United Airlines announces 3rd-quarter net profit increase of 99%

United Airlines reported third-quarter 2014 net income of $1.1bn, excluding $151m of special items, its highest-ever quarterly profit and an increase of 99% year-over-year. Including special items, UAL reported third-quarter 2014 net income of $924m. UAL ended the third quarter with $6.9bn in unrestricted liquidity.