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EXHIBIT 13.2

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

     
(X BOX)   Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 or

     
(BOX)   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             1-10140

AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
DELAWARE       86-0418245
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4000 EAST SKY HARBOR BLVD   PHOENIX, ARIZONA   85034
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code           (480) 693-0800

                                             N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

     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   XX   No              

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchanges Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.

             
Yes   XX   No             

The Company has 1,000 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2001.

The Registrant, a wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corporation, meets the condition set forth in general instruction H(1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with reduced disclosure format pursuant to general instruction H (2).

 


PART I —FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands except share data)

                     
        June 30,   December 31,
        2001   2000
       
 
        (Unaudited)        
Assets:
               
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 133,987     $ 139,150  
 
Short-term investments
    27,864       50,686  
 
Accounts receivable, net
    133,688       130,219  
 
Advances to parent company and affiliate, net
    262,478       273,272  
 
Expendable spare parts and supplies, net
    49,416       41,843  
 
Prepaid expenses
    51,693       35,998  
 
   
     
 
   
Total current assets
    659,126       671,168  
 
   
     
 
Property and equipment:
               
 
Flight equipment
    980,771       903,336  
 
Other property and equipment
    260,661       211,922  
 
Equipment purchase deposits
    81,750       93,750  
 
   
     
 
 
    1,323,182       1,209,008  
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    508,506       458,616  
 
   
     
 
   
Net property and equipment
    814,676       750,392  
 
   
     
 
Other assets:
               
 
Restricted cash
    32,464       31,120  
 
Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, net
    261,958       271,906  
 
Other assets, net
    54,147       60,887  
 
   
     
 
   
Total other assets
    348,569       363,913  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 1,822,371     $ 1,785,473  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands except share data)

                     
        June 30,   December 31,
        2001   2000
       
 
        (Unaudited)        
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 133,435     $ 159,667  
 
Accounts payable
    174,378       147,661  
 
Air traffic liability
    227,815       183,531  
 
Accrued compensation and vacation benefits
    36,002       35,850  
 
Accrued taxes
    47,208       57,540  
 
Other accrued liabilities
    37,513       31,542  
 
   
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    656,351       615,791  
 
   
     
 
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    196,520       145,578  
Deferred credits and other liabilities
    101,618       99,308  
Deferred tax liability, net
    41,959       42,856  
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder’s equity:
               
 
Class B common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,000 shares
           
 
Additional paid-in capital
    519,749       519,748  
 
Retained earnings
    305,840       362,192  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    334        
 
   
     
 
   
Total stockholder’s equity
    825,923       881,940  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 1,822,371     $ 1,785,473  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        June 30,   June 30,
       
 
        2001   2000   2001   2000
       
 
 
 
Operating revenues:
                               
 
Passenger
  $ 547,428     $ 575,466     $ 1,100,194     $ 1,090,533  
 
Cargo
    9,762       9,492       19,760       19,427  
 
Other
    16,719       19,852       30,962       39,738  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating revenues
    573,909       604,810       1,150,916       1,149,698  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating expenses:
                               
 
Salaries and related costs
    146,832       135,701       295,312       266,381  
 
Aircraft rents
    89,002       81,788       176,880       160,959  
 
Other rents and landing fees
    34,816       31,869       70,189       62,049  
 
Aircraft fuel
    91,465       83,167       192,899       158,859  
 
Agency commissions
    22,251       22,753       45,556       45,223  
 
Aircraft maintenance materials and repairs
    65,304       58,638       130,468       121,720  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    15,553       13,446       30,071       26,446  
 
Amortization of excess reorganization value
    4,974       4,974       9,948       9,948  
 
Special charges
    35,695             35,695        
 
Other
    123,824       123,197       244,997       236,983  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    629,716       555,533       1,232,015       1,088,568  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating income (loss)
    (55,807 )     49,277       (81,099 )     61,130  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Nonoperating income (expenses):
                               
 
Interest income
    6,340       5,719       11,541       10,060  
 
Interest expense, net
    (6,605 )     (5,580 )     (13,785 )     (11,382 )
 
Gain on sale of investment
                      15,515  
 
Other, net
    138       (461 )     391       961  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total nonoperating income (expenses), net
    (127 )     (322 )     (1,853 )     15,154  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (55,934 )     48,955       (82,952 )     76,284  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income taxes (benefit)
    (12,636 )     20,678       (26,600 )     32,499  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (43,298 )   $ 28,277     $ (56,352 )   $ 43,785  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

                       
          Six Months Ended
          June 30,
         
          2001   2000
         
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 93,075     $ 182,497  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Purchases of property and equipment
    (222,560 )     (138,351 )
 
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments
    22,822       (8,600 )
 
Proceeds from sale and leaseback of aircraft
    64,000        
 
Equipment purchase deposits and other
    5,907       505  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in investing activities
    (129,831 )     (146,446 )
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Repayment of debt
    (120,829 )     (5,153 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of debt
    152,422       32,000  
 
Other
          (105 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net cash provided by financing activities
    31,593       26,742  
 
   
     
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (5,163 )     62,793  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    139,150       105,545  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 133,987     $ 168,338  
 
   
     
 
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at end of period
  $ 161,851     $ 192,555  
 
   
     
 
Cash paid for:
               
 
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
  $ 6,310     $ 6,102  
 
   
     
 
 
Income taxes paid
  $ 22     $ 2,593  
 
   
     
 
Non-cash financing activities:
               
 
Notes payable issued for equipment purchase deposits
  $ 10,500     $ 17,500  
 
   
     
 
 
Notes payable canceled under the aircraft purchase agreement
  $ 17,500     $ 10,500  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2001

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The unaudited condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by America West Airlines, Inc., (“AWA” or the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corporation (“Holdings”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with those rules and regulations, certain information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. In the opinion of management, the condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. The accompanying condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.

2.   ADVANCES TO PARENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATE

     As of June 30, 2001, AWA had net advances to Holdings of $258.0 million. In addition, AWA had net advances of $4.5 million to The Leisure Company (“TLC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings.

3.   FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

     In the second quarter of 2001, AWA borrowed $58.0 million from the America West Airlines 2001-1 Pass Through Trusts (See Note 5, —“EETC Financing Transaction") to fund the acquisition of two new A319 aircraft.

4.   LONG-TERM DEBT

     In exchange for flexibility under certain financial covenants, the Company has agreed to temporarily limit its borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facility to $90 million, $89.9 million of which was outstanding as of June 30, 2001. (See“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Sources and Uses of Cash").

