Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

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Advance Ticket Sales — Revenue recognized

United Airlines Holdings Advance Ticket Sales — Revenue recognized decreased by 75.0% to $300.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from $200.00M to $300.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Advance Ticket Sales — Revenue recognized shows relatively stable performance with a 0.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2018
Last reportedQ3 2025Oct 16, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher passenger volume or higher average ticket prices for completed flights, while a decrease suggests lower operational activity or reduced demand.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of deferred revenue from passenger ticket sales that has been recognized as operating...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Passenger Revenue' or 'Recognized Air Traffic Revenue' reported by other major global airlines.

Metric ID: ual_segment_advance_ticket_sales_revenue_recognized

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$1.50B$2.80B$200.00M$1.90B$4.20B$5.10B$300.00M$3.50B$1.10B$700.00M$400.00M$4.00B$1.00B$200.00M$100.00M$4.30B$1.20B$300.00M
QoQ Change+86.7%-92.9%+850.0%+121.1%+21.4%-94.1%>999%-68.6%-36.4%-42.9%+900.0%-75.0%-80.0%-50.0%>999%-72.1%-75.0%
YoY Change+180.0%+82.1%+50.0%+84.2%-73.8%-86.3%+33.3%+14.3%-9.1%-71.4%-75.0%+7.5%+20.0%+50.0%
Range$100.00M$5.10B
CAGR-31.5%
Avg YoY Growth+14.7%
Median YoY Growth+17.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's advance ticket sales — revenue recognized?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported advance ticket sales — revenue recognized of $300.00M in Q3 2025.
How has United Airlines Holdings's advance ticket sales — revenue recognized changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's advance ticket sales — revenue recognized increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $200.00M to $300.00M.
What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's advance ticket sales — revenue recognized?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), United Airlines Holdings's advance ticket sales — revenue recognized has grown at a 0.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.20B to $5.30B.
What does advance ticket sales — revenue recognized mean?
The amount of revenue earned from passenger tickets for flights that have already been completed.