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United Airlines to Cut Domestic Flights as International Demand Boosts Q1 Profit

The airline reported a $387 million Q1 profit, driven by strong international and premium bookings, while domestic travel underperforms.

A United Airlines flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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A United Airlines passenger jet taxis at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Scott Kirby, chief executive officer of United Airines Holdings Inc., during the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Overview

  • United Airlines plans a 4% reduction in domestic flight capacity starting in Q3 2025 to align with weaker domestic travel demand.
  • The airline posted a Q1 2025 profit of $387 million, reversing a $124 million loss from the same period last year.
  • International unit sales grew by over 5%, while domestic unit revenue declined by 3.9%, highlighting a shift in demand trends.
  • Revenue for Q1 reached $13.21 billion, a 5% year-over-year increase, though slightly below analyst expectations of $13.26 billion.
  • United reaffirmed its full-year earnings forecast of $11.50 to $13.50 per share, projecting Q2 adjusted EPS between $3.25 and $4.25.