Form 8-K · Current report
United Airlines Holdings 8-K, filed Oct 20, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000100517
- Accession no.
- 0000100517-26-000184
Summary
United Airlines Holdings reported third-quarter 2026 record total operating revenue of $17.9 billion, up 17.4% year over year, with pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion and diluted earnings per share of $3.14 ($2.54 adjusted), and said it expects fourth-quarter revenue growth to accelerate to over 20% year over year. CEO Scott Kirby credited employees and said Starlink Wi-Fi is drawing brand-loyal customers, while the company expanded its revolving credit facility to $5 billion of available liquidity from $3 billion.
Key points
- Q3 2026 total operating revenue rose 17.4% to a record $17.9 billion, with total revenue per available seat mile up 15.9% and capacity up 1.3% year over year.
- Q3 pre-tax earnings were $1.3 billion on a 7.3% margin; net income was $1.0 billion and adjusted net income $833 million, as fuel expense rose $1.8 billion on an average price of $3.90 per gallon.
- Starlink Wi-Fi is installed on more than 640 aircraft and available on about half of United flights, with fleet-wide availability expected by the end of 2027.
- United expanded its revolving credit facility on October 16, raising available liquidity to $5 billion from $3 billion, and announced summer 2027 service to 10 new international destinations subject to government approval.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 20, 2026, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. ("UAL"), the holding company whose subsidiary is United Airlines, Inc. ("United," and together with UAL, the "Company"), issued a press release (the "Earnings Press Release") announcing the financial results of the Company for the third quarter of 2026. A copy of the Earnings Press Release is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. …
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