Allegiant Travel CO

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We are relying on Boeing to deliver our new 737 MAX aircraft to support airline growth and to replace aircraft we have designated for retirement.

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We are relying on Boeing to deliver our new 737 MAX aircraft to support airline growth and to replace aircraft we have designated for retirement or whose leases are expiring.

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The FAA is working with Boeing to address quality control procedures at Boeing and its suppliers in the aftermath of the recent emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and subsequent temporary grounding of all 737 MAX 9 aircraft pending inspections of the door plug which was the source of the issue. As part of the focused attention on Boeing’s production, inspection and quality assurance processes, the FAA has indicated that aircraft production rates will be capped until they are fully satisfied with Boeing's quality practices. These factors could delay deliveries to us. Delays in delivery will likely delay our ability to capitalize on the expected profitability from the addition of these aircraft to our fleet and increase our interest costs for funds borrowed for pre-delivery deposits. In addition, our inability to add these aircraft to our operating fleet as planned may adversely impact our unit costs as fewer available seat miles will be produced without these aircraft in our operating fleet and given our announced plan to retire certain of our Airbus aircraft. We are also counting on the timely addition of our firm 737 MAX order to meet environmental goals we have published in our 2022 sustainability report.

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The FAA is working with Boeing to address quality control procedures at Boeing and its suppliers in the aftermath of the 2024 emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and subsequent temporary grounding of all 737 MAX 9 aircraft pending inspections of the door plug which was the source of the issue. As part of the focused attention on Boeing’s production, inspection and quality assurance processes, the FAA has indicated that aircraft production rates will be capped until they are fully satisfied with Boeing's quality practices. Although deliveries under the contract have begun and we have accepted delivery of seven aircraft as of February 21, 2025, these factors could delay future deliveries to us. As a result, our expectation of the number of deliveries in each year differs from the contractual provisions. Delays in delivery will likely delay our ability to capitalize on the expected profitability from the addition of these aircraft to our fleet, increase maintenance costs for aircraft that would have otherwise been retired and increase our interest costs for funds borrowed for pre-delivery deposits. In addition, our inability to add these aircraft to our operating fleet as planned may adversely impact our unit costs as fewer available seat miles will be produced without these aircraft in our operating fleet and given our announced plan to retire certain of our Airbus aircraft. We are also counting on the timely addition of our firm 737 MAX order to meet environmental goals we have published in our sustainability reports.

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Fuel costs constituted approximately 30.4 percent of our total operating expenses in 2023. Although average fuel cost per gallon was lower in 2023 than 2022, the price per gallon as of early 2024 remains significantly higher than in prior years. Significant increases in fuel costs have negatively affected our operating results in the past, and future fuel cost volatility could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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Fuel costs constituted approximately 22.8 percent of our total operating expenses in 2024. Significant increases in fuel costs have negatively affected our operating results in the past, and future fuel cost volatility could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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Labor costs constituted approximately 30.0 percent of our total operating costs in 2023, our second largest expense line item. Labor costs are generally rising and there is much competition for qualified candidates.

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Labor costs constituted approximately 29.8 percent of our total operating costs in 2024, our largest expense line item. Labor costs are generally rising and there is much competition for qualified candidates.

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Further, we have four employee groups (pilots, flight attendants, flight dispatchers and maintenance technicians) which have elected union representation. These groups represent approximately 53.4 percent of our employees.

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Further, we have four employee groups (pilots, flight attendants, flight dispatchers and maintenance technicians) which have elected union representation. These groups represent approximately 61.8 percent of our employees (full-time equivalent).

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In 2016, we reached a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing our pilots. The pilot agreement is now amendable and in 2022 the parties jointly sought mediation through the National Mediation Board. Pilot pay scales have increased significantly in the industry and we expect our next contract with this work group to reflect industry competitive rates which will be significantly higher than our current pilot rates. In the meantime and in recognition of these higher prevailing pilot pay rates, in May 2023, we began to accrue a retention bonus which will become payable to our pilots who remain with us until a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.

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In 2016, we reached a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing our pilots. The pilot agreement has been amendable since 2021 and in 2023, the parties jointly sought mediation through the National Mediation Board (the "NMB"). We continue to mediate with the union through the NMB. Pilot pay scales have increased significantly in the industry and we expect our next contract with this work group to reflect industry competitive rates which will be significantly higher than our current pilot rates. In the meantime and in recognition of these higher prevailing pilot pay rates, in May 2023, we began to accrue a retention bonus which will become payable to our pilots who remain with us until a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.

