# Proposal to Provide Essential Air Service at Marion/Herrin, Illinois Quincy, Illinois and Cape Girardeau, Missouri Docket DOT-OST-2000-7881 Docket DOT-OST-2003-14492 

# Docket DOT-OST-1996-1559 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

# Company Overview
Air Choice One began in 1979. It was originally incorporated as Multi
-Aero, a family owned and operated business and has served the public for over 30 years. In 2008, Air Choice One airlines was granted its first Essential Air Service route from Kirksville, MO to St. Louis, MO. Since that time, Air Choice One airlines has continued to earn multiple Midwest Essential Air Service routes including Burlington, IA and Decatur, IL. Over time, we have proven ourselves to be a successful carrier with a flight completion record of over 99.5% and an on

-time 

## performance record exceeding 95%. Some keys to our success include:

• Expanding our Fleet of Aircraft



## • Outstanding Customer Service with Detailed, Personalized Attention

• We are Community Enthusiasts

• Easy Booking Online at www.airchoiceone.com and popular consumer websites

• Strong Marketing Efforts

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# Flying The Grand Caravan
The Cessna Grand Caravan is one of the largest and safest aircraft in its class. With over 2,000 

## aircraft flying in 70+ countries, it also ranks as the most popular aircraft in its class. Caravans are responsible for more than 11 million hours of flight time worldwide. Air Choice One airlines is proud to be operating new Caravans. Our aircraft are equipped with the latest in avionics technology including dual redundant systems, traffic and terrain avoidance, fully integrated auto pilot, onboard weather, and weather radar. The Caravan seats nine and has a 

## large cargo pod to keep the cabin free of baggage. One example of the Caravan’s superiority in customer comfort and satisfaction is the baggage capacity. The Caravan can accommodate up to 110 pounds of baggage weight per passenger verses 50 pounds of baggage weight per passenger in many other types of aircraft. Other Perks Include:

• Air Conditioning

• Heating

• On Board GPS

• Glass Panel Cockpit 01/06/2011

# We Are Connected

WE HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE VISIBLE TO THE CONSUMER. GDS VISIBILTY Air Choice One airlines has full global distribution visibility. We can be seen on Apollo, Worldspan, Galileo, Travelport, and Sabre. This means that Air Choice One airlines is available for booking through major consumer travel websites and travel agencies. Air Choice One airlines can be found on various consumer sites as well. We also are available for online booking through our website www.airchoiceone.com and by speaking with our customer service representatives at 1
-866
- I
- FLY
-VIP. OUR CONNECTION WITH UNITED AIRLINES Air Choice One airlines has recently signed an interline ticketing and baggage agreement with United Airlines. This agreement has taken Air Choice One airlines one step closer to achieving the highest connectivity possible for the convenience of our passengers.

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# Hear What They are Saying About Us... “Michelle (ACO customer service agent), you and Air Choice One are awesome. You all took 

## superb care of [my father]. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We will definitely use Air Choice One for his next trip.”

– Rebecca Day, customer “My wife and I truly enjoyed the flights between Burlington and Chicago...The crew was very 

## friendly, especially the pilot on the return trip (Andy) who took the time to explain the function of all the instruments and answered our questions about flying in general.”

– Todd Perdelwitz, customer “I recently had the chance to fly Decatur’s newest airline Air Choice One, and I have to say I was quite impressed...The aircraft was very clean and the wide gray leather seats were very comfortable, with plenty of legroom...The large wide windows offered a spectacular view...Overall, I was very happy with the whole experience and will definitely fly Air Choice One again.”

