United Claims Title of World’s Second Largest Carrier

United Airlines has reclaimed the world's number-two spot for passenger traffic

United edged in front of Delta thanks to mostly domestic expansion with capacity increases at hubs like Chicago, Houston and Denver.

United recorded 230.2 billion revenue passenger miles last year, ahead of Delta’s 225.2 billion.

United spokeswoman Megan McCarthy said: “Our goal is not to be the biggest. We want to be the best and as we implement our strategy, we are looking to build on this momentum in 2019.”

American Airlines hasn’t released its full year traffic results yet but is expected to remain the world’s largest airline.

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