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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(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, 2000.
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 1-8957
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Alaska 92-0009235
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
19300 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington 98188
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (206) 431-7079
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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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The registrant has 500 common shares, par value $1.00, outstanding at June
30, 2000.
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PART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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ASSETS
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December 31, JUNE 30,
(In Millions) 1999 2000
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CURRENT ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $132.3 $119.8
Marketable securities 196.5 159.7
Receivables from related companies 27.1 63.8
Receivables - net 70.9 100.9
Inventories and supplies 29.9 32.2
Prepaid expenses and other assets 120.5 154.7
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 577.2 631.1
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Flight equipment 1,286.2 1,383.3
Other property and equipment 280.1 312.6
Deposits for future flight equipment 163.8 163.1
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1,730.1 1,859.0
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 421.6 446.6
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1,308.5 1,412.4
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Capital leases:
Flight and other equipment 44.4 44.4
Less accumulated amortization 31.6 32.8
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12.8 11.6
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TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET 1,321.3 1,424.0
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS - SUBSIDIARIES 13.5 13.2
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OTHER ASSETS 69.2 31.6
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TOTAL ASSETS $1,981.2 $2,099.9
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
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December 31, JUNE 30,
(In Millions Except Share Amounts) 1999 2000
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts payable $88.3 $97.8
Payables to related companies 126.9 127.3
Accrued aircraft rent 68.3 69.9
Accrued wages, vacation and payroll taxes 70.7 55.8
Other accrued liabilities 89.6 132.3
Air traffic liability 183.2 264.8
Current portion of long-term debt and
capital lease obligations 66.5 94.9
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 693.5 842.8
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LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 337.0 294.0
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OTHER LIABILITIES AND CREDITS
Deferred income taxes 143.3 104.4
Deferred income 34.2 118.4
Other liabilities 104.3 130.5
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281.8 353.3
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SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1 par value
Authorized: 1,000 shares
Issued: 1999 and 2000 - 500 shares - -
Capital in excess of par value 225.8 225.8
Retained earnings 443.1 384.0
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668.9 609.8
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY $1,981.2 $2,099.9
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Three Months Ended June 30
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OPERATING REVENUES
<S> <C> <C>
Passenger $386.4 $410.0
Freight and mail 20.8 20.1
Other - net 21.5 14.1
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TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 428.7 444.2
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Wages and benefits 130.2 142.3
Contracted services 13.1 14.9
Aircraft fuel 49.2 67.7
Aircraft maintenance 22.5 30.1
Aircraft rent 39.9 36.1
Food and beverage service 12.2 12.4
Commissions 24.5 16.7
Other selling expenses 20.6 23.4
Depreciation and amortization 16.4 19.4
Loss on sale of assets 0.1 0.4
Landing fees and other rentals 16.7 17.5
Other 27.5 31.1
Special charge - Mileage Plan - 24.0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 372.9 436.0
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OPERATING INCOME 55.8 8.2
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 5.6 6.3
Interest expense (3.6) (7.9)
Interest capitalized 1.8 3.0
Other - net 0.8 0.3
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4.6 1.7
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Income before income tax 60.4 9.9
Income tax expense 23.7 3.9
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NET INCOME $36.7 $6.0
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Six Months Ended June 30
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OPERATING REVENUES
<S> <C> <C>
Passenger $721.5 $770.1
Freight and mail 38.8 37.9
Other - net 40.3 27.7
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TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 800.6 835.7
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Wages and benefits 253.0 280.9
Contracted services 26.6 30.1
Aircraft fuel 84.6 141.5
Aircraft maintenance 45.4 58.5
Aircraft rent 80.4 71.9
Food and beverage service 24.0 24.5
Commissions 46.6 32.3
Other selling expenses 40.0 43.8
Depreciation and amortization 32.3 38.0
Loss on sale of assets 0.2 0.4
Landing fees and other rentals 33.4 34.5
Other 52.2 62.1
Special charge - Mileage Plan - 24.0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 718.7 842.5
