Hawaiian Holdings Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
- Hawaiian Holdings reports a net loss of $137.6M for the first quarter of 2024, with a diluted EPS of ($2.65) and pre-tax margin of (23.7) %, showcasing a decline in financial performance compared to the same period last year.
- The Company's merger with Alaska Air Group, Inc. received approval from stockholders, with a timing agreement in place with the Department of Justice for merger completion.
- Hawaiian Holdings reveals a liquidity position of $1.15 billion as of March 31, 2024, including unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and an undrawn revolving credit facility of $235 million.
- Operational highlights include the introduction of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner revenue service, new flight routes, and increased summer flights to various destinations, along with guest experience enhancements like Starlink inflight connectivity and expanded Premium Airport Service.
- The Company partners with Universal Technical Institute to provide career opportunities for graduates and updates on its second quarter and full-year 2024 outlook, indicating expected changes in key financial metrics like ASM, RASM, and CASM.
- Investors can access the quarterly results conference call scheduled for April 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time via the Company's website.
- The Company's effective tax rate decreased to approximately 10% due to increased valuation allowance related to NOLs, impacting the GAAP tax benefit for the period.
- The first quarter of 2024 shows a decline in financial performance for Hawaiian Holdings compared to the same period last year, with a significant net loss of $137.6M and diluted EPS of ($2.65).
- The reduction in the Company's effective tax rate from 21% to 10% resulted in a lower GAAP tax benefit, impacting the financial results for the period.
- Despite operational achievements and strategic partnerships, the Company faces challenges in improving its financial metrics and profitability, as indicated by the outlook for the second quarter and full year 2024.
- The merger with Alaska Air Group, Inc. might introduce uncertainties and risks related to integration, which could impact the Company's future performance and shareholder value.
- The increase in operating costs per ASM and pre-tax margin decline highlight potential financial strains for Hawaiian Holdings, necessitating strategic cost management and revenue enhancement efforts.
- Investors should carefully monitor the Company's progress in achieving operational efficiencies and financial stability amidst market uncertainties and competitive pressures.
The Q1 2024 financial results for Hawaiian Holdings are an indicator of the company's performance and financial health, which are critical for investors. The reported net loss of
Noteworthy is the reduction in the effective tax rate from 21% to 10%, which led to a decrease in the GAAP tax benefit due to an increase in the valuation allowance related to the NOLs. This accounting adjustment reflects the company's anticipation of reduced cash tax obligations in the future, utilizing the accumulated federal and state net operating losses. This maneuver could eventually strengthen the balance sheet if the company returns to profitability.
For the upcoming quarter, the guidance points to an increase in costs per ASM (up 8.4% to up 10.7%) which could be a concern as it suggests rising operational costs. Any potential benefits from the anticipated merger with Alaska Air Group will also be under investor scrutiny, particularly regarding synergies and market consolidation effects.
From a market perspective, the expansion of routes and network, such as the initiation of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service and new flights to various destinations, can be seen as a strategic move to capture more market share and meet the demand. The announcement of increased summer flights aligns with seasonal travel patterns and could potentially boost revenue.
The agreement with Sabre to distribute Hawaiian's content through the Sabre travel marketplace could enhance the airline's visibility and booking accessibility, which is essential in a highly competitive industry. The expansion of Starlink inflight connectivity marks an investment in passenger experience, which could lead to increased customer loyalty and preference.
However, the non-material impact of the freighter operation might suggest that this new venture is still in its nascent stage and may not significantly contribute to the bottom line in the short term. It's important for investors to watch how these strategic moves translate into financial performance over the next few quarters.
The airline industry is characterized by high fixed costs and sensitivity to external factors like fuel prices, economic cycles and competitive dynamics. Hawaiian Airlines' capital expenditure guidance remaining unchanged at
Moreover, the effective tax rate projection of approximately 10% for the full year 2024 could imply a strategic financial management advantage for the airline, allowing more flexibility in resource allocation amid market challenges. The strategy of enhancing the fleet and investing in next-generation aircraft like the 787-9 Dreamliner is critical as it may lead to operational efficiencies and cost savings in the long run due to better fuel economy and a higher number of seats.
"Mahalo to our team for remaining focused on delivering strong operational performance and unparalleled guest experience," said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram. "2024 is off to a positive start as we work to start realizing the return on significant investments we've made in our business, including rolling out high-speed Starlink WIFI and taking delivery of our first Boeing 787."
