United, after years of declining revenue, hits the thrusters
United Airlines, which lost the distinction of being the world's biggest carrier after shrinking for several years, plans to regain lost ground by adding more flights from key airports this summer. The airline wants to upgrade facilities at key airports and trim the use of smaller planes on important business routes. If the expansion plans pan out, United could staunch slipping revenue numbers, which fell nearly 2% in the last 5 years, while revenue at industry leader Delta Air Lines rose 8%. United has slipped in other ways, too. Only once in the last 5 years did United Continental Holdings top Delta's operating income. And it consistently ranks worse in on-time flights and cancellations. Many analysts are upbeat about United's prospects, but say the path won't be easy for the airline. <br/>
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United, after years of declining revenue, hits the thrusters
United Airlines, which lost the distinction of being the world's biggest carrier after shrinking for several years, plans to regain lost ground by adding more flights from key airports this summer. The airline wants to upgrade facilities at key airports and trim the use of smaller planes on important business routes. If the expansion plans pan out, United could staunch slipping revenue numbers, which fell nearly 2% in the last 5 years, while revenue at industry leader Delta Air Lines rose 8%. United has slipped in other ways, too. Only once in the last 5 years did United Continental Holdings top Delta's operating income. And it consistently ranks worse in on-time flights and cancellations. Many analysts are upbeat about United's prospects, but say the path won't be easy for the airline. <br/>
