United Q12025 cargo revenue up 10%

United Airlines reported a 10 percent increase in cargo revenue at $429 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Cargo revenue tonne miles increased 4.3 percent to 889 million compared to 852 million in the same period last year, says an official release.

"As a partner of Airlink, United transported over 8,000 pounds of cargo to Los Angeles to aid those affected by the fires, additionally donating close to 15 million miles and nearly $400,000 for disaster relief with the support of United customers."

Operating revenue increased five percent to $13 billion and net income increased to $387 million from a loss of $124 million in Q12024.

"Our strategy coming out of the Covid pandemic was simple: Build the best airline in the world to attract brand-loyal customers. The people of United Airlines have executed and built that airline," says Scott Kirby, CEO, United. "United Next is on track and we will continue to execute our multiyear plan that has allowed United to thrive in any demand environment. It has given us industry-leading margins in the good times and we expect to expand our lead further in challenging economic times. Our ability to win brand-loyal customers and the resiliency of our business is a competitive advantage, and we are accelerating our investments in our product, service, technology and experience to further expand that lead."

United is expecting resilient earnings in Q2 and full-year 2025 despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment and is removing four points of scheduled domestic capacity starting in the third quarter 2025, the release added.