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 81.9 (6.8)
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 10.8 12.4
Interest expense (7.5) (15.8)
Interest capitalized 3.6 5.6
Other - net 2.4 0.8
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9.3 3.0
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Income (loss) before income tax and accounting change 91.2 (3.8)
Income tax expense (credit) 35.8 (1.6)
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Income (loss) before accounting change 55.4 (2.2)
Cumulative effect of accounting change,
net of income taxes of $35.6 million - (56.9)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $55.4 $(59.1)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Capital in
Common Excess of Retained
(In Millions) Stock Par Value Earnings Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at December 31, 1999 $- $225.8 $443.1 $668.9
Net loss for the six months
ended June 30, 2000 (59.1) (59.1)
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BALANCES AT JUNE 30, 2000 $- $225.8 $384.0 $609.8
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Six Months Ended June 30 (In Millions) 1999 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $55.4 $(59.1)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash:
Cumulative effect of accounting change - 56.9
Special charge - Mileage Plan - 24.0
Depreciation and amortization 32.3 38.0
Amortization of airframe and engine overhauls 20.9 22.9
Loss on disposition of assets 0.2 0.4
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes 29.5 (38.9)
Increase in accounts receivable (50.2) (66.7)
Decrease in other current assets 3.0 1.8
Increase in air traffic liability 75.8 81.6
Increase in other current liabilities 31.1 39.3
Other-net 4.2 12.0
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Net cash provided by operating activities 202.2 112.2
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from disposition of assets - 36.6
Purchases of marketable securities (54.3) (81.3)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities 78.1 118.1
Additions to flight equipment deposits (50.4) (52.1)
Additions to property and equipment (126.7) (132.2)
Restricted deposits and other 0.9 0.8
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Net cash used in investing activities (152.4) (110.1)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Long-term debt and capital lease payments (11.4) (14.6)
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Net cash used in financing activities (11.4) (14.6)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 38.4 (12.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 29.1 132.3
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $67.5 $119.8
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Supplemental disclosure of cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amount capitalized) $4.5 $10.0
Income taxes 6.4 1.8
Noncash investing and financing activities: None NONE
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT HAVE CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Alaska Airlines, Inc. (the
Company or Alaska), should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999. They include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The
adjustments made were of a normal recurring nature.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Air
Group) whose principal subsidiaries are Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air
Industries, Inc.
NOTE 2. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
At March 31, 2000, other current assets included $38.3 million of restricted
deposits that will be used to pay certain current liabilities. At December 31,
1999, these deposits were included with other assets. These deposits are
yen-denominated investments that are held to repay yen-denominated borrowings
that are due in the next 12 months.
NOTE 3. OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES
The current portion of the frequent flyer award liability, which was $40.0
million at December 31, 1999 and $57.8 million at June 30, 2000, is included
with other accrued liabilities.
NOTE 4. FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM
(a) CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin 101 (SAB 101), Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements. SAB 101
gives specific guidance on the conditions that must be met before revenue may be
recognized, and in June 2000 Alaska changed its method of accounting for the
sale of miles in its Mileage Plan. Under the new method, a majority of the sales
proceeds is deferred, and recognized when the award transportation is provided.
The deferred proceeds are recognized as passenger revenue for awards issued on
Alaska and as other revenue-net for awards issued on other airlines. In
connection with the change, Alaska recognized a $56.9 million, net of income
taxes of $35.6 million, cumulative effect charge effective January 1, 2000.
Accordingly, results for the first quarter 2000 have been restated.
(b) SPECIAL CHARGE - MILEAGE PLAN
In June 2000, Alaska recorded a $24.0 million special charge to recognize the
increased incremental cost of travel awards earned by flying on Alaska and
travel partners. The higher cost is due to an increase in the estimated costs
Alaska incurs to acquire awards on other airlines for its Mileage Plan members,
as well as lower assumed forfeiture of miles.
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(c) NON-CURRENT PORTION OF FREQUENT FLYER LIABILITY
At June 30, 2000, the non-current portion of the frequent flyer award liability
is recorded in deferred income ($77.0 million) and in other liabilities ($37.0
million).
(d) RESTATED FIRST QUARTER 2000
The following table shows Alaska's previously reported results and the restated
results for the change in accounting principle for the sale of miles.
