United Airlines on Wednesday posted record quarterly earnings and forecast a strong third quarter thanks to an unrelenting travel boom, led by a return of international travel.
The airline lost some of its capacity during the second quarter because of flight disruptions at its Newark, New Jersey hub.
United's CEO Scott Kirby earlier this month said the company will have to reduce flights at Newark Liberty International Airport.
"The United team persevered through an unprecedented series of events at the end of last month," Kirby said in an earnings release on Wednesday.
United expects to post adjusted earnings per share of between $3.85 and $4.35 for the third quarter, far above analysts' estimates of $3.70 a share, according to Refinitiv.
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