Originally Posted by
SUX4U
The caps got my attention. Is Frontier indeed more profitable then United? I couldn't find any 2016 financial earnings for Frontier. I'd be curious to see the numbers used that prove your statement to be true.
Basic financials are available through the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
In 2016:
United produced a Net Income of 2,691 million on 36,540 million of Operating Revenue. As a percentage, 7.3%.
Frontier produced a Net Income of 189 million on 1,683 million of Operating Revenue. As a percentage, 11.2%.