United Airlines


Essential Performance Statistics

Discover how United Airlines performed in 2024 with key metrics such as capacity, frequency, ASKs, busiest routes and average airfares.

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Main Hub: Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
Country / Territory: United States of America
Alliance: Star Alliance

United Airlines: 2024 IN STATS


 

CAPACITY

212,889,710
6.0% YoY

FREQUENCY

1,618,842

6.1% YoY

ASKS

507,096,590,281

⬆ 6.9% YoY

ROUTES

2,653

0.2% YoY

Key Takeaways


 

  • United Airlines ranks #1 globally in Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), ahead of its US competitors, and as the airline continues to invest in long-haul services through 2025 it is poised to maintain this leadership.
  • International capacity growth is triple domestic growth YoY, as the airline expands into Europe and Latin America - this includes low frequency and seasonal services to secondary markets using their newer wide-bodied aircraft types, where operating costs can be very competitive.
  • Denver (DEN) remains the largest base for United Airlines with over half (55%) of traffic connecting through the airport.
  • Amongst the three legacy US airlines, United had the highest average international economy class airfare in 2024 (US$1,005) despite a 10% decrease YoY, reflecting a softening market after the post-pandemic boom.

United Airlines: Capacity by Type


 

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United Airlines: Capacity by Region


 

United Airlines: Top 5 Country Markets


 

United Airlines: Top 5 Airports


 

Top 5 International Routes

  • IAH-CUN
  • EWR-LHR
  • IAH-MEX
  • SFO-LHR
  • HKG-SFO

Top 5 Domestic Routes

  • EWR-LAX
  • SFO-ORD
  • DEN-ORD
  • DEN-IAH
  • EWR-SFO

Aircraft Fleet Composition


 

Average Airfares


 

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