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An agreement with the Transport Workers Union for the flight attendant group was approved in 2017 and became amendable in 2022. We reached a tentative agreement with this union, but the tentative agreement was rejected by the flight attendants in July 2023 by a 39 percent to 61 percent vote. As such, we continue to negotiate with this work group.

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An agreement with the Transport Workers Union for the flight attendant group was approved in 2017 and became amendable in 2022. A new agreement with this union was ratified in April 2024 under which the flight attendants received a ratification bonus and will receive pay increases during the term of the agreement. This contract will become amendable in 2029.

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We also have agreements with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for the flight dispatchers and for maintenance technicians. In 2023, we entered into agreements with both groups to increase pay rates and extend all other terms of the agreement by two years, until 2026 for our flight dispatchers and until 2028 for maintenance technicians.

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We also have agreements with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for our flight dispatchers and for our maintenance technicians. In 2023, we entered into agreements with both groups to increase pay rates and extend all other terms of these agreements by two years, extending the CBA amendable dates until 2026 for our flight dispatchers and until 2028 for maintenance technicians.

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If we are unable to reach agreement on the terms of collective bargaining agreements in the future, or we experience wide-spread employee dissatisfaction, attrition in these work groups, difficulty in hiring sufficient personnel or work slow downs or stoppages could have an adverse effect on our operations and future results.

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If we are unable to reach agreement on the terms of collective bargaining agreements in the future, or if we experience wide-spread employee dissatisfaction, higher attrition in these work groups, difficulty in hiring sufficient personnel or work slow downs or stoppages could have an adverse effect on our operations and future results.

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The inability to attract and retain qualified flight crew and other airline personnel could limit our growth plans and operations and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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The inability to attract and retain qualified flight crew and other airline personnel could limit our growth plans and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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Additionally, the airline industry, including our third party vendors, has experienced and may continue to experience challenges in hiring and retaining other labor positions, such as aircraft maintenance technicians, ground handling and customer service agents, and flight attendants. Our and our vendors' inability to attract and retain personnel for these positions could negatively impact our results of operations and growth plans. Additionally, we may be required to increase our wage and benefit packages, or pay increased rates to our vendors, to retain these positions. This would result in increased overall costs and may adversely impact our results of operations.

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Beyond pilot staffing, the entire airline industry, including our third party vendors, experienced the same challenges during that period of unprecedented growth, and may continue to experience challenges in hiring and retaining other labor positions, such as aircraft maintenance technicians, ground handling and customer service agents, and flight attendants should that trend resurface. Our and our vendors' inability to attract and retain personnel for these positions could negatively impact our results of operations and growth plans. Additionally, we may be required to increase our wage and benefit packages, or pay increased rates to our vendors, to retain these positions. This would result in increased overall costs and may adversely impact our results of operations.

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In addition, such security related events could be widely publicized and could adversely affect our reputation with our customers, vendors and stockholders, could harm our competitive position particularly with respect to our ecommerce operations, and could thereby materially adversely affect our operations, revenues, results of operations and financial position. Consequences could include litigation, other legal actions against us, and/or the imposition of penalties, fines, fees or liabilities. We currently are self insured against these risks. Moreover, a security compromise or ransomware event could require us to devote significant management resources to address the problems created by the issue and to expend significant additional resources to further upgrade the security measures we employ to guard personal and confidential information against cyberattacks and other attempts to access or otherwise compromise such information and could result in a disruption of our operations, particularly our digital operations.

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In addition, such security related events could be widely publicized and could adversely affect our reputation with our customers, vendors and stockholders, could harm our competitive position particularly with respect to our e-commerce operations, and could thereby materially adversely affect our operations, revenues, results of operations and financial position. Consequences could include litigation, other legal actions against us, and/or the imposition of penalties, fines, fees or liabilities. We currently are self-insured against these risks. Moreover, a security compromise or ransomware event could disrupt flight operations, e-commerce, in part or whole, and/or require us to devote significant management resources to address the problems created by the issue and to expend significant additional resources to further upgrade the security measures we employ to guard personal and confidential information against cyberattacks and other attempts to access or otherwise compromise such information and could result in a disruption of our operations, particularly our digital operations.

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The successful operation of our Sunseeker Resort is dependent on commercial and economic factors, some of which are beyond our control.

