United Airlines has posted its strongest second quarter operational and financial performance since the global aviation industry’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
United saw success across punctuality, earnings, revenue, booking demand and passenger numbers in the three months to the end of June.
On a year-on-year basis operating revenue was up nearly 2% to $15.2bn, capacity was ahead by 6%, and net income reached $1bn.
“Our second-quarter performance was more proof that the United Next strategy is working. I am extremely proud of the team for executing a strong operation and navigating through a volatile macroeconomic period, while still growing earnings and pre-tax margin for the first half of the year,” said United CEO Scott Kirby.
“Importantly, United saw a positive shift in demand beginning in early July, and, like 2024, anticipates another inflection in industry supply in mid-August. The world is less uncertain today than it was during the first six months of 2025 and that gives us confidence about a strong finish to the year.”
Notably, United also said it expects less geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in the second half of 2025, with demand inflection – beginning in early July – with a six-point acceleration in booking demand.
