United Airlines has reported record annual profits of $4.2bn, which was well-ahead of expectations, and said it is seeing growth trends continue into 2025.
United expects to serve more international destinations across the Atlantic and Pacific than all other US carriers combined in 2025, with 800 daily flights to and from 147 international destinations, including nearly 40 not served by any other US airline.
For the full year, the airline operated the most flights and carried the most customers in its history. United finished first in on-time performance at all seven of its US hubs as a result of significant investments in its people, airports and technology, resulting in year-over-year improvement in customer satisfaction.
“United had a unique strategy coming out of COVID and our people have delivered for customers leading to a structurally and permanently changed industry,” said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. “2024 was a strong year across the board for United as we’ve become the leading global airline and we enter 2025 with demand trends continuing to accelerate which puts us on the path to double-digit pre-tax margins.”
