United Airlines: Inside the International Expansion Plan—How New Routes Could Unlock a HUGE Margin Premium!

United Airlines Holdings reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results amid a backdrop of challenges, yet managed to demonstrate resilience in its operational and financial performance. The company highlighted both achievements and ongoing hurdles through various facets of its business, offering insights into its strategic focus and future outlook. Positive points from the results include a record revenue for the fourth quarter, reaching $15.4 billion, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year. United Airlines attributed this growth to strategic capacities in premium cabins, which outpaced main cabin revenues. The airline also reported its highest earnings per share (EPS) for the full year at $10.62, slightly up from the previous year, positioning itself as potentially the only U.S. airline to report yearly EPS growth. Additionally, the company emphasized maintaining strong Net Promoter Scores and customer experience advancements, even during operational disruptions.