### August 3 , 2011

Dennis 1. De V any Office ofAviation Analysis US Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590
SkyWest Airlines Essential Air Service Proposal for Cedar City, UT.
Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is the SkyWest Airlines proposal for service at Cedar City, Utah. Our proposal is to provide direct service from Cedar City to Salt Lake City Intemational Airport
. The service period is for January 1,2012 to December 31 , 2013. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the community of Cedar City. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules , and access to one of the largest airline networks in the country will provide them with quality air service and will aid in economic growth of the region. 

### Delta Network One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is that it would provide Cedar City with Delta Connection service
. Delta is one of the largest members ofthe SkyTeam network, providing seamless connections and unparalleled access to nearly all parts ofthe globe. 

### Frequency and Schedule As directed by the RFP, we will continue offering 12 weekly frequencies. All flights have been timed in a way that they arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities in Salt Lake City, making the service more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. With over 500 Delta or Delta Connection departures per day, Salt Lake City lntemational Airport offers great connections to the nation and world. 

### In addition to being a major hub, Salt Lake is also the top destination for the community.

### Superior Aircraft Starting with the new contract, service will be provided with the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-seat turbojet aircraft. SkyWest is one ofthe largest domestic operators ofthis aircraft type and they have proven to be reliable and comfortable. This change is occurring due to transitions in our fleet mix. All CRJs come equipped with a lavatory and flight attendant, further adding to the comfort and convenience ofthe flight. Additional details and specifications can be found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. Summary We at SkyWest feel that this proposal provides the best overall option for air service to the community. Given the connectivity at Salt Lake City, the well-timed schedule, and reliable equipment, we expect to see growth in the passengers utilizing the service. In addition, we will continue working with our community and airport partners to market the service. SkyWest is excited about the possible opportunity to continue providing reliable air service to Cedar City. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President

- Market Development SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines Cedar City, UT Essential Air Service Bid**2012~2013** 8/3/2011 Cedar City, UT SLC, UT Number of**round~trips** per week 12 Aircraft type CRJ200 Passenger Revenue Passengers 11,500 Average fare $ 90.00 Revenue $ 1,035,000 Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 58 Total scheduled block time 1,206 Total completed block time 98% 1,182 RPMS Passengers 11,500 Stage length 221 2,541,500 ASMs Scheduled departures 1,248 Competed departures 98% 1,223 Stage length 221 Available Seats 50 13,790,400
Revenue $ 1,035,000 CRJ Direct operating expenses Blk Hr $ 2,066.24 $ 2,442,858 Flight attendant Blk Hr $ 37.30 $ 44,099 RPM related RPMs $ 0.003 $ 7,625 Departure related Departures $ 412.56 $ 504,577 ASM related ASMs $ 0.011 $ 151,694 Total expenses $ 3,150,853 Operating income (loss) $ (2,115,853) 5% profit margin $ 157,543 Subsidy requirement $ 2,273,395 SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip $ 2,576 Cost per passenger $ 274 SkyWest cost per block hour $ 2,665 Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip $ 1,859 Subsidy per passenger $ 198
Load factor 18% Average fuel cost per galion $ 3.40

## SkyWest Airlines July 2011 SkyWest Airlines is the world ' s largest independently owned regional airline
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knots mph 464 534 424 488 24 , 041 kg 13,835 kg 6,489 kg 6,124 kg
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