EX-99.1 2 d596679dex991.htm EX-99.1

Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference May 30, 2018 Scott Kirby President Exhibit 99.1

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Improving profitability remains top financial objective Primary focus areas: Strengthening and growing our domestic network Driving asset efficiency and productivity Remain committed to the long-term financial targets that we laid out on January 23rd 2018 target adjusted earnings per share previously raised to $7.00 - $8.50 from $6.50 - $8.501 $7.00 - $8.50 $11.00 - $13.00 Target adjusted earnings per share, diluted1 1 Excludes special charges and the impact of mark-to-market adjustments on equity investments, the nature of which are not determinable at this time. Accordingly, the company is not providing earnings guidance on a GAAP basis

Continuing to deliver top-tier operational performance in 2018 D:001 Completion factor1 1 Mainline operation 2 Source: Department of Transportation for 2015-2017 and masFlight for YTD 2018 Note: YTD 2018 includes data through May 28, 2018 Relative performance rank2 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 2

Commercial initiatives expected to create tailwinds Gemini Revenue Management system forecast rollout Segmentation improvements Basic Economy Premium Plus Network optimization IAH / ORD re-banking Driving higher connectivity at our hubs Product improvements Expansion of Polaris seat – average of one plane every 10 days New Polaris Lounges in EWR and IAH scheduled to open this summer, LAX later this year; SFO now open Wi-Fi and entertainment improvements Sales initiatives Focusing on domestic high-yield share United® Premium Plus SFO Polaris Lounge

We are improving the customer experience in 2018 Connections Additional wayfinding maps throughout terminals Informative messaging for connecting customers Boarding Testing new boarding process Better communications via gate displays and customer notifications Checked Bags Improved mishandled bag performance Bag tracking in the mobile app Better coordination with interline partners Communications Providing more information to employees and customers during flight delays >60 mins Improved automated messages

The U.S. airline industry is now generating consistent profits U.S. passenger airlines Pre-tax earnings Structural changes in the business and advanced thinking regarding airline economics have led to financial stability Source: U.S DOT Form 41 Data 2000-2013 averaged ~$4B annual pre-tax loss and negative (3%) pre-tax margin 2014-2017 averaged ~$19B annual pre-tax profit and 11% pre-tax margin Profit/(Loss)

Increased fuel price expected to be offset by revenue and commercial initiatives $7.00-$8.50 $6.50-$8.50 2018 target adjusted earnings per share, diluted1 1 Excludes special charges and the impact of mark-to-market adjustments on equity investments, the nature of which are not determinable at this time. Accordingly, the company is not providing earnings guidance on a GAAP basis

Despite run-up in fuel, remain committed to our adjusted EPS guidance targets $11.00 - $13.00 $7.00 - $8.50 Target adjusted earnings per share, diluted1 1 Excludes special charges and the impact of mark-to-market adjustments on equity investments, the nature of which are not determinable at this time. Accordingly, the company is not providing earnings guidance on a GAAP basis