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While destination and type of traveler is not possible to discern from TSA data, BofA Global Research produces a weekly report (Mondays) that does provide some further insight.
Corporate ticketing is still down 35-40%, leisure is flat with 2019
International ticketing is still down 40% (and international ticket prices are down roughly 40%)
And trying to get back on topic, as OPM / corporate travel, especially international, had previously been a cornerstone of UA's operations -- and likely a significant (major?) part of the elite program, UA will want to try to recapture as many of those travelers when they resume travel. I suspect there will be more promos but not as many or as generous as 2020.
In the meantime UA has pivoted to more leisure focus but that is a very price sensitivity and more competitive market.