Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating

Increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales

United Airlines Holdings Increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales remained flat by 0.0% to $142.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 33.5%, from $214.25M to $142.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales shows a downward trend with a -21.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is a positive signal of strong forward demand and liquidity, as customers are paying in advance for future travel.

Detailed definition

This represents the change in cash received from customers for services (such as flights) that have not yet been perform...

Peer comparison

A key performance indicator for all airlines; reflects the strength of the booking curve and customer loyalty.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_li_bc049c

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.52B$1.20B-$851.00M$857.00M$570.00M
YoY Change-21.1%-170.9%+200.7%-33.5%
Range-$851.00M$1.52B
CAGR-21.8%
Avg YoY Growth-6.2%
Median YoY Growth-27.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales of $142.50M in Q4 2025.
How has United Airlines Holdings's increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales decreased by 33.5% year-over-year, from $214.25M to $142.50M.
What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales has grown at a -21.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.52B to $570.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in advance ticket sales mean?
The cash impact of changes in advance payments received from customers.