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The successful operation of our Sunseeker Resort and ability to enter into a suitable arrangement with a capital partner are dependent on commercial and economic factors, some of which are beyond our control.

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We opened Sunseeker Resort in Southwest Florida in December 2023. The successful operation of the project will be subject to the usual risks of any new business, including risks of gaining sufficient interest from vacationers to stay in our hotel and suites, the desirability of the project’s location, competition, retention of the management team, unfavorable weather, the ability to attract, train and retain sufficient numbers of suitable line employees and the ability to profitably operate the hotel and related offerings at the rates offered.

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We opened Sunseeker Resort in Southwest Florida in December 2023 and incurred significant operating losses in 2024. Although we are seeing improvement in recent months, we expect losses to continue in 2025. The successful operation of the project will be subject to the usual risks of any new business, including risks of gaining sufficient interest from vacationers to stay in our hotel and suites, the desirability of the project’s location, competition, retention of the management team, unfavorable weather, the ability to attract, train and retain sufficient numbers of suitable line employees and the ability to profitably operate the hotel and related offerings at the rates offered.

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The success of our alliance with VivaAerobus will depend on our ability to obtain necessary government approvals and other factors.

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The success of our proposed alliance with VivaAerobus will depend on our ability to obtain necessary government approvals and other factors.

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We will be able to implement the joint alliance with VivaAerobus as planned only if the DOT grants us antitrust immunity and we receive similar approval from Mexican authorities. Although we believe we should qualify for these approvals, there can be no assurance when or if we will be able to obtain them. DOT approval has now been held up indefinitely pending the outcome of diplomatic engagement on broader treaty issues.

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We will be able to implement the joint alliance with VivaAerobus as planned only if the DOT grants us antitrust immunity, and assuming the continued approval from Mexican authorities. Although we believe we should qualify for these approvals, there can be no assurance when or if we will be able to obtain them. DOT approval has now been held up indefinitely pending the outcome of diplomatic engagement on broader treaty issues. We cannot assure investors that the change in Presidential administration will bring a resolution to this matter.

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Prior to offering international service on our website, we will need to implement the necessary systems to accommodate international travel and to meet the various requirements imposed by the U.S. and Mexico. In 2023, we implemented many of these systems. However, there is no assurance that these requirements will be met in time for the expected launch of these services.

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Prior to offering international service on our website, we will need to implement the necessary systems to accommodate international travel and to meet the various requirements imposed by the U.S. and Mexico. Although we have implemented many of these systems, there is no assurance that these requirements will be met in time for the expected launch of these services.

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In 2024, Congress may consider legislation that could increase the amount of Federal Excise Tax (“FET”) and/or one or more of the other government fees imposed on air travel. By increasing the overall price charged to passengers, any additional taxes or fees could lessen the demand for air travel or force carriers to lower fares to maintain demand. Increased taxes and fees per passenger may impact our load factors more than other airlines as our lower fares are designed to stimulate demand for our services, and taxes and fees may represent a higher proportion of our overall price than for other airlines.

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At any time, Congress may consider legislation that could increase the amount of Federal Excise Tax (“FET”) and/or one or more of the other government fees imposed on air travel. By increasing the overall price charged to passengers, any additional taxes or fees could lessen the demand for air travel or force carriers to lower fares to maintain demand. Increased taxes and fees per passenger may impact our load factors more than other airlines as our lower fares are designed to stimulate demand for our services, and taxes and fees may represent a higher proportion of our overall price than for other airlines.

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Our debt and finance lease obligations as of December 31, 2023 totaled $2.26 billion net of related costs. In addition, in December 2021, we entered into a purchase agreement with The Boeing Company to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft which are expected to deliver in 2024, 2025, and 2026. This indebtedness, the Boeing purchase agreement and other commitments with debt service and fixed charge obligations could:

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Our debt and finance lease obligations as of December 31, 2024 totaled $2.07 billion net of related costs. In addition, we are party to a purchase agreement with The Boeing Company to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, of which 46 are expected to deliver in 2025, 2026 and 2027. This indebtedness, the Boeing purchase agreement and other commitments with debt service and fixed charge obligations could:

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Covenants in our senior secured notes, revolving credit facility and construction loan could limit how we conduct our business, which could affect our long-term growth potential.

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Covenants in our senior secured notes and revolving credit facility could limit how we conduct our business, which could affect our long-term growth potential.