5.   EETC FINANCING TRANSACTION

     In May 2001, America West Airlines 2001-1 Pass Through Trusts issued $427.2 million of Pass Through Trust Certificates in connection with the financing of nine Airbus A319 aircraft and five Airbus A320 aircraft. The combined effective interest rate on this financing is 7.66% on a fixed rate equivalent basis at the time of closing. The Pass Through Trust Certificates were issued by separate trusts that hold equipment notes issued upon delivery of each financed aircraft. Proceeds from the certificates are deposited in an escrow account pending their application to purchase the equipment notes. The equipment notes are secured by a security interest in the aircraft and are issued in connection with either a leveraged lease financing or a mortgage financing of the relevant aircraft, at AWA’s election. The Pass Through Trust Certificates are not direct obligations of, nor guaranteed by, Holdings or AWA. However, AWA has certain indemnity obligations in respect of the trusts and interest on the escrowed proceeds pending their application to finance aircraft. The acquisition of each aircraft subject to this financing and delivered to date has been structured as a mortgage financing.

     Two of the aircraft that are the subject of this financing were delivered in the second quarter of 2001 and three were delivered in July 2001. In connection with the delivery of the aircraft, AWA issued equipment notes in an aggregate amount of $58 million during the second quarter of 2001 and $87 million in July 2001. The remaining aircraft are expected to be delivered between August 2001 and May 2002.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2001

6.   COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

     Comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company recorded a total comprehensive loss of $41.2 million and $56.0 million, respectively. The difference between net loss and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 is detailed in the following table:

                   
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      June 30, 2001   June 30, 2001
     
 
      (In thousands)
Net loss
  $ (43,298 )   $ (56,352 )
 
   
     
 
 
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of deferred taxes
    2,014       1,956  
 
Realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of taxes
    40       (1,622 )
 
   
     
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
    2,054       334  
 
   
     
 
Comprehensive loss
  $ (41,244 )   $ (56,018 )
 
   
     
 

7.   SPECIAL CHARGES

     Earlier this year, AWA announced a cost reduction plan to respond to a softening economy. The plan includes a slowing of the airline’s growth through the return of seven older 737-300 leased aircraft to the lessors in the second half of 2001 and January 2002 and significant reductions in overhead due in part to select reductions-in-force of management, administrative and clerical personnel.

     The cost reductions include the following specific measures:

    The return of seven 737-300 aircraft to the lessors. Five aircraft will be returned as the leases expire between September 2001 and January 2002. Two aircraft will be returned in September 2001 as a result of the early termination of the leases.
 
    Significant reductions in overhead, including a 10% reduction in management, administrative and clerical payroll, a 33% reduction in paid overtime, a reduction in advertising and the elimination of certain other discretionary expenses. The management, administrative and clerical payroll reduction, which was completed in May 2001, was accomplished through the combination of attrition, deferred hiring and select reductions-in-force.

     The Company recorded a pretax charge of $35.7 million in the second quarter of 2001 related to the earlier-than-planned aircraft returns and reductions-in-force. Included in this amount was an impairment loss of approximately $12.0 million related to the aircraft returns. During the quarter, the Company paid approximately $0.7 million in severance related to the reductions-in-force. The remaining accrual as of June 30, 2001 was approximately $23.0 million.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2001

8.   SEGMENT DISCLOSURES

     AWA is one reportable segment. Accordingly, the segment reporting financial data required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” is included in the accompanying balance sheets and statements of income.

9.   RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations”. SFAS No. 141 primarily addresses the accounting for the cost of an acquired business, including any subsequent adjustments to its cost. SFAS No. 141 requires the use of the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations, thereby eliminating the pooling-of-interest method, and provides new criteria for determining whether intangible assets acquired in a business combination should be recognized separately from goodwill. SFAS No. 141 is effective for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and for all business combinations accounted for by the purchase method that are completed after June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS No. 141 will have no impact on the Company at this time.

     In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 142 primarily addresses the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition. SFAS No. 142 does not permit the amortization of goodwill as required by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17, “Intangible Assets". Rather, goodwill will be subject to a periodic impairment test, using a fair value-based approach. Under SFAS No. 141, reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets (“ERV”) shall be reported as goodwill and accounted for in the same manner as goodwill. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 except for goodwill acquired in a business acquisition after June 30, 2001, which shall not be amortized. Upon adoption of this statement on January 2, 2002, the Company’s estimated ERV balance of $252.0 million will no longer be subject to amortization resulting in an annual decrease in amortization expense of approximately $19.9 million.

10.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Sale of Equity Investments

     In July 2001, AWA sold 62,240 warrants to purchase common stock of Expedia.com, resulting in a pretax gain of approximately $1.1 million.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2001

     In July 2001, AWA sold 73,413 Equant N.V. depository certificates, which were held by the SITA Foundation, resulting in a pretax gain of approximately $1.5 million.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
JUNE 30, 2001

    ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     AWA is the eighth largest commercial airline carrier in the United States operating through its principal hubs located in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada, and a mini-hub located in Columbus, Ohio. As of June 30, 2001, AWA served 60 destinations in North America, including seven destinations in Mexico and two in Canada.

Overview

     Over the past five fiscal years, AWA has experienced solid growth, increasing revenues each year and increasing operating income each year until 2000. AWA reported approximately $2.3 billion in revenues in 2000, an increase in annual revenues of 6.7% over revenues reported in 1999 and 31.7% over those reported in 1996. In addition, operating income increased from $68.7 million in 1996 to $197.9 million in 1999. However, largely as a result of increased fuel costs, softening economic conditions, which has had a severe adverse affect on airline industry revenues, and certain operating difficulties in 2000, AWA recorded an operating loss of $12.7 million for 2000 and a net loss and operating loss of $56.4 million and $81.1 million, respectively, for the first half of 2001. The airline industry is cyclical in nature and highly sensitive to general economic conditions. Currently, the airline industry is experiencing a decline in business traffic. In addition, historically high fuel costs continue to increase costs and reduce margins. Management anticipates that softening economic conditions and high fuel prices will continue to place pressure on AWA and the industry in general.

