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United Airlines posts $699M Q1 2026 net profit but cuts 2026 outlook as Middle East-linked fuel costs surge

United Airlines reported first-quarter 2026 net profit of $699 million ($2.14 per diluted share) on revenue up 10.6% to $14.6 billion. Despite beating Wall Street expectations, it is sharply lowering its full-year profit guidance due to rising jet fuel costs tied to Middle East conflict dynamics.

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Meanwhile, United’s first‑quarter results show a carrier leaning hard into its long‑term strategy even as fuel costs surge. The airline posted $0.9 billion in pre‑tax profit and $2.14 diluted EPS, with revenue up sharply year‑over‑year. United highlighted that it delivered the best Q1 on‑time departure rate among the eight largest U.S. carriers, carried more passengers than in any previous first quarter, and continued strengthening its balance sheet by paying down $3.1 billion in debt while successfully ret • airlinersgallery.smugmug.com

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