Resultater Q4 og 2007 Amerikanske selskaper

[Someone]

Først ute er American

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080116/law013.html?.v=101

Det ble +$504m for året, men minus $69m for kvartalet. $504m er en $273m forbedring fra 2006

[ThomAAs]

Grattis til AA, det er god at det ble pluss ut året. Men det siste kvartalet var en liten nedtur...

Ellers er det vel bare å sitere Homer Simpson "Woooooohooooo"

[Tommy777]

Originally Posted by ThomAAs

Grattis til AA, det er god at det ble pluss ut året. Men det siste kvartalet var en liten nedtur...

Ellers er det vel bare å sitere Homer Simpson "Woooooohooooo"

Ikke imponert over siste kvartalet som vanligvis bruker aa vaere bra. Haaper at ikke dette er trenden for de andre flyselskapene. Vet at UA slet noe voldsomt med vaer i desember. Blir spennende aa se. CO slipper i morra halv ti CST. Blir nok mer profit sharings penger paa Dag, tror jeg

[Someone]

Og da kom Continental med tallene:

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080117/conti...ings.html?.v=2

Overskudd på $556m for 2007 og $71m for kvartalet før skatt, men inkludert noen engangs poster.

[Someone]

Og der kom UA

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080122/earns_ual.html?.v=1

-$53 for Q4, mens +$403 for hele 2007. Dette var UA sitt første reelle positive årsresultat siden 2000

[Tommy777]

Skuffende fra UA, dog kan resultatet i Q4 forklares. I slutten av november og desember var det elendig vaer i Chicago omraadet og over 3000 flighter ble kansellert.

[Someone]

Q4 resultatet var faktisk langt bedre enn forventet av analytikerene. Og som du sier når nesten 5% av avgangene i Desember ble kansellert pga dårlig vær så er det ikke rart i at det ble tap

[Tommy777]

Delta:
ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2008 – Delta Air Lines (NYSEAL) today reported results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. Key points include:

* Delta’s 2007 pre-tax income was $1.8 billion. Excluding reorganization related and certain items, pre-tax income was $625 million, a $1.1 billion improvement compared to 2006.1,2, 3
* Due to a 26% rise in fuel price, Delta reported a pre-tax loss for the fourth quarter of $105 million.
* Delta ended the year with $3.8 billion in unrestricted liquidity, including $1 billion available under its revolving credit facility.
* Delta employees will receive $158 million in profit sharing in recognition of their critical role in achieving significant financial improvements in 2007.

http://news.delta.com/article_displa...ticle_id=10959

[Tommy777]

Og noen tjener VIRKELIG penger tross dyr fuel...

Southwest Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings and 35th Consecutive Year of Profitability

DALLAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2007 results. Net income for fourth quarter 2007 was $111 million, or $.15 per diluted share, compared to $57 million, or $.07 per diluted share, for fourth quarter 2006. Excluding special items, fourth quarter 2007 net income was $87 million compared to $100 million in fourth quarter 2006, or $.12 per diluted share in both years. The fourth quarter 2007 results, excluding special items, exceed First Call's mean estimate of $.10 per diluted share. Refer to the reconciliation in the accompanying tables for further information regarding special items.

For the full year 2007, net income was $645 million, or $.84 per diluted share, compared to $499 million, or $.61 per diluted share, for 2006. Excluding special items, full year 2007 net income was $471 million, or $.61 per diluted share, compared to $578 million, or $.70 per diluted share for full year 2006.

Gary C. Kelly, CEO, stated: "While fourth quarter and full year results fell short of our earnings goals, I am very proud of what our Employees accomplished during 2007. Although we were well prepared, 2007 was much more difficult than anticipated due to rising energy prices throughout the year and softer demand for domestic air travel. Given higher energy costs and signs of domestic economic weakness, we took the necessary steps to slow our planned aircraft fleet growth. In June, we reduced our planned growth for fourth quarter 2007 and for 2008. In December, we further reduced our 2008 planned growth, pruning our flight schedule for May 2008.

