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Frequent flyer deferred revenue

United Airlines Holdings Frequent flyer deferred revenue increased by 1.2% to $4.10B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.4%, from $4.12B to $4.10B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Frequent flyer deferred revenue shows a downward trend with a -4.4% CAGR.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher loyalty program engagement or higher redemption costs, while a decrease may indicate lower future travel obligations or changes in program valuation.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated fair value of unredeemed frequent flyer miles that are expected to be redeemed beyond one...

Peer comparison

Major airlines typically carry significant deferred revenue balances; comparisons focus on the ratio of deferred revenue to total loyalty program members.

Metric ID: other_contract_with_customer_liability_noncurrent_freque_b100fe

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$4.09B$4.09B$4.04B$3.90B$3.91B$3.94B$3.98B$4.03B$4.18B$4.11B$4.05B$4.19B$4.10B$4.06B$4.04B$4.12B$4.11B$4.06B$4.06B$4.10B
QoQ Change+0.0%-1.1%-3.5%+0.1%+0.8%+1.2%+1.2%+3.8%-1.8%-1.4%+3.6%-2.2%-1.1%-0.5%+2.0%-0.1%-1.3%-0.1%+1.2%
YoY Change-4.4%-3.7%-1.5%+3.3%+7.1%+4.3%+1.7%+4.1%-2.0%-1.2%-0.2%-1.8%+0.3%+0.1%+0.4%-0.4%
Range$3.90B$4.19B
CAGR+0.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.4%
Median YoY Growth-0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's frequent flyer deferred revenue?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported frequent flyer deferred revenue of $4.10B 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 decreased by 0.4% year-over-year, from $4.12B to $4.10B.
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 -4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.07B to $4.06B.
What does frequent flyer deferred revenue mean?
The value of frequent flyer miles that customers are expected to redeem more than a year from now.