United Airlines (UAL) Oct. Traffic Increases 1.7%, Capacity Up 3.4%

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United Reports October 2017 Operational Performance

November 8, 2017 4:15 PM EST

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (UAL) today reported October 2017 operational results.

UAL's October 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 3.4 percent versus October 2016. UAL's October 2017 consolidated load factor decreased 1.3 points compared to October 2016.

"Thanks to our tireless employees who go above and beyond every day to deliver a safe and reliable operation, United finished first among our competitors for mainline departure times last month representing the largest year-over-year improvement of any U.S. carrier," said Scott Kirby, president of United Airlines.  "Last month's results represent our... More