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October 10,2011 

Dennis J. DeVany 

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Office of Aviation Analysis STOM.^^ ^-^y pi" ' 9,OVl-Ov3\ 

US Department of Transportation «/ i /-\ -7—7 

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SkyWest Airlines' Essential Air Service Proposal for Butte, Bemidji, Sioux City, 

Aberdeen, and Waterloo 

Dear Mr. DeVany: 

Attached is SkyWest Airlines' proposal for service at Butte, MT; Bemidji, MN; Sioux 

City, lA; Aberdeen, SD; and Waterloo, lA. Our proposal is to provide direct service from 

Butte to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and all others to Minneapolis-St. Paul E 

International Airport (MSP). 

SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to serve these communities. Our combination of safe 

and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world's largest airline 

networks will provide passengers the quality air service they are seeking. It will also help 

drive economic growth in the regions. 

Delta Air Lines' Network 

One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is that it provides passengers with 

continued Delta Connection ser\'ice. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam 

alliance, providing seamless connections aboard 5,400 daily flights and unparalleled 

access to cities around the globe. 

Frequency and Schedule 

As directed by the RFP, we will offer 14 round-trip flights per week to each community. 

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 B 

connection opportunities in SLC and MSP, making the service convenient for both 

business and leisure travelers. 

With nearly 300 daily departures from SLC and nearly 450 from MSP, Delta operates 

more service from each hub than any other airline and offers easy access to destinations 
around the globe. In addition to being major connecting hubs, SLC and MSP are also the 

top destinations for the respective communities. 

Superior Aircraft 

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

aircraft. SkyWest is the largest domestic operator of this reliable, comfortable aircraft 

type. 

All.CRJ200s are equipped with a lavatory and are serviced by one of our highly-trained •-

flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience of the flight. Additional 

details and specifications can be found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. ~ . 

Summary 

This proposal provides the best overall option for air service to the above listed 

communities. Given the connectivity at SLC and "MSP, the well-timed schedules, and 

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

utilizing the service. We will also continue working with each community and our airport 

partners to market the service. 

SkyWest is excited about the opportunity to continue providing reliable air ser\'ice to 

Butte, Bemidji, Sioux City, Aberdeen, and Waterloo. 

Thank you for your consideration. ,';. 

Sincerely, 

r. 

Michael Thompson 

Vice President - Market Development 

SkyWest Airlines 
SkyWest Airlines 

Butte, MT Essential Air Service Bid 

10/10/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMS 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Direct operating expenses 

Passenger related 

Departure related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

Per Block Hr $ 

Per Passenger S 

Per Departure $ 

2,196.47 

1.40 

960.18 

98% 

98% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

_$_ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2012-2014 

BTM 

SLC 

14 

CRJ200 

45,000' 

107.00 

4,815,000 

75 

1,820 

1,784 

45,000 

358 

16,110,000 

1,456" 

1,427 

358 

50 

26,062,400 

4,815,000 

3,917,628 

62,876 

1,370,061 

5,350,565 

(535,565) 

267,528 

803,093 

3,750 

119 

563 

18 

Load factor 62% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Bemidji, MN Essential Air Service Bid 

10/10/2011 

Number of round-trips'per week 

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Aircraft'type'' ' ':'.•• 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMS 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Direct operating expenses 

Passenger related 

Departure related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

2012-2014 

BJI 

. MSP 

Per Block Hr 

Per Passenger 

Per Departure 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2,660.85 

1.40 

960.18 

$ 

$ 

98% 

98% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

14 

CRJ200 

42,500 

87.50 

3,718,750 

60 

1,456 

1,427 

42,500 

199 

- 8,457,500 

1,456 

1,427 

199 

50 

14,487,200 

3,718,750 

3,796,720 

59,383 

1,370,061 

5,226,164 

(1,507,414) 

261,308 

1,768,722 

$ 3,663 

$ 123 

1,240 

42 

Load factor 58% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Sioux City, lA Essential Air Service Bid 

10/10/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMS 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Direct operating expenses 

Passenger related 

Departure related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

2012-2014 

SUX 

MSP 

Per Block Hr $ 

Per Passenger $ 

Per Departure $ 

2,565.56 

1.40 

960.18 

98% 

98% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

s 

$ 

s 

$ 

s 

$ 

14 

.CRJ200 

•., 51,000 

'90.00 

4,590,000 

68 

1,650 

1,617 

51,000 

233 

11,883,000 

1,456 

1,427 

233 

50 

16,962,400 

4,590,000 

4,148,852 

71,260 

1,370,061 

5,590,173 

(1,000,173) 

