United Airlines Cuts Domestic Flights but Sees Uptick in International and Premium Travel

With domestic travel demand softening in response to the current economic environment, United said it is continuing to see strength in premium and international revenues.

United Airlines said Tuesday it would trim its domestic schedule by about 4% during the third quarter in response to “the current demand environment.”

However, the carrier posted a record first quarter, netting $13.2 billion in revenue and a net income of $387 million. Unlike some of its competitors, United did not pull its 2025 forecast, but rather provided a second set of projections in the event of a recession.

In that case, it forecast a 5-point decrease in total operating revenue f