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SkyWest Airlines ' Essential Air Service Proposal for Rhinelander , Wisconsin and Iron Mountain , Michigan

Dear Mr. DeVany : Attached is SkyWest Airlines' proposal for service at Rhinelander, Wisconsin and Iron Mountain, Michigan

. Our proposal is to provide service from Rhinelander and Iron Mountain to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Service to these two communities is offered as a package deal and cannot be awarded individually. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to serve the Rhinelander and Iron Mountain communities. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world's largest airline networks provides passengers quality air service and will help drive economic growth in the region. 

### Delta Air Lines' Network One of the most beneficial aspects of SkyWest's proposal is that it provides Rhinelander and Iron Mountain passengers with access to Delta Air Lines' global network. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. providing seamless connections aboard 

### SAOO daily flights and unparalleled access to nearly all parts of the globe. 

### Frequency and Schedule As directed by the DOT, we will offer a minimum of 13 (JMT) and 14 (RHI) round-trip flights per week with daily service to MSP. 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 MSP , making the service convenient for business and leisure travelers.
With approximately 400 daily depa1tures from MSP , Delta operates more service than any other air I ine and offers great connections to destinations around the globe.

### Superior Aircraft Service will be provided using the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-seat turbojet aircraft. SkyWest was recently named the most reliable CRJ200 operator in North America and is one ofthe largest domestic operators of this reliable, comfortable aircraft type. All SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft are serviced by one of our highly-trained flight attendants and are equipped with a lavatory to ensure the comfort and convenience of our passengers. Additional details and specifications can be found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. 

### Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Rhinelander and Iron Mountain communities. Given the connectivity at MSP, the welltimed schedule, and reliable equipment, we expect to see continued growth in the number of passengers uti I izing the service. We will also work with community and our airport partners to market the service. SkyWest is excited about the possible opportunity to provide reliable air service to Rhinelander, Wisconsin and Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President- Market Development SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines Essential Air Service Bid 7/20/2012 RHI IMT IMT IMT MSP RHI MSP TOTALS
Number of round-trips per week 14 6 13 27
Aircraft type CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 Passenger Revenue Passengers 46,000 22,000 68,000 Average fare 65.00 67.00 Revenue 2,990,000 1,474,000 $ 4,464,000
Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 57 42 64 Total scheduled block time 1,383 437 777 1,213 Total completed block time 98% 1,3S6 428 761 1,189 3,734 RPM$ Passengers 46,000 12,000 12,000 22,000 Stage length 190 66 256 9,532,000 792,000 3,072,000 3,864,000 17,260,000
ASMs Scheduled departures 1,456 624 728 1,352 Competed departures 98% 1,427 612 713 1,325 Stage length 190 66 256 Available Seats 50 50 50 13,832,000 2,059,200 9,318,400 11,377,600 36,587,200

Revenue $ 2,990,000 $ 1,474,000 CRJ Direct operating expenses Blk Hr $ 2,301.81 $ 3,120,186 $ 985,322 $ 1,751,684 $ 2,737,006 RPM related RPMs $ 0.00341 $ 32,504 $ 2,701 $ 10,476 $ 13,176 Departure related Departures $ 710.13 $ 1,013,270 $ 434,259 $ 506,635 $ 940,894 ASM related ASMs $. 0.00932 $ 128,914 $ 19,192 $ 86,847 $ 106,039 Total expenses $ 4,294,875 $ 1,441,473 $ 2,355,642 $ 3,797,115 11,889,105 Operating income (loss) (1,304,875) (2,323,115) $ (3,627,990)
5% profit margin 214,744 $ 189,856 404,599
Annual subsidy requirement $ 1,519,619 $ 2,512,971 $ 4,032,589
SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per tnp 3,010 $ 2,357 $ 3,302 $ 2,866 Cost per passenger 93 $ 120 $ 196 $ 173 SkyWest cost per block hour 3,168 $ 3,367 $ 3,095 $ 3,193
Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip $ 1,065 1,897 Subsidy per passenger $ 33 114

load factor 69% 38% 33% 34%

## SkyWest Airlines July 2012 SkyWest Airlines celebrates 40 years of flight in 2012. As 

## a leading air seNice provider offering global access to millions of people each month , SkyWest partners with the world ' s largest network carriers including United Airlines , Delta Air Lines , US Airways and Alaska Airlines. With 

## a fleet of 314 aircraft, SkyWest ' s more than 11,000 aviation professionals operate more than 1 , BOO flights each day to 162 destinations throughout North America

. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership team , and continued solid operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George , Utah.
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Number Thrust Two General Electric CF34-381 turbofans 8 , 729 pounds thrust at takeoff
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