Proposal to Provide Essential Air Service at

Bar Harbor, Maine

Presque Isle/Houlton, Maine

Plattsburgh, New York

Docket DOT-OST-2011-0185

Docket DOT-OST-2000-8012

Docket DOT-OST-2003-14783

Direct Inquiries Regarding this Proposal to:

Shane Storz, CEO

Air Choice One Airlines

12300 Old Tesson Road, Suite 200 F, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Phone: (866) 435-9847 Fax: (314) 843-8527 E-mail: shane@airchoiceone.com

Multi-Aero Inc. 

d/b/a

Air Choice One
Our Commitment

01/06/2012

We understand the efforts of a dedicated air carrier are critical to maintaining scheduled 

airline service now and in the future. Air Choice One is that air carrier and we believe the 

strategy outlined in our proposal will support and complement airport development 

efforts. We have proven our strategy works with other EAS communities and we are 

committed to delivering these same results in your community. Our proposal will give the 

best access to the national transportation system for the community at reasonable prices 

and is submitted as a package offering.

Our proposal allocates substantial resources to support marketing efforts and 

achievements in our other EAS markets demonstrates our marketing strategies are 

successful. Through on-site community outreach, community-specific advertising, 

consistent flight schedules, and outstanding customer service we will quickly build 

consumer recognition in the community ensuring retention of current passenger 

momentum while also working to increase demand.

We commit to providing you with outstanding service and will continue working with you 

throughout our term to provide the next level of air service that will bring us all success.
Market Growth Strategy –

Marketing Investment

01/06/2012

Air Choice One reinvests in our served communities. 

• TRADITIONAL MEDIA

• Radio-Talk Shows/Commercials

• TV Commercials and Event Coverage

• Print-Newspaper/Magazines

• Billboards

• Web Based

– E-Blasts- Constant Contact

– Monthly E-Mail Promotions

– City Representation on Our Website 

• SOCIAL MEDIA

• Twitter, Facebook, Linked In

• INTERACTIVE MEDIA

• Contests

• You Tube/Videos 

• EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS

• Local Charitable Support - March of Dimes, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Red Cross, etc.

• Business/Community Support - Golf Tournaments, Business Luncheons, Air Shows, etc.
Options Index

Tri-City Service

01/06/2012

OPTION 1, 2 YEAR TERM WITH DISCOUNTED 4 YEAR TERM OPTION – PWM SERVICE

TRI-CITY SERVICE - CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN

Bar Harbor, Maine – Portland International Jetport

Cessna Grand Caravan 24 Round Trips Per Week

Presque Isle/Houlton, Maine – Portland International Jetport

Cessna Grand Caravan 24 Round Trips Per Week

Plattsburgh, New York – Portland International Jetport

Cessna Grand Caravan 24 Round Trips Per Week
Operation Revenues

BHB-PWM & HUL-PWM & PBG–PWM Revenues $ 2,714,728

Other Revenues 135,736

Total Operating Revenues $ 2,850,464

Direct Operating Expenses

Flying Operations $ 767,113

Fuel and Oil 2,288,309

Maintenance 1,566,726

Aircraft Leases 1,260,000

Total Direct $5,882,148

Marketing 150,000

Indirect 2,448,700

Total Operating Expenses $8,480,848

Operating Loss $5,630,384

Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) 424,042

Compensation Required $6,054,426

Compensation per PAX $177

Compensation per Departure $823

Tri-City Service – Bar Harbor, ME; Presque Isle/Houlton, ME; & 

Plattsburgh, NY – Cessna Grand Caravan

Option 1: 2 Year Service with Discount for 4 Year Term

BHB , HUL, & PBG - 24 Total Round Trips Per Week – Based on 98% Completion Rate

Tri-City Service – Bar Harbor, ME; Presque Isle/Houlton, ME; & Plattsburgh, NY – Portland International Jetport– Caravan

# Passengers: 34,112

Average Fare BHB-PWM: $69.00

Average Fare HUL-PWM: $89.00

Average Fare PBG-PWM: $79.00

Departures: 7,358

Block Hours: 7,236

Revenue Passenger Miles: 5,867,532

Available Seat Miles: 11,183,478

10/12/2011

DISCOUNTED SUBSIDY

$5,993,882/Year

$815/Departure

DISCOUNT FOR

4 YEAR TERM
Tri-City Service – Bar Harbor, ME; Presque Isle/Houlton, ME; & 

Plattsburgh, NY – Cessna Grand Caravan

Option 1: 2 Year Service with Discount for 4 Year Term

BHB , HUL, & PBG - 24 Total Round Trips Per Week – Based on 98% Completion Rate

10/12/2011

Bar Harbor, Maine

Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

BHB @ 6:30 AM PWM @ 7:25 AM

PWM @ 8:00 AM BHB @ 8:55 AM

BHB @ 10:00 AM PWM @ 10:55 AM

PWM @ 11:30 AM BHB @ 12:25 PM

BHB @ 1:30 PM PWM @ 2:25 PM

PWM @ 3:00 PM BHB @ 3:55 PM

BHB @ 5:00 PM PWM @ 5:55 PM

PWM @ 6:30 PM BHB @ 7:25 PM

Tri-City Service – Bar Harbor, ME; Presque Isle/Houlton, ME; & Plattsburgh, NY – Portland International Jetport– Caravan

Presque Isle/Houlton, Maine

Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

HUL @ 6:00 AM PWM @ 7:35 AM

PWM @ 8:05 AM HUL @ 9:40 AM

HUL @ 10:10 AM PWM @ 11:45 AM

PWM @ 12:15 PM HUL @ 1:50 PM

HUL @ 2:20 PM PWM @ 3:55 PM

PWM @ 4:25 PM HUL @ 6:00 PM

HUL @ 6:30 PM PWM @ 8:05 PM

PWM @ 8:35 PM HUL @ 10:10 PM

Plattsburgh, New York

Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

PBG @ 6:00 AM PWM @ 7:10 AM

PWM @ 7:40 AM PBG @ 8:50 AM

PBG @ 10:00 AM PWM @ 11:10 AM

PWM @ 11:40 AM PBG @ 12:50 PM

PBG @ 2:00 PM PWM @ 3:10 PM

PWM @ 3:40 PM PBG @ 4:50 PM

PBG @ 6:00 PM PWM @ 7:10 PM

PWM @ 7:40 PM PBG @ 8:50 PM
A WINNING CHOICE!

01/06/2012

We Look Forward to Serving You! 

• Successful Pricing Strategy

• Community Support & Involvement

• Proven Reliability

• Successful Marketing Campaigns

• Service that Caters to Community 

and Business Needs