Summary of Financial Results

     AWA recorded a net loss of $43.3 million in the second quarter of 2001. This compares to $28.3 million of net income in the second quarter of 2000. The 2001 results include a pre-tax charge of $35.7 million resulting from the Company’s previously announced cost reduction initiatives discussed below, (see Note 7, “Special Charges” in Notes to Condensed Financial Statements). Excluding the special charges, the net loss was $21.1 million. The decline in earnings was due primarily to a softening economy, a 10.0% increase in year-over-year fuel costs and much smaller book income tax credits. The average fuel price for the 2001 second quarter was 84.5 cents per gallon as compared to 77.4 cents in the second quarter of 2000. AWA recorded an income tax benefit for financial reporting purposes of $12.6 million for the 2001 second quarter on a pretax loss of $55.9 million. Excluding special charges, the Company would have reported tax expense of $0.9 million. This compares to $20.7 million of income tax expense in the second quarter of 2000 on $49.0 million of pretax income. Primarily as a result of AWA’s amortization of excess reorganization value (“ERV”), which is not deductible for tax purposes, AWA’s book tax rate can fluctuate significantly with changes in earnings. The loss in the second quarter 2001 resulted in much smaller book income tax credits than would be anticipated had the Company used effective tax rates as in the 2000 period.

     AWA recorded a net loss of $56.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. Excluding the special charges, the net loss was $34.2 million. This compares to $43.8 million of net income in the 2000 period. Results for the six month period in 2001 include an $11.0 million one-time gain resulting from the settlement in March 2001 of a lawsuit related to an air-to-ground telecommunication system that was previously written off and the $35.7 million pre-tax charge resulting from the Company’s cost reduction initiatives discussed above. Results for the six month period in 2000 include a pretax gain of $15.5 million ($9.6 million after tax) from AWA’s sale of 500,000 warrants to purchase common stock of Priceline.com in the first quarter of 2000. AWA recorded an income tax benefit for financial reporting purposes of $26.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. This compares to $32.5 million of income tax expense for the 2000 six month period.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
JUNE 30, 2001

Airline Operations Update

     Since July 2000 when AWA launched a series of customer service initiatives to enhance its operational performance, the Company has made significant improvement in a number of key service areas. For the second quarter of 2001, as reported to the Department of Transportation (“DOT”):

    On-time performance improved to 75.2% compared to 66.5% for the second quarter of 2000;
 
    The percentage of flights cancelled dropped to 1.9% from 3.9% for the second quarter of 2000, due primarily to a significant decrease in the number of maintenance-related cancellations compared to the second quarter of 2000;
 
    Load factor increased to 75.5% compared to 73.7% for the second quarter of 2000;
 
    AWA posted a 43% year-over-year improvement in mishandled baggage; and
 
    Customer complaints to the DOT declined by 50% compared to the second quarter of 2000.

Cost Reduction Plan

     Earlier this year, AWA announced a cost reduction plan to respond to a softening economy. The plan includes a slowing of the airline’s growth through the return of seven older 737-300 leased aircraft to the lessors in the second half of 2001 and January 2002 and significant reductions in overhead due in part to select reductions-in-force of management, administrative and clerical personnel. As a result of these steps, AWA expects to reduce its annualized expense budget by approximately $75 million. Capital spending will be reduced an additional approximately $25 million. The capital reductions will be realized in 2001 and approximately $25 million of cost reductions are expected to occur in 2001.

     The cost reductions include the following specific measures:

    The return of seven 737-300 aircraft to the lessors. Five aircraft will be returned as the leases expire between September 2001 and January 2002. Two aircraft will be returned in September 2001 as a result of the early termination of the leases. The result will be a slowing of the growth of the airline from previously anticipated rates of 7-8% in 2001 and 5-6% in 2002 to 5-6% in 2001 and 1-2% in 2002.
 
    Significant reductions in overhead, including a 10% reduction in management, administrative and clerical payroll, a 33% reduction in paid overtime, a reduction in advertising and the elimination of certain other discretionary expenses. The management, administrative and clerical payroll reduction, which was completed in May 2001, was accomplished through the combination of attrition, deferred hiring and select reductions-in-force.

     The Company recorded a pretax charge of $35.7 million in the second quarter of 2001 related to the earlier-than-planned aircraft returns and reductions-in-force. Included in this amount was an impairment loss of approximately $12.0 million related to the aircraft returns. During the quarter, the Company paid approximately $0.7 million in severance related to the reductions-in-force. The remaining accrual as of June 30, 2001 was approximately $23.0 million.

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AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
JUNE 30, 2001

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following discussion provides an analysis of AWA’s results of operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001 and material changes compared to the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2000.

     The table below sets forth selected operating data for AWA.

                                                   
      Three Months Ended   Percent   Six Months Ended   Percent
      June 30,   Change   June 30,   Change
      2001   2000   2001-2000   2001   2000   2001-2000
     
 
 
 
 
 
Aircraft (end of period)
    142       128       10.9       142       128       10.9  
Average daily aircraft utilization (hours)
    10.2       11.1       (8.1 )     10.5       11.1       (5.4 )
Available seat miles (in millions)
    6,896       6,824       1.1       13,952       13,313       4.8  
Block hours
    132,576       129,484       2.4       269,256       254,448       5.8  
Average stage length (miles)
    895       875       2.3       890       870       2.3  
Average passenger journey (miles)
    1,307       1,294       1.0       1,281       1,246       2.8  
Revenue passenger miles (in millions)
    5,205       5,029       3.5       10,087       9,355       7.8  
Load factor (percent)
    75.5       73.7     1.8pts     72.3       70.3     2.0pts
Passenger enplanements (in thousands)
    5,294       5,206       1.7       10,398       9,818       5.9  
Yield per revenue passenger mile (cents)
    10.52       11.44       (8.0 )     10.91       11.66       (6.4 )
Revenue per available seat mile:
                                               
 
Passenger (cents)
    7.94       8.43       (5.8 )     7.89       8.19       (3.7 )
 
Total (cents)
    8.32       8.86       (6.1 )     8.25       8.64       (4.5 )
Fuel consumption (gallons in millions)
    108.2       107.3       0.8       218.1       208.0       4.9  
Average fuel price (cents per gallon)
    84.5       77.4       9.2       88.5       76.5       15.7  
Average number of full-time equivalent employees
    12,508       12,031       4.0       12,779       11,942       7.0  

     The table below sets forth the major components of operating cost per available seat mile (“CASM”) for AWA.

