FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 33-21220 *
UNITED AIR LINES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2675206
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1200 East Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Township, Illinois 60007
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 66100, Chicago, Illinois 60666
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 700-4000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Outstanding at
Class July 31, 1998
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Common Stock ($5 par value) 200
* Registrant is the wholly-owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation
(File 1-6033). Registrant became subject to filing periodic
reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a result of
a public offering of securities which became effective June 3,
1988 (Registration Nos. 33-21220 and 22-18246).
United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies Report on Form 10-Q
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For the Quarter Ended June 30, 1998
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Index
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Statements of Consolidated 3
Financial Position - as of June 30, 1998
(Unaudited) and December 31, 1997
Statements of Consolidated Operations 5
(Unaudited) - for the three months and
six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Condensed Statements of Consolidated 7
Cash Flows (Unaudited) - for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Notes to Consolidated Financial 8
Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of 11
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About 17
Market Risk
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
Signatures 19
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Exhibit Index 20
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Financial Position
(In Millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
1998 December 31,
Assets (Unaudited) 1997
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 551 $ 268
Short-term investments 416 509
Receivables, net 1,326 1,049
Related party receivables 46 5
Inventories, net 425 355
Deferred income taxes 241 245
Prepaid expenses and other 347 484
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3,352 2,915
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Operating property and equipment:
Owned 15,270 14,196
Accumulated depreciation and
amortization (5,160) (5,116)
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10,110 9,080
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Capital leases 2,620 2,319
Accumulated amortization (621) (625)
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1,999 1,694
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12,109 10,774
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Other assets:
Investments in affiliates 282 223
Intangibles, net 695 703
Related party receivables 414 406
Aircraft lease deposits 449 318
Prepaid rent 622 60
Other 663 708
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3,125 2,418
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$ 18,586 $ 16,107
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Financial Position
(In Millions)
<TABLE>
June 30,
1998 December 31,
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity (Unaudited) 1997
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Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 10 $ -
Current portions of long-term
debt and capital lease obligations 474 405
Related party debt maturing
within one year 115 97
Advance ticket sales 1,691 1,267
Accounts payable 1,115 1,030
Other 2,507 2,497
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5,912 5,296
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Long-term debt 2,725 2,081
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Long-term obligations under
capital leases 1,897 1,676
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Other liabilities and deferred credits:
Postretirement benefit liability 1,449 1,361
Deferred gains 1,177 1,210
Other 1,387 1,266
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4,013 3,837
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Preferred stock committed to
Supplemental ESOP 681 514
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Stockholder's equity:
Common stock at par - -
Additional capital invested 25 29
ESOP capital 2,354 2,053
Retained earnings 1,140 805
Unearned ESOP preferred stock (155) (177)
Other (6) (7)
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3,358 2,703
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Commitments and contingent
liabilities (See note) ------ ------
$ 18,586 $ 16,107
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Statements of Consolidated Operations (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
<TABLE>
Three Months
Ended June 30
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating revenues:
Passenger $ 3,948 $ 3,854
Cargo 224 215
Other 259 303
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4,431 4,372
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Operating expenses:
Salaries and related costs 1,300 1,229
ESOP compensation expense 232 226
Aircraft fuel 435 495
Commissions 328 386
Purchased services 376 310
Aircraft rent 219 235
Landing fees and other rent 232 228
Depreciation and amortization 192 174
Aircraft maintenance 141 157
Other 515 528
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3,970 3,968
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Earnings from operations 461 404
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (94) (72)
Interest capitalized 30 26
Interest income 14 11
Equity in earnings of affiliates 21 22
Miscellaneous, net (12) (11)
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(41) (24)
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Earnings before income taxes and
distributions on preferred securities 420 380
Provision for income taxes 143 141
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Net earnings $ 277 $ 239
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Statements of Consolidated Operations (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
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Six Months
Ended June 30
1998 1997
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Operating revenues:
Passenger $ 7,514 $ 7,481
Cargo 439 410
Other 522 590
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8,475 8,481
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Operating expenses:
Salaries and related costs 2,609 2,469
ESOP compensation expense 490 410
Aircraft fuel 876 1,049
Commissions 645 750
Purchased services 713 617
Aircraft rent 452 472
Landing fees and other rent 439 450
Depreciation and amortization 383 350
Aircraft maintenance 297 295
Other 993 1,026
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7,897 7,888