First Quarter 2024- Key Financial Metrics and Results | ||||||||
GAAP | YoY Change | Adjusted (a) | YoY Change | |||||
Net Loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||
Diluted EPS | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||
Pre-tax Margin | (23.7) % | (3.2) pts. | (24.8) % | (1.8) pts. | ||||
EBITDA | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||
Operating Cost per ASM | 15.72¢ | 5.9 % | 11.82¢ | 7.1 % | ||||
Operating Revenue per ASM | 12.78¢ | 2.6 % | N/A | N/A | ||||
(a) See Table 4 for a reconciliation of adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted pre-tax margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted operating cost per ASM (CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items) to each of their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. |
The first quarter loss per share includes (
Statistical data, as well as a reconciliation of the reported non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.
First Quarter 2024 Highlights
Merger Update
- The Company's stockholders voted in favor of the merger with Alaska Air Group, Inc. ("
Alaska ") - The Company and
Alaska entered into a timing agreement with the Department of Justice ("DOJ") in which they agreed not to consummate the merger before 90 days following the date on which both parties have certified substantial compliance with the DOJ's second request for additional information
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had:
- Unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of
$897 million - Liquidity of
$1.15 billion $235 million - Outstanding debt and finance lease obligations of
$1.75 billion
Routes and Network
- Began Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner revenue service on April 15, 2024
- Announced new flying from
Salt Lake City (SLC) toHonolulu (HNL) andSacramento (SMF) to Lihu`e (LIH) and Kona (KOA) - Announced increased summer flights between HNL and
Austin (AUS),Boston (BOS),Las Vegas (LAS) and Pago Pago (PPG) - Hawaiian will also add a fourth daily flight between HNL and
Los Angeles (LAX) from May 24 through September 2 - Hawaiian received its second A330-300 freighter from Amazon which will operate between
New York's JFK andSan Bernardino (SBD)
Guest Experience
- Starlink inflight connectivity is now available free of charge on board all 18 A321neo aircraft
- Expanded Premium Airport Service product in its
Honolulu hub, offering seamless curb-to-aircraft experience with access to new airport private suite, Apt. 1929 - Signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Sabre that will provide Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to the carrier's HA Connect™ NDC and traditional EDIFACT content through the Sabre travel marketplace.
Workforce Development
- Partnered with Universal Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of UTI, Inc. to expand career opportunities for Universal Technical Institute airframe and powerplant graduates who earn their FAA certifications.
Second Quarter 2024 Outlook
The table below summarizes the Company's expectations for the quarter ending June 30, 2024 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Figures include the expected impacts of the Company's freighter operation, which are not yet expected to be material.
Item | GAAP Second Quarter 2024 Guidance | Non-GAAP Equivalent | Non-GAAP Second Quarter 2024 Guidance | |||
Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | Up | |||||
Operating Revenue per ASM (RASM) | Down | |||||
Costs per ASM (CASM) | Up | CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a) | Up | |||
Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed (b) | Up | |||||
Average fuel price per gallon, including taxes and delivery (c) | Economic Fuel Price per Gallon (a)(b)(c) | |||||
Effective Tax Rate | ~ |
Full Year 2024 Outlook
The table below summarizes the Company's updated expectations for the full year ending December 31, 2024 expressed as an expected percentage change compared to the results for the year ended December 31, 2023. Figures include the expected impacts of the Company's freighter operation as the Company establishes its freighter operation.
Item | Prior GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance | Updated GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance | Non-GAAP Equivalent | Prior Non-GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance | Updated Non-GAAP Full Year 2024 Guidance | |||||
Available Seat Miles (ASMs) | Up | Up | ||||||||
Costs per ASM | Up | Up | CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items (a) | Flat to up | Up | |||||
Gallons of Jet Fuel Consumed (b) | Up | Up | ||||||||
Average fuel price per gallon, including taxes and delivery (c) | Economic Fuel Price per Gallon (a)(b)(c) | |||||||||
Capital Expenditures | No change |
(a) See Table 3 and Table 4 for a reconciliation of CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items and economic fuel price per gallon to each of their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. |
(b) Gallons of jet fuel consumed do not include fuel used in the freighter operation, as those expenses are pass-through expenses not born by the Company. |
(c) Average fuel price per gallon and economic fuel price per gallon estimates are based on the April 10, 2024 fuel forward curve. |
Statistical information, as well as a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables.
