NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - United Airlines offered a sunny outlook on travel demand Tuesday as it reported higher quarterly profits despite a hit from the US government shutdown. The big US carrier scored fourth-quarter profits of $1 billion, up six percent from the year-ago period. "Strong revenue momentum has continued into 2026," said United, which projected higher first-quarter profits than in the 2025 period. While United's international planes saw an increase in customer occupancy related to capacity, the domestic percentage declined from the year-ago period. Major US carriers trimmed some capacity in the first half of 2025 amid a glut of tickets for the domestic market, but airlines have described the market as being in better balance in recent months.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 21, 2026 07:07 UTC