                                                 
    Three Months Ended   Percent   Six Months Ended   Percent
    June 30,   Change   June 30,   Change
    2001   2000   2001-2000   2001   2000   2001-2000
   
 
 
 
 
 
(in cents)
                                               
Salaries and related costs
    2.13       1.99       7.0       2.12       2.00       6.0  
Aircraft rents
    1.29       1.20       7.5       1.27       1.21       5.0  
Other rents and landing fees
    .50       .47       6.4       .50       .47       6.4  
Aircraft fuel
    1.33       1.22       9.0       1.38       1.19       16.0  
Agency commissions
    .32       .33       (3.0 )     .33       .34       (2.9 )
Aircraft maintenance materials and repairs
    .95       .86       10.5       .93       .92       1.1  
Depreciation and amortization
    .23       .20       15.0       .22       .20       10.0  
Amortization of excess reorganization value
    .07       .07             .07       .07        
Special charges
    .52             100.0       .26             100.0  
Other
    1.79       1.80       (0.6 )     1.75       1.78       (1.7 )
 
   
     
             
     
         
 
    9.13       8.14       12.2       8.83       8.18       7.9  
 
   
     
             
     
         

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000

     For the three months ended June 30, 2001, AWA realized an operating loss of $55.8 million. Excluding $35.7 million of special charges, AWA’s operating loss was $20.1 million. This is compared to $49.3 million of operating income in last year’s second quarter.

     Total operating revenues for the second quarter of 2001 were $573.9 million. Passenger revenues were $547.4 million for the second quarter of 2001, a decrease of $28.0 million or 4.9% from the second quarter of 2000. A 3.5% increase in revenue passenger miles (“RPM”) more than offset a 1.1% increase in capacity as measured by available seat miles (“ASM”), resulting in a 1.8 point increase in load factor (the percentage of available seats that are filled with revenue passengers). This increase in load factor was more than offset by an 8.0% decrease in revenue per passenger mile (“yield”), which decreased passenger revenue per available seat mile (“RASM”) for the quarter 5.8% to 7.94 cents. The decrease in yield and RASM was due to an industry-wide decline in business travel as a result of the slowing economy. Cargo revenues were relatively flat quarter-over-quarter while other revenues decreased 15.8% to $16.7 million due primarily to the effect of higher fuel prices and other costs, which reduced net revenues from AWA’s code sharing agreement with Mesa Airlines.

     Excluding special charges, CASM for the second quarter of 2001 increased 5.8% to 8.61 cents from 8.14 cents for the second quarter of 2000 largely due to higher fuel prices and increases in capacity that were more modest than originally planned. As a result, operating expenses increased $38.5 million in the second quarter of 2001 or 6.9% as compared to the second quarter of 2000, while ASMs increased only 1.1%. Significant changes in the components of CASM excluding special charges are explained as follows:

    Salaries and related costs per ASM increased 7.0% primarily due to a higher number of employees in the second quarter of 2001 to support anticipated growth. The average number of full-time equivalent employees (“FTE”) increased 4.0% quarter-over-quarter while ASMs increased only 1.1%. Average salaries and related costs per FTE increased 4.1% primarily due to a new collective bargaining agreement with the Company’s fleet service workers, which was entered into in June 2000. Also, the contract with the Air Line Pilots Association (“ALPA”) (signed May 1995) required longevity-related salary level increases. Payroll expense for fleet service workers and pilots increased by $5.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the second quarter of 2000.
 
    Aircraft rent expense per ASM increased 7.5% due to the net addition of 14 leased aircraft to the fleet during the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the second quarter of 2000.
 
    Other rents and landing fees expense per ASM increased 6.4% in the second quarter of 2001 primarily due to higher airport rentals ($2.3 million) and landing fees ($1.1 million).
 
    Aircraft fuel expense per ASM increased 9.0% due to a 9.2% increase in the average price per gallon of fuel to 84.5 cents in the second quarter of 2001 quarter from 77.4 cents in the second quarter of 2000.
 
    Agency commissions expense per ASM decreased 3.0% due to an increase in the percentage of non-commissionable revenue in the second quarter of 2001, primarily as a result of increased usage of the Company’s website and other lower cost distribution channels.
 
    Aircraft maintenance materials and repairs expense per ASM increased 10.5% primarily due to higher aircraft C-Check ($3.8 million), airframe maintenance ($2.1 million) and engine overhaul ($0.9 million) expenses in the second quarter of 2001 when compared to the second quarter of 2000.

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    Depreciation and amortization expense per ASM increased 15.0% due primarily to increases in depreciation and amortization expense related to computer software and hardware additions and facility improvements to support growth ($0.7 million), rotable aircraft parts ($0.7 million) and aircraft leasehold improvements ($0.4 million).
 
    Other operating expenses per ASM decreased 0.6% to 1.79 cents from 1.80 cents primarily due to the 1.1% increase in ASMs. A $4.8 million decrease in interrupted trip expense was substantially offset by higher professional and technical fees ($1.4 million), aircraft refueling charges ($1.4 million) and ground handling contract costs ($1.3 million).

     Net nonoperating expenses were relatively unchanged from the second quarter of 2000. Net interest expense increased $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2001 due to higher average outstanding debt while interest income increased $0.6 million due to higher interest earned on the escrowed proceeds from the 2001-1 Pass Through Trust Certificates. (See “Liquidity and Capital Resources —Financing Transactions” below and Note 5, “EETC Financing Transaction” in Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000

     For the six months ended June 30, 2001, AWA realized an operating loss of $81.1 million. Excluding special charges, AWA’s operating loss was $45.4 million. This is compared to $61.1 million of operating income in the six months ended June 30, 2000.

     Total operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $1.2 billion. Passenger revenues of $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were relatively unchanged from the comparable 2000 period. RPMs increased 7.8% versus a 4.8% increase in capacity as measured by ASMs, resulting in a 2.0 point increase in load factor. This increase in load factor was more than offset by a 6.4% decrease in yield, which decreased RASM for the six months ended June 30, 2001 3.7% to 7.89 cents. The decrease in yield and RASM was due to an industry-wide decline in business travel as a result of the slowing economy. Cargo revenues were relatively flat period-over-period while other revenues decreased 22.1% to $31.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 due primarily to the effect of higher fuel prices and other costs, which reduced net revenues from AWA’s code sharing agreement with Mesa Airlines.

     Excluding special charges, CASM for the six months ended June 30, 2001 increased 4.8% to 8.57 cents from 8.18 cents for the comparable 2000 period largely due to higher fuel prices and increases in capacity that were more modest than originally planned. As a result, operating expenses increased $107.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 or 9.9% as compared to the 2000 period, while ASMs increased only 4.8%. Significant changes in the components of CASM excluding special charges are explained as follows:

    Salaries and related costs per ASM increased 6.0% primarily due to a higher number of employees in the 2001 period to support anticipated growth. The average number of FTEs increased 7.0% period-over-period while ASMs increased only 4.8%. Average salaries and related costs per FTE increased 3.6% primarily due to a new collective bargaining agreement with the Company’s fleet service workers, which was entered into in June 2000. Also, the contract with ALPA (signed May 1995) required longevity-related salary level increases. Payroll expense for fleet service workers and pilots increased by $11.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively, in the 2001 period as compared to the 2000 period.
 
