United Airlines Q2 net income rises to $805 million; revenue climbs 16% to $17.7 billion

• United Airlines reported Q2 diluted EPS of $2.46 on net income of $805 million.
• Revenue rose 16% from a year earlier to $17.7 billion; pre-tax earnings totaled $1 billion for a 5.8% margin.
• Fuel expense more than doubled, up $2.3 billion or 84% year over year; average fuel price was $4.19 per gallon.
• Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to $9-$11, despite an expected nearly $6 billion rise in fuel costs versus early-year assumptions.
• Starlink Wi-Fi reached 450 aircraft; on-time departures marked the best Q2 since 2021, with Newark posting record Q2 performance.

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