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How United's Pandemic Bet on Used Widebodies Led to Mediterranean Market Dominance

United Airlines adopted a counter-cyclical strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic by acquiring used widebody aircraft, particularly Boeing 767-300ERs. This move contrasted sharply with competitors like Delta Air Lines, which retired many of its older widebodies during the downturn. With this expanded and readily available fleet, United launched an aggressive expansion into high-demand leisure markets across the Mediterranean. This strategic fleet management allowed the airline to rapidly increase capacity and capture significant market share on lucrative transatlantic routes, effectively outpacing its main rival.

Official Source: https://simpleflying.com/how-united-airlines-spent-pandemic-hoarding-widebodies-beat-delta-mediterranean/