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Frequent flyer deferred revenue

United Airlines Holdings Frequent flyer deferred revenue increased by 3.0% to $3.83B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.3%, from $3.47B to $3.83B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Frequent flyer deferred revenue shows an upward trend with a 32.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects growth in loyalty program engagement, while a decrease may indicate high redemption activity or changes in valuation models.

Detailed definition

The estimated liability for frequent flyer miles earned by customers that have not yet been redeemed. It represents the...

Peer comparison

Standard for airlines and hospitality companies with loyalty programs.

Metric ID: other_contract_with_customer_liability_current_frequent_flyer

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$2.10B$2.13B$2.24B$2.52B$2.59B$2.64B$2.69B$2.83B$2.84B$2.97B$3.10B$3.09B$3.25B$3.31B$3.40B$3.47B$3.55B$3.64B$3.72B$3.83B
QoQ Change+1.4%+5.2%+12.4%+2.9%+2.0%+1.9%+5.2%+0.3%+4.5%+4.2%-0.3%+5.4%+1.9%+2.7%+2.1%+2.3%+2.5%+2.2%+3.0%
YoY Change+23.4%+24.1%+20.3%+12.6%+9.7%+12.4%+14.9%+9.0%+14.5%+11.6%+10.0%+12.5%+9.2%+9.9%+9.3%+10.3%
Range$2.10B$3.83B
CAGR+13.5%
Avg YoY Growth+13.4%
Median YoY Growth+12.0%
Current Streak8 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported frequent flyer deferred revenue of $3.83B in Q1 2026.
How has United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue increased by 10.3% year-over-year, from $3.47B to $3.83B.
What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue has grown at a 32.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $908.00M to $3.72B.
What does frequent flyer deferred revenue mean?
The value of loyalty program points earned by customers but not yet used.