279,509 

1,279,682 

$ 3,918 

$ 110 

897 

25 

Load factor 70% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Aberdeen, SD Essential Air Service Bid 

10/10/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMS 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Direct operating expenses 

Passenger related 

Departure related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

Per Block Hr S 2,507.62 

Per Passenger $ 1.40 

Per Departure $ 960.18 

2012-2014 

ABR 

MSP 

14 

CRJ200 

98% 

98% 

45,000 

102.50 

4,612,500 

74 

1,796 

1,760 

45,000 

257 

$ 

s 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

11,565,000 

1,456 

1,427 

257 

50 

18,709,600 

4,612,500 

4,412,952 

62,876 

1,370,061 

5,845,889 

(1,233,389) 

292,294 

1,525,683 

$ 4,097 

$ 130 

1,069 

34 

Load factor 62% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Waterloo, lA Essential Air Service Bid 

10/10/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

- Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMS 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

2012-2014 

ALO 

MSP 

98% 

98% 

14 

CRJ200 

42,000 

$ 85.00 

$ 3,570,000 . 

61 

1,480 

1,451 

42,000 

166 

6,972,000 

1,456-

1,427 

166 

50 

12,084,800 

Revenue 3,570,000 

Expenses 

Direct operating expenses 

Passenger related 

Departure related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

Per Block Hr $ 2,660.85 

Per Passenger $ 1.40 

Per Departure $ 960.18 

$ 3,859,999 

$ 58,684 

$ 1,370,061 

S 5,288,744 

$ (1,718,744) 

$ 264,437 

$ 1,983,181 

3,707 

126 

1.390 

47 

Load factor 58% 
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SkyWest Airlines October 2011 

SkyWest Airlines is the world's largest independently owned regional airline. With a fleet 

of 313 aircraft, SkyWest's more than 11,000 aviation professionals operate nearly 1,700 

flights each day to 160 destinations throughout North America. As a leading air service 

provider offering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWest partners with 

the world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska 

Airlines. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership 

team, and continued solid operational and economic, performance. The airline is 

headquartered in St. George, Utah. '"• . • 

Hubs 

Crew domiciles 

Maintenance bases 

Line stations 

Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Portland, 

Salt Lake City and San Francisco 

Chicago, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, 

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Palm Springs, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, 

San Luis Obispo, Seattle and Tucson 

Chicago, Colorado Springs, Fresno, Milwaukee, Palm Springs, 

Salt Lake City and Tucson "'•!'•''•;•. . 

Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Portland and 

San Francisco 

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• Cities 

currently served 

Total : 160 (40 States, Washington D.C., 6 Canadian Provinces and 1 Mexican city) 

United: 171 Delta:95 Alaska:? Shared:89 

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Stations operated 

Employees 

SkyWest: 69 

11,204 total 

9,203 FTE's 

Average number 

of daily scheduled 

departures 

Passengers 

Carried in 2010 

Total revenue 

passenger miles 

flown in 2010 

Total aircraft in 

operating fleet 

Embraer aircraft: 

Bombardier aircraft: 

United: 1,098 Delta: 548 Alaska: 25 Total: 1,671 

DEN: 153 lAH: 46 LAX: 137 ORD: 93 PDX: 31 SFO: 153 

MSP: 67 SLC: 166 

24.3 million passengers 

13.2 billion revenue passenger miles* 

"A Revenue Passenger Mile is equal to one fare paying passenger flown one mile. 

313 (All numbers include deliveries and retirements this calendar month) 

45 Embraer 120turboprops 

151 CRJ200 aircraft 

96 CRJ700 aircraft 

21 CRJ900 aircraft 

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Fact Sheet for 

Canadair Regional Jet 

CRJ200 LR 

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Thrust 

Two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans 

8,729 pounds thrust at takeoff 

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Length overall 87 ft 10 in 26.77 m 

Wingspan 69 ft 7 in 21.21 m 

Height overall 20 ft 5 in 6.22 m 

Cabin maximum width (centetiine) 8 ft 5 in 2.57 m 

Maximum cabin height 6 ft 1 in 1.85 m 

Maximum takeoff weight (Senes 20OLR) 53,000 lbs 24,041 kg 

Operating weight empty 30,500 lbs 13,835 kg 

Maximum fuel load 14,305 lbs 6,489 kg 

Maximum payioad 13,500 lbs 6,124 kg 

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Maximum range 

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Maximum cruise speed 

Normal cruise speed 

NM 

2,005 

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Mach 

0.81 

0.74 

knots 

464 

424 

SM 

2,300 

mph 

534 

488 

KM 

3,700 

km/h 

860 

786 

Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft 12,496 m 

Emergency Exits 

Lavatory -

Main Entrance