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(in millions, except per share)
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Operating Revenues:
Passenger $355.6 $360.1
Freight and mail 17.8 17.8
Other-net 20.9 13.6
Total Revenues $394.3 $391.5
Loss before accounting change $(10.9) $(13.7)
Cumulative effect of accounting
change net of income tax -- (56.9)
Net Loss $(6.5) $(65.1)
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(e) PRO FORMA RESULTS FOR 1999
The following table shows Alaska's previously reported results and what those
results would have been on a pro forma basis if the new accounting policy for
the sale of miles had been in effect in 1999.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 1999 June 30, 1999
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Reported PRO FORMA Reported PRO FORMA
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(in millions, except per share)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Revenues:
Passenger $386.4 $391.5 $721.5 $731.3
Freight and mail 20.8 20.8 38.8 38.8
Other-net 21.5 13.3 40.3 25.3
Total Revenues $428.7 $425.6 $800.6 $795.4
Net Income $36.7 $34.9 $55.4 $52.4
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ALASKA AIRLINES FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA
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Quarter Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30
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% %
FINANCIAL DATA (IN MILLIONS): 1999 2000 Change 1999 2000 Change
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Operating Revenues:
Passenger $386.4 $410.0 6.1 $721.5 $770.1 6.7
Freight and mail 20.8 20.1 (3.4) 38.8 37.9 (2.3)
Other - net 21.5 14.1 (34.4) 40.3 27.7 (31.3)
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Total Operating Revenues 428.7 444.2 3.6 800.6 835.7 4.4
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Operating Expenses:
Wages and benefits 124.6 142.3 14.2 244.4 280.9 14.9
Employee profit sharing 5.6 0.0 NM 8.6 0.0 NM
Contracted services 13.1 14.9 13.7 26.6 30.1 13.2
Aircraft fuel 49.2 67.7 37.6 84.6 141.5 67.3
Aircraft maintenance 22.5 30.1 33.8 45.4 58.5 28.9
Aircraft rent 39.9 36.1 (9.5) 80.4 71.9 (10.6)
Food and beverage service 12.2 12.4 1.6 24.0 24.5 2.1
Commissions 24.5 16.7 (31.8) 46.6 32.3 (30.7)
Other selling expenses 20.6 23.4 13.6 40.0 43.8 9.5
Depreciation and amortization 16.4 19.4 18.3 32.3 38.0 17.6
Loss on sale of assets 0.1 0.4 NM 0.2 0.4 NM
Landing fees and other rentals 16.7 17.5 4.8 33.4 34.5 3.3
Other 27.5 31.1 13.1 52.2 62.1 19.0
Special charge - Mileage Plan 0.0 24.0 NM 0.0 24.0 NM
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Total Operating Expenses 372.9 436.0 16.9 718.7 842.5 17.2
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Operating Income (Loss) 55.8 8.2 (85.3) 81.9 (6.8) NM
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Interest income 5.6 6.3 10.8 12.4
Interest expense (3.6) (7.9) (7.5) (15.8)
Interest capitalized 1.8 3.0 3.6 5.6
Other - net 0.8 0.3 2.4 0.8
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4.6 1.7 9.3 3.0
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Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
and Accounting Change $60.4 $9.9 (83.6) $91.2 $(3.8) NM
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OPERATING STATISTICS:
Revenue passengers (000) 3,439 3,432 (0.2) 6,511 6,600 1.4
RPMs (000,000) 2,976 3,047 2.4 5,678 5,861 3.2
ASMs (000,000) 4,266 4,210 (1.3) 8,384 8,441 0.7
Passenger load factor 69.8% 72.4% 2.6 pts 67.7% 69.4% 1.7 pts
Breakeven load factor 58.6% 66.9% 8.3 pts 59.2% 68.6% 9.4 pts
Yield per passenger mile 12.98 CENTS 13.45 CENTS 3.6 12.71 CENTS 13.14 CENTS 3.4
Operating revenue per ASM 10.05 CENTS 10.55 CENTS 5.0 9.55 CENTS 9.90 CENTS 3.7
Operating expenses per ASM 8.74 CENTS 10.36 CENTS 18.5 8.57 CENTS 9.98 CENTS 16.4
Fuel cost per gallon 65.5 CENTS 91.2 CENTS 39.3 57.1 CENTS 95.2 CENTS 66.7
Fuel gallons (000,000) 75.1 74.2 (1.2) 148.2 148.6 0.3
Average number of employees 9,244 9,439 2.1 9,065 9,359 3.2
Aircraft utilization (block hours/day) 11.1 10.5 (5.4) 11.1 10.7 (3.6)
Operating fleet at period-end 86 91 5.8 86 91 5.8
NM=Not Meaningful
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report may contain forward-looking statements that are based on the best
information currently available to management. These forward-looking statements
are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Forward-looking statements are indicated by phrases such as "will",
"should", "the Company believes", "we expect" or any other language indicating a
prediction of future events. There can be no assurance that actual developments
will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results could differ materially
from those projected as a result of a number of factors, some of which the
Company cannot predict or control. For a discussion of these factors, please see
Item 1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1999.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FIRST QUARTER 2000 COMPARED WITH FIRST QUARTER 1999
Net income for the second quarter of 2000 was $6.0 million compared with $36.7
million in 1999. Operating income for the second quarter of 2000 was $8.2
million compared with $55.8 million for 1999. The $47.6 million reduction in
operating income was largely due to a special charge related to the Mileage Plan
and higher fuel prices. Financial and statistical data is shown on page 10. A
discussion of this data follows.
