United Airlines to retire 21 A319 and A320 jets earlier than planned
Like rivals American and Delta, United Airlines is already feeling the effects of the economic uncertainty caused by the controversial measures taken by President Donald Trump’s administration.
In a statement about its first-quarter results, United said it will reduce domestic capacity and bring forward the retirement of older aircraft.
About 21 Airbus A319 and A320 jets are expected to be retired from service earlier than planned.
Despite the challenging environment, United revealed that the first quarter of 2025 was its best in five years, but that it expects a drop in demand later in the year.
On the other hand, the company maintained its plans to receive seven Boeing 787s, 27 737 MAX and 22 A321neo, including the new A321XLR variant.
By the end of 2025, the company expects to have a net fleet expansion of 26 aircraft.
While domestic demand shows some signs of cooling, United says international routes remain strong.
Unlike Delta, the Chicago-based carrier has not cited any impediments to receiving Airbus aircraft due to a potential trade tariff imposed by the U.S. government.
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