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 Francisco International Airport. 

SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue 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 this 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 the 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 factor in the area’s continued economic development. 

Frequency and Term 

As directed by the RFP, we will offer a minimum of 14 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 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 Embraer 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 the full impact of the FAR 117 changes we are 

submitting a one-year proposal. 

With approximately 300 United or United Express departures per 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 proven aircraft type. 

All SkyWest EMB 120 aircraft are serviced by one of our highly-trained flight attendants, 

further adding to the comfort and convenience of our passengers’ flying 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 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 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, CA

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%

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(Updated monthly, may not reect recent service updates) SkyWest Airlines Route Map | March 2014

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Maximum takeoff weight 26,433 lbs (11,990 kg) 

weights

Maximum range

performance

High cruise speed

speeds

Maximum operating altitude 32,000 ft 9,756 m

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800 NM (920 SM / 1,482 KM)

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Embraer Brasilia Turbo-Prop

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