– William Stokes, Lead Corporate Travel Counselor, Archer Daniels Midland Company 01/06/2011

# Options Index

Marion/Herrin, Illinois

OPTION 1 – ORD & STL DUAL HUB SERVICE Marion/Herrin, Illinois – Chicago, O’Hare International Cessna Caravan 2 Round Trips Daily 12 Round Trips Per Week

Marion/Herrin, Illinois – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 4 Round Trips Daily 24 Round Trips Per Week

Dual Hub Service Provides for a Combined Total of 36 Round Trips Per Week
OPTION 2 -- STL SERVICE Marion/Herrin, Illinois – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 6 Round Trips Daily 36 Round Trips Per Week
OPTION 3 – MEM & STL DUAL HUB SERVICE Marion/Herrin, Illinois – Memphis, International Cessna Caravan 3 Round Trips Daily 18 Round Trips Per Week

Marion/Herrin, Illinois – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 3 Round Trips Daily 18 Round Trips Per Week

Dual Hub Service Provides for a Combined Total of 36 Round Trips Per Week 01/06/2011

# Options Index Quincy, Illinois

OPTION 1 – ORD & STL DUAL HUB SERVICE Quincy, Illinois – Chicago, O’Hare International Cessna Caravan 3 Round Trips Daily 18 Round Trips Per Week

Quincy, Illinois – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 3 Round Trips Daily 18 Round Trips Per Week Dual Hub Service Provides for a Combined Total of 36 Round Trips Per Week OPTION 2 -- STL SERVICE Quincy, Illinois – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 6 Round Trips Daily 36 Round Trips Per Week OPTION 3 – ORD SERVICE Quincy, Illinois – Chicago, O’Hare Cessna Caravan 6 Round Trips Daily 36 Round Trips Per Week

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# Options Index

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

OPTION 1 -- STL SERVICE Cape Girardeau, Missouri – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 4 Round Trips Daily 24 Round Trips Per Week



### OPTION 2 – MEM & STL DUAL HUB SERVICE Cape Girardeau, Missouri – St. Louis, Lambert International Cessna Caravan 2 Round Trips Daily 12 Round Trips Per Week

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Memphis, International Cessna Caravan 2 Round Trips Daily 12 Round Trips Per Week Dual Hub Service Provides for a Combined Total of 24 Round Trips Per Week

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# MWA Option 1 Dual Hub Service
-- 36 Total Round Trips Per Week

Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Marion/Herrin, Illinois
– Chicago O’Hare International & St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan

Daily Representative Departure Arrival MWA @ 5:30 AM CT ORD @ 7:00 AM CT ORD @ 8:00 AM CT MWA @ 9:30 AM CT MWA @ 6:00 AM CT STL @ 6:50 AM CT STL @ 8:00 AM CT MWA @ 8:50 AM CT MWA @ 9:00 AM CT STL @ 9:50 AM CT STL @ 10:15 AM CT MWA @ 11:05 AM CT MWA @ 11:30 AM CT ORD @ 1:00 PM CT ORD @ 1:45 PM CT MWA @ 3:15 PM CT MWA @ 3:30 PM CT STL @ 4:10 PM CT STL @ 5:00 PM CT MWA @ 5:50 PM CT MWA @ 6:00 PM CT STL @ 6:50 PM CT STL @ 8:00 PM CT MWA @ 8:50 PM CT Operation Revenues MWA
-ORD & MWA
-STL Revenues $ 795,000.00 Other Revenues $ 3,975.00 Total Operating Revenues $ 798,975.00 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 557,398.80 Fuel and Oil 910,418.04 Maintenance 631,718.64 Aircraft Leases $ 375,000.00 Total Direct $2,474,535.48 Indirect $1,009,236.00 Total Operating Expenses $3,483,771.48 Operating Loss $2,684,796.48 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 174,188.57 Compensation Required $2,858,985.05 Compensation per PAX $190.60 Compensation per Departure $ 777.07 # Passengers: 15,000 Average Fare (MWA

-ORD): $85.00 Average Fare (MWA

-STL): $37.00 Departures: 3,679 Block Hours: 3,716 Revenue Passenger Miles: 2,505,000 Available Seat Miles: 4,901,945

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# MWA Option 2 36 Total Round Trips Per Week Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Marion/Herrin, Illinois
– St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan

