United Reports July 2014 Operational Performance
Aug 7, 2014, 3:57 pm
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United Reports July 2014 Operational Performance
CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (UAL) today reported July 2014 operational results.
UAL's July 2014 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.0 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 1.6 percent versus July 2013. UAL's July 2014 consolidated load factor decreased 0.5 points compared to July 2013.
UAL's July 2014 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.0 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 1.6 percent versus July 2013. UAL's July 2014 consolidated load factor decreased 0.5 points compared to July 2013.
Aug 7, 2014, 4:14 pm
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And as a comparison:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/empty-...211957956.html
"United failed to keep pace with July traffic gains of 6.6 percent at Southwest and AirTran and 2.8 percent at Delta Air Lines."
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/empty-...211957956.html
"United failed to keep pace with July traffic gains of 6.6 percent at Southwest and AirTran and 2.8 percent at Delta Air Lines."
Aug 7, 2014, 4:18 pm
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And UA was just named worst airline in America by AirFareWatchdog.com: The Worst Airlines in America
Aug 8, 2014, 7:36 am
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You know, I (not so) secretly think the same way as all you guys.
But my question is this: where were you all when the Q2 results came out and they weren't terrible? I could hear the crickets chirping... Still can, in fact.
It's like there is this big crowd just waiting to pounce on the tidbits of bad news...
But my question is this: where were you all when the Q2 results came out and they weren't terrible? I could hear the crickets chirping... Still can, in fact.
It's like there is this big crowd just waiting to pounce on the tidbits of bad news...
Aug 8, 2014, 7:42 am
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You know, I (not so) secretly think the same way as all you guys.
But my question is this: where were you all when the Q2 results came out and they weren't terrible? I could hear the crickets chirping... Still can, in fact.
It's like there is this big crowd just waiting to pounce on the tidbits of bad news...
But my question is this: where were you all when the Q2 results came out and they weren't terrible? I could hear the crickets chirping... Still can, in fact.
It's like there is this big crowd just waiting to pounce on the tidbits of bad news...
United's merger has been, and continues to be, a colossal failure. The continued "this is a CO/UA crew" infighting YEARS after the merger is only one indicator of the poor leadership in place. The abandonment of their most loyal customers shows up in the overall numbers, but still UA refuses to acknowledge their failure. You really have to wonder what is really being said at those board meetings.
Aug 8, 2014, 7:49 am
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doesn't suprise me. With the annoucement of next years FFP, the continue cutting of I dont know...EVERYTHING. The higher priced tickets compared to other airlines. There is not much reason to be loyal anymore. I can see this trend continue even worse for the next 14 months
Aug 8, 2014, 7:53 am
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doesn't suprise me. With the annoucement of next years FFP, the continue cutting of I dont know...EVERYTHING. The higher priced tickets compared to other airlines. There is not much reason to be loyal anymore. I can see this trend continue even worse for the next 14 months
Aug 8, 2014, 8:13 am
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Aug 8, 2014, 8:18 am
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They weren't great either. They continue to underperform their competitors.
Aug 8, 2014, 8:37 am
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Without the PRASM figures, it's impossible to know whether it was a good quarter or bad. But on the surface the results are solid. It's nice too see that ASMs and RPMs were up. Load factor is plenty fine. You don't want to be higher than that. Look elsewhere if you have an axe to grind.
Aug 8, 2014, 8:38 am
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meanwhile
AA announced their results - even larger decrease in load factor. I don't think this UA thing is something to get all worked up about.
their traffic did NOT keep up with their increase in capacity, not by a long shot. I don't think UA's performance is much to worry about, nor do I think AA's is either. When you have near 90% load factors, that is good.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/americ...120000840.html
their traffic did NOT keep up with their increase in capacity, not by a long shot. I don't think UA's performance is much to worry about, nor do I think AA's is either. When you have near 90% load factors, that is good.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/americ...120000840.html