United Airlines Q3 net income rises 9% to $1.03 billion as revenue climbs 17% to $17.88 billion
UAL•United Airlines reported third-quarter 2026 diluted EPS up 8% year over year to $3.14 and operating revenue up 17% to $17.88 billion. It expects fourth-quarter revenue to grow more than 20% year over year to a record.
1. Third-quarter results
United Airlines’ third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share rose 8% year over year to $3.14. Total operating revenue climbed 17% to $17.88 billion, while aircraft fuel expense jumped 62% to $4.84 billion.
2. Fleet and outlook
Starlink Wi-Fi was installed on more than 640 aircraft, with fleet-wide availability expected by the end of 2027. United expects fourth-quarter 2026 total operating revenue to grow more than 20% year over year to a record.