Daily Representative Departure Arrival MWA @ 6:00 AM CT STL @ 6:50 AM CT STL @ 7:10 AM CT MWA @ 8:00 AM CT MWA @ 8:20 AM CT STL @ 9:10 AM CT STL @ 10:40 AM CT MWA @ 11:30 AM CT MWA @ 11:50 AM CT STL @ 12:40 PM CT STL @ 1:10 PM CT MWA @ 2:00 PM CT MWA @ 2:20 PM CT STL @ 3:10 PM CT STL @ 3:40 PM CT MWA @ 4:30 PM CT MWA @ 4:55 PM CT STL @ 5:45 PM CT STL @ 6:30 PM CT MWA @ 7:20 PM CT MWA @ 8:00 PM CT STL @ 8:50 PM CT STL @ 9:15 PM CT MWA @ 10:05 PM CT Operation Revenues MWA
-STL Revenues $ 554,260.00 Other Revenues $ 5,542.60 Total Operating Revenues $ 559,802.60 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 388,523.52 Fuel and Oil 581,702.12 Maintenance 529,804.80 Aircraft Leases $ 420,000.00 Total Direct $1,920,030.44 Indirect $ 836,740.00 Total Operating Expenses $2,756,770.44 Operating Loss $2,196,967.84 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 137,838.53 Compensation Required $2,334,806.37 Compensation per PAX $155.86 Compensation per Departure $ 634.60 # Passengers: 14,980 Average Fare: $37.00 Departures: 3,679 Block Hours: 2,355 Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,512,980 Available Seat Miles: 2,964,649

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# MWA Option 3 Dual Hub Service
-- 36 Total Round Trips Per Week

Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Marion/Herrin, Illinois
– Memphis International & St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan

Daily Representative Departure Arrival MWA @ 5:30 AM CT MEM @ 6:30 AM CT MEM @ 7:30 AM CT MWA @ 8:30 AM CT MWA @ 9:00 AM CT STL @ 9:50 AM CT STL @ 10:15 AM CT MWA @ 11:05 AM CT MWA @ 11:30 AM CT STL @ 12:20 PM CT STL @ 12:30 PM CT MWA @ 1:20 PM CT MWA @ 1:30 PM CT MEM @ 2:30 PM CT MEM @ 3:30 PM CT MWA @ 4:30 PM CT MWA @ 5:00 PM CT STL @ 5:50 PM CT STL @ 6:10 PM CT MWA @ 7:00 PM CT MWA @ 7:15 PM CT MEM @ 8:15 PM CT MEM @ 8:45 PM CT MWA @ 9:45 PM CT Operation Revenues MWA
- MEM & MWA
-STL Revenues $ 795,500.00 Other Revenues $ 3,977.50 Total Operating Revenues $ 799,477.50 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 543,325.86 Fuel and Oil 813,474.06 Maintenance 642,112.38 Aircraft Leases $ 375,000.00 Total Direct $2,373,912.30 Indirect $ 997,340.00 Total Operating Expenses $3,371,252.30 Operating Loss $2,571,774.80 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 168,562.62 Compensation Required $2,740,337.42 Compensation per PAX $188.99 Compensation per Departure $744.82 # Passengers: 14,500 Average Fare (MWA

-MEM): $74.00 Average Fare (MWA

-STL): $37.00 Departures: 3,680 Block Hours: 3,293 Revenue Passenger Miles: 2,129,500 Available Seat Miles: 4,358,914

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# UIN Option 1 Dual Hub Service
-- 36 Total Round Trips Per Week

Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Quincy, Illinois
– Chicago O’Hare International & St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan

Daily Representative Departure Arrival UIN @ 5:00 AM CT ORD @ 6:10 AM CT ORD @ 7:00 AM CT UIN @ 8:10 AM CT UIN @ 8:30 AM CT STL @ 9:10 AM CT STL @ 10:00 AM CT UIN @ 10:40 AM CT UIN @ 11:00 AM CT ORD @ 12:10 PM CT ORD @ 1:00 PM CT UIN @ 2:10 PM CT UIN @ 2:30 PM CT STL @ 3:10 PM CT STL @ 3:30 PM CT UIN 4:10 PM CT UIN @ 4:30 PM CT STL @ 5:10 PM CT STL @ 5:30 PM CT UIN @ 6:10 PM CT UIN @ 6:30 PM CT ORD @ 7:40 PM CT ORD @ 8:30 PM CT UIN @ 9:40 PM CT Operation Revenues UIN
-ORD & UIN
-STL Revenues $ 847,500.00 Other Revenues $ 8,475.00 Total Operating Revenues $ 855,975.00 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 451,989.72 Fuel and Oil 827,107.71 Maintenance 669,614.40 Aircraft Leases $ 425,000.00 Total Direct $2,373,711.83 Indirect $1,106,928.00 Total Operating Expenses $3,480,639.83 Operating Loss $2,624,664.83 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 174,031.99 Compensation Required $2,798,696.82 Compensation per PAX $185.34 Compensation per Departure $ 760.68 # Passengers: 15,100 Average Fare (UIN

