it fits. I feel it sort of pays homage to the final pre-merger livery as well as acknowledging Evo Blue and CO at the same time:
Mind you it's always been important to reflect the brandings of both airlines since the merger in 2010 and I think that was decided upon so that it didn't appear as a takeover, much unlike previous mergers where one airline disappeared effectively (Northwest and TWA).I have mixed views on this. I really like Evo Blue, but I miss seeing the Tulip on UA tails. I think they need to shed or at least lessen the Continental look so that the old UA can shine through.
I found this image online, and I think it fits. I feel it sort of pays homage to the final pre-merger livery as well as acknowledging Evo Blue and CO at the same time:
Yeah that sounds agreeable and makes one think about the merits of a 'fresh' identity. Just like what the Saul Bass livery did.Mind you it's always been important to reflect the brandings of both airlines since the merger in 2010 and I think that was decided upon so that it didn't appear as a takeover, much unlike previous mergers where one airline disappeared effectively (Northwest and TWA).
In this case Continental was the bigger business, but the better known brand was United. Therefore if nowadays a livery associated with a pre-merger United, or elements of are reintroduced, it starts to look like a corporate takeover again ? Maybe something completely original is required with no references to previous days ?