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Passenger, Advance Ticket Sales — Revenue recognized

United Airlines Holdings Passenger, Advance Ticket Sales — Revenue recognized increased by 7.0% to $4.60B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.0%, from $4.30B to $4.60B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher passenger volume or successful realization of previously deferred ticket sales, while a decrease may indicate lower demand or a reduction in the volume of advance bookings being fulfilled.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of revenue recognized from passenger ticket sales that were originally purchased in a...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Air Traffic Liability' recognition or 'Passenger Revenue' segments at other major network carriers, though specific accounting treatment of advance bookings can vary by airline.

Metric ID: ual_segment_passenger_advance_ticket_sales_revenue_recognized

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.43B$1.43B$1.43B$1.43B$1.33B$1.33B$1.33B$1.33B$4.30B$4.60B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-7.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+224.5%+7.0%
YoY Change-7.0%-7.0%-7.0%-7.0%+224.5%+7.0%
Range$1.33B$4.60B
CAGR+68.3%
Avg YoY Growth+33.9%
Median YoY Growth-7.0%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's passenger, advance ticket sales — revenue recognized?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported passenger, advance ticket sales — revenue recognized of $4.60B in Q1 2026.
How has United Airlines Holdings's passenger, advance ticket sales — revenue recognized changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's passenger, advance ticket sales — revenue recognized increased by 7.0% year-over-year, from $4.30B to $4.60B.
What does passenger, advance ticket sales — revenue recognized mean?
The amount of revenue earned from passenger tickets that were booked and paid for before the travel date.