BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

About Boutique Air

Our Story

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Boutique Air has been in operation since 2007. 

We began by flying fire surveillance missions for the U.S. Forestry Service and Bureau of Land 

Management. We evolved to provide air charter services from the Burbank, Hawthorne, Las 

Vegas and Redding airports with our Pilatus and Cessna fleet of aircraft. As a charter operator 

we have received certifications from both industry leading safety organizations, ARG/US and 

Wyvern. Boutique Air has pilots that are highly experienced and hold the most advanced FAA 

ratings - a key reason for our continued perfect safety record. 

In July of 2012 Boutique Air applied for commuter operating authority from the Department of 

Transportation. We quickly passed tests on financial fitness and management competency, 

receiving authority for scheduled service in January of 2013.

We began scheduled service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in January of 2014.

We have worked to develop our distribution channels. We have connections in place with all of 

the major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), which travel agents use to access the market. 

You will find us on Worldspan and Apollo (Travelport), Sabre, and Amadeus. In addition, we are 

on the major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), including Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, Orbitz, 

CheapTickets, and CheapOAir.

EAS Contracts

On April 22, 2014 the DOT selected Boutique Air to provide EAS between Clovis and DFW. 

We began service in July of 2014, and have since received very positive feedback from the 

business community, town council, and airport board. We have also experienced a steady 

increase in passenger counts since we first began providing service.

On December 4th, 2014 the DOT awarded Boutique Air a second EAS route of 4 round trips per 

day between Silver City and ABQ. We began service January 5th, 2015 and have experienced 

increasing passenger counts and positive customer feedback.
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

What People Are Saying About Boutique Air

Boutique Air PC-12, one of the best turboprop aircraft on the market!... Give them a try!!

-Tarek A. via Yelp.com

We also feel that the PC-12 aircraft bid by Boutique Air presents the safest and most 

comfortable option for the traveling public.

-Hon. Mayor David Lansford in Recommendation Letter

City of Clovis, NM

Flew with Boutique from LA to Vegas and back and must say I was extremely surprised. From 

the ease of check-in, To the flight itself, the whole process was great. Price was competitive 

with any other airline out there. I plan on flying boutique for all my Vegas outings, and may even 

look into renting the whole plane for a group trip. Thanks Boutique!

-Kevin J. via Yelp.com

We find that Boutique Air is fit, willing and able to operate as a commuter air carrier, 

and capable of providing reliable Essential Air Service...

-Susan L. Kurland in Clovis EAS Award

Asst. Sec. for Aviation and International Affairs

US DOT

Right now Boutique Air is a very cool secret.

-Examiner.com

Flew with Boutique Air from LA to Las Vegas round trip and it was a great experience. Good 

service, on time departures, and a hassle free and nice way to travel in general. A really nice 

pilot and copilot as well.

-Patrick S. via Yelp.com
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Smooth flights and personable staff are part of the experience...

-Clovis News Journal

Photos of Boutique Air Aircraft
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Photos of Boutique Air Aircraft
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Proposal

Overview

Our proposal would be flown in nine-seat, modern, pressurized Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The term 

is two years. 

We are projecting fares starting at $69. From time to time we will also have sales to increase 

both awareness and passenger counts. We will also cap fares at $199 for the length of our term.

Community Input

Shortly after the bids are posted to the docket, Boutique Air will schedule meetings to meet 

with city officials and private citizens. This will allow us to answer any questions and provide 

additional information.

While we can’t promise we will be able to implement everyone’s suggestions, we welcome 

feedback from the citizens of these communities, as well as anyone who may have an interest 

in the proposed flights. What we can promise is that we will listen to your feedback, and give it 

the attention and consideration it deserves.

Additional Frequencies

In light of the historically higher traffic that Carlsbad has experienced in years past we believe 

that a faster, pressurized aircraft will attract increased passenger loads. Therefore, we are 

including the increased subsidy amount for an additional frequency to each destination should 

the community and DOT be interested in supporting an additional frequency. For ABQ add 

$697,210; for DFW add $801,283. 

With respect and appreciation,
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Shawn Simpson

CEO

Carlsbad, NM - Option 1

12 nonstop RT Weekly CNM-ABQ (2 Daily RT)

Community Carlsbad

Operations

Scheduled Flights 1,252

Completed Flights (98%) 1,227

Scheduled Block Hours 1,502

Scheduled Seats 11,268

Scheduled ASMs 2,594,592

Revenue

Passengers 4,000

Average Fare $70.00

Fare Revenue $280,000

Total Revenue $280,000

Expenses

Fuel $468,720

Ownership $840,000

Maintenance and Reserves $513,360

Staff $208,600

Marketing and Distribution $16,000

Other Indirect Costs $202,370

Total Costs $2,249,050

Profit Element $112,453

Margin 5.00%
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

 Total Subsidy $2,081,503

Carlsbad, NM - Option 2

12 nonstop RT weekly CNM-DFW (2 Daily RT)

Community Carlsbad

Operations

Scheduled Flights 1,252

Completed Flights (98%) 1,223

Scheduled Block Hours 2,191

Scheduled Seats 11,268

Scheduled ASMs 4,739,904

Revenue

Passengers 4,000

Average Fare $80.00

Fare Revenue $320,000

Total Revenue $320,000

Expenses

Fuel $687,960

Ownership $960,000

Maintenance and Reserves $753,480

Staff $278,200

Marketing and Distribution $16,000

Other Indirect Costs $218,537

Total Costs $2,914,177

Profit Element $145,709
BOUTIQUE AIR

548 Market St

San Francisco, CA

t. 415.449.0505

f. 415.738.7671

Margin 5.00%

 Total Subsidy $2,739,886