Screener
United Airlines Holdings UAL Selling Expense
Selling Expense at other companies
Other financials
Where this comes from
Reported directly by United Airlines Holdings in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:SellingExpense.
The source filing: United Airlines Holdings’s 10-Q, filed April 22, 2026.
- Filed
- Apr 22, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q1 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q1 2026
- Accession
- 0000100517-26-000091
| Line item | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs | 854 | 731 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 756 | 727 |
| Regional capacity purchase | 692 | 650 |
| Distribution expenses | 522 | 496 |
| Aircraft rent | 83 | 51 |
| Special charges (credits) | (389) | (108) |
| Other operating expenses | 2,542 | 2,326 |
| Total operating expense | 13,611 | 12,605 |
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FAQ
- What is United Airlines Holdings's selling expense?
- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported selling expense of $522M in Q1 2026.
- How has United Airlines Holdings's selling expense changed year-over-year?
- United Airlines Holdings's selling expense increased by 5.2% year-over-year, from $496M to $522M.
- What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's selling expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's selling expense has grown at a 32.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $677M to $2.11B.
- What does selling expense mean?
- This includes costs related to marketing, advertising, and distribution channels used to sell tickets and services. It captures the investment required to acquire and retain customers in a competitive market.
Ask your AI about United Airlines Holdings's selling expense.
Connect your AI assistant and compare it to peers, right in your chat.
Connect your AI

Claude