    Aircraft rent expense per ASM increased 5.0% due primarily to the net addition of 14 leased aircraft to the fleet during the 2001 period as compared to the 2000 period.

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    Other rents and landing fees expense per ASM increased 6.4% in the 2001 period primarily due to higher airport rentals ($4.4 million) and landing fees ($4.2 million).
 
    Aircraft fuel expense per ASM increased 16.0% due to a 15.7% increase in the average price per gallon of fuel to 88.5 cents in the 2001 period from 76.5 cents in the 2000 period.
 
    Agency commissions expense per ASM decreased 2.9% due to an increase in the percentage of non-commissionable revenue in the 2001 period, primarily as a result of increased usage of the Company’s website and other lower cost distribution channels.
 
    Aircraft maintenance materials and repairs expense per ASM increased 1.1% primarily due to higher airframe maintenance ($4.5 million), aircraft C-Check ($4.3 million) and engine overhaul ($0.8 million) expenses. These increases were offset in part by a $1.3 million decrease in capitalized maintenance amortization expense for the 2001 period when compared to the 2000 period.
 
    Depreciation and amortization expense per ASM increased 10.0% due primarily to an increase in depreciation expense related to rotable aircraft parts ($1.1 million) and owned aircraft ($0.6 million). Higher amortization expense related to computer software and hardware additions and facility improvements to support growth ($0.8 million) and aircraft leasehold improvements ($0.7 million) also contributed to the increase.
 
    Other operating expenses per ASM decreased 1.7% to 1.75 cents in the first six months of 2001 from 1.78 cents in the 2000 period primarily due to lower interrupted trip expenses ($6.8 million), the recovery of $11.0 million from the settlement of a lawsuit related to an air-to-ground telecommunication system that was previously written off and the 4.8% increase in ASMs. These decreases were offset in part by higher professional and technical fees ($2.7 million), bad debt expense ($1.5 million), deicing costs ($0.8 million) and higher costs resulting from growth. Growth-related costs include computer reservations system booking fees ($5.7 million), aircraft refueling charges ($3.1 million), ground handling contract costs ($2.6 million), traffic liability and other insurance ($2.3 million), guard services ($1.4 million), catering costs ($1.1 million), credit card discount fees ($0.6 million), frequent traveler program expenses ($0.5 million) and software maintenance ($0.5 million).

     AWA had net nonoperating expenses of $1.9 million in the first six months of 2001 as compared to $15.2 million of net nonoperating income in the comparable 2000 period. The period-over-period change was primarily due to a $15.5 million gain on sale of 500,000 warrants to purchase common stock of Priceline.com, Inc. in the 2000 period. Net interest expense increased $2.4 million in the 2001 period when compared to the 2000 period due to higher average outstanding debt. Interest income increased $1.5 million due to higher interest earned on the escrowed proceeds from the 2001-1 Pass Through Trust Certificates. (See “Liquidity and Capital Resources —Financing Transactions” below and Note 5, —“EETC Financing Transaction” in Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources and Uses of Cash

     Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments decreased to $161.9 million at June 30, 2001 from $189.8 million at December 31, 2000. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $93.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $182.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000

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due principally to the loss in the 2001 period. Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $129.8 million for the 2001 period from $146.4 million for the 2000 period. This decrease was primarily due to sales of short-term investments totaling $22.8 million in the 2001 period as compared to purchases of $8.6 million of short-term investments in the 2000 period and the purchase of four new A319 aircraft in the 2001 period, of which two were purchased in the first quarter and two were purchased in the second quarter of 2001. (See Note 3, “Flight Equipment” in Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.) The two aircraft purchased in the first quarter of 2001 were subsequently refinanced as the result of a sale/leaseback transaction in March 2001. The 2000 period included the purchase of one new A320 aircraft. Net cash provided by financing activities was $31.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to $26.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The 2001 period included $107.4 million of borrowing to fund the acquisition of the four new A319 aircraft discussed above and $45.0 million of borrowing under the Company’s revolving credit facility. The 2001 period also included the repayment of $49.4 million of debt as a result of the sale/leaseback of two A319 aircraft discussed above and $66.5 million of revolving credit facility debt repayments. The 2000 period included $32.0 million of borrowing to fund the acquisition of one new A320 aircraft.

     Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 were approximately $222.6 million and $138.4 million, respectively. Included in these amounts are capital expenditures for capitalized maintenance of approximately $54.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000.

     AWA has in place a $125 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a group of financial institutions that has a three-year term expiring in December 2002. As of June 30, 2001, AWA had drawn $89.9 million under this facility.

     The credit agreement is secured by certain assets of AWA, contains restriction on AWA’s ability to take certain actions, and requires AWA to meet and maintain certain financial tests and minimum ratios. In order to give AWA added flexibility, effective June 29, 2001, two of these financial tests were temporarily amended: the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement, which is tested on a quarter-end basis, was reduced for the second and third quarters of 2001, and the minimum liquidity covenant was waived through October 31, 2001. In connection with these amendments, AWA also agreed, among other things, to a reduction of the borrowing base to a maximum of $90 million and an increase in the applicable margin and standby commitment fee. If AWA satisfies certain additional criteria by October 31, 2001, including obtaining additional equity or debt financing in a threshold aggregate amount, the maximum borrowing base will be restored to the original $125 million and the reduction of the required fixed charge coverage ratio will become permanent through the term of the credit facility (see “Risk Factors —Our high leverage and fixed costs may limit our ability to fund general corporate requirements, limit our flexibility in responding to competitive developments and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions” below).

     Certain of AWA’s long-term debt agreements contain minimum cash balance requirements, leverage ratios, coverage ratios and other financial covenants with which AWA was in compliance as of June 30, 2001. Certain of these financial covenants restrict the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends on its common stock and make certain other restricted payments (as specified therein). Under these restrictions, as of June 30, 2001, the Company’s ability to pay dividends, together with any other restricted payments, would be limited.

Commitments

     Long-term debt maturities through 2003 consist primarily of principal amortization of notes payable secured by certain of AWA’s aircraft and $89.9 million of borrowing under the revolving credit facility. Such maturities are $37.5 million, $103.7 million and $12.1 million, respectively, for the remainder of 2001, 2002 and

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2003.     Management expects to fund the remaining long-term debt maturities with cash from operations or by refinancing the underlying obligations, subject to availability and market conditions.

