United, Continental See Earnings Jump on Demand for Travel

United Airlines and Continental Airlines reported healthy third-quarter earnings thanks to higher ticket prices and stronger demand for air travel.

United reported earnings of $2.12 per share, excluding some items, Bloomberg News said. Continental’s earnings were $2.24 a share.

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Growing demand for air travel means airlines can raise ticket prices without scaring away customers.

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