United Airlines Holdings Inc. late Wednesday refined its 2025 profit outlook, joining Delta Air Lines Inc. in giving investors some hope for the industry, but a mixed earnings snapshot and lingering macroeconomic concerns left the stock under pressure.

United Airlines permanently cancels two landline bus routes and offers refunds to passengers as part of capacity reduction strategy.

United Airlines reported a drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday on higher costs and predicted a rise in travel as geopolitical worries ease.