-ORD): $75.00 Average Fare (UIN

-STL): $37.00 Departures: 3,680 Block Hours: 3,348 Revenue Passenger Miles: 2,399,800 Available Seat Miles: 4,652,444

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# UIN Option 2 36 Total Round Trips Per Week Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Quincy, Illinois
– St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan Operation Revenues UIN
-STL Revenues $ 553,150.00 Other Revenues $ 5,531.50 Total Operating Revenues $ 558,681.50 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 374,358.60 Fuel and Oil 499,900.26 Maintenance 465,418.80 Aircraft Leases $ 421,500.00 Total Direct $1,761,177.66 Indirect $ 840,929.00 Total Operating Expenses $2,602,106.66 Operating Loss $2,043,425.16 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 130,105.34 Compensation Required $2,173,530.50 Compensation per PAX $145.39 Compensation per Departure $ 590.76 # Passengers: 14,950 Average Fare: $37.00 Departures: 3,679 Block Hours: 2,024 Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,406,795 Available Seat Miles: 2,762,114

01/06/2011 Daily Representative Departure Arrival UIN @ 6:00 AM CT STL @ 6:40 AM CT STL @ 7:00 AM CT UIN @ 7:40 AM CT UIN @ 8:30 AM CT STL @ 9:10 AM CT STL @ 10:30 AM CT UIN @ 11:10 AM CT UIN @ 11:45 AM CT STL @ 12:25 PM CT STL @ 3:30 PM CT UIN @ 4:10 PM CT UIN @ 2:15 PM CT STL @ 2:55 PM CT STL @7:00 PM CT UIN @ 7:40 PM CT UIN @ 4:50 PM CT STL @ 5:30 PM CT STL @ 5:45 PM CT UIN @ 6:25 PM CT UIN @ 8:00 PM CT STL @ 8:40 PM CT STL @ 9:30 PM CT UIN @ 10:10 PM CT

# UIN Option 3 36 Total Round Trips Per Week Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Quincy, Illinois
– Chicago O’Hare International
– Cessna Caravan Operation Revenues UIN
-ORD Revenues $1,125,000.00 Other Revenues $ 11,250.00 Total Operating Revenues $1,136,250.00 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 630,798.84 Fuel and Oil 1,154,315.15 Maintenance 700,887.60 Aircraft Leases $ 421,500.00 Total Direct $2,907,501.59 Indirect $ 956,047.00 Total Operating Expenses $3,863,548.59 Operating Loss $2,727,298.59 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 193,177.43 Compensation Required $2,920,476.02 Compensation per PAX $194.70 Compensation per Departure $ 793.78 # Passengers: 15,000 Average Fare: $75.00 Departures: 3,679 Block Hours: 4,673 Revenue Passenger Miles: 3,345,000 Available Seat Miles: 6,545,710

01/06/2011 Daily Representative Departure Arrival UIN @ 5:00 AM CT ORD @ 6:10 AM CT ORD @ 6:50 AM CT UIN @ 8:00 AM CT UIN @ 8:10 AM CT ORD @ 9:20 AM CT ORD @ 10:00 AM CT UIN @ 11:10 AM CT UIN @ 11:20 AM CT ORD @ 12:30 PM CT ORD @ 1:10 PM CT UIN @ 2: 20 PM CT UIN @ 2:30 PM CT ORD @ 3:40 PM CT ORD @ 4:20 PM CT UIN @ 5:30 PM CT UIN @ 5:40 PM CT ORD @ 6:50 PM CT ORD @ 7:30 PM CT UIN @ 8:40 PM CT UIN @ 8:50 PM CT ORD @ 10:00 PM CT ORD @ 10:40 PM CT UIN @ 11:50 PM CT

