# March 21, 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 Crescent City, California Dear Mr. Schlemmer: Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to continue providing direct air service from Crescent City to San Francisc o International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to conti nue serving the Crescent City community. 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. United Airlines’ Network One of the most beneficial aspects of th is proposal is the connectivity it provides Crescent City passengers who will have access to United Airlines’ global network, including 5,400 daily flights to 370 airports. United is also th e largest member of the Star Alliance network, which allows travelers to connect on more than 21,900 daily flights to nearly all parts of the globe. This connectivity makes it simple for passengers to plan their travel and is a key f actor in the area’s continue d economic development. Frequency and Term As directed by the RFP, we will offer a mini mum of 14 round-trip flights per week. All flights have been timed to ensure they offe r passengers valuable f light schedules that arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities in San Francisco, making the service convenient for business and leisure travelers. The most recent changes to FAR 117 increases total operating costs for all airlines and particularly for smaller aircraft like our Em braer Brasilia 120, thus increasing revenue and demand requirements to continue operating. Small and medium-sized communities will likely see the greatest impact as we work to maintain the same level of service at

# higher costs. As we work to determine th e full impact of the FAR 117 changes we are submitting a one-year proposal. With approximately 300 United or United E xpress departures pe r day, San Francisco International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, San Francisco is also a top destination for the community. Superior Aircraft Service will be provided using the Embraer Brasilia 120 (EMB 120) 30-seat turboprop aircraft. SkyWest is the largest domestic operator of this reliable and prov en aircraft type. All SkyWest EMB 120 aircraft are serviced by on e of our highly-traine d flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience of our passengers’ fl ying experience, and are equipped with a lavatory. Additional details and specifications can be found in the EMB fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Crescent City community. Given the connectivity at San Francisco, the well-timed schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see continued grow th 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 begin providing reliable air service to Crescent City, California. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michael Thompson Vice President – Market Development SkyWest Airlines

## SkyWest Airlines Crescent City, CA Essential Air Service Bid 2014 ‐ 2015 3/21/2014 Crescent City, CA San Francisco, C A Number of round ‐ trips per week 14 Aircraft type EMB 120 Passenger Revenue Passengers 24,000 Average fare 111.00 $ Revenue 2,664,000 $ Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 94 Total scheduled block time 2,281 Total completed block time 98% 2,235 RPMS Passengers 24,000 Stage length 304 7,296,000 ASMs Scheduled departures 1,456 Competed departures 98% 1,427 Stage length 304 Available Seats 30 13,278,720 Revenue 2,664,000 $ Direct operating expenses 3,800,257 $ RPM related 87,552 $ Departure related 535,080 $ ASM related 451,476 $ Total expenses 4,874,366 $ Operating income (loss) (2,210,366) $ 5% profit margin 243,718 $ Subsidy requirement 2,454,084 $ SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip 3,416 $ Cost per passenger 203 $ SkyWest cost per block hour 2,180 $ Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip 1,720 $ Subsidy per passenger 102 $ Load factor 55%Eastern 11:00 Central

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# Maximum takeo f f weight 26,433 lbs ( 1 1,990 kg) 

# weights Maximum range 

# performance High cruise speed 

# speeds Maximum operating altitude 32,000 ft 9,756 m 

# ceiling 800 NM (920 SM / 1,482 KM) 315 knots 364 mph 584 km/h Number 30 

# passengers Number 1800 SH P Pratt & Whitney PW 1 18B 

# engines Length overall Wingspan Height overall Maximum Cabin height Cargo Capacity Fuel Capacity (20.0 m) (19.80 m) (6.35 m) (1.70 m) (6.3 m)

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