REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC.

Forward-looking statements

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments or strategies for the future, should be considered “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not guarantees or promised outcomes and should not be construed as such. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “hope,” “likely,” and “continue” and similar terms used in connection with statements regarding our outlook, anticipated operations, the revenue environment, contractual relationships, and our anticipated financial performance. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the continued demand for our product, the effect of economic conditions on Republic’s business, financial condition and results of operations, integration progress related to the merger with Mesa Air Group, Inc., the timing of scheduled aircraft deliveries, fleet expansion, changes in aircraft seat configurations, transition, and anticipated fleet size for Republic in upcoming periods, expected production levels in future periods, pilot attrition trends, mechanic attrition trends, Repu blic’scoordination with American Airlines, Inc. (“American Airlines”), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta Air Lines”), and United Airlines, Inc. (“United Airlines”) (collectively, our “Partners” or “Partner Airlines”) regarding the delivery of aircraft under previously announced agreements and timing of placing new aircraft deliveries into service, the expected terms, timing, and benefits related to Republic’s leasing, strategic arrangements, strategic agreements, and equity investments in third parties, scheduled flight service to smaller communities, increasing the utilization and efficiency of all fleet types as well as Republic’s future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations, estimates, intentions and outlook, and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements included in this press release and accompanying statements made by management are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to Republic as of such date. Readers should note that many factors could affect the future operating and financial results of Republic and could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements set forth in this press release and accompanying management statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel, including related to inflationary pressures and related decreases in customer demand and spending; uncertainty regarding potential future outbreaks of infectious diseases or other health concerns and the consequences of such outbreaks to the travel industry, including travel demand and travel behavior and our Partner Airlines in general and the financial condition and operating results of Republic, in particular; the prospects of entering into agreements with existing or other carriers to fly new aircraft; uncertainty regarding timing and performance of key third-party service providers; ongoing negotiations between Republic and its Partner Airlines regarding their contractual obligations; uncertainties regarding operation of new aircraft; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots, mechanics and other personnel; the impact of regulatory issues such as pilot rest rules and qualification requirements; the ability to obtain aircraft financing; the financial stability of Republic’s Partner Airlines and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of Republic; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the Partner Airlines for whom Republic conducts flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft debt commitments; estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, residual values of aircraft and related equipment and related asset impairments; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather-related, natural disasters and other air safety incidents on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; uncertainty regarding ongoing international hostilities, including conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, and the related impacts on macroeconomic conditions and on the international operations of any of our Partner Airlines as a result of such conflicts; the availability of parts used in connection with maintenance and repairs of the aircraft; the availability of suitable replacement aircraft for aging aircraft; the impact of enacted, proposed, and rescinded U.S. tariffs on global economic conditions and the financial markets, passenger demand, the cost of aircraft parts and supplies sourced internationally and the cost of service providers located outside of the United States; the impact of potential future U.S. government shutdowns on air traffic controller staffing and flight cancellations; and other unanticipated factors.

There may be other factors that could affect matters discussed in forward-looking statements set forth in this press release and accompanying management statements, which factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. We assume no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these statements other than as required by applicable law.

For additional information on these and other factors that could cause Republic’sactual results to differ materially from expected results, please see Repu blic’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the section entitled “Risk Factors”, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Republic’s filings with the SEC, which are or will be accessible on the SEC’swebsite at www.sec.gov.