Investor Conference Call
Hawaiian Holdings' quarterly results conference call is scheduled to begin today, April 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (
About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure's World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect the Company's current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's work to integrate and capture return on significant investments; expectations for service between
The Company is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed from time to time in the Company's public filings and public announcements, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that may be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.
Table 1. Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | ||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
Operating Revenue: | ||||||
Passenger | $ 583,448 | $ 548,526 | 6.4 % | |||
Other | 62,119 | 64,077 | (3.1) % | |||
Total | 645,567 | 612,603 | 5.4 % | |||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||
Wages and benefits | 261,935 | 241,933 | 8.3 % | |||
Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery | 188,778 | 197,625 | (4.5) % | |||
Maintenance, materials and repairs | 70,971 | 50,287 | 41.1 % | |||
Aircraft and passenger servicing | 45,424 | 42,532 | 6.8 % | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 32,967 | 32,667 | 0.9 % | |||
Aircraft rent | 29,706 | 28,171 | 5.4 % | |||
Commissions and other selling | 28,443 | 28,238 | 0.7 % | |||
Other rentals and landing fees | 43,127 | 38,720 | 11.4 % | |||
Purchased services | 38,475 | 35,072 | 9.7 % | |||
Special items | 8,482 | — | 100.0 % | |||
Other | 45,905 | 34,785 | 32.0 % | |||
Total | 794,213 | 730,030 | 8.8 % | |||
Operating Loss | (148,646) | (117,427) | 26.6 % | |||
Nonoperating Income (Expense): | ||||||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs | (24,069) | (22,880) | ||||
Interest income | 10,021 | 16,465 | ||||
Capitalized interest | 3,134 | 1,458 | ||||
Losses on fuel derivatives | (582) | (5,065) | ||||
Other components of net periodic benefit cost | (927) | (1,494) | ||||
Gains on investments, net | 470 | 697 | ||||
Gains on foreign debt | 8,519 | 2,260 | ||||
Other, net | (770) | 155 | ||||
Total | (4,204) | (8,404) | ||||
Loss Before Income Taxes | (152,850) | (125,831) | ||||
Income tax benefit | (15,285) | (27,574) | ||||
Net Loss | $ (137,565) | $ (98,257) | ||||
Net Loss Per Share | ||||||
Basic | $ (2.65) | $ (1.91) | ||||
Diluted | $ (2.65) | $ (1.91) | ||||
Weighted Average Number of Common Stock Shares Outstanding: | ||||||
Basic | 51,838 | 51,507 | ||||
Diluted | 51,838 | 51,507 | ||||
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||||
March 31, 2024 (unaudited) | December 31, 2023 | |||
(in thousands, except shares) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Current Assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 230,865 | $ 153,273 | ||
Restricted cash | 17,250 | 17,250 | ||
Short-term investments | 666,432 | 755,224 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 99,117 | 105,858 | ||
Income taxes receivable | 642 | 669 | ||
Spare parts and supplies, net | 65,444 | 60,115 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other | 80,304 | 78,551 | ||
Total | 1,160,054 | 1,170,940 | ||
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of | 2,104,442 | 2,013,616 | ||
Other Assets: | ||||
Assets held-for-sale | 1,091 | 1,135 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 393,769 | 413,237 | ||
Long-term prepayments and other | 118,057 | 121,097 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 13,500 | 13,500 | ||
Total Assets | $ 3,790,913 | $ 3,733,525 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 214,848 | $ 199,223 | ||
Air traffic liability and current frequent flyer deferred revenue | 757,855 | 633,345 | ||
Other accrued liabilities | 165,430 | 175,591 | ||
Current maturities of long-term debt, less discount | 75,132 | 43,857 | ||
Current maturities of finance lease obligations | 8,791 | 10,053 | ||
Current maturities of operating leases | 79,281 | 83,332 | ||
Total | 1,301,337 | 1,145,401 | ||
Long-Term Debt | 1,612,235 | 1,537,152 | ||
Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits: | ||||