# CGI Option 1 24 Total Round Trips Per Week Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Cape Girardeau, Missouri
– St. Louis Lambert
– Cessna Caravan Operation Revenues CGI
-STL Revenues $ 351,500.00 Other Revenues $ 3,515.00 Total Operating Revenues $ 355,015.00 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 251,166.72 Fuel and Oil 353,203.20 Maintenance 361,052.16 Aircraft Leases $ 280,000.00 Total Direct $1,245,422.08 Indirect $ 678,921.90 Total Operating Expenses $1,924,343.98 Operating Loss $1,569,328.98 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 96,217.20 Compensation Required $1,665,546.18 Compensation per PAX $175.32 Compensation per Departure $679.04 # Passengers: 9,500 Average Fare: $37.00 Departures: 2,453 Block Hours: 1,570 Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,083,000 Available Seat Miles: 2,230,825

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### Daily Representative Departure Arrival CGI @ 6:00 AM CT STL @ 6:40 AM CT STL @ 9:35 AM CT CGI @ 10:15 AM CT CGI @ 10:50 AM CT STL @ 11:30 AM CT STL @ 12:45 PM CT CGI @ 1:25 PM CT CGI @ 2:00 PM CT STL @ 2:40 PM CT STL @ 3:20 PM CT CGI @ 4:00 PM CT CGI @ 4:50 PM CT STL @ 5:30 PM CT STL @ 8:20 PM CT CGI @ 9:00 PM CT

# CGI Option 2 Dual Hub Service
-- 24 Total Round Trips Per Week

Based on 98% Completion Rate 

## Cape Girardeau, Missouri
– St. Louis Lambert & Memphis International
– Cessna Caravan Operation Revenues CGI
-STL & CGI
- MEM Revenues $ 559,500.00 Other Revenues $ 5,595.00 Total Operating Revenues $ 565,095.00 Direct Operating Expenses Flying Operations $ 321,071.52 Fuel and Oil 466,573.58 Maintenance 424,947.60 Aircraft Leases $ 375,000.00 Total Direct $1,587,592.70 Indirect $ 796,560.00 Total Operating Expenses $2,384,152.70 Operating Loss $1,819,057.70 Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) $ 119,207.63 Compensation Required $1,938,265.33 Compensation per PAX $184.60 Compensation per Departure $790.23 # Passengers: 10,500 Average Fare (CGI

-STL): $39.00 Average Fare (CGI

- MEM): $69.00 Departures: 2,452 Block Hours: 1,889 Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,392,000 Available Seat Miles: 2,612,413

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### Daily Representative Departure Arrival CGI @ 6:00 AM CT MEM @ 7:00 AM CT MEM @ 7:30 AM CT CGI @ 8:30 AM CT CGI @ 8:45 AM CT STL @ 9:25 AM CT STL @ 11:30 AM CT CGI @ 12:10 PM CT CGI @ 1:45 PM CT MEM @ 2:45 PM CT MEM @ 3:30 PM CT CGI @ 4:30 PM CT CGI @ 5:00 PM CT STL @ 5:40 PM CT STL @ 7:30 PM CT CGI @ 8:10 PM CT

# Thank You

To Whom It May Concern, Air Choice One airlines greatly values the opportunity to bid on these cities. At Air Choice One airlines we believe that hard work and dedication to the communities in which we serve are what separates us from the others. Air Choice One airlines works hard to discover the diversified needs of each city with which we come in 

## contact. Air Choice One continually analyzes our audience and spends time making sure we are doing everything possible to accommodate the individual needs of each city we serve. On behalf of Air Choice One airlines, I would like to say thank you for this opportunity. Air Choice One airlines would be pleased to be the chosen service provider for any city involved in this bid process. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Shane Storz, CEO Air Choice One

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