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### Doeilet CST 1898.3502 D~6- Docket OST-1998-3497 Doc.ket OST 1988 3488

This document contains asupplemental response by Great-Lakes Aviation, Ltd. to Order Requesting Proposals 2013-11-2 inclusive of a 30 seat aircraft option aswas suggested inthe Order. This supplemental proposal should beviewed in conjunction with our original proposal dated December 2, 2013. This supplemental proposal is being offered as an additional option to the Beech 1900 three round trip Hays, Kansas service proposal which was included inour previously submitted package on the original bid deadline. Thus, we are offering the community of Hays, Kansas the option ofeither three round trips perday utilizing Beechcraft 1900 aircraft ortwo round trips per day utilizing EMB Brasilia 30 seat aircraft. As was stated inthe original submission this supplemental proposal isa part of an inseparable package with Dodge City, Great Bend, and Liberal, Kansas proposal. Great Lakes' proposal contemplates non-stop, conveniently timed connecting services to our code share partners, United and Frontier, at our Denver hub. Our code share agreements will offer these Kansas communities the greatest competitive opportunity available in the Rocky Mountain Region. In addition, Great Lakes maintains electronic interline ticketing and baggage agreements with the majority ofthe other carriers serving their hubs from Denver, which allows for'maximum utility of our airservice to the airline customer. The company has more than 19years of history ofoperating EMB Brasilia 30 set aircraft,
Questions and comments may be referred to: Michael Matthews Chief Financial Officer Great Lakes Airlines 1022 Airport Parkway Cheyenne, VVY 82001 (307) 432-7030

# Great LakesAviation, Ltd. Annual Compensation Requirements for Essential Air Service at 

## Hays, Kansas to Denver, Colorado (DEN)

Two RoundTrips -30 SeatAircraft 97.0% completion factor Departures: Block Hours: Revenue Passenger Miles: Available Seat Miles: 1,412 1,895 6,534,000 7,967,916 Operating Revenues:

Passenger: HYS.DEN 22,000 psgrs at $121.55 $2,674,100

Other: (at0.62% ofpassenger revenue) $16,579 Total Operating Revenues: $2,690,679 Operating Expenses:

Direct:
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Fuel and Oil Flying Operations Maintenance $337,960 $1,301,080 $449,627 $702,091 Total Direct Expenses: Total Indirect Expenses: Total Operating Expenses: Operating Loss Profit Element (5.0% ofTotal Operating Expenses) Annual Compensation Requirement:
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## , $2,790,758 $1,199,897 $3,990,655 ($1,299,975) $199,533 $1,499,508

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