January 7, 2014 

Kevin Schlemmer 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Service Proposal for Hibbing, Minnesota 

Dear Mr. Schlemmer: 

Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to continue providing direct air service from 

Hibbing to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. 

SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the Hibbing community under the 

Essential Air Service program. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed 

schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks provides passengers 

with quality air service and will help drive economic growth in the region. 

Delta Air Lines’ Network 

One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is the connectivity it provides Hibbing 

passengers. They will enjoy access to Delta Air Lines’ global network, including 

thousands of daily flights to 330 destinations in 65 countries. The airline is also a 

founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s 

leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia – making it easy to 

connect on to more than 15,000 daily flights. This connectivity makes it simple for 

passengers to plan their travel and is a key factor in the area’s continued economic 

development. 

Frequency and Schedule 

As directed by the RFP, we will offer a minimum of 12 round-trip flights per week. All 

flights have been timed to ensure they offer passengers valuable flight schedules that 

arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum 

connection opportunities in Minneapolis-St. Paul, making the service convenient for both 

business and leisure travelers. 
With more than 750 Delta or Delta Connection departures per day, Minneapolis-St. Paul 

International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to 

being a major hub, Minneapolis is also a top destination for the community. 

Superior Aircraft 

Service will be provided using the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-seat aircraft. 

SkyWest has been named the most reliable CRJ200 operator in North America five times 

since 2007 and is one of the largest domestic operators of this reliable, comfortable 

aircraft type. 

All SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft are serviced by a highly-trained flight attendant, further 

adding to the comfort and convenience of each passenger’s flying experience. The 

aircraft are also equipped with a lavatory. Additional details and specifications can be 

found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. 

Summary 

SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the 

Hibbing community. Given the connectivity at Minneapolis-St. Paul, the well-timed 

schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see continued growth in the number of 

passengers utilizing the service. We will also work with community and airport partners 

to market the service. 

SkyWest is excited about the opportunity to once again provide reliable air service to 

Hibbing, Minnesota. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Michael Thompson 

Vice President – Market Development 

SkyWest Airlines 
SkyWest Airlines

Hibbing, MN Essential Air Service Bid 2014‐2016

1/7/2014

HIB

MSP

Number of round‐trips per week 12

Aircraft type CRJ200

Passenger Revenue

Passengers                 22,500

Average fare $                 71.00

Revenue $         1,597,500

Block Time

Trip block time (minutes) 61                        

Total scheduled block time (hours) 1,269                   

Total completed block time (hours) 98% 1,243                   

RPMS

Passengers                 22,500

Stage length                       174

          3,915,000

ASMs

Scheduled departures (for 365 days/year) 1,248                   

Competed departures 98% 1,223                   

Stage length                       174

Available Seats                         50

        10,857,600

Revenue $         1,597,500

Expenses

Direct operating expenses 2,953,132 $          

Passenger (RPM) related 13,350 $               

Capacity (ASM) related 101,193 $             

Departure related 868,517 $             

Total expenses 3,936,192 $          

Operating income (loss) (2,338,692) $        

5% profit margin 196,810 $            

Subsidy requirement 2,535,502 $        

SkyWest effective rates per unit

Cost per trip $                 3,218

Cost per passenger $                    175

Effective Subsidy rate per unit

Subsidy per trip $                 2,073

Subsidy per passenger 113 $                     

Load factor 36%
Eastern

11:00

Central

10:00

Atlantic

NOON

Pacic

8:00

Mountain

9:00

Current Route Map Route Map

(Updated monthly, may not reect recent service updates) SkyWest Airlines Route Map | December 2013

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zones shown. Observed time may dier.)

Eective November 2013. Select routes are seasonal. Some 

future services subject to government approval. Service may 

be operated by one of Delta’s codeshare partner airlines or 

one of Delta’s Connection Carriers.  Flights are subject to 

change without notice.

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Number 50

passengers

Number Two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans

Thrust 8,729 pounds thrust at takeoff 

engines

Length overall 

Wingspan

Height overall

Cabin maximum width (centerline)

Maximum cabin height

26.77 m

21.21 m

 6.22 m

 2.57 m

 1.85 m

87 ft 10 in

69 ft 7 in

20 ft 5 in

 8 ft 5 in

 6 ft 1 in

dimensions

Maximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR)

Operating weight empty

Maximum fuel load

Maximum payload

weights

Maximum range

performance

Maximum cruise speed

Normal cruise speed

speeds

Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft 12,496 m

ceiling

24,041 kg

13,835 kg

 6,489 kg

 6,124 kg

53,000 lbs

30,500 lbs

14,305 lbs

13,500 lbs

2,005 2,300 3,700

NM SM KM

0.81

Mach

860

km/h

534

mph

464

0.74 424 488 786

knots

CRJ200 LR

Main Entrance Emergency Exit

123456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Emergency Exits Galley Lavatory

A B C

D

Canadair Regional Jet

Fact Sheet for