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As of December 31, 2023, the principal balance of our Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the "Senior Secured Notes") was $550.0 million and the principal balance of our Sunseeker construction loan was $350.0 million. These loan agreements as well as one of our revolving credit facilities contain covenants limiting our ability to, among other things, make certain types of restricted payments, including paying dividends, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, engage in certain business activities or make certain investments. In addition, the loan agreements contain financial covenants, including requiring us, at the end of each calendar quarter, to maintain a maximum total leverage ratio and to maintain a minimum aggregate amount of liquidity of $300.0 million. We have pledged our assets to secure the Senior Secured Notes and revolving credit facility with the exceptions of aircraft and aircraft engines, the Sunseeker Resort and certain other exceptions. The Sunseeker Resort is pledged to secure the $350.0 million construction loan agreement to finance the construction of the Resort. This will limit our ability to obtain debt secured by these pledged assets while these loans are outstanding.

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As of December 31, 2024, the principal balance of our Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the "Senior Secured Notes") was $550.0 million. This loan agreement and one of our revolving credit facilities contain covenants limiting our ability to, among other things, make certain types of restricted payments, including paying dividends, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, engage in certain business activities or make certain investments. In addition, one of our revolving credit facilities contains financial covenants, including requiring us, at the end of each calendar quarter in which the facility is drawn to a certain extent, to maintain a maximum total leverage ratio and to maintain a minimum aggregate amount of liquidity of $300.0 million. We have pledged our assets to secure the Senior Secured Notes and revolving credit facility with the exceptions of aircraft and aircraft engines, Sunseeker Resort and certain other exceptions. This will limit our ability to obtain debt secured by these pledged assets while these loans are outstanding.

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We typically finance our aircraft through debt financing after purchase. Although we have entered into agreements which had undrawn financing commitments of $25.1 million for our Boeing order at February 1, 2024, we have secured revolving lines of credit for up to $275.0 million to offset the risk that financing may not be available on acceptable terms when needed and while we believe debt financing will be available for the aircraft we will acquire, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to secure such financing on terms attractive to us or at all. To the extent we cannot secure such financing on acceptable terms or at all, we may be required to modify our aircraft acquisition plans, incur higher than anticipated financing costs, or use more of our cash balances for aircraft acquisitions than we currently expect.

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We typically finance our aircraft through debt financing. As of February 1, 2025, we have committed financing for our next four Boeing 737 MAX deliveries and we have secured revolving lines of credit for up to $275.0 million to offset the risk that financing may not be available on acceptable terms when needed. While we believe debt financing will be available for the aircraft we will acquire, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to secure such financing on terms attractive to us or at all. To the extent we cannot secure such financing on acceptable terms or at all, we may be required to modify our aircraft acquisition plans, incur higher than anticipated financing costs, or use more of our cash balances for aircraft acquisitions than we currently expect.

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The average age of our aircraft as of February 1, 2024, is 15.5 years, which is older than the fleets of many other carriers. In general, the cost to maintain aircraft increases as they age, and exceeds the cost to maintain newer aircraft. FAA regulations, including aging aircraft airworthiness directives, require additional and enhanced maintenance inspections for older aircraft. These regulations can directly impact the frequency of inspections as an aircraft ages, and vary by aircraft or engine type, depending on the unique characteristics of each aircraft and/or engine.

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While we have introduced new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to our fleet in late 2024, the average age of our Airbus aircraft as of February 1, 2025, is 16.0 years, which is older than the fleets of many other carriers. In general, the cost to maintain aircraft increases as they age, and exceeds the cost to maintain newer aircraft. FAA regulations, including aging aircraft airworthiness directives, require additional and enhanced maintenance inspections for older aircraft. These regulations can directly impact the frequency of inspections as an aircraft ages, and vary by aircraft or engine type, depending on the unique characteristics of each aircraft and/or engine.

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We rely on Boeing and the owners of used aircraft under contract to be able to deliver aircraft in accordance with the terms of executed agreements in a timely manner. Delivery schedules for newly built aircraft frequently slip which could delay deliveries to us. Our planned initiation of service with these aircraft in the future could be adversely affected if Boeing or other third parties fail to perform as contractually obligated. See also Risk Factors -Regulatory review of Boeing’s operations could delay its production schedule, which could impact us as any delivery delays may result in lower profitability than expected and delayed growth as well as bad publicity and other consequences.

