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CHICAGO (AP) - High fuel costs and a fierce fare war continue to add to red ink at United Airlines, but the company's chief executive said Thursday the carrier could get a boost from a recent fare increase.
United lost $291 million in February after fuel costs soared $57 million over the same period a year earlier. About $92 million in losses came from reorganization expenses as the company tries to emerge from 27 months in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
United CEO Glenn Tilton said the airline industry continues to suffer from low fares stemming from oversupply in the market. United plans to further cut its domestic flight schedule, including a possible reduction in its regional United Express fleet, officials said Thursday.
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