United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) is trading higher at $99.67 (+0.77%) on November 26, 2025, following a strong gain to $98.91 (+3.44%) on November 25, 2025. The primary catalyst is a record forecast for Thanksgiving travel, with industry group Airlines for America projecting over 31 million passengers between November 21 and December 1, and United itself expecting to fly 6.6 million customers, up more than 4% from last year. This surge in bookings comes after the resolution of a prolonged government shutdown, which had previously disrupted air travel. The improved operational environment and robust holiday demand are boosting investor sentiment toward UAL and airline stocks broadly, with analysts highlighting the sector's strong rebound potential.