Noncurrent finance lease obligations | 56,269 | 60,116 | ||
Noncurrent operating leases | 283,836 | 303,119 | ||
Accumulated pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations | 142,367 | 140,742 | ||
Other liabilities and deferred credits | 78,499 | 77,154 | ||
Noncurrent frequent flyer deferred revenue | 304,099 | 308,502 | ||
Deferred tax liability, net | 52,492 | 65,914 | ||
Total | 917,562 | 955,547 | ||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
Shareholders' Equity: | ||||
Special preferred stock, | — | — | ||
Common stock, | 518 | 518 | ||
Capital in excess of par value | 294,599 | 293,797 | ||
Accumulated loss | (257,303) | (119,738) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | (78,035) | (79,152) | ||
Total | (40,221) | 95,425 | ||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 3,790,913 | $ 3,733,525 | ||
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | ||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||
Net cash provided by Operating Activities | $ 254 | $ 118,291 | ||
Cash flows from Investing Activities: | ||||
Additions to property and equipment, including pre-delivery payments | (127,018) | (106,215) | ||
Proceeds from the disposition of aircraft and aircraft related equipment | 105 | 9,563 | ||
Purchases of investments | (15,824) | (96,806) | ||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments | 109,485 | 144,069 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (33,252) | (49,389) | ||
Cash flows from Financing Activities: | ||||
Long-term borrowings | 131,400 | — | ||
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | (18,760) | (24,953) | ||
Debt issuance costs and discounts | (1,849) | — | ||
Payment for taxes withheld for stock compensation | (201) | (1,066) | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 110,590 | (26,019) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 77,592 | 42,883 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - Beginning of Period | 170,523 | 246,620 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - End of Period | $ 248,115 | $ 289,503 | ||
Table 2. Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Selected Consolidated Statistical Data (unaudited) | ||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||
(in thousands, except as otherwise indicated) | ||||||
Scheduled Operations: | ||||||
Revenue passengers flown | 2,620 | 2,592 | 1.1 % | |||
Revenue passenger miles (RPM) | 4,072,473 | 3,844,061 | 5.9 % | |||
Available seat miles (ASM) | 5,049,598 | 4,914,619 | 2.7 % | |||
Passenger revenue per RPM (Yield) | 14.33 ¢ | 14.27 ¢ | 0.4 % | |||
Passenger load factor (RPM/ASM) | 80.6 % | 78.2 % | 2.4 pts. | |||
Passenger revenue per ASM (PRASM) | 11.55 ¢ | 11.16 ¢ | 3.5 % | |||
Total Operations: | ||||||
Revenue passengers flown | 2,621 | 2,593 | 1.1 % | |||
Revenue passenger miles (RPM) | 4,073,159 | 3,845,978 | 5.9 % | |||
Available seat miles (ASM) | 5,050,841 | 4,917,517 | 2.7 % | |||
Operating revenue per ASM (RASM) | 12.78 ¢ | 12.46 ¢ | 2.6 % | |||
Operating cost per ASM (CASM) | 15.72 ¢ | 14.85 ¢ | 5.9 % | |||
CASM excluding aircraft fuel and non-recurring items (a) | 11.82 ¢ | 11.04 ¢ | 7.1 % | |||
Aircraft fuel expense per ASM (b) | 3.74 ¢ | 4.02 ¢ | (7.0) % | |||
Revenue block hours operated | 52,141 | 52,228 | (0.2) % | |||
Gallons of jet fuel consumed (c) | 67,651 | 64,853 | 4.3 % | |||
Average cost per gallon of jet fuel (actual) (b) | (8.5) % | |||||
(a) | See Table 4 for a reconciliation of CASM excluding aircraft fuel and non-recurring items to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.. |
(b) | Includes applicable taxes and fees. |
(c) | Excludes operations under the ATSA with Amazon. |
Table 3.
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
Economic Fuel Expense (unaudited)
The Company believes that economic fuel expense is a good measure of the effect of fuel prices on its business as it most closely approximates the net cash outflow associated with the purchase of fuel for its operations in a period. The Company defines economic fuel expense as GAAP fuel expense plus losses/(gains) realized through actual cash (receipts)/payments received from or paid to hedge counterparties for fuel hedge derivative contracts settled during the period.
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except per-gallon amounts) | |||||||||||||
Aircraft fuel expense, including taxes and delivery | $ 188,778 | $ 197,625 | (4.5) % | ||||||||||
Realized losses on settlement of fuel derivative contracts | 2,398 | 1,513 | 58.5 % | ||||||||||
Economic fuel expense | $ 191,176 | $ 199,138 | (4.0) % | ||||||||||
Fuel gallons consumed | 67,651 | 64,853 | 4.3 % | ||||||||||
Economic fuel price per gallon | $ 2.83 | $ 3.07 | (7.8) % | ||||||||||
Estimated three months ending June 30, 2024 | Estimated full year ending December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per-gallon amounts) | |||||||||||||
Aircraft fuel expense, including taxes and delivery | $ 192,675 | - | $ 198,314 | $ 772,335 | - | $ 794,830 | |||||||
Realized losses on settlement of fuel derivative contracts | 1,456 | - | 1,456 | 6,431 | - | 6,431 | |||||||
Economic fuel expense | $ 194,131 | - | $ 199,770 | $ 778,766 | - | $ 801,261 | |||||||
Fuel gallons consumed | 68,032 | - | 70,024 | 275,377 | 283,398 | ||||||||
Economic fuel price per gallon | $ 2.85 | - | $ 2.85 | $ 2.83 | - | $ 2.83 | |||||||
Table 4.
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Reconciliation (unaudited)
The Company evaluates its financial performance utilizing various GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted pre-tax margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted operating cost per ASM (CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items). Pursuant to Regulation G, the Company has included the following reconciliation of reported non-GAAP financial measures to comparable financial measures reported on a GAAP basis. The adjustments are described below:
- CBA related expense. In February 2023, pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) ratified a new four-year CBA, which included, amongst other things, a signing bonus, pay scale increases across all fleet types, improved health benefits and cost sharing, and enhancements to the Company's postretirement and disability plans. In connection with the ratification, the Company recorded a signing bonus and vacation liability true-up of
$17.7 million - Contract termination amortization. In December 2022, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of its third-party service providers to early terminate its Amended and Restated Complete Fleet Services Agreement (Amended CFS) covering A330-200 aircraft. The Amended CFS was originally scheduled to run through December 2027, but was terminated in April 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized approximately
$18.1 million - Special items. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded
$8.5 million Alaska , primarily consisting of legal, advisory, and other fees. - Gain on sale of commercial real estate. In February 2023, the Company entered into an agreement for the sale of its commercial real estate and recognized a gain on sale of
$10.2 million - Interest income on federal tax refund. In March 2023, the Company received
$4.7 million $66.8 million - Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts. Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts, net of tax, are based on market prices for open contracts as of the end of the reporting period and include the unrealized amounts of fuel derivatives (not designated as hedges) that will settle in future periods and the reversal of prior period unrealized amounts.
- Unrealized gain on foreign debt. Unrealized gain on foreign debt is based on fluctuation in exchange rates and the measurement of foreign-denominated debt to the Company's functional currency.
- Unrealized gain on equity securities. Unrealized gain on equity securities is driven by changes in market prices and currency fluctuations, which is recorded in Other nonoperating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company believes that adjusting for the impact of the changes in fair value of equity securities and fuel derivative contracts, fluctuations in exchange rates on debt instruments denominated in foreign currency, and non-recurring expenses and income/gains (including CBA-related, contract termination amortization, special items, interest income on federal tax refund, gain or loss on sale of aircraft, and gain on sale of commercial real estate), helps investors better analyze the Company's operational performance and compare its results to other airlines in the periods presented.
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Total | Diluted Net Loss Per Share | Total | Diluted Net Loss Per Share | |||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
Net Loss, as reported | $ (137,565) | $ (2.65) | $ (98,257) | $ (1.91) | ||||
Adjusted for: | ||||||||
CBA related expense | — | — | 17,727 | 0.35 | ||||
Contract termination amortization | — | — | (18,114) | (0.35) | ||||
Special items | 8,482 | 0.16 | — | — | ||||
Gain on sale of commercial real estate | — | — | (10,179) | (0.20) | ||||
Interest income on federal tax refund | — | — | (4,672) | (0.09) | ||||
Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts | (1,816) | (0.04) | 3,552 | 0.07 | ||||
Unrealized gain on foreign debt | (8,555) | (0.17) | (2,488) | (0.05) | ||||
Unrealized gain on equity securities | (5,115) | (0.10) | (944) | (0.02) | ||||
Tax effect of adjustments | 1,037 | 0.03 | 1,568 | 0.03 | ||||
Adjusted net loss | $ (143,532) | $ (2.77) | $ (111,807) | $ (2.17) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA
The Company believes that adjusting earnings for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-recurring operating expenses (such as changes in unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments) and one-time charges helps investors better analyze the Company's financial performance by allowing for company-to-company and period-over-period comparisons that are unaffected by company-specific or one-time occurrences.
The Company reclassified prior period EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to conform to the current period presentation.
