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

01/06/2011
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.

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011
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

01/06/2011

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

01/06/2011

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

01/06/2011