### September 7 , 2011

Dennis J. DeVany Office of Aviation Analysis US Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington , D.C . 20590 SkyWest Airlines ’ Essential Air Servi ce Proposal for Cody, Wyoming Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines ’ pr oposal for service at Cody, Wyoming . Our proposal is to provide direct service from Cody to Salt Lake City International Airport . The service period is for October 4, 2011 to May 3 1 , 201 2 and October 4, 2012 to May 31, 2013 . SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the community of Cody . O ur combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well - timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline network s will allow passengers to enjoy quality air service and will also help drive economic growth in the region. Delta Air Lines Network One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is that it provide s Cody passengers with continu ed Delta Connection service. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance , providing seamless connections aboard 5,400 daily flights and unparalleled access to nearly all parts of the globe. Frequency and Schedule As directed by the RFP, we will offer one daily round - trip during the off - peak seasons . All flights have been timed to ensure they offer passengers valuable flight schedules that arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have b een optimized for maximum connection opportunities in Salt Lake City, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers. With nearly 300 daily departures , Delta operates more service from Salt Lake City International Airport than any other airline and offers great connections to destinations around the globe . In addition to being a major hub, Salt Lake is also the top destination for the Cody community.

### Although subject to change, the approximate schedule offered during the off - peak periods would complement the existing early morning/late evening service as follows : SLC 9:45AM 10:55AM COD COD 11:55AM 1:05PM SLC Superior Aircraft S ervice will be provided using the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ20 0) 5 0 - seat turbo jet aircraft . * SkyWest is one of the largest domestic operator s of this reliable, comfortable aircraft type . All CRJ 200 s are equipped with a lavatory and flights are serviced by one of our highly trained flight attendant s , further adding to customer safety, comfort and convenience . Additional details and specifications can be found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. * Due to availability constraints , CRJ200 service will begin Janua ry 1, 2012. Until that time, SkyWest will continue serving Cody with the Embraer Brasilia - 120 at its currently scheduled times. Summary SkyWest ’ s proposal provides the best overall option fo r air service to the Cody communit y . Given th e connectivity at Salt Lake City , the well - timed schedule, and reliable equipment, we expect to see continued growth in the number of passengers utilizing the service and 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 Cody, Wyoming . Thank you for yo ur consideration. Sincerely,
Michae l Thompson Vice President

– Market Development SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines Cody, WY Essential Air Service Bid 2012-2013 9/7/2011 Cody, WY SLC, UT Number of round-trips per week 7 Aircraft type CRJ200 Passenger Revenue Passengers 11,350 Average fare 105.00 $ Revenue 1,191,750 $ Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 72 Total scheduled block time 576 Total completed block time 98% 564 RPMS Passengers 11,350 Stage length 298 3,382,300 ASMs Scheduled departures 480 Competed departures 98% 470 Stage length 298 Available Seats 50 7,152,000 Revenue 1,191,750 $ CRJ Direct operating expenses Blk Hr 2,066.24 $ 1,166,351 $ Flight attendant Blk Hr 37.30 $ 21,055 $ RPM related RPMs 0.003 $ 10,147 $ Departure related Departures 412.56 $ 194,068 $ ASM related ASMs 0.011 $ 78,672 $ Total expenses 1,470,293 $ Operating income (loss) (278,543) $ 5% profit margin 73,515 $ Subsidy requirement 352,058 $ SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip 3,126 $ Cost per passenger 130 $ SkyWest cost per block hour 2,605 $ Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip 748 $ Subsidy per passenger 31 $ Load factor 47%SkyWest Airlines is th e world’s largest independently owned regional airline. With a fleet of 311 aircraft, SkyWest’s more than 11 ,000 aviation professionals operate approximately 1,700 flights each day to 159 destinat ions throughout North America. As a leading air service provider offering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWest partners with the world’s largest network carriers including U nited Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. 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.Eastern 11:00 Central

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# Current Route Map

SKYWEST AIRLINES ROUTE MAP EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2011 (updated monthly, may not reflect recent service updates. ) United - Turbo Prop Alaska - Regional Jