Moreover, we reported our 39th consecutive annual profit in a year that
endured a $1.7 billion year-over-year increase in combined economic fuel costs. Our
2011 net income was $178 million, or $.23 per diluted share, including special items
(primarily noncash, mark-to-market, and other items required for a portion of the
Company’s fuel hedge portfolio, as well as costs associated with the acquisition and
integration of AirTran). Excluding special items, our 2011 profit was $330 million, or
$.43 per diluted share.