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Earnings from operations 578 593
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (176) (142)
Interest capitalized 56 50
Interest income 29 23
Equity in earnings of affiliates 43 48
Miscellaneous, net (21) (26)
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(69) (47)
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Earnings before income taxes 509 546
Provision for income taxes 174 204
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Net earnings $ 335 $ 342
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In Millions)
<TABLE>
Six Months
Ended June 30
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period $ 268 $ 203
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Cash flows from operating activities 1,742 1,484
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment (1,579) (1,491)
Proceeds on disposition of
property and equipment 351 27
Decrease (increase) in
short-term investments 93 (47)
Increase in related party receivables (8) (34)
Other, net (39) (4)
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(1,182) (1,549)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of
long-term debt 823 -
Repayment of long-term debt (103) (22)
Principal payments under capital
lease obligations (209) (78)
Purchase of equipment certificates
under Company operating leases (655) -
Increase in short-term borrowings 10 60
Aircraft lease deposits (149) (56)
Increase in related party debt 18 23
Other, net (12) -
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(277) (73)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 283 (138)
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Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period $ 551 $ 65
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amounts capitalized) $ 114 $ 82
Income taxes $ 65 $ 114
Non-cash transactions:
Capital lease obligations incurred $ 465 $ 239
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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The Company
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United Air Lines, Inc. ("United") is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of UAL Corporation ("UAL").
Interim Financial Statements
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The consolidated financial statements included herein have
been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to or as
permitted by such rules and regulations, although United
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. In management's opinion,
all adjustments (which include only normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of
operations for the three and six month periods have been made.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in United's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
1997.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
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Pursuant to amended labor agreements which provide for
wage and benefit reductions and work-rule changes which
commenced July 1994, UAL has agreed to issue convertible
preferred stock to employees. Note 2 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in the 1997 Annual Report on
Form 10-K contains additional discussion of the agreements,
stock to be issued to employees and the related accounting
treatment. Shares earned in 1997 were allocated in March 1998
as follows: 97,406 shares of Class 2 ESOP Preferred Stock were
contributed to the Non-Leveraged ESOP and an additional 889,031
shares were allocated in "book entry" form under the
Supplemental Plan. Additionally, 2,087,531 shares of Class 1
ESOP Preferred Stock were allocated under the Leveraged ESOP.
Finally, an additional 1,536,986 shares of Class 1 and Class 2
ESOP Preferred Stock have been committed to be released by UAL
since January 1, 1998.
Income Taxes
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The provisions for income taxes are based on the
estimated annual effective tax rate, which differs from the
federal statutory rate of 35% principally due to dividends on
ESOP Preferred Stock and other tax credits, partially offset by
state income taxes and certain nondeductible expenses.
Deferred tax assets are recognized based upon United's history
of operating earnings and expectations for future taxable
income.
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligations
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In March 1998, the Company, through a special-purpose
financing entity which is consolidated, issued $604 million of
commercial paper to refinance certain lease commitments.
Although the issued commercial paper has short maturities, the
Company expects to continually rollover this obligation
throughout the 5-year life of its supporting liquidity facility
or bank standby facility. As such, the commercial paper is
classified as a long-term obligation in the Company's statement
of financial position.
The proceeds from the commercial paper, as well as $46
million from internally generated funds, were used to refinance
$650 million face-value of equipment certificates supporting
leveraged lease transactions between United and various lessors.
During the second quarter, the Company purchased an additional $5
million face-value of equipment certificates using internally
generated funds. While the terms of the original leases between
United and these lessors remain unchanged, these actions
effectively satisfy future minimum payments under these leases of
$981 million, which are scheduled for payment as follows:
<TABLE>
(In millions)
<C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
After
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 Total
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$ 40 $ 60 $ 61 $ 62 $ 56 $702 $981
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Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of one
B747 aircraft, four A319 aircraft, and several aircraft
simulators, the Company issued $219 million of secured notes
during the period.
Other Comprehensive Income
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On January 1,1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" which establishes standards for displaying
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general
purpose financial statements. The reconciliation of net income
to comprehensive net income is as follows:
<TABLE>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net earnings, as reported $ 277 $ 239 $ 335 $ 342
Other comprehensive income - 1 - (2)
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Total comprehensive income $ 277 $ 240 $ 335 $ 340
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Accumulated other comprehensive income included in other
stockholder's equity was $(2) million and $(2) million at June
30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively.