"I am especially proud of our operations during 2007. Despite air traffic congestion, unusually difficult weather, and security-related challenges, we had an exceptional year of operations, delivering excellent Customer Service. We also have made great progress with our efforts to further enhance our already outstanding Customer Experience. In fall 2007, we launched our new Business Select product; Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program enhancements; new boarding method; and our extreme gate makeover. We are delighted with the Customer response.

"We are also excited to announce today our agreement with Row 44 to install equipment on four aircraft this summer to test inflight internet connectivity. This is just one more way Southwest Airlines intends to make Customers more productive.

"In addition to our efforts to further strengthen our exceptional brand, we continue to optimize our capital structure, repurchasing 66 million shares of common stock for a total of $1.0 billion during 2007. Last week, we announced a new share repurchase program to acquire up to $500 million of the Company's common stock. While we have more hard work ahead and a cautious view on the economy, I am extremely proud of what our People have accomplished, and we remain committed to our long-term financial targets and maximizing Shareholder value.

"Turning to our fourth quarter 2007 earnings performance, our net income per share, excluding special items, was flat year-over-year at $.12 per diluted share. Despite a softer domestic economy and our available seat mile (ASM) growth of 5.6 percent, we grew our operating unit revenues 3.7 percent. We are encouraged by our year-over-year comparative trends, which improved each month during fourth quarter 2007. Our new Business Select product and other revenue management initiatives are on track and contributing to favorable unit revenue comparisons thus far in first quarter 2008.

"Our fourth quarter 2007 unit costs, excluding special items, increased 4.1 percent from a year ago to 9.15 cents, which was driven in large part by higher jet fuel costs. Even with a superb fuel hedging position and higher than expected realized cash hedging gains of $300 million, our fourth quarter 2007 jet fuel costs increased 10.3 percent from a year ago to $1.72 per gallon (economic). We have derivative contracts in place for approximately 75 percent of our first quarter 2008 estimated fuel consumption, capped at an average crude-equivalent price of approximately $51 per barrel. Based on this derivative position and present market prices, we currently anticipate our first quarter 2008 jet fuel costs (economic) will approximate $2.00 per gallon. For the full year 2008, we have derivative contracts for approximately 70 percent of our estimated fuel consumption at an average crude-equivalent price of approximately $51 per barrel.

"Our fourth quarter 2007 unit costs, excluding fuel, increased 1.7 percent from a year ago to 6.57 cents, which was somewhat better than expected. Based on current cost trends and, especially, increasing aircraft engine maintenance costs, we expect our first quarter 2008 unit costs, excluding fuel and anticipated gains from the sale of aircraft, to exceed fourth quarter 2007's 6.57 cents.

"We are intensely focused on improving the efficiency and profitability of our flight schedule, while continuing to bring low, friendly fares to our markets. Although we are taking a cautious approach to our overall fleet growth in 2008, we currently plan to grow our ASMs four to five percent on a year-over-year basis and remain well-positioned to respond quickly to favorable market opportunities. We will accept 29 new Boeing 737-700s scheduled for 2008 delivery, and currently plan to reduce our existing fleet by 22 aircraft, ending 2008 with 527 aircraft. Since third quarter 2007, we have exercised three Boeing 737-700 options for delivery in 2009, bringing our 2009 firm orders and options to 21 and seven, respectively.

Southwest will discuss its fourth quarter 2007 results on a conference call at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available at http://www.southwest.com/?frc=IR_012308.

Operating Results

Total operating revenues for fourth quarter 2007 increased 9.5 percent to $2.49 billion, compared to $2.28 billion for fourth quarter 2006. Total fourth quarter 2007 operating expenses were $2.37 billion, compared to $2.10 billion in fourth quarter 2006. Operating income for fourth quarter 2007 was $126 million, a decrease of 27.6 percent as compared to $174 million in fourth quarter 2006. Excluding special items, operating income increased 4.0 percent in fourth quarter 2007, to $180 million from $173 million in fourth quarter 2006.

Operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased 8.5 percent, to $9.86 billion, from 2006, while operating expenses increased 11.3 percent to $9.07 billion, resulting in operating income of $791 million, a decrease of $143 million or 15.3 percent. Excluding special items, operating income was $853 million, a decrease of $122 million, or 12.5 percent. The Company's 2007 jet fuel costs per gallon (economic) increased 11.3 percent to $1.67 from the same period in 2006, reflecting cash hedging gains of $727 million and $675 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

"Other income" was $267 million for 2007 versus "other expenses" of $144 million for 2006. The $411 million swing in total other expenses (income) primarily resulted from $292 million in "other gains" recognized in 2007 versus $151 million in "other losses" recognized in 2006. In both periods, these "other (gains) losses" primarily resulted from unrealized gains/losses associated with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended. The cost of the hedging program (which includes the premium costs of derivative contracts) of $58 million in 2007 and $52 million in 2006 is also included in "other (gains) losses". Net interest expense increased $32 million in 2007 compared to 2006, primarily due to decreased interest income resulting from a decrease in average cash and short-term investment balances on which the Company earns interest.

The fourth quarter and full year 2007 income tax rates were both approximately 39 percent compared to approximately 44 and 37 percent for fourth quarter and full year 2006, respectively. The fourth quarter 2006 income tax rate of 44 percent reflects a $4 million increase to income tax expense, which related to the State of Texas Franchise Tax law enacted in 2006. For the full year 2006, income tax expense decreased by $9 million due to this state law change. An August 2007 increase under a State of Illinois income tax law was reversed by the State of Illinois in January 2008. As a result of this 2008 change in Illinois state tax law, there will be a decrease to the first quarter 2008 deferred tax liability of approximately $11 million.

Net cash provided by operations for 2007 was $2.85 billion, which included a $1.46 billion increase in fuel derivative collateral deposits related to future periods. For the full year 2007, capital expenditures were $1.33 billion, and the Company also repurchased 66 million shares of its common stock for a total of $1.0 billion. On January 17, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program to acquire up to $500 million of the Company's common stock. This new program represents the sixth authorized since January 2006. Over the past two years, Southwest has repurchased 116 million shares of common stock for a total of $1.8 billion.

[ThomAAs]

At southwest tjener penger er jo ikke noen nyhet lengre. Men for all del, det sier jo litt om selskapet

[Tommy777]

Originally Posted by ThomAAs

At southwest tjener penger er jo ikke noen nyhet lengre. Men for all del, det sier jo litt om selskapet

joa, men det var litt overraskende at de leverte et saa kraftig pluss i Q4. Veksten kommer ikke til aa fortsette, de kuttet akkurat 52 t/r avganger og skal bremse litt naa.

Leste i avisen i dag UA kutter 4,5% av sine domestic avganger og oeker internasjonalt med over 8%. Tilton sier ogsaa at i forhandlingene ser CO best ut naa, man er faktisk villig til aa gi opp Star Alliance dersom det er en deal breaker for merger partners. Staar ogsaa i Chicago Tribune i dag at UA er i forhandlinger med Boeing og Airbus om hhv 787 og 350 med 777 som en midlertidig loesning

[Someone]

Og der som Alaska:

+$7,4 i kvartalet og +$125 på årsbasis

[Someone]

Og for US Airways

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080124/20080124005271.html?.v=1

-$79 i Q4 og +$427 for hele 2007

[Tommy777]

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix....152&highlight=

JetBlue Announces 2007 Annual Profit
Despite Record Fuel Prices, JetBlue Reports First Profitable Year Since 2004
NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq:JBLU) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007:

* Operating revenues for the quarter totaled $739 million,
representing growth of 16.6% over operating revenues of $633
million in the fourth quarter of 2006. For the full year,
operating revenues totaled $2.84 billion, representing growth
of 20.2% over operating revenues of $2.36 billion for the full
year 2006.

