In this Sept. 30, 2009 photo, United Airlines aircraft are parked at gates at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. The parent of United Airlines is reporting a money-losing third quarter Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, but it could have been worse. AP Photo logo AP Photo 28 months ago

In this Sept. 30, 2009 photo, United Airlines aircraft are parked at gates at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. The parent of United Airlines is reporting a money-losing third quarter Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, but it could have been worse.