United Airlines Holdings reported adjusted EPS of $3.65 on revenue of $14.48 billion. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated an earnings of $3.41 a share on revenue of $14.43 billion.
Third quarter cost per available seat mile, or CASM was down 3.6% compared with the third quarter 2019.
The company said it saw "strength in close-in bookings in August and September with both months well ahead of year-over-year demand."
Looking ahead, the company forecast Q4 EPS of $1.80 or $1.50, assuming suspension of Tel Aviv flights through year-end. That was below estimates of $2.13.
United Airlines Q3 results beat estimates, but guidance falls short; shares slip 3