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Certain important factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by forward-looking statements include those factors discussed elsewhere in this annual report in Item
1A under “Risk Factors” or in the documents incorporated by reference into this annual report. Such risks,
uncertainties, and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements and risks regarding the
following:
• changes in our business strategy, and our ability to successfully execute our current strategy;
• the continuing impact of the global adverse macroeconomic conditions and disruption in U.S. and
global capital markets;
• the cost, price volatility, and availability of aviation fuel – including the impact of significant
disruptions in fuel supply and significant increases in fuel prices;
• the impact of potential future significant operating losses;
• our ability to generate working capital from operations;
• our ability to maintain adequate liquidity;
• our fixed obligations and our ability to obtain and maintain financing for operations, aircraft financing,
the refinancing of existing indebtedness, and other purposes;
• the amount of our floating rate or hedged indebtedness and changes in prevailing interest rates;
• the impact of our fuel hedging activities and the scope and terms of such activities;
• our ability to operate pursuant to the terms of financing facilities (particularly any financial covenants);
• our ability to obtain, maintain, and comply with the terms of credit card processing agreements;
• our ability to take delivery of and to finance aircraft;
• the adequacy of our insurance coverage;
• consumer demand for, and acceptance of, services offered by us, as well as our ability to attract and
retain customers;
• our ability to achieve and maintain acceptable cost and fare levels;
• our ability to grow new and existing markets;
• our ability to maintain or expand cost advantages compared to various competitors;
• our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
• labor costs and relations with unionized employees generally, and the impact and outcome of labor
negotiations;
• the impact of global political instability, including the current instability in the Middle East;