United's Profit Climbs As Carrier Says Fares Will Edge Up

By David Koenig, ASSOCIATED PRESS, Houston Chronicle: Business
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:33pm

Fourth-quarter profit at United Airlines jumped 46 percent and the carrier signaled that average fares would inch higher early this year, but its shares fell in extended trading Tuesday after executives spelled out aggressive growth plans. Like its rivals, United is benefiting from strong demand for travel, which is filling more seats. Chicago-based United, which has a major hub in Houston, is showing more ability to handle fare wars with discount carriers including Spirit Airlines.

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