Contingencies and Commitments
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United has certain contingencies resulting from litigation
and claims (including environmental issues) incident to the
ordinary course of business. Management believes, after
considering a number of factors, including (but not limited to)
the views of legal counsel, the nature of contingencies to which
United is subject and its prior experience, that the ultimate
disposition of these contingencies is not expected to materially
affect United's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
At June 30, 1998, commitments for the purchase of property
and equipment, principally aircraft, approximated $8.1 billion,
after deducting advance payments. An estimated $1.5 billion
will be spent during the remainder of 1998, $2.2 billion in
1999, $2.0 billion in 2000 and $2.4 billion in 2001 and
thereafter. The major commitments are for the purchase of B777,
B747, B767, B757, A320 and A319 aircraft, which are scheduled to
be delivered through 2002. The above amounts include a recent
order with Airbus Industrie for an additional 10 A319 and 12
A320 aircraft to be delivered through 2001. These commitments,
combined with aircraft retirements, are part of the Company's
plan to eventually increase the fleet to an expected 645
aircraft at the end of 2001.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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United's total of cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments was $967 million at June 30, 1998, compared to $777
million at December 31, 1997. Cash flows from operating
activities for the six-month period amounted to $1.7 billion.
Financing activities included principal payments under debt and
capital lease obligations of $103 million and $209 million,
respectively and deposits of an equivalent $149 million in
Japanese yen, French francs and German marks with certain banks
in connection with the financing of capital lease transactions.
Additionally, the Company issued $823 million in debt during the
period and used part of the proceeds to purchase $655 million in
equipment certificates under Company operating leases. See
"Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligations" in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Property additions, including aircraft and aircraft spare
parts, amounted to $1.6 billion, while property dispositions
resulted in proceeds of $351 million. In the first six months
of 1998, United took delivery of five A320, six A319, four B777,
two B757, one B767 and one B747 aircraft. Seventeen of the
aircraft were purchased and two were acquired under capital
leases. Eight of the aircraft purchased during the period were
later sold and then leased back. In addition, United acquired
two B727 and two DC10-10 aircraft off lease during the first six
months and retired nineteen B737 and three B747 aircraft.
At June 30, 1998, commitments for the purchase of property
and equipment, principally aircraft, approximated $8.1 billion,
after deducting advance payments. Of this amount, an estimated
$1.5 billion is expected to be spent during the remainder of
1998. For further details, see "Contingencies and Commitments"
in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Summary of Results
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United's earnings from operations were $578 million in the
first six months of 1998, compared to operating earnings of $593
million in the first six months of 1997. United's net earnings
were $335 million compared to net earnings of $342 million
during the same period of 1997.
In the second quarter of 1998, United's earnings from
operations were $461 million compared to operating earnings of
$404 million in the second quarter of 1997. United had net
earnings in the 1998 second quarter of $277 million compared to
net earnings of $239 million in the same period of 1997.
Specific factors affecting United's consolidated
operations for the second quarter and first six months of 1998
are described below.
Second Quarter 1998 Compared with Second Quarter 1997
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Operating revenues increased $59 million (1%) and United's
revenue per available seat mile (unit revenue) decreased 1% to
10.29 cents. Passenger revenues increased $94 million (2%)
despite a slight decrease in yield from 12.59 to 12.58 cents due
to a 3% increase in United's revenue passenger miles. Available
seat miles across the system were up 2% over the second quarter
of 1997, resulting in a passenger load factor increase of 0.1
point to 72.6%. The following analysis by market is based on
information reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation:
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Increase (Decrease)
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Capacity Revenue Revenue Per Revenue
(ASMs) Passenger Miles Passenger Mile (Yield)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Domestic 4% 5% 4%
Pacific (11%) (11%) (13%)
Atlantic 17% 14% (5%)
Latin America 18% 10% (9%)
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Pacific yields continue to be negatively impacted by the
weakness of the Japanese yen to the dollar, and the effects of
the Asian economic turmoil on demand for travel. Yields in
other international markets have been impacted by a negative
pricing environment, as well as the strength of the U.S. dollar.
