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United Airlines recently announced its second-quarter earnings for 2025. The airline’s second-quarter revenue rose 1.7% year-over-year, coming in at $15.24 billion, while analysts expected $15.35 billion.

United Airlines also announced that it expects to earn between $9 and $11 per share in 2025, which is down from the projected $11.50 to $13.50 per share announced earlier this year.

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Still, the third-quarter forecast was within the range that analysts expected, and CEO Scott Kirby had positive things to say about the airline’s prospects moving forward, stating, “The world is less uncertain today than it was during the first six months of 2025, and that gives us confidence about a strong finish to the year.”

Kirby was feeling more confident after a rougher first quarter, during which travel demand was weaker than anticipated, especially among consumers who, compared to premium travelers, are more sensitive to price.

Still, while United Airlines may be optimistic about the coming months, the fact remains that the airline did make some changes in relation to projected weak demand.

And one of those changes has to do with the number of flights it will be flying.

Fewer United Airlines flights will be taking off this summer.

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Big changes to United Airlines’ domestic flights are taking effect

According to Travel and Tour World, United Airlines has made some big changes to its domestic flight schedule, which will continue in the coming months.

Specifically, Travel and Tour World reported that United Airlines had announced up to a 4% reduction in its overall flight capacity. This reduction was expected for the third quarter of the year, which includes July, August, and September, so it will continue to affect flights over the coming two months.

The canceled flights will primarily affect a few key types of trips, including off-peak trips, or those that occur early in the morning, late in the evening, or on weekdays instead of weekends.

However, some specific destinations will be targeted for cancellations, as Travel and Tour World says that smaller airports with less traffic are likely to see reduced service. United has not yet indicated which airports, if any, will be affected.

United Airlines isn’t the only one changing its flight schedule

United Airlines is not the only carrier changing its flight schedule and reducing the number of domestic trips available.

American Airlines cut hundreds of flights from Chicago O’Hare to destinations including Dallas/Fort Worth, Wilmington, and El Paso International Airport, among others. Those flight cuts were announced back in May.

Southwest also cut hundreds of flights from July to September, including flights to San Jose, San Diego, and Portland, Oregon.

And JetBlue decided to stop flying to Miami Airport entirely.

These are just some of the many modifications airlines have made. Many have responded to the fact that price-conscious consumers just have not been as eager to travel recently in light of continued inflation, uncertainty about tariffs, and other economic concerns.

While flight cuts are not out of the ordinary, a 4% reduction in domestic capacity on the part of United Airlines could mean a lot of flights people had previously counted on are now off the table.

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Those who tend to travel during off-peak, less crowded times may find that they need to explore their options with another carrier if United Airlines offers fewer choices.