Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating Expenses

Aircraft fuel

United Airlines Holdings Aircraft fuel increased by 4.0% to $3.04B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $2.70B to $3.04B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Aircraft fuel shows an upward trend with a 18.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase typically signals rising energy prices or higher operational volume, while a decrease suggests lower fuel prices or improved fuel efficiency.

Detailed definition

The direct cost incurred for fuel used in the operation of vehicles, machinery, or aircraft. This is a highly variable e...

Peer comparison

Standard for transportation and logistics companies; highly correlated with global oil markets.

Metric ID: aircraft_fuel

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.23B$1.71B$1.96B$2.23B$3.81B$3.76B$3.32B$3.17B$2.82B$3.34B$3.32B$2.95B$3.13B$2.99B$2.68B$2.70B$2.78B$3.00B$2.92B$3.04B
QoQ Change+38.8%+14.7%+13.7%+70.9%-1.5%-11.7%-4.3%-11.2%+18.5%-0.8%-10.9%+6.1%-4.5%-10.6%+0.9%+2.7%+8.0%-2.5%+4.0%
YoY Change+209.3%+119.6%+69.1%+42.3%-26.0%-11.0%-0.1%-6.9%+11.1%-10.4%-19.3%-8.6%-11.4%+0.1%+9.2%+12.6%
Range$1.23B$3.81B
CAGR+21.0%
Avg YoY Growth+23.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's aircraft fuel?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported aircraft fuel of $3.04B in Q1 2026.
How has United Airlines Holdings's aircraft fuel changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's aircraft fuel increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $2.70B to $3.04B.
What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's aircraft fuel?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's aircraft fuel has grown at a 18.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.76B to $11.40B.
What does aircraft fuel mean?
The total expenditure on fuel required to power the company's operational fleet.