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We rely on Boeing and, as applicable, the owners of used aircraft with whom we may contract in the future to be able to deliver aircraft in accordance with the terms of executed agreements in a timely manner. Delivery schedules for newly built aircraft frequently slip which could delay deliveries to us. Our planned induction into service of aircraft under contract for delivery in the future could be adversely affected if Boeing or other third parties fail to perform as contractually obligated. See also Risk Factors -Regulatory review of Boeing’s operations could delay its production schedule, which could impact us as any delivery delays may result in lower profitability than expected and delayed growth as well as bad publicity and other consequences.

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As our aircraft age and as we add a new aircraft type, we will need to rely further on outside MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) facilities to complete the necessary work. Currently, there is a concern about whether the capacity of the MRO’s we use is sufficient to handle all of our needed maintenance as well as their other business. If not, the cost of our maintenance events may increase and delays may occur in servicing our aircraft which could result in fewer aircraft available for our scheduled service.

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As our aircraft age, we will need to rely further on outside MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) facilities to complete the necessary work. Currently, there is a concern about whether the capacity of the MRO’s we use is sufficient to handle all of our needed maintenance as well as their other business. If not, the cost of our maintenance events may increase and delays may occur in servicing our aircraft which could result in fewer aircraft available for our scheduled service.

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Our business strategy includes expanding our ancillary products and services. We cannot ensure that passengers will pay for additional ancillary products and services we offer in the future, or that they will continue to pay for the ancillary products and services we currently offer. Regulatory changes could also adversely affect our ancillary revenue opportunities. Failure to maintain our ancillary revenues could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and stock price. If we are unable to maintain and grow these revenues, we may be unable to execute our strategy to continue to offer low base fares in order to stimulate demand.

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Our business strategy includes expanding our ancillary products and services. We cannot assure investors that passengers will pay for additional ancillary products and services we offer in the future, or that they will continue to pay for the ancillary products and services we currently offer. Regulatory changes could also adversely affect our ancillary revenue opportunities. Failure to maintain our ancillary revenues could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and stock price. If we are unable to maintain and grow these revenues, we may be unable to execute our strategy to continue to offer low base fares in order to stimulate demand.

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Our business depends upon the efforts of our chief executive officer, Maury Gallagher, president, Gregory Anderson, and a small number of executive management and operating personnel. We do not currently maintain key-man life insurance on Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Anderson or any other executives. We may have difficulty replacing management or other key personnel who leave and, therefore, the loss of the services of any of these individuals could harm our business.

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Our business depends upon the efforts of our chief executive officer and president, Gregory Anderson, and a small number of executive management personnel. We do not currently maintain key-man life insurance on Mr. Anderson or any other executives. We may have difficulty replacing management or other key personnel who leave and, therefore, the loss of the services of any of these individuals could harm our business.

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Our reputation and brand could be harmed if various stakeholders are not satisfied with our ESG disclosures, goals and progress.

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Our reputation and brand could be harmed if various stakeholders are not satisfied with our sustainability disclosures, goals and progress.

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We operate in a public-facing industry dependent on fossil fuels to a large extent. ESG (environmental, social and governance) has become a more prominent focus for public companies and the SEC has proposed rules which will mandate certain ESG disclosures. Although we are working with a recognized consultant in this area and we intend to comply with any SEC requirements, our brand and reputation may suffer if our stakeholders are not satisfied with our ESG disclosures, the goals we have set in that area or our progress toward meeting those goals.

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We operate in a public-facing industry dependent on fossil fuels to a large extent. Sustainability has become a more prominent focus for public companies and the SEC has proposed rules (now paused) and the State of California has adopted rules which will mandate GHG emissions reporting and climate risk assessment disclosures. Although we intend to comply with any legal requirements, our brand and reputation may suffer if our stakeholders are not satisfied with our sustainability disclosures, the goals we have set in that area or our progress toward meeting those goals.

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The extent of impact of any future pandemic or contagion on our business and our financial and operational performance will depend on the duration, spread, severity and recurrences of the disease; the possible imposition of testing requirements before domestic travel; the duration and scope of any federal, state and local government restrictions; the availability and effectiveness of vaccines; the extent of the impact of the outbreak on overall demand for air travel; and our access to capital during the affected periods, all of which could be highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

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The extent of impact of any future pandemic or contagion on our business and our financial and operational performance will depend on factors such as the duration, spread, severity and recurrences of the disease; the possible imposition of testing requirements before air travel; the duration and scope of any federal, state and local government restrictions; the availability and effectiveness of vaccines; the extent of the impact of the outbreak on overall demand for air travel; and our access to capital during the affected periods, all of which could be highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