REVENUES
Capacity decreased by 1.3% primarily due to higher than normal flight
cancellations that resulted from delays in getting aircraft back into service
from heavy maintenance checks. Many of the passengers from the canceled flights
traveled on other Alaska flights and traffic grew by 2.4%, resulting in a 2.6
point increase in passenger load factor. Passenger yields were up 3.6% (2.3%
excluding the impact of a new accounting method for the sale of miles),
primarily due to fuel-related fare increases. Yields were up in substantially
all major markets, with Canada showing the largest increase. The higher traffic
combined with the higher yield resulted in a 6.1% increase in passenger revenue.
Freight and mail revenues decreased 3.4%, primarily due to lower freight volumes
that resulted in part from 3.0% fewer flights operated.
Other-net revenues decreased $7.4 million (34.4%), due to a change in accounting
for the sale of miles in Alaska's frequent flyer program. If the new accounting
method had been in effect in 1999, other-net revenues would have increased $0.8
million (6.0%).
EXPENSES
Operating expenses grew by 16.9 % as a result of an 18.5% increase in cost per
ASM. The increase in cost per ASM was primarily due a special charge, higher
fuel prices and higher labor costs. Explanations of significant year-over-year
changes in the components of operating expenses are as follows:
- Wages and benefits increased 14.2% due to a 2.1% increase in the
number of employees combined with an 11.8% increase in average wages
and benefits per employee. New labor
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contracts for mechanics, flight attendants, passenger service and
ramp service employees, combined with longevity increases for pilots,
and annual merit raises for management employees all contributed
to the higher average wage rates.
- Contracted services increased 14% due to higher security costs,
higher rates for ground handling services and new costs for
processing marketing information.
- Fuel expense increased 38%, primarily due to a 39% increase in the
price of fuel. The fuel consumption rate decreased 1% due to the use
of more fuel efficient B737-700 aircraft.
- Maintenance expense increased 34%, due to increased expenses for
engine overhauls, airframe checks and airframe component repairs.
- Aircraft rent expense decreased 10%, due to leasing four fewer MD-80
aircraft and two fewer B737-400 aircraft.
- Commission expense decreased 32% on a 6% increase in passenger
revenue. In 2000, 65.8% of ticket sales were made through travel
agents, versus 69.3% in 1999. In 2000, 10.1% of ticket sales were
made through Alaska's Internet web site versus 4.2% in 1999. In
addition, the commission rate paid to travel agents decreased from 8%
to 5%.
- Other selling expense increased 14%, higher than the 6% increase in
passenger revenue, due to increased expenses for Mileage Plan awards.
- Depreciation increased 18%, primarily due to owning 10 more aircraft
in 2000.
- Other expense increased 13%, primarily due to higher expenditures for
passenger remuneration, operating supplies, legal fees, professional
services and recruiting.
- The $24.0 million special charge in 2000 recognizes the increased
incremental cost of travel awards earned by flying on Alaska and
travel partners. The higher cost is due to an increase in the
estimated costs Alaska incurs to acquire travel awards on other
airlines for its Mileage Plan members, as well as lower assumed
forfeiture of miles.
NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) Net nonoperating income decreased $2.9 million,
primarily due to higher interest expense resulting from new debt incurred in
late 1999.
SIX MONTHS 2000 COMPARED WITH SIX MONTHS 1999
In accordance with guidance provided in the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 101,
Alaska changed its method of accounting for the sale of miles in its Mileage
Plan. In connection with the change, Alaska recognized a $56.9 million, net of
income taxes of $35.6 million, cumulative effect charge effective January 1,
2000. The loss before accounting change for the six months ended June 30, 2000
was $2.2 million compared with net income of $55.4 million in 1999. The
operating loss for the first six months of 2000 was $6.8 million compared with
an operating income of $81.9 million for 1999.
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The $88.7 million reduction in operating income was primarily due to higher fuel
prices ($51.8 million) and a special charge related to Mileage Plan estimates
($24.0 million). Changes in operating revenues and operating expenses are
generally due to the same reasons stated above in the second quarter comparison.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The table below presents the major indicators of financial condition and
liquidity.
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December 31, 1999 JUNE 30, 2000 Change
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(In millions, except debt-to-equity)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and marketable securities $328.8 $279.5 $(49.3)
Working capital (deficit) (116.3) (211.7) (95.4)
Long-term debt and
capital lease obligations 337.0 294.0 (43.0)
Shareholders' equity 668.9 609.8 (59.1)
Debt-to-capital 34%:66% 33%:66% NA
Debt-to-capital assuming aircraft
operating leases are capitalized
at seven times annualized rent 67%:33% 68%:32% NA
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The Company's cash and marketable securities portfolio decreased by $49 million
during the first six months of 2000. Operating activities provided $112 million
of cash during this period. Another $37 million was provided by insurance
proceeds from an aircraft accident. Cash was used for $184 million of capital
expenditures, including the purchase of four new Boeing 737 aircraft, flight
equipment deposits and airframe and engine overhauls, and for $15 million of
debt repayment.
