The carrier says $3.50 from each of its 152M passengers in 2022 would cover the design and construction of a refinery capable of producing 40M gal. of SAF/year.
Holiday tech failures and meltdowns, on top of other ongoing operational difficulties, will make this an interesting year for U.S. commercial transport.
United Airlines has firmed up plans to take a 10% stake in its regional partner Mesa Air Group as part of a broader deal negotiated by the two companies.
Pilot challenges will remain a significant constraint on capacity for some operators and supply chain shortages will limit airlines' ability to grow, he said.