Profits Elude Most U.S. Airlines Even As Revenues And Demand Grow

United Airlines aircraft taking off

Seasonality difficulties drove United Airlines to a first-quarter loss.

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With the exception of American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant Air, positive first-quarter net income evaded the majority of U.S. carriers reporting their performance for the quarter—though nearly all narrowed their year-over-year losses. In the past, business travel would have helped...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton covers air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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