Airline Sees Growth In Premium And Business Travel
United Airlines finished 2025 with higher profits, record revenue, and strong demand from premium and business travelers, and it expects this momentum to carry into 2026. The airline reported fourth-quarter revenue of $15.4 billion, the highest quarterly total in company history, with premium revenue rising 9% and loyalty revenue increasing 10%. United also saw growth in its Basic Economy segment and flew a record 181 million passengers in 2025. The airline plans to take delivery of over 100 narrowbody jets and 20 Boeing 787s in 2026, and will invest in major airport upgrades at its Washington Dulles and Houston hubs. This news was first reported by AeroTime.