The Real Reason Why United Airlines Won’t Retire Its Boeing 767 Fleet Yet

United Airlines is the second-largest operator of the passenger-configured Boeing 767 and appears to be holding on to the aircraft for at least the next few years despite the oldest aircraft in the sub-fleet being over three decades old. Important reasons for the airline to hold on to the type include aircraft delivery delays for the aircraft set to replace the 767s in United’s fleet, as well as the role the aircraft plays in the airline’s strategy. Despite the fleet’s respectable age and lower fuel efficiency compared to modern aircraft, the 767 still consistently generates positive results for United.