UAL results surprise the markets as it dumps all 50 seat aircraft and 10 787s, retrofits older aircraft and leases-in its new domestic narrow body fleet

United Continental has surprised many today with what look to be the best set of Q1 results of any major North American airline, in the process taking the heat off of the CEO. Announced today UAL will complete the removal of more than 130 50-seat aircraft from its regional schedule by the end of 2015. All additional 50-seat aircraft will go in 2016 and beyond as the same come off lease. UAL will drop its order for ten 787s, exchanging the same for 777-300ERs for delivery beginning in 2016. This move will assist UAL in increasing capacity at speed. The