Cargo revenues increased $9 million (4%) on increased
freight ton miles of 5%. A 1% higher freight yield was offset
by a 1% lower mail yield, resulting in no change to cargo yield
for the period. Other operating revenues decreased $44 million
(15%) due primarily to the sale of the Apollo Travel Services
Partnership ("ATS") in July 1997, offset by increases in
frequent flyer program partner-related revenues and contract
sales to third parties.
Operating expenses increased $2 million (0.1%) and
United's cost per available seat mile decreased 2%, from 9.46
cents to 9.25 cents, including ESOP compensation expense.
Without the ESOP compensation expense, United's cost per
available seat mile would have been 8.71 cents, a decrease of 2%
from the 1997 second quarter. ESOP compensation expense
increased $6 million (3%), reflecting a slight increase in the
estimated average fair value of ESOP stock committed to be
released to employees as a result of UAL's higher common stock
price. Purchased services increased $66 million (21%) due to
increases in computer reservations fees, as a result of the sale
of ATS, credit card discounts and communications expense.
Depreciation and amortization increased $18 million (10%) due to
an increase in the number of owned aircraft and aircraft under
capital lease. Salaries and related costs increased $71 million
(6%) due to ESOP mid-term wage adjustments which took place in
July 1997 and to increased staffing in certain customer-contact
positions. Commissions decreased $58 million (15%) due to a
change in the commission structure implemented in the third
quarter of 1997 as well as a slight decrease in commissionable
revenues. Aircraft fuel decreased $60 million (12%) due to a
14% decrease in the cost of fuel from 67.4 cents to 58.0 cents a
gallon. Aircraft maintenance decreased $16 million (10%) due to
a decrease in unscheduled engine overhauls. Aircraft rent
decreased $16 million (7%) due to a decrease in the number of
aircraft under operating lease. Other expenses decreased $13
million (2%) as a result of the sale of ATS.
Other expense amounted to $41 million in the second
quarter of 1998 compared to $24 million in the second quarter of
1997. Interest expense increased $22 million (31%) due to the
issuance of long-term debt in 1997 and 1998. Interest income
increased $3 million (27%) due to higher average interest rates,
as well as higher investment balances.
Six Months 1998 Compared with Six Months 1997
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Operating revenues decreased $6 million (0.1%) and
United's revenue per available seat mile (unit revenue)
decreased 2% to 10.07 cents. Passenger revenues increased $33
million (0.4%) despite a slight decrease in yield from 12.69 to
12.67 cents due to a 1% increase in United's revenue passenger
miles. Available seat miles across the system were up 2%;
however passenger load factor decreased 1.3 points to 69.9%.
The following analysis by market is based on information
reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation:
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Increase (Decrease)
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Capacity Revenue Revenue Per Revenue
(ASMs) Passenger Miles Passenger Mile (Yield)
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Domestic 3% 2% 3%
Pacific (8%) (12%) (9%)
Atlantic 17% 14% (4%)
Latin America 18% 9% (7%)
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Pacific yields continue to be negatively impacted by the
weakness of the Japanese yen to the dollar, and the effects of
the Asian economic turmoil on demand for travel. Yields in
other international markets have been impacted by a negative
pricing environment, as well as the strength of the U.S. dollar.
Cargo revenues increased $29 million (7%) on increased
freight ton miles of 11%. A 1% lower freight yield was only
partially offset by a slightly higher mail yield, resulting in a
1% decrease in cargo yield for the period. Other operating
revenues decreased $68 million (12%) due primarily to the sale
of the Apollo Travel Services Partnership ("ATS") in July 1997,
offset by increases in frequent flyer program partner-related
revenues and contract sales to third parties.
Operating expenses increased $9 million (0.1%) and
United's cost per available seat mile decreased 2%, from 9.59
cents to 9.38 cents, including ESOP compensation expense.
Without the ESOP compensation expense, United's cost per
available seat mile would have been 8.80 cents, a decrease of 3%
from the 1997 six-month period. ESOP compensation expense
increased $80 million (20%), reflecting the increase in the
estimated average fair value of ESOP stock committed to be
released to employees as a result of UAL's higher common stock
price. Purchased services increased $96 million (16%) due to
increases in computer reservations fees, as a result of the sale
of ATS, credit card discounts and communications expense.
