United Airlines, along with other major carriers like Delta and American Airlines, experienced a significant surge in the stock market on October 28, 2025. This rally is attributed to the powerful recovery of the travel industry, fueled by a sharp rise in travel demand, particularly in premium cabins and a rebound in corporate travel. The impressive performance of these travel giants has boosted investor confidence and signals a continuing positive trend for the sector. Despite the positive market sentiment, United faced operational challenges due to the ongoing US government shutdown. The airline saw 27% of its flights delayed on the preceding Monday due to air traffic controller absences, contributing to over 4,300 flight delays nationwide. This highlights a contrast between strong consumer demand and external operational pressures affecting the airline.