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title: "\"Performance\" United Airlines' second-quarter profit beats expectations, CEO says travel demand is rebounding"
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# "Performance" United Airlines' second-quarter profit beats expectations, CEO says travel demand is rebounding

> United Airlines reported a net profit of $973 million for the second quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 26%. Adjusted earnings per share were $3.87, exceeding market expectations of $3.81. Revenue increased by 1.7% year-on-year to $15.24 billion, which was below expectations. The company stated that travel demand is recovering and expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $9 and $11 this year. CEO Scott Kirby pointed out that the current uncertainty has decreased, enhancing confidence in the business outlook

United Airlines (UAL.US) announced that its net profit for the second quarter fell 26% year-on-year to $973 million, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.87, exceeding market expectations of $3.81; revenue increased 1.7% year-on-year to $15.24 billion, which was below expectations. The company indicated that travel demand is recovering.

In the last quarter, unit revenue decreased by 4%, with the largest decline in domestic passenger revenue, which fell 7% compared to the same period last year; international revenue decreased by 2.2% year-on-year for United Airlines in Europe due to weakened pricing power.

United Airlines expects adjusted earnings per share this year to be between $9 and $11, with market expectations at $10. CEO Scott Kirby stated that uncertainty has decreased compared to the first half of this year, giving the company confidence in its business outlook for the year

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