United Airlines says less uncertainty opens door to 'strong finish' to 2025

United Airlines was bullish on Wednesday about a "strong finish" to the year as the carrier saw demand begin to rise earlier in the month amid decreased uncertainty. The Chicago-based airline said in its second-quarter earnings report that demand posted a "sequential 6-point" acceleration beginning in early July, with business demand notching a "double-digit acceleration" compared to the second quarter. That uptick, United said, came from "less geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty." "Importantly, United saw a positive shift in demand beginning in early July, and, like 2024, anticipates a