Depreciation and amortization increased $33 million (9%) due to
an increase in the number of owned aircraft and aircraft under
capital lease. Salaries and related costs increased $140
million (6%) due to ESOP mid-term wage adjustments which took
place in July 1997 and to increased staffing in certain customer-
contact positions. Commissions decreased $105 million (14%) due
to a change in the commission structure implemented in the third
quarter of 1997 as well as a slight decrease in commissionable
revenues. Aircraft fuel decreased $173 million (17%) due to an
18% decrease in the cost of fuel from 72.8 cents to 59.8 cents a
gallon. Aircraft rent decreased $20 million (4%) due to a
decrease in the number of aircraft under operating lease. Other
expenses decreased $33 million (3%) as a result of the sale of
ATS.
Other expense amounted to $69 million in the first six
months of 1998 compared to $47 million in the first six months
of 1997. Interest expense increased $34 million (24%) due to
the issuance of long-term debt in 1997 and 1998. Interest
income increased $6 million (26%) due to higher average interest
rates, as well as higher investment balances.
LABOR AGREEMENTS & WAGE ADJUSTMENTS
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On April 2, 1998, the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") filed an application
with the National Mediation Board ("NMB") seeking recognition as
the collective-bargaining representative for United's
approximately 19,000 public contact employees (primarily customer
service and reservations sales and service representatives). On
July 17, 1998, the NMB announced that the IAM had received
sufficient votes to represent United's public contact employees.
As a result, the IAM becomes the bargaining representative for
these employees and will begin negotiations regarding a contract
for the affected employees, a process which is expected to last
for several months.
Also in July, United announced its intentions to improve
compensation and benefits for the Company's nearly 2,000
administrative employees hired on or after February 1, 1994
("post-ESOP employees"). Currently the Company's administrative
employees are being paid under a two-tier wage structure which
went into effect at the time of the 1994 recapitalization.
Effective April 13, 2000, the two-tier wage structure will be
eliminated and post-ESOP employees will be paid on the same basis
as those employees hired prior to February 1, 1994. In addition,
on January 1, 1999, the benefits for post-ESOP employees will
match those of employees hired prior to February 1, 1994,
including company-paid medical, dental and pension. The Company
expects the increase in Salaries and related costs resulting from
this change to be immaterial.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY STATEMENT
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On April 10, 1998, the Department of Transportation ("DOT")
issued a proposed Statement of the Department of Transportation's
Enforcement Policy Regarding Unfair Exclusionary Conduct in the
Air Transportation Industry. The proposed policy sets forth
tentative findings and guidelines for use by the DOT in
evaluating whether major carriers' competitive responses to new
entry warrant enforcement action. On July 24, 1998, United filed
comments on the proposed policy, opposing the policy as being
anti-competitive, anti-consumer and outside of the DOT's
administrative authority. Rebuttals to these comments are due
September 8, 1998.
In a related matter, Congress is considering a proposal that
calls for significant additional studies concerning the various
factors which may impact competition in the airline industry. If
passed, this legislation would suspend implementation of the
above stated DOT policy until the required studies are complete.
UNITED-DELTA ALLIANCE
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On April 30, 1998, United announced a tentative, seven-year
bilateral alliance with Delta Air Lines, Inc. ("Delta"). The
alliance would allow code-sharing between the carriers, if
approved by both carriers' pilot unions, as well as reciprocal
participation in frequent flyer programs.
United and Delta initially expect to implement code-sharing
on U.S. domestic flights and would eventually expand to include
international flights in Latin America and the Pacific, pending
agreement of both companies' foreign alliance partners and the
appropriate governments. Europe is excluded from the tentative
agreement because of the uncertainty and complexity of the
European regulatory environment.
Effective September 1, 1998, United and Delta will
participate in each other's frequent flyer programs. Frequent
flyer members can earn miles on United and Delta flights within
the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and
choose to credit the miles to their frequent flyer account with
either carrier. In addition, members will ultimately be able to
redeem miles on either carrier's domestic route network.
