United Airlines Expects Q4 Unit Revenue Growth To Accelerate Versus Q3; Unit Cost Excluding Fuel Growth Is Expected To Step Down For Q4 Versus Q3; For Q4, Co. Assumes An All-In Avg Fuel Price Per Gallon Of About $4.80 Based On Gulf Coast Jet Forward Curve As Of Oct. 16, 2026; Outlook FyYFleet Plan For B737 Max Of 320 Aircraft; In Short Term Every $0.01 Change In Fuel Price Equates To About $0.25 Of Earnings Per Share Impact For The Quarter

United Airlines anticipates an acceleration in Q4 unit revenue growth compared to Q3, while unit costs excluding fuel are expected to decrease. The company projects an average all-in fuel price of approximately $4.80 per gallon for Q4, based on the Gulf Coast Jet Forward Curve as of October 16, 2026. Additionally, every $0.01 change in fuel price is estimated to impact earnings per share by about $0.25 for the quarter. The airline's fleet plan includes a total of 320 B737 Max aircraft.