     At June 30, 2001, AWA had a commitment to AVSA S.A.R.L., an affiliate of Airbus Industrie (“AVSA”), to purchase a total of 34 Airbus aircraft, with nine remaining to be delivered in 2001. The remaining 25 aircraft will be delivered in 2002 through 2004. AWA also has 17 options and 25 purchase rights to purchase aircraft in the “A320” family of aircraft (A318s, A319s, A320s and A321s) for delivery in 2005 through 2008. The aggregate cost of firm commitments remaining under the aircraft order is approximately $1.3 billion, of which approximately $369.2 million is financed under the 2001-1 Pass Through Trusts (see “Financing Transactions” below).

     AWA intends to seek additional financing (which may include public debt financing or private financing) in the future when and as appropriate to support these aircraft orders. There can be no assurance that sufficient funding will be obtained for all aircraft. A default by AWA under the AVSA purchase commitment could have a material adverse effect on AWA.

     In January 2001, AWA entered into a development agreement and ground lease with the City of Phoenix pursuant to which AWA will construct, lease and operate a flight operations and training facility on land located on the northwest corner of Interstate 10 and Buckeye Road and adjacent to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The initial lease term is 20 years with two five-year extension options. The facility will contain 164,000 square feet and be comprised of pilot and in-flight training facilities, systems and maintenance operations control, and crew scheduling. The estimated cost to design and construct the facility is $35 million which the Company currently intends to fund with operating cash flow, or if conditions warrant, the issuance of debt.

Financing Transactions

     In May 2001, America West Airlines 2001-1 Pass Through Trusts issued $427.2 million of Pass Through Trust Certificates in connection with the financing of nine Airbus A319 aircraft and five Airbus A320 aircraft. The combined effective interest rate on this financing is 7.66% on a fixed rate equivalent basis at the time of closing. The Pass Through Trust Certificates were issued by separate trusts that hold equipment notes issued upon delivery of each financed aircraft. Proceeds from the certificates are deposited in an escrow account pending their application to purchase the equipment notes. The equipment notes are secured by a security interest in the aircraft and are issued in connection with either a leveraged lease financing or a mortgage financing of the relevant aircraft, at AWA’s election. The Pass Through Trust Certificates are not direct obligations of, nor guaranteed by, Holdings or AWA. However, AWA has certain indemnity obligations in respect of the trusts and interest on the escrowed proceeds pending their application to finance aircraft. The acquisition of each aircraft subject to this financing and delivered to date has been structured as a mortgage financing.

     Two of the aircraft that are the subject of this financing were delivered in the second quarter of 2001 and three were delivered in July 2001. In connection with the delivery of the aircraft, AWA issued equipment notes in an aggregate amount of $58 million during the second quarter of 2001 and $87 million in July 2001. The remaining aircraft are expected to be delivered between August 2001 and May 2002. With the issuance of these trust certificates, management believes that it has addressed all of AWA’s anticipated aircraft financing requirements through November 2002.

     In April 2001, Moody’s downgraded its credit rating of AWA and revised its outlook to negative. When announcing the downgrade, Moody’s stated that despite recent improvements in its operating performance, AWA continues to face business challenges and the potential exists for continued earnings and cash flow pressures due to declining yields and a cost structure under pressure from operations and fuel expenses. In June 2001, Standard & Poor’s revised

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its outlook from stable to negative. Standard & Poor’s stated that the outlook revision is based on weaker-than-anticipated earnings since mid-2000, which Standard & Poor’s expects to continue through 2001. (See “Risk Factors —“Because our credit rating was recently downgraded and our ratings outlook was revised to negative, our borrowing costs may increase and our ability to incur additional debt may be impaired” below.)

OTHER INFORMATION

Labor Relations

     The Company is in the process of negotiating with the ALPA on a new contract for AWA’s pilots. The existing contract with ALPA became amendable in May 2000. In addition, the Company is in negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“IBT”) on a first contract covering the Company’s stock clerks, a work group of approximately 60 employees. The Company cannot predict the terms of these future collective bargaining agreements and therefore the effect, if any, on AWA’s operations or financial performance. (See “Risk Factors —Negotiations with labor unions could divert management attention, disrupt operations and increase our labor costs and operating expense” below.)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

     In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations”. SFAS No. 141 primarily addresses the accounting for the cost of an acquired business, including any subsequent adjustments to its cost. SFAS No. 141 requires the use of the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations, thereby eliminating the pooling-of-interest method, and provides new criteria for determining whether intangible assets acquired in a business combination should be recognized separately from goodwill. SFAS No. 141 is effective for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and for all business combinations accounted for by the purchase method that are completed after June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS No. 141 will have no impact on the Company at this time.

     In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 142 primarily addresses the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition. SFAS No. 142 does not permit the amortization of goodwill as required by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17, “Intangible Assets”. Rather, goodwill will be subject to a periodic impairment test, using a fair value-based approach. Under SFAS No. 141, reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets (“ERV”) shall be reported as goodwill and accounted for in the same manner as goodwill. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 except for goodwill acquired in a business acquisition after June 30, 2001, which shall not be amortized. Upon adoption of this statement on January 2, 2002, the Company’s estimated ERV balance of $252.0 million will no longer be subject to amortization resulting in an annual decrease in amortization expense of approximately $19.9 million.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     The air travel business historically fluctuates in response to general economic conditions. The airline industry is sensitive to changes in economic conditions that affect business and leisure travel and is highly susceptible to unforeseen events that result in declines in air travel, such as political instability, regional hostilities, recession, fuel price escalation, inflation, adverse weather conditions, consumer preferences, labor instability or regulatory oversight. The Company’s results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for an entire year, because the travel business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Due to the greater demand for air and leisure travel during the summer months, revenues in the airline and leisure travel industries in the second and third quarters of the year tend to be greater than revenues in the first and fourth quarters of the year.

     This discussion contains various forward-looking statements and information that are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used in this document, the words “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date such statements are made. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected. In addition to the factors identified above, among the key factors that may have a direct bearing on the Company’s results are:

    Competitive practices in the airline and travel industries generally and particularly in the Company’s principal markets;
 
    The ability of the Company to meet existing financial obligations in the event of adverse industry or economic conditions or to obtain additional capital to fund future commitments and expansion;
 
    The Company’s relationship with unionized employees generally and the impact of the process of negotiation of labor contracts on our operations;

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    The outcome of negotiations of collective bargaining agreements and the impact of those agreements on labor costs;
 
    The impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting the airline industry and the Company’s operations.

