United Airlines announced it will offer customers the option to pay more to keep the middle seat empty on certain rows of its Airbus A321XLR aircraft, providing extra space and comfort. This upsell feature, common in Europe as a form of short-haul business class, will be available later this year in the extra legroom section. The airline may expand this option to other aircraft in the future. This move is part of a broader trend where airlines are charging for perks that were once included, aiming to boost revenue amid competitive pressures and changing passenger expectations.
United Airlines reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.99, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $1.88, with revenue of $17.67 billion slightly above expectations. However, rising jet fuel prices, up 34% in July alone due to U.S.-Iran tension...
United Airlines is set to report its Q2 earnings with expectations of a strong performance, driven by 3% capacity growth and a 12.8% rise in unit revenue. UBS forecasts earnings per share at $1.91, above consensus, but rising jet fuel prices pose a s...
United Airlines is set to report its Q2 2026 earnings on July 15, with analysts expecting a 16% revenue increase to about $17.68 billion. Despite this top-line growth, earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to drop by 51.2% to $1.89, though recent a...
US stock futures rose after a softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report reduced the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July. The market now awaits today's Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which could either confirm easing inflatio...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted largely in the US, has driven significant traffic gains for major US airlines like American, Delta, and United. American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities, while United saw nearly a 20% booking ...
