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In addition, we recorded a $71 million reserve related to our decision to remove nine leased B-737-300 aircraft from service to more closely align
capacity and demand, and to improve scheduling and operating efficiency. The reserve consisted of future lease payments for these aircraft less
estimated sublease income. We also recorded an additional $6 million charge for the writedown to net realizable value of related aircraft spare parts.
• Surplus Pilots and Grounded Aircraft
We recorded $30 million in expenses for the temporary carrying cost of surplus pilots and grounded aircraft related to our capacity reductions which
became effective on November 1, 2001. This cost also included related requalification training and relocation costs for certain pilots.
• Other
We recorded $160 million in charges that included (1) $81 million related to the write-off of previously capitalized amounts that would provide no
future economic benefit due to our decision to cancel or delay certain airport and technology projects following September 11, 2001; (2) $63 million
related to contract termination costs; (3) $9 million related to the write-off of certain receivables, primarily those of foreign air carriers and other related
businesses, that we believe became uncollectible as a result of those businesses' weakened financial condition after September 11, 2001; and (4)
$7 million related to our decision to close certain facilities. F-56