     For additional discussion of such risks see the risk factors set forth below.

RISK FACTORS

     Our high leverage, fixed costs and the financial and other covenants in our debt instruments may limit our ability to fund general corporate requirements, limit our flexibility in responding to competitive developments and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions.

     As of June 30, 2001, we owed approximately $330.0 million of debt (excluding the mortgage financing of three aircraft completed since June 2001 in an aggregate principal amount of $87.0 million). Much of our debt is secured by a substantial portion of our assets, leaving us with limited assets to use to obtain additional financing. In addition, we have significant capitalized and operating lease obligations incurred in connection with the financing of aircraft and the lease of airport and other facilities and we have fixed costs in connection with our regional alliances with Mesa airlines and Chautauqua Airlines. Our high leverage, lease obligations and other fixed costs, and the financial and other covenants in our debt instruments may limit our ability to borrow additional amounts and to fund general corporate requirements, including working capital and capital expenditures, may limit our flexibility in responding to competitive developments and adverse market conditions any may increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions.

     We also have outstanding orders to purchase aircraft. While we have arranged for financing for all aircraft deliveries scheduled through November 2002, we have firm orders to purchase an additional 20 aircraft between December 2002 and December 2004 that will require additional financing. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain enough capital to finance the remainder of the aircraft, and if we default on our commitments to purchase aircraft, our ability to execute our business strategy could be materially impaired.

     We depend to a significant extent on our senior secured revolving credit facility to maintain our liquidity. As of June 30, 2001, we had $89.9 million drawn under this credit facility and a borrowing base of $90 million. The credit facility expires in December 2002, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to extend or refinance this facility on satisfactory terms, if at all.

     The credit facility contains customary covenants that restrict our ability to take certain actions and financial covenants that require us to meet and maintain certain financial tests and minimum ratios. During the second quarter of 2001, our lenders agreed to amend certain terms of our credit facility, including providing additional flexibility under the financial covenants. However, unless we satisfy certain additional criteria, including obtaining additional equity or debt financing in a threshold aggregate amount, certain of the amendments to our financial covenants are temporary. We cannot assure you that we will satisfy such additional criteria (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources —Sources and Uses of Cash” above). Nor can we assure you that we can comply with the covenants and meet the financial tests of our credit facility, even as amended. A breach of these covenants or the covenants in our other debt instruments could result in the acceleration of the indebtedness under our credit facility or under our other debt instruments. Any such breach could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition.

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     The airline industry and the markets we serve are highly competitive and we may be unable to compete effectively against carriers with substantially greater resources or lower cost structures.

     The airline industry and most of the markets we serve are highly competitive. We compete with other airlines on the basis of pricing, scheduling (frequency and flight times), on-time performance, frequent flyer programs and other services. Our principal competitor is Southwest Airlines. We also compete against other existing carriers, many of which offer more extensive routes, frequencies and customer loyalty, marketing and advertising programs than we do. Some of our large competitors have substantially greater resources than we do. From time to time, we also compete with new carriers that enter the airline industry, which typically have low operating cost structures. We may be unable to compete effectively against carriers with substantially greater resources or lower cost structures. The entry of additional new carriers in our markets, the consolidation of existing carriers or increased competition from existing carriers, could adversely affect our operating results.

     Negotiations with labor unions could divert management attention, disrupt operations and increase our labor costs and operating expenses.

     Some of our employees are represented by unions. We currently are negotiating collective bargaining agreements with ALPA, which represents all of our approximately 1,700 pilots, and the IBT, which represents all of our approximately 60 stock clerks. On May 2, 2001, we filed for federal mediation with the National Mediation Board (the “NMB”) to facilitate contract negotiation with ALPA and on August 8, 2001, the IBT filed for mediation with the NMB in connection with the stock clerk negotiations. We cannot predict the outcome of federal mediation or negotiations with ALPA or IBT. In addition, other groups of employees may seek union representation. We cannot predict the outcome of any future negotiations relating to union representation or collective bargaining agreements. Agreements reached in collective bargaining may increase operating expenses and lower operating results and net income. This is particularly significant because our current employee costs contribute substantially to the low cost structure that we believe is one of our competitive strengths. In addition, negotiations with unions could divert management attention and disrupt operations, which may result in increased operating expenses and lower net income. If we are unable to negotiate acceptable collective bargaining agreements, we might have to wait through “cooling off” periods, which could be followed by union-initiated work actions, including strikes. Depending on their type and duration, work actions could disrupt our operations and, as a result, significantly adversely affect our operating results.

     Our business is sensitive to general economic conditions and seasonal fluctuations. As a result, our prior performance is not necessarily indicative of our future results.

     The air travel business historically fluctuates on a seasonal basis and in response to general economic conditions. Due to the greater demand for air and leisure travel during the summer months, revenues in the airline industry in the second and third quarters of the year tend to be greater than revenues in the first and fourth quarters of the year. In addition, the airline industry is highly susceptible to unforeseen events that result in declines in revenues or increased costs, such as political instability, regional hostilities, recession, fuel price escalation, inflation, adverse weather conditions, consumer preferences, labor instability or regulatory oversight. Also, our results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for an entire year and our prior results are not necessarily indicative of our future results.

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     Fluctuations in fuel costs could adversely affect our operating expenses and results.

     The price and supply of jet fuel are unpredictable and fluctuate based on events outside our control, including geopolitical developments, regional production patterns and environmental concerns. Since fuel is the principal raw material used in our business, accounting for 16.2% of our total operating expenses in 2000, price escalations or reductions in the supply of jet fuel will increase our operating expenses and cause our operating results and net income to decline. For example, with our current level of fuel consumption, a one cent per gallon increase in jet fuel prices will cause our annual operating expense to increase by $4.7 million.

     We have implemented a fuel hedging program to manage the risk and effect of fluctuating jet fuel prices on our business. Our hedging program is similar to hedging programs employed by other major airlines and is intended to offset increases in jet fuel costs by using derivative instruments keyed to the future price of heating oil, which is highly correlated to the price of jet fuel delivered on the East Coast. Despite this program, we are not fully protected against increasing jet fuel costs because our hedging program does not cover all of our projected fuel volumes for 2001 and we have not executed hedging transactions beyond March 31, 2002. Furthermore, our ability to effectively hedge fuel prices is limited because we purchase a substantially larger portion of our jet fuel requirements on the West Coast than our large competitors and West Coast fuel prices are less correlated to heating oil prices and other viable petroleum derivatives than East Coast fuel prices and, therefore, more difficult to hedge.

