Andrew Nocella

Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer, United Airlines Holdings

Search every verified Andrew Nocella interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Andrew Nocella, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of United Airlines, spoke at the Skift Aviation Forum 2023 about the airline's recent performance and strategy. He stated that he was "very happy" with the summer quarter and Q2 of 2023, describing the airline as "gaining momentum." Nocella noted that United's long-haul network is the "best of any US carrier" and that while international margins are better, domestic performance was also "very good." He emphasized that United's goal is not to maximize load factor, as lower load factors can help during irregular operations. Nocella discussed United's approach to growth, saying the US market is "more mature" and tied to GDP, while overseas offers more opportunity. He stated that United only flies routes that "produce a profit" and expects new routes to be "solidly profitable within year two." Nocella also highlighted the airline's use of continuous pricing technology, which he described as "really unique and really helpful." He addressed challenges including geopolitical issues, noting that Israel represents "almost 2% of United Airlines" and that the airline must be flexible with capacity. Additionally, Nocella mentioned that United spends "almost two billion a year on food" and that the food experience has "dramatically improved" over the past year.