Business
Annual Revenue(USD) $54 Billion — Network
Destinations 340+ — Alliance Star Alliance — Fleet Operations United Airlines wins 4/5
Mainline Fleet Size(aircraft) 982 924 Total Mainline Aircraft(aircraft) 982 924 Total Mainline Fleet(aircraft) 982 aircraft 924 aircraft Fleet Modernization Progress A321neo deliveries underway; A321XLRs on order A321neo integrated into fleet Mainline Aircraft Fleet Size(aircraft) 982 924 Show 1 more attribute Aircraft Fleet Diversity Index(types)
Boeing/Airbus mixed (limited A321neo uptake)
Boeing/Airbus optimized (A350 + A321neo focus)
Modern Narrowbody Fleet
A321neo Aircraft Count(aircraft) Recently started deliveries Primary narrowbody focus A321neo Aircraft(aircraft) Recent deliveries begun Second most operated Legacy Narrowbody Fleet
Boeing 737-800/900ER Aircraft(aircraft) 254 (127 each variant) Declining operations Long-Haul Capacity
Widebody Aircraft Strategy Aggressive widebody expansion New A350 orders Widebody Fleet Flagship Aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner & 777 Airbus A350-1000 (launching 2026) Strategy
Fleet Modernization Timeline(years until complete) Moderate 2026-2032 Aggressive 2026-2030 Long-haul Aircraft Investment A321XLR on order A350-1000 expansion underway Business Model
Revenue Stream Diversification Capacity-driven revenue focus MRO, cargo, loyalty programs Future Fleet
Aircraft on Order (Next-Gen)(aircraft) A321XLR and A321neo orders A350 and A321neo orders A321XLR Aircraft on Order(aircraft) On order for ultra-long-haul Status unknown New Aircraft on Order A321neo and A321XLR A350-1000s (active) Legacy Aircraft
Boeing 737 Fleet Count(aircraft) 254 (737-800/900ER combined) Legacy 737s present Pricing
First Checked Baggage Fee(USD) $35 $35 Loyalty
Credit Card Reward Programs(programs) MileagePlus with Chase partnership SkyMiles with multiple card options Route Network
International Fleet Focus(strategy) Domestic high-frequency emphasis Widebody capacity growth priority Global Destination Leadership 2026(ranking) Most destinations of any U.S. carrier Strong long-haul focus Fleet Modernization Delta Air Lines wins 1/1
New Aircraft on Order/Delivery A321neo (delivering), A321XLR (on order) A321neo (newest addition) New Aircraft Orders A321neo & A321XLR on order (first new Airbus in 20+ years) A321neo adoption underway Newest Narrowbody Aircraft Type Airbus A321neo & A321XLR on order Airbus A321neo Average Fleet Age(years) 15 15 New Aircraft Type Introduced Airbus A321neo (first in 20+ years) Airbus A321neo Show 4 more attributes New Aircraft Deliveries (2026)
A321neo and A321XLR on order
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Years Since Last New Aircraft Type(years)
First new Airbus in 20+ years (A321neo)
A321neo already integrated
New Aircraft Deliveries Status
A321neo first new Airbus in 20+ years (recent)
A350 in active service, A321neo fleet established
Next-Generation Narrowbody Integration(status)
Recently began A321neo deliveries (first in 20+ years)
A321neo already operational in fleet
Service Quality
Premium Cabin Performance Rating(reputation score) Excellent on international routes Excellent across all routes Business Class Product Rating(consistency score) Polaris: Excellent internationally; variable domestically Delta One: Consistently excellent across routes Customer Experience
Service Consistency Rating(perception) Moderate - varies by route and aircraft High - polished across all routes Business Strategy
Market Strategy Priority Aggressive expansion & frequency growth Network optimization & quality focus Revenue Diversification Core airline operations MRO, cargo, loyalty program expansion Primary Growth Strategy High-frequency domestic + widebody expansion Balanced operational growth Revenue Diversification Programs Primarily ticket-driven with long-haul expansion MRO, cargo, loyalty, premium widebody revenue Passenger Experience
Lounge Amenities Parity United Clubs (comparable features) Sky Clubs (comparable features) Economy Self-Service Options Self-serve snack bar in economy (2026) Standard beverage/snack service Premium Amenities
Delta Sky Club Locations(clubs) Expanding network 56 clubs Business Class Seat Screen Size(inches) 16-inch 4K OLED (2026) Not specified Fleet Strategy Delta Air Lines wins 1/1
Widebody Aircraft Investment Multiple new widebody types A350-1000 with advanced engines Widebody Fleet Modernization A321XLR orders (limited widebody focus) Airbus A350 active deployment & expansion Fleet Age Modernization Progress(%) Slower (just beginning A321neo transition) Faster (A350 + A321neo established) Ultra-Long-Range Aircraft Orders(program status) Airbus A321XLR on order None announced Aircraft Fleet Modernization Scope(focus areas) Long-haul and mid-range (A321XLR) Long-haul primary focus (A350-1000) Cabin Technology
