EXHIBIT 23.17
 
  I consent to serve as a director of UAL. I understand that the information
(set forth above) will be used by UAL in preparation of its Proxy Statement.
 
                                          Very truly yours,
 
                                                  /s/ John F. Peterpaul
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                                                    John F. Peterpaul
 
Dated: April 27, 1994