* Operating income for the quarter was $30 million, resulting in a
4.1% operating margin, compared to an operating income of $64
million and a 10.2% operating margin in the fourth quarter of
2006. For the full year 2007, operating income was $169 million,
resulting in an operating margin of 6.0%. This compares with
operating income of $127 million and a 5.4% operating margin for
the full year 2006.

* Pre-tax loss for the quarter was $3 million, compared with
pre-tax income of $30 million in the year-ago period. For the
full year, pre-tax income was $41 million, compared with pre-tax
income of $9 million for the full year 2006.

* Net loss for the quarter was $4 million, representing a net loss
of $0.02 per diluted share, compared with fourth quarter 2006 net
income of $17 million, or earnings of $0.10 per diluted share.
For the full year 2007, net income totaled $18 million, or $0.10
per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1 million, or
$0.00 per diluted share, for the full year 2006.

* Cash and investment securities of $834 million at the end of the
fourth quarter, which does not include Lufthansa's $300 million
investment in JetBlue.

[Tommy777]

http://www.nwa.com/corpinfo/newsc/20...920081926.html

Northwest Airlines Reports Full Year 2007 Results
6.1 percent pre-tax margin best among U.S. network carriers

EAGAN, Minn. – (January 29, 2008) – Northwest Airlines Corporation (NYSE: NWA) today reported a 2007 pre-tax profit of $764 million before reorganization items, a 154 percent improvement over its 2006 pre-tax income of $301 million before reorganization items.

For the fourth quarter 2007, Northwest reported a net loss of $8 million, or $0.03 cents per diluted share. Results for the fourth quarter include a $14 million pre-tax loss associated with the sale of its remaining equity interest in Pinnacle Airlines. Excluding this item, Northwest’s results were break-even for the fourth quarter of 2007. In the fourth quarter of 2006, Northwest reported a $267 million net loss, or $3.06 per diluted share.

Doug Steenland, Northwest Airlines’ president and chief executive officer, said, “This marks our second consecutive year of profitability and the third highest pre-tax profit in Company history. Excluding reorganization items, Northwest’s 2007 results improved by $463 million over 2006 and over $2.1 billion when compared to 2005. Our 2007 pre-tax margin of 6.1 percent is also the highest among the network carriers. I want to recognize the hard work of our employees and management team for delivering these industry-leading results.”

Steenland added, “Our front-line employees and flight crews deserve great credit for running a very reliable airline during the peak travel periods in November and December, despite the significant winter weather challenges. As a result of our employees’ efforts and commitment over the course of the year, the Company will have paid out to them $125 million in profit sharing, performance incentives and reliability payments. This will be the highest employee incentives payout in Company history, nearly a 175 percent improvement over 2006.”

[Tommy777]

Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results


DENVER, Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRNT) today reported a consolidated net loss of $32.5 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the Company's third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 compared to a consolidated net loss of $14.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Included in the consolidated net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 was a non-cash mark to market derivative loss which increased fuel expense by $3.5 million. Also included in the net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 was $4.8 million of net start-up costs and losses for Lynx Aviation; $0.4 million in accelerated depreciation for the Airbus fleet seat replacement project; $0.4 million in employee separation costs, and $0.3 million in early extinguishment of debt. These increased costs were partially offset by a post-retirement liability curtailment gain of $6.4 million. These items increased the Company's net loss by $0.09 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Included in the net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 were a non-cash mark to market derivative gain, which decreased fuel expense by $1.4 million, and $0.9 million of start-up costs for Lynx Aviation. These items, net of income taxes, decreased the Company's net loss by $0.04 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2006.
Chief Executive Officer's Comments

Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. President and CEO Sean Menke said, "Regardless of the rise in fuel costs for the quarter or the delay of Lynx Aviation's start-up, today's financial results are clearly not acceptable. This loss is even more unbearable when it follows one of the best quarters in our history.

http://www.vcall.com/IC/GenRelease.asp?ID=125001