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
(in thousands) | ||||
Net Loss | $ (137,565) | $ (98,257) | ||
Income tax benefit | (15,285) | (27,574) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 32,967 | 32,667 | ||
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs | 24,069 | 22,880 | ||
Interest income | (10,021) | (16,465) | ||
Capitalized interest | (3,134) | (1,458) | ||
EBITDA, as reported | (108,969) | (88,207) | ||
Adjusted for: | ||||
CBA related expense | — | 17,727 | ||
Contract termination amortization | — | (18,114) | ||
Special items | 8,482 | — | ||
Gain on sale of commercial real estate | — | (10,179) | ||
Interest income on tax refund | — | (4,672) | ||
Changes in fair value of fuel derivative instruments | (1,816) | 3,552 | ||
Unrealized gain on foreign debt | (8,555) | (2,488) | ||
Unrealized gain on equity securities | (5,115) | (944) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ (115,973) | $ (103,325) | ||
Operating Costs per Available Seat Mile (CASM)
The Company has separately listed in the table below its fuel costs per ASM and non-GAAP unit costs, excluding fuel and non-recurring items. These amounts are included in CASM, but for internal purposes the Company consistently uses cost metrics that exclude fuel and non-recurring items (if applicable) to measure and monitor its costs.
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
(in thousands, except CASM data) | ||||
GAAP Operating Expenses | $ 794,213 | $ 730,030 | ||
Adjusted for: | ||||
CBA related expense | — | (17,727) | ||
Contract termination amortization | — | 18,114 | ||
Special items | (8,482) | — | ||
Gain on sale of commercial real estate | — | 10,179 | ||
Operating Expenses excluding non-recurring items | $ 785,731 | $ 740,596 | ||
Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery | (188,778) | (197,625) | ||
Operating Expenses excluding fuel and non-recurring items | $ 596,953 | $ 542,971 | ||
Available Seat Miles | 5,050,841 | 4,917,517 | ||
CASM - GAAP | 15.72 ¢ | 14.85 ¢ | ||
Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery | (3.74) | (4.02) | ||
CBA related expense | — | (0.36) | ||
Contract termination amortization | — | 0.37 | ||
Special items | (0.16) | — | ||
Gain on sale of commercial real estate | — | 0.20 | ||
CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items | 11.82 ¢ | 11.04 ¢ | ||
Estimated three months ending June 30, 2024 | Estimated year ending December 31, 2024 | |||||||
(in thousands, except CASM data) | ||||||||
GAAP operating expenses | $ 803,834 | - | $ 844,733 | $ 3,273,023 | - | $ 3,438,253 | ||
Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery | (192,675) | - | (198,314) | (772,335) | - | (794,830) | ||
Less: non recurring items | (7,245) | - | (7,245) | (92,229) | - | (92,229) | ||
Adjusted operating expenses | $ 603,914 | - | $ 639,174 | $ 2,408,459 | - | $ 2,551,194 | ||
Available seat miles | 5,189,938 | - | 5,340,371 | 21,113,699 | - | 21,719,834 | ||
CASM - GAAP | 15.49 ¢ | - | 15.82 ¢ | 15.50 ¢ | - | 15.83 ¢ | ||
Aircraft fuel, including taxes and delivery | (3.71) | - | (3.71) | (3.66) | - | (3.66) | ||
Non-recurring items | (0.14) | - | (0.14) | (0.44) | - | (0.42) | ||
CASM excluding fuel and non-recurring items | 11.64 ¢ | - | 11.97 ¢ | 11.40 ¢ | - | 11.75 ¢ | ||
Pre-tax margin
The Company excludes changes in fair value of equity securities and fuel derivative contracts, fluctuations and exchange rates on debt instruments denominated in foreign currency, and non-recurring items from pre-tax margin for the same reasons as described above.
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
Pre-Tax Margin, as reported | (23.7) % | (20.5) % | ||
CBA ratification bonus | — | 2.9 | ||
Contract termination amortization | — | (3.0) | ||
Special items | 1.3 | — | ||
Gain on sale of commercial real estate | — | (1.7) | ||
Interest income on federal tax refund | — | (0.8) | ||
Changes in fair value of fuel derivative contracts | (0.3) | 0.6 | ||
Unrealized gain on foreign debt | (1.3) | (0.4) | ||
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities | (0.8) | (0.1) | ||
Adjusted Pre-Tax Margin | (24.8) % | (23.0) % | ||
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