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Airlines are subject to extensive regulatory and legal compliance requirements, both domestically and internationally, that involve significant costs. In the last several years, the FAA has issued a number of directives and other regulations relating to the maintenance and operation of aircraft that have required us to incur significant expenditures. FAA requirements cover, among other things, retirement of older aircraft, fleet integration of newer aircraft, safety management systems, collision avoidance systems, airborne windshear avoidance systems, noise abatement, aircraft weight and payload limits, assumed average passenger weight, employee drug and alcohol testing, pilot and flight attendant duty time limitations, and increased inspection and maintenance procedures to be conducted on aging aircraft. The future cost of complying with these and other laws, rules and regulations, including new federal legislative and DOT regulatory requirements in the consumer-protection area, cannot be predicted and could significantly increase our costs of doing business.

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Airlines are subject to extensive regulatory and legal compliance requirements, both domestically and internationally, that involve significant costs. In the last several years, the FAA has issued a number of directives and other regulations relating to the maintenance and operation of aircraft that have required us to incur significant expenditures. FAA requirements cover, among other things, retirement of older aircraft, fleet integration of newer aircraft, safety management systems, collision avoidance systems, airborne windshear avoidance systems, noise abatement, aircraft weight and payload limits, assumed average passenger weight, employee drug and alcohol testing, pilot training and certification, pilot and flight attendant duty time limitations, and increased inspection and maintenance procedures to be conducted on aging aircraft. The future cost of complying with these and other laws, rules and regulations, including new federal legislative and DOT regulatory requirements in the consumer-protection area, cannot be predicted and could significantly increase our costs of doing business.

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Over the past 15 years the DOT has adopted revisions and expansions to a variety of its consumer protection regulations and policies. Additional expanded regulations have been proposed by DOT and may take effect in 2024 or thereafter, as may new consumer protection legislation proposed in Congress. We are not able to predict the impact of new consumer protection rules on our business, though we monitor the progress of potential laws and rulings. We are subject to fines or other enforcement actions if the DOT believes we are not in compliance with these or other rules or regulations or with the federal consumer protection laws administered by the DOT. Even if our actions or practices are found to be compliant, we could incur substantial costs defending our actions or practices.

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Over the past 15 years the DOT has adopted revisions and expansions to a variety of its consumer protection regulations and policies. Additional expanded regulations proposed by DOT took effect in 2024 and January 2025 as did new consumer protection legislation passed by Congress. These new consumer protection rules and legislation have imposed additional costs on our business by requiring the development of new technological and operational systems. While we do not currently anticipate significant new consumer protection rules or legislation during the current Presidential administration and Congress, we are subject to fines or other enforcement actions if the DOT believes we are not in compliance with current regulations or with the federal consumer protection laws administered by the DOT. Even if our actions or practices are found to be compliant, we could incur substantial costs defending our actions or practices.

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Federal funding to airports and/or airport bond financing could be affected through future deficit reduction legislation, which could result in higher fees, rates, and charges at many of the airports we serve. Additionally, from time to time legislative proposals have been made to re-regulate the airline industry in varying degrees - for example, to specify minimum seat-size and legroom requirements - which if adopted could affect our costs materially. Such legislation may be proposed and could be adopted in 2024, particularly in the course of FAA reauthorization. Proposed consumer-protection enhancements in reauthorization legislation include a requirement for fee-free family seating, a mandatory five-year validity of airline vouchers and credits, and substantially increased civil penalties for noncompliance by airlines with consumer-protection and other regulatory requirements.

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Federal funding to airports and/or airport bond financing could be affected through future deficit reduction legislation, which could result in higher fees, rates, and charges at many of the airports we serve. Additionally, from time to time legislative proposals have been made to re-regulate the airline industry in varying degrees - for example, to specify minimum seat-size and legroom requirements - which if adopted could affect our costs materially. While we do not anticipate such legislation from the current U.S Congress, a mandatory five-year validity of airline vouchers and credits, and substantially increased civil penalties for noncompliance by airlines with consumer-protection and other regulatory requirements became law in 2024.

