By Martin Baccardax United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier faces rising fuel price and recession risk as well as “industry-wide operational challenges” that could challenge its profits over the next six to eighteen months. United Airlines (UAL) – Get United Airlines Holdings Inc. Report shares slumped Thursday after the carrier posted softer-than-expected second quarter earnings as surging staff and fuel costs offset a boom in post-pandemic travel demand. United swung to profit last quarter, its first since without federal government support since the 2020 pandemic, but its adjusted …