United Airlines Q2 net income rises to $805 million; revenue climbs 16% to $17.7 billion

United Airlines reported second-quarter diluted EPS of $2.46 on net income of $805 million.

Revenue rose 16% from a year earlier to $17.7 billion; pre-tax earnings totaled $1 billion for a 5.8% margin.

Starlink Wi-Fi reached 450 aircraft; on-time departures marked the best second quarter since 2021, with Newark posting record second-quarter performance.

Fuel expense more than doubled, up $2.3 billion or 84% year over year; average fuel price was $4.19 per gallon.

Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to $9-$11, despite an expected nearly $6 billion rise in fuel costs versus early-year assumptions.