CHICAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - United Airlines on

Tuesday forecast a stronger-than-expected profit in the current

quarter, after its earnings topped Wall Street estimates in the

fourth quarter on robust travel demand and improved pricing

power.

United expects an adjusted profit in the range of 75 cents a

share to $1.25 per share in the quarter through March. Analysts

expect the company to report a quarterly profit of 54 cents a

share, according to LSEG data.

Its adjusted earnings in the December quarter came in at

$3.26 a share, compared with analysts' expectations of $3.00.