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines flight 261 from Puerto
Vallarta en route to San Francisco, went down in the water off the coast of
California near Point Mugu. The flight carried 83 passengers and five crew
members. There were no survivors. Consistent with industry standards, the
Company maintains insurance against aircraft accidents. The Company expects
substantially all accident response and civil litigation costs to be covered by
insurance. However, any aircraft accident, even if fully insured, could cause a
negative public perception of the Company with adverse financial consequences.
Principally as a result of added maintenance inspections Alaska carried out
after the accident, Alaska estimates that it canceled 6% of its flights in
February and 3% of its flights in March.
SAFETY ACTIVITIES In March 2000, to enhance existing lines of communication,
Alaska established a "safety hotline" for employees to contact the chairman's
office directly regarding any safety concern. In April 2000, an independent team
of outside safety experts began a full audit of the maintenance, flight
operations, hazardous materials handling and security areas of Alaska. The team
presented its final report to Alaska in June 2000 and Alaska is implementing
those recommendations. Alaska has also hired a vice president of safety, who
reports directly to the chairman.
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COMMITMENTS As of June 30, 2000, the Company had firm orders for 17 aircraft
requiring aggregate payments of approximately $476 million, as set forth below.
In addition, Alaska has options to acquire 26 more B737s. Alaska expects to
finance the new planes with either leases, long-term debt or internally
generated cash.
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Boeing B737-700 3 3 -- 6
Boeing B737-900 -- 6 5 11
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Total 3 9 5 17
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Payments (Millions) $115 $225 $136 $476
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In December 1998, search warrants and a grand jury subpoena (for the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of California) were served on Alaska,
initiating an investigation into the Company's Oakland maintenance base by the
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California. In addition, the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a letter of investigation to Alaska
relating to maintenance performed on an MD-80 aircraft. In April 1999, the FAA
issued a notice of proposed civil penalty for $44,000. In July 1999, Alaska
responded informally to the notice, disputing that any violation occurred, and
to date the FAA has not taken any further action. The Company understands that
information developed by the National Transportation Safety Board in connection
with the crash of flight 261 on January 31, 2000 is being shared with the U.S.
Attorney and that the U.S. Attorney will use this information, along with other
records relating to the aircraft Alaska has produced, to evaluate whether any
crimes were committed in connection with flight 261. To the Company's knowledge,
no charges have been filed as a result of the grand jury investigation.
Alaska is currently a defendant in several lawsuits relating to flight 261. The
Company is unable to predict the amount of claims that may ultimately be made
against it or how those claims might be resolved. Consistent with industry
standards, the Company maintains insurance against aircraft accidents. In April
2000, the FAA began an audit of Alaska's maintenance and flight operations
departments to ensure adherence to mandated procedures. During the audit, the
FAA requested that Alaska take several actions, which Alaska has done or is
currently implementing. In June 2000, the FAA informed Alaska that it was
proposing to amend Alaska's operations specification to suspend the Company's
ability to perform heavy maintenance on its aircraft. In June 2000, Alaska
submitted an Airworthiness and Operations Action Plan describing numerous steps
Alaska would take to address the FAA's concerns. In response to this plan the
FAA withdrew its proposal to amend Alaska's operations specification. The FAA
also requested that the Company submit a growth plan to demonstrate its ability
to handle operationally its planned fleet additions. In June 2000, Alaska
submitted its growth plan to the FAA. In July 2000, Alaska responded in writing
to each of the FAA's findings from its April audit. The Company has not been
informed what further actions, if any, the FAA intends to take.
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The Company cannot predict the outcome of any of the pending civil or potential
criminal proceedings described above. As a result, the Company can give no
assurance that these proceedings, if determined adversely to Alaska, would not
have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ALLIANCES WITH OTHER AIRLINES
During February, 2000, Canadian Airlines gave notice to Alaska that it is
canceling its marketing alliance with Alaska effective in August 2000 due to
it's merger with Air Canada.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibit 27 - Financial data schedule.
(b) On June 5, 2000 a report on Form 8-K was filed discussing a Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) audit of Alaska Airlines.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
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Registrant
Date: August 9, 2000
/s/ John F. Kelly
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John F. Kelly
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Bradley D. Tilden
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Bradley D. Tilden
Vice President/Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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