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We anticipate that in 2024 and thereafter, legislative and regulatory concern with the environmental impacts of the air transportation industry will increase, and that the longer-term effects on our fleet and operating costs may be substantial. In the past, legislation to address climate change issues as they relate to the transportation industry has been introduced in the U.S. Congress, including a proposal to require transportation fuel producers and importers to acquire market-based allowances to offset the emissions resulting from combustion of their fuels. Similarly, as recently as February 2021, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Congress to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (also known as biofuel) and to assist the aviation industry in reducing emissions. According to a September 2021 White House announcement, civil aviation accounts for 11 percent of emissions by the U.S. transportation sector as a whole. The FAA has announced a U.S. aviation sector goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 2050, consistent with the broader federal objective of achieving net-zero GHG emissions economy-wide by 2050. We cannot predict whether legislation to implement these goals will pass the Congress or, if enacted into law, how it ultimately would apply to our operations or the airline industry.

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At the current time, it appears unlikely that the current Presidential administration and U.S Congress will continue the prior legislative and regulatory concern with the environmental impacts of the air transportation industry. However, such concerns may again increase at some point in the future, in which case, the longer-term effects on our fleet and operating costs could be substantial. In the past, legislation to address climate change issues as they relate to the transportation industry has been introduced in the U.S. Congress, including a proposal to require transportation fuel producers and importers to acquire market-based allowances to offset the emissions resulting from combustion of their fuels. Similarly, the U.S. Congress has passed legislation incentivizing the production of sustainable aviation fuel (also known as biofuel) and to assist the aviation industry in reducing emissions. According to a September 2021 White House announcement, civil aviation accounts for 11 percent of emissions by the U.S. transportation sector as a whole. The FAA has announced a U.S. aviation sector goal of net-zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 2050, consistent with the broader federal objective of achieving net-zero GHG emissions economy-wide by 2050. We cannot predict whether further legislation to implement these goals will pass the Congress or, if enacted into law, how it ultimately would apply to our operations or the airline industry.

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In addition, the EPA concluded in 2016 that current and projected concentrations of GHG emitted by various aircraft, including all of the aircraft we and other carriers operate, threaten public health and welfare. This finding may be a precursor to increased EPA regulation of commercial aircraft emissions in the United States, as has taken effect for operations within the European Union under EU legislation. Binding international measures adopted under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”), a specialized agency of the United Nations, are scheduled to become effective over the next several years, with the pilot phase having begun in 2021. In January 2021 the EPA adopted regulations setting emissions standards equivalent to ICAO’s for newly-designed aircraft, with immediate effect, and for in-production aircraft, effective 2028. Similarly, in December 2022, the EPA adopted particulate matter emission standards and test procedures for newly-designed aircraft, with immediate effect, and for in-production aircraft, effective 2028. In February 2024, the FAA adopted regulations implementing these EPA requirements. These new EPA and FAA standards and procedures harmonize with ICAO requirements. The aircraft we currently operate are not affected by these standards, and those we have on order would be affected only if manufactured after December 31, 2027. As noted, however, we anticipate an ever-increasing legislative and regulatory focus on aviation’s impacts on the environment. These developments and any additional legislation or regulations addressing climate change are likely to increase our costs of doing business in the future and the increases could be material.

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In addition, the EPA concluded in 2016 that current and projected concentrations of GHG emitted by various aircraft, including all of the aircraft we and other carriers operate, threaten public health and welfare. This finding may be a precursor to increased EPA regulation of commercial aircraft emissions in the United States, as has taken effect for operations within the European Union under EU legislation. Binding international measures adopted under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”), a specialized agency of the United Nations, are scheduled to become effective over the next several years, with the pilot phase having begun in 2021. In January 2021 the EPA adopted regulations setting emissions standards equivalent to ICAO’s for newly-designed aircraft, with immediate effect, and for in-production aircraft, effective 2028. Similarly, in December 2022, the EPA adopted particulate matter emission standards and test procedures for newly-designed aircraft, with immediate effect, and for in-production aircraft, effective 2028. In February 2024, the FAA adopted regulations implementing these EPA requirements. These new EPA and FAA standards and procedures harmonize with ICAO requirements. The aircraft we currently operate are not affected by these standards, and those we have on order would be affected only if manufactured after December 31, 2027. In the future, there may be an increasing legislative and regulatory focus on aviation’s impacts on the environment. These developments and any additional legislation or regulations addressing climate change are likely to increase our costs of doing business in the future and the increases could be material.

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Like other airlines, we are subject to delays caused by factors beyond our control, including air traffic congestion at airports and en route, adverse weather conditions, increased security measures, and the outbreak of disease. Delays frustrate passengers and increase costs, which in turn could affect profitability. During periods of fog, snow, rain, storms or other adverse weather conditions, flights may be canceled or significantly delayed. Cancellations or delays due to weather conditions, traffic control problems, and breaches in security could harm our operating results and financial condition.

