United Airlines

United Airlines sees weak Q2, full-year profit as fuel shock squeezes margins

[CHICAGO] United Airlines on Tuesday forecast second-quarter and full-year profits below Wall Street expectations as a surge in fuel prices squeezes margins and clouds its near-term outlook, even as d...

American said on Apr 17 it is not interested in pursuing a merger with United.

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit

The idea of the merger has already drawn pushback from some conservatives and Trump-aligned figures

A merger between United Airlines and American Airlines would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decade but has already drawn pushback.

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

[WASHINGTON] The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told r...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the carrier would benefit from any shake-out in the industry as part of rising oil and fuel prices, potentially providing purchase opportunities.

United Airlines CEO pitches possible combination with rival American Airlines: sources

Any merger between the two would pose serious antitrust concerns and likely face backlash

More than 300 Transportation Security Administration officers have quit since the shutdown began.

US airline CEOs urge Congress to end stand-off, pay airport security officers

The partial government shutdown comes amid an expected ​record-breaking spring ⁠travel period

For 2026, United projected adjusted earnings of US$12 to US$14 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate of US$13.16 a share.

United Airlines offers upbeat outlook on strong premium travel demand

[CHICAGO] United Airlines on Tuesday issued an upbeat outlook for the current quarter and the full year, buoyed by strong demand from higher-income and corporate travelers.

United Airlines reported third-quarter profits of US$949 million, down 1.7 per cent from the year-ago level, as growth in operating expenses edged out the increase in revenues of 2.6 per cent to US$15.2 billion.

United sees demand ‘strengthening’ as profits edge lower

UNITED Airlines reported a slight dip in profits on Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results.

American will begin offering its Premium Economy class on New York-Los Angeles flights in October.

US airlines go beyond first class to adapt to luxury-seeking fliers

United, Delta and American are among the major carriers overhauling their cabin layouts, including adding private suites on some widebody international flights

Spirit filed for bankruptcy protection last month for the second time in a year after a previous reorganisation failed to put it on firmer financial footing.

United Airlines and Spirit Airlines clash over business model

[WASHINGTON] A war of words between United Airlines and ailing Spirit Airlines executives escalated on Tuesday after the Chicago-based airline’s chief questioned the bankrupt discounter’s business mod...

Under the tentative plan, the agency will extend and amend a June order to cut Newark flights that is currently set to expire later this year. 

FAA proposes extending Newark flight restrictions through 2026

[WASHINGTON, DC] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed extending flight reductions at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026, while also slightly raising the current...