     Our operating costs could increase as a result of past, current or new regulations that impose additional requirements and restrictions on airline operations.

     The airline industry is heavily regulated. Both federal and state governments from time to time propose laws and regulations that impose additional requirements and restrictions on airline operations. Implementing these measures, such as aviation ticket taxes and passenger safety measures, has increased operating costs for us and the airline industry as a whole. Depending on the implementation of these and other laws, our operating costs could increase significantly. In addition, certain governmental agencies, such as the DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have the authority to impose mandatory orders, such as Airworthiness Directives in connection with our aircraft, and civil penalties for violations of applicable laws and regulations, each of which can result in material costs and adverse publicity. We cannot predict which laws and regulations will be adopted or what other action might be taken by regulators. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that future legislative and regulatory acts will not have a material impact on our operating results.

     Because our credit rating was recently downgraded and our ratings outlook was revised to negative, our borrowing costs may increase and our ability to incur additional debt may be impaired.

     On April 19, 2001, Moody’s downgraded our senior implied rating to B2 from B1 and our senior unsecured debt rating to B3 from B1. As a result of this downgrade, our borrowing costs may increase, which would increase our interest expense and could affect our net income. In addition, this downgrade could affect our ability to obtain additional financing. On April 19, 2001, Moody’s also revised its ratings outlook from stable to negative. In addition, on June 18, 2001, Standard & Poor’s revised its ratings outlook from stable to negative. A negative outlook suggests a further downgrade may occur in the future. A future downgrade could negatively impact our borrowing costs and the prices of any securities we have outstanding. (See “Our high leverage, fixed costs and the financial and other covenants in our debt instruments may limit our ability to fund general corporate requirements, limit our flexibility in responding to competitive developments and increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions” above.)

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     We depend on the expertise of our management team. If key individuals leave unexpectedly, our business and operations could suffer.

     Many of our executive officers are key to the management of our business and operations. Our future success depends on our ability to retain these officers and other capable managers. Although we have developed a management succession plan and believe we could replace key personnel given adequate prior notice, the unexpected departure of key executive officers could cause substantial disruption to our business and operations. In addition, although we believe that we can retain and recruit talented personnel, we may incur substantial costs to do so, and if we are unable to do so our business and operations may suffer.

     The stockholders who effectively control the voting power of our parent company could take actions that would favor their own personal interests to the detriment of our interests.

     Currently, three stockholders collectively control in excess of 50% of the total voting power of Holdings, our parent corporation. These stockholders, TPG Partners, L.P., TPG Parallel I, L.P. and Air Partners II, L.P. are all controlled by the same company, TPG Advisors, Inc. Since TPG Advisors, Inc. is an investment firm, its strategic objectives may be different than both the short-term or long-term objectives of our board of directors and management. We cannot guarantee that the controlling stockholders identified above will not try to influence Holdings’ business in a way that would favor their own personal interests to the detriment of our interests. Because Holdings owns all of our outstanding shares, these three stockholders of Holdings effectively may be able to control our airline activities.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk Sensitive Instruments

(a) Commodity Price Risk

     As of June 30, 2001, the Company had entered into fixed price heating oil swaps and costless collar transactions, which establish upper and lower limits on heating oil futures prices. Further, the Company had entered into jet fuel basis swaps, which establish fixed price differentials between spot jet fuel prices and heating oil futures prices. These transactions are in place with respect to approximately 46% of remaining projected fuel requirements for 2001, including 60% of the anticipated fuel requirements for the third quarter 2001 and 31% of the anticipated fuel requirements for the fourth quarter 2001. In addition, the Company has hedged approximately 10% of its anticipated fuel requirements for the first quarter of 2002.

     The use of such transactions in the Company’s fuel hedging program could result in the Company not fully benefiting from certain declines in heating oil futures prices or certain declines in the differential between jet fuel and heating oil futures prices. At June 30, 2001, the Company estimates that a 10% increase in heating oil futures prices would have changed the fair value of the swap and costless collar transactions by approximately $3.3 million while a 10% decrease in heating oil futures prices would have changed the fair value by approximately $2.4 million. Further, a 10% change in the price spread between jet fuel and heating oil futures prices would have changed the fair value of these basis swap transactions by approximately $79,000.

     As of July 31, 2001, approximately 43% of AWA’s remaining 2001 fuel requirements are hedged.

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(c) Interest Rate Risk

     The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to its variable rate long-term debt obligations. At June 30, 2001 the Company’s variable-rate long-term debt obligations of approximately $69.3 million represented approximately 35.2% of its total long-term debt. If interest rates increased 10% in 2001, the impact on the Company’s results of operations would not be material.

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PART II —OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

  a.   Exhibits

     
EXHIBIT    
NUMBER   DESCRIPTION AND METHOD OF FILING

 
*3.4   Restated Bylaws of Holdings.
*10.47   Amendment No. 1, dated April 16, 2001, to Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 10, 1999, among AWA and The Industrial Bank of Japan, Limited, Citicorp USA, Inc., Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and Bankers Trust Company (the “Credit Agreement”)
*10.48   Amendment No. 2, dated July 31, 2001, to the Credit Agreement.
*10.49   Amendment No. 3, dated July 31, 2001, to the Credit Agreement.


*   Filed herewith.

  b.   Reports on Form 8-K
 
      Holdings filed a report on Form 8-K, dated June 5, 2001, furnishing under item 9 a press release, dated June 5, 2001, setting forth certain data regarding AWA’s fleet plan, unit costs, operating statistics, fuel and performance statistics.
 
      AWA filed a report on Form 8-K, dated May 22, 2001, describing under item 5 the completion of the private placement of $427 million of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates and furnishing a copy of the press release dated May 18, 2001 announcing such private placement.

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
        AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC.
 
        By   /s/ Thomas K. MacGillivray

        Thomas K. MacGillivray
        Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
DATED:   August 14, 2001    

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
EXHIBIT    
NUMBER   DESCRIPTION AND METHOD OF FILING

 
*3.4   Restated Bylaws of Holdings.
*10.47   Amendment No. 1, dated April 16, 2001, to Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 10, 1999, among AWA and The Industrial Bank of Japan, Limited, Citicorp USA, Inc., Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and Bankers Trust Company (the “Credit Agreement”)
*10.48   Amendment No. 2, dated July 31, 2001, to the Credit Agreement.
*10.49   Amendment No. 3, dated July 31, 2001, to the Credit Agreement.

   
*   Filed herewith.

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