U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.
The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.
President Trump has unveiled a massive program to overhaul Washington Dulles International Airport at a cost of $22.5 billion, to be partially paid for by United Airlines.
The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.
United Airlines expects industry-wide raised fares to stick, which its CEO Scott Kirby framed as a durable pricing reset driven by more than just transitory factors.
United Airlines’ new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a premium economy row with an empty middle seat and a shared table accessible to both the aisle and window seat.
Two airlines are defending themselves against lawsuits because they have described seats located against solid walls as window seats and, in many cases, charged extra for the “benefit.”
The biggest takeaway appears to be that fares will remain elevated as demand stays strong and capacity remains constrained. But will airlines be able to maintain recent pricing gains?
United Airlines will open two new nonstop routes to Cartagena, Colombia, in December, adding year-round service from Houston Bush Intercontinental and Washington Dulles.
After a United Airlines 767 struck on object before touching down at Newark, the carrier has reminded pilots that efforts to maximize runway stopping distance can create ancillary risks on approach.
U.S. airlines have remained bullish on the state of demand for their own product, heading into what they expect will be a record-breaking summer season.
The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.
