United Airlines Returns To Profitability

Excellent! Maybe they can stop taking taxpayer money then? The hubris of announcing massive orders and positive cash results as they continue to collect our money is absurd. I sincerely hope the Delta variant doesn't continue to worsen, but if it does, or if there is ever another event that stifles air travel, I hope everyone involved learned a lesson.

I’m curious—do you happen to know which US airlines have returned to profitability? The only other one I’m aware of is Southwest.

United already sent out a memo they will not forlough in the fall…

Darin , and where do you think that tax payers money goes to?
It goes back into the economy since airline employees will spend it at your local restaurants groceries, car dealers etc etc.
Then if not for the airlines who will transport customers to Vegas, Miami LA etc etc helping the local economies survive?
Everything is interconnected in our economy.

I am no fan of UA but well done to them. Let’s hope this is a sign of things to come.

I am very glad to hear this. During the pandemic they were the nicest of all airlines to fly on. They have great people and very good service. I choose to always use United.

I fly AA and SW almost exclusively but plan on flying united a lot more next year, i like their new routes and their lack of "oasis" where they are removing leg room and IFEs. I think its a perfect airline to choose as my amex plat benefit as i dont need incidental extras on AA where i get status. Going to fly them a lot more, their turnaround has been impressive.

Yeah, but have you checked United's fares? Considerably higher than the other guys. How long will that last?

I think it is too early to draw any conclusions from this report. People are burning stimulus cash given them while they continued to work and have spent time in lockdown. Once summer passes and you see how business and international travel respond will be the true indicators. Right now I am still doing very little business travel due to supply issues as are most others in my industry.

I travelled from Mumbai India to Michigan in February this year and scheduled back in August by UA. I personally liked and impressed by the services, and in flight behaviour of the staff. I am happy that they are heading towards excellence. I wish UA that they will soon become an Icon of USA.

This was probably before this Ukraine situation. ALL airlines will be in the red upcoming because of this, just hoping a WWIII does not break out here. As far as layoffs go there will be no way to avoid this. Just hopefully this time the major airlines will do a complete layoff process and not be paying people to sit at home on the couch for 2 years while working another job!