Current wording

Like other airlines, we are subject to delays caused by factors beyond our control, including air traffic congestion at airports and en route, air traffic controller staffing and limitations, adverse weather conditions, increased security measures, and the outbreak of disease. Delays frustrate passengers and increase costs, which in turn could affect profitability. During periods of fog, snow, rain, storms or other adverse weather conditions, flights may be canceled or significantly delayed and travel to certain markets could be impacted during and for a period of time after the weather event. Cancellations or delays due to weather conditions, traffic control problems, and breaches in security could harm our operating results and financial condition.

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A substantial proportion of our scheduled flights have Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Destin or Sarasota as either their destination or origin. Our business could be harmed by any circumstances causing a reduction in demand for air transportation to one or more of these markets, or our other leisure destinations, such as adverse changes in local economic conditions, negative public perception of the particular city, significant price increases, or the impact of future terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

Current wording

A substantial proportion of our scheduled flights have Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix/Mesa, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Destin or Sarasota as either their destination or origin. Our business could be harmed by any circumstances causing a reduction in demand for air transportation to one or more of these markets, or our other leisure destinations, such as adverse changes in local economic conditions, negative public perception of the city, significant price increases, or the impact of future terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

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•announcements concerning our competitors, new market entrants, the airline industry, or the economy in general

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•announcements and developments concerning our competitors, new market entrants, the airline industry, or the economy in general

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We are subject to a Nevada statute (NRS 78.411 through 78.444) that prohibits us from engaging in certain “combinations,” including mergers, consolidations, sales and leases of assets, issuances of securities and similar transactions, with a stockholder who is the beneficial owner of 10 percent or more of our stock (an “interested stockholder”), for a period of up to four years after the date that person became an interested stockholder, unless either our board of directors approves, in advance, the transaction by which the person became an interested stockholder, or such combination is approved at a meeting by at least 60 percent of voting power of our stock that is not beneficially owned by the interested stockholder, or its affiliates or associates. Between two and four years after the date the person first became an interested stockholder, a combination may also be permitted if the interested stockholder satisfies certain requirements with respect to the aggregate consideration to be received by holders of outstanding shares in the combination.

Current wording

We are subject to a Nevada statute (NRS 78.411 through 78.444) that prohibits us from engaging in certain “combinations,” including mergers, consolidations, sales and leases of assets, issuances of securities and similar transactions, with a stockholder who is the beneficial owner of 10 percent or more of our stock (an “interested stockholder”), for a period of up to four years after the date that person became an interested stockholder, unless either our board of directors approves, in advance, the transaction by which the person became an interested stockholder, or such combination is approved at a meeting by at least 60 percent of voting power of our stock that is not beneficially owned by the interested stockholder or its affiliates. Between two and four years after the date the person first became an interested stockholder, a combination may also be prohibited unless approved by our board of directors and stockholders holding at least a majority of the stock not owned by the interested stockholder and its affiliates or unless the interested stockholder satisfies certain requirements with respect to the aggregate consideration to be received by holders of outstanding shares in the combination.

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that causes such holder to exceed certain thresholds (one-fifth, one-third and a majority or more) of the total voting power of our stock. In such event, the holder will only obtain such voting rights in the “control shares” so acquired as may be approved by a resolution of our stockholders of the corporation at a special or annual meeting. The statute also provides a mechanism for us to force the redemption of the control shares at the average price paid therefor. Our board of directors may, however, exempt any acquisition of a controlling interest by certain existing or future stockholders by amending the corporation’s bylaws (or articles of incorporation) within 10 days following such acquisition.

Current wording

In addition, another Nevada statute (NRS 78.378 through 78.3793) may eliminate the voting rights of shares of our stock to the extent the shares are acquired by a holder in connection with, or within 90 days prior to, an acquisition of a “controlling interest” that causes such holder to exceed certain thresholds (one-fifth, one-third and a majority or more) of the total voting power of our stock. In such event, the holder will only obtain such voting rights in the “control shares” so acquired as may be approved by stockholders owning at least a majority of the stock of the Company (excluding stock held by the interested stockholder). The statute also provides a mechanism for us to force the redemption of the control shares at the average price paid therefor. Our board of directors may, however, exempt any acquisition of a controlling interest by certain existing or future stockholders by amending the corporation’s bylaws (or articles of incorporation) within 10 days following such acquisition.