United Airlines (UAL) CEO says are passing through around 40-50% of higher fuel costs and thin we can get to 100% by the end of the year, CNBC reports

United Airlines' CEO indicating a pass-through of 40-50% of increased fuel costs suggests they are managing to maintain margins despite rising operational expenses.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Apr 2026, 12:32 UTCOn the live feed at 12:12 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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United Airlines (UAL) CEO says are passing through around 40-50% of higher fuel costs and thin we can get to 100% by the end of the year, CNBC reports

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If they expect to pass through 100% by year-end, it implies confidence in demand strength and pricing power, which is crucial for their financial health and could positively influence the stock as investors weigh potential profitability amidst volatile fuel prices.

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