However, a start date for this benefit has yet to be determined.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
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United's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K outlined the
Company's efforts to identify and fix critical date-sensitive
systems. Remediation and testing of all internally used
software is currently underway. The Company still expects to
complete remediation efforts by December 31, 1998 and system
integration testing by April 30, 1999. United also continues to
remain on schedule with its efforts to identify and fix Year
2000 issued related to other operational systems and
relationships with key business partners. The Company has
completed the inventory of all date-sensitive systems and
equipment, and the technical assessment of impacts and
development of remediation approach are underway. The Company
still expects to complete the assessment and development stages
of its plan by the end of September 1998, at which time it will
make an estimate of the overall costs to achieve Year 2000
compliance. However, based on its efforts to date, the Company
has identified $50 million in costs, $15 million of which has
already been spent, $20 million which is to be spent over the
remainder of 1998 and $15 million which is to be spent in 1999,
relating to Year 2000 compliance efforts. Of this amount, $15
million is expected to be capitalized and $35 million will be
recognized as expense. Because the Company has not yet
completed its assessment, it is still possible that the
Company's final estimate of costs to achieve Year 2000
compliance could differ significantly from the amounts discussed
above.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
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In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"
("SFAS No. 133"), which establishes accounting and reporting
standards requiring that every derivative instrument be recorded
in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at
its fair value. SFAS No. 133 requires that changes in the
derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings
unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special
accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and
losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the
income statement, and requires that a company must formally
document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions
that receive hedge accounting.
SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999. The Company has not yet quantified the impacts
of adopting SFAS No. 133 on the financial statements. However,
it could increase volatility in earnings and other comprehensive
income.
OUTLOOK FOR 1998
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In 1998, available seat miles are expected to increase
approximately 2.7%, with total system revenue per available seat
mile being a little less than 1% below 1997's level. Costs per
available seat mile excluding ESOP charges are expected to be
just under 1% better than the prior year. This unit cost
forecast assumes the average cost of jet fuel per gallon is lower
in 1998 than in 1997. Industry capacity increases in
international markets and the economic situation in Asia are
forecast to adversely affect international revenue performance.
For the third quarter, United expects available seat miles
to increase between 2.5% and 3% versus the same period last year,
and expects total system revenue per available seat mile to
increase by about 0.5% compared to the same period of 1997.
Costs per available seat mile excluding ESOP charges are expected
to be approximately 0.5% higher than the third quarter of last
year.
The information included in the previous paragraphs and in
the paragraph "Year 2000 Compliance" is forward-looking and
involves risks and uncertainties that could result in actual
results differing materially from expected results. It is not
reasonably possible to itemize all of the many factors and
specific events that could affect the outlook of an airline
operating in the global economy. Some factors that could
significantly impact expected capacity, international revenues,
unit revenues, unit costs and fuel prices include: industry
capacity decisions, the airline pricing environment, fuel prices,
the terms and timing of a collective bargaining agreement for
passenger service employees, the success of the Company's cost-
control efforts, actions of the U.S., foreign and local
governments, the Asian economic environment and travel patterns,
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the economic
environment of the airline industry and the general economic
environment. Some factors that could significantly impact the
Company's expected Year 2000 compliance and the estimated cost
thereof include: the results of the technical assessment of date-
sensitive systems and equipment and the ability of key business
partners, including the Federal Aviation Administration, to
achieve Year 2000 compliance.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
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For information regarding the Company's exposure to certain
market risks, see Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures About Market Risk in United's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year 1997. Significant changes which have occurred
since year-end are as follows:
(In millions, except Notional Average Estimated
average contract rates) Amount Contract Rate Fair Value
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Purchased call contracts - Crude oil $ 511 $19.03/bbl $ 7
- Heating oil $ 37 $ 0.53/gal $ -
Sold put contracts - Crude oil $ 513 $18.26/bbl $ (83)
- Heating oil $ 36 $ 0.51/gal $ (8)
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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(a) Exhibits
A list of exhibits included as part of this Form 10-Q is
set forth in an Exhibit Index which immediately precedes
such exhibits.
(b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the second
quarter of 1998.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED AIR LINES, INC.
By: /s/ Douglas A. Hacker
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Douglas A. Hacker
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
By: /s/ Frederic F. Brace
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Frederic F. Brace
Vice President - Finance
(principal accounting officer)
Dated: August 6, 1998
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
Exhibit 12
United Air Lines, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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June 30
1998 1997
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Earnings:
Earnings before income taxes $ 509 $ 546
Fixed charges, from below 481 490
Undistributed earnings of affiliates (37) (40)
Interest capitalized (56) (50)
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Earnings $ 897 $ 946
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Fixed charges:
Interest expense $ 176 $ 142
Portion of rental expense
representative of the interest factor 305 348
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Fixed charges $ 481 $ 490
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.86 1.93
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