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Equity Method Investments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments
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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS

Investments in partnerships and less-than-majority owned subsidiaries in which the Company does not have control but has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The equity method investments are included in the accompanying Balance Sheets with Deferred Costs and Other Assets. The Company’s share of earnings or losses from these investments is shown in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in Other Expense. Equity method investments are initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of the equity investment is adjusted at each reporting period by the percentage of any change in its equity corresponding to the Company’s percentage interest in these equity affiliates. The carrying costs of these investments are also increased or decreased to reflect additional contributions or withdrawals of capital. Any difference in the book equity and the Company’s pro-rata share of the net assets of the investment will be reported as gain or loss at the time of the liquidation of the investment. It is the Company’s policy to record losses in excess of the investment if the Company is committed to provide financial support to the investee.

The Company’s investments in affiliates accounted for using the equity method include a 50% interest in GlobalX Ground Team, LLC (“GlobalX Ground”) and a 25% interest in Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (“Jetlines”).

Investment in GlobalX Ground Team, LLC:

On September 9, 2020, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with KD Holdings, LLC (“KD Holdings”) for the purpose of providing ground handling services. Under the terms of the agreement, KD Holdings will run the day-to-day operations of the ground handling division and supply the ground equipment and Global will provide assistance and guidance to the operations. The Company accounts for the joint venture in accordance with the equity method.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company elected to write down GlobalX’s investment in the joint venture to zero. Going forward GlobalX has elected to self-perform all ground handling activities at Miami International Airport. As March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there was $28,681 and $197,558, respectively due to GlobalX Ground.

Investment in Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd.:

On June 28, 2021, the Company completed the spin-out pursuant to the Arrangement under which the Company transferred 75% of shares of Jetlines to Global shareholders. Global retained 25% of the shares issued and outstanding of Jetlines and accounts for the investment in accordance with the equity method. During the three months ended March 31,2022 Jetlines did not generate revenue or incur any material expenses.