In-Flight Seat Screens(inches) 16-inch screens (type pending) 16-inch 4K OLED Wireless Charging in Business Class(availability) Available on Polaris redesign Not mentioned Cabin Classes
Premium Economy Offering New cabin class launching 2026 Not available Financial
2026 Stock Performance Outstanding YTD performance Outstanding YTD performance Cabin Amenities
Wireless Charging in Premium Plus Yes, available Yes, available Privacy Features New privacy wings in Premium Plus Updated privacy improvements Business Class Display Screen Size(inches) 16-inch 4K OLED Standard display (size not specified) Fleet Composition
Most Common Aircraft Type Boeing 737-800/737-900ER (127 each) Airbus A321neo and older narrowbodies Primary Narrowbody Aircraft Count(aircraft) 254 (737-800: 127 + 737-900ER: 127) A321neo fleet expanding Most Operated Narrowbody Aircraft Boeing 737-800 & 900ER (127 each) Airbus A321neo Most Common Aircraft Model Boeing 737-800 (127 units) Airbus A321neo Primary Narrowbody Aircraft Boeing 737-800/900ER (254 total) Airbus A321neo Show 1 more attribute Most Common Narrowbody Aircraft(aircraft count)
Boeing 737-800/900ER (127 each)
Airbus A321neo
Operations United Airlines wins 1/1
Aircraft Efficiency Focus Narrowbody high-frequency domestic Widebody long-haul premium Total Mainline Fleet Size(aircraft) 982 aircraft 924 aircraft Premium Service
Premium International Product Polaris (Lie-flat) Delta One (Lie-flat) Business Class Experience Consistency Varies by aircraft type — Transatlantic Business Class Quality(rating scale) Established premium offerings — Passenger Amenities
Lounge Network Quality United Club (WiFi, snacks, drinks, seating) Sky Club (WiFi, snacks, drinks, seating) Competitive Position United Airlines wins 2/2
Fleet Size Difference(aircraft) +58 aircraft advantage -58 aircraft disadvantage Fleet Size Advantage(additional aircraft) +58 Baseline Amenities
WiFi Technology Starlink satellite WiFi (2026) Standard ground-based WiFi Premium Lounge Access United Club with WiFi and refreshments — Premium Lounge Network United Club lounges globally Delta Sky Clubs in major hubs Premium Seating
Business Class Lie-Flat Availability(cabin type) Polaris on widebody aircraft Delta One on widebody aircraft Routes
International Route Expansion 2026(focus area) Fifth Freedom routes (NY-Milan, etc.) Enhanced European network Premium Services
Business Class International Service Polaris (long-haul focused) Delta One (all-route) Strategic Focus
Fleet Modernization Priority High (A321XLR on order) Moderate Premium Cabin
Business Class Lie-Flat Seats (Long-Haul)(seats per aircraft) Up to 28 seats (new aircraft) — Premium Cabin Privacy Feature Enhanced Polaris pods with varied privacy — Network Size
Overall Flight Count(relative ranking) Growing through hub expansion — Customer Loyalty
Loyalty Program Updates(changes introduced) Standard program maintenance — Customer Service
Onboard Experience Improvements(initiative count) Standard service levels — Expansion
New Destinations Launched (2026)(number of cities) 5+ new regional destinations — International
Long-Haul Route Innovation(flight hours) 22-hour one-stop flights — Reliability
Customer Service Complaint Trend(direction) Rising complaints in 2026 — Flight Delay/Cancellation Rate(operational impact) Crisis situation in 2026 — Global Coverage
International Network Reach(countries served) Extensive global network — Network Strategy
Regional Hub Focus(strategy type) Hub-and-spoke international — Fleet
Widebody Fleet Strategy(capacity vs frequency) Aggressive widebody deployment — Community
Corporate Social Responsibility(funding raised 2026) Standard industry programs — Financial Performance Delta Air Lines wins 2/2
Q4 2025 Operating Revenue(USD billions) $15.4 billion $16.0 billion Pre-Tax Profit Margin(percentage) 8.5% 9.5% Stock Performance Trajectory 2026(performance rating) Strong performance noted Strong performance noted Revenue Growth United Airlines wins 1/1
Premium Revenue Growth (2025)(year-over-year percentage) 11% Not disclosed Q4 2025 Revenue Growth Rate(year-over-year percentage) 4.8% 3.0% External Impact Delta Air Lines wins 1/1
Government Shutdown Financial Impact(USD millions) $250 million $200 million Product Innovation
Premium Cabin Redesign Timeline(year) 2026 (Polaris redesign launching) Not specified Aircraft Technology
A350-1000 Wing Size vs A321XLR Range(comparative) Extended-range capability on A321XLR Larger wing design on A350-1000 Engine Technology - Long-haul Aircraft(model) Standard A321XLR engines Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 (more powerful) 
