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operations. All of our aircraft are certified for overwater operations. We believe we compete favorably against other low-cost
carriers because we have been conducting international flight operations since 2003 and have developed substantial experience
in complying with the various regulations and business practices in the international markets we serve.
Financial Strength Achieved with Focus on Cost Discipline. We believe our ULCC business model has delivered strong
financial results in difficult economic times. We have generated these results by:
• keeping a consistent focus on maintaining low unit operating costs;
• ensuring our sourcing arrangements with key third parties are continually benchmarked against the best industry
standards;
• maintaining a simple operation that focuses on delivering transportation; and
• generating and maintaining an adequate level of liquidity to insulate against volatility in key cost inputs, such as fuel,
and in passenger demand that may occur as a result of changing general economic conditions.
Route Network
As of December 31, 2013, our route network included 130 markets served by 56 airports throughout North America,
Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Below is a route map of our current network, which includes seasonal routes and routes announced as of February 12,
2014 for which service has not yet started: