United Airlines executives said on Thursday the company has seen strong bookings in the past three weeks, with the carrier gaining pricing power for the first time since February.

After seeing softening demand for the first half of the year, United executives now believe that the economy is stabilizing.

United Airlines reported second-quarter profit that beat Wall Street’s expectations and refined its full-year guidance, saying conditions were less uncertain than they were in April.The carrier reported second-quarter earnings of $3.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. said the second half of the year has become more predictable and suggested it may be able to beat its earnings targets after customers returned to booking flights following a tumultuous start to 2025.

Newark Airport union workers protested United Airlines decision to change contractors, which they said will force them to reapply for their jobs, lose seniority, benefits and possibly full time work.

In addition to reporting solid first-quarter earnings this week, United executives have indicated that premium offerings may be key to weathering economic uncertainty.

United has more breathing room to lower prices for cost-conscious travelers without falling into the red, analysts say, potentially making it hard for budget airlines to compete through an ...

Many airlines including Delta, American, and Southwest are cutting capacity growth forecasts and lowering fares amid economic uncertainty.

As federal tariff policy and other factors weigh on travel demand in the U.S., airlines — especially those based in Canada — are cutting capacity.