Investment in Other Companies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Investment in Other Companies

Investment in Other Companies

Note I — Investment in Other Companies

As of June 30, 2011, the Company’s investment balance in Trip and Air Mekong was $42.1 million.  These investments were recorded as an “Other asset” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company accounts for its interest in Trip and Air Mekong using the equity method of accounting. The Company records its equity in Trip’s and Air Mekong’s earnings on a one-quarter lag. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company’s aggregate portion of losses attributable to its investments in Trip and Air Mekong was $3.5 million.