Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

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ETCs and FFCs — Advance ticket sales liability

United Airlines Holdings ETCs and FFCs — Advance ticket sales liability increased by 15.4% to $3.00B in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ3 2021Oct 20, 2021

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher customer loyalty or a backlog of unused credits, while a decrease indicates successful redemption of credits for travel or expiration of vouchers.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total outstanding liability for travel credits issued to customers for future use, typically...

Peer comparison

Most major airlines report this under 'Air Traffic Liability' or 'Unearned Revenue', representing the company's obligation to provide future air travel services.

Metric ID: ual_segment_etcs_and_ffcs_advance_ticket_sales_liability

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$2.60B$3.00B
QoQ Change—+15.4%
Range$2.60B – $3.00B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's etcs and ffcs — advance ticket sales liability?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported etcs and ffcs — advance ticket sales liability of $3.00B in Q3 2021.
What does etcs and ffcs — advance ticket sales liability mean?
The total value of unused travel credits and vouchers held by customers that represent future flight bookings.