U.S. airlines doubled down on high-end travel after the pandemic to drive up profits and reduce their vulnerability to economic swings.

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.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. narrowed its profit range for this year, saying the outlook has become more predictable than in the first six months, a period punctuated by flight disruptions, trade tensions and fighting in the Middle East.

The Nasdaq rose to a record high on Thursday, leading a cautious climb across Wall Street's major indexes, as strong economic data lifted spirits and airline stocks took off on United Airlines' results.

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"Economic gravity is ultimately going to win," the United Airlines CEO said in predicting more low-cost airlines will pull back from costly routes like the Bay Area.

(Reuters) -United Airlines shares rose 4% as the U.S. carrier projected improved demand since the start of July, an upbeat tone after the industry came under pressure from the fallout of President Donald Trump's budget cuts and trade tensions.

United Airlines is permanently axing U.S. domestic bus routes between airports in the coming weeks. The airline will be ending two routes later this summer and in the fall—its Denver to Fort Collins, Colorado, (DEN-FNL) and Newark, New Jersey, to Allentown, Pennsylvania, (EWR-ABE) Landline services.

"Economic gravity is ultimately going to win," the United Airlines CEO said as part of his prediction that more low-cost airlines will pull back from costly routes.

They splurged, paying $1,153 each, plus $87 for travel insurance, for first class seats on a February United Airlines flight. But the fall before, they heard a few unsettling things about the political climate in the island nation.

Delta Air Lines got earnings season off to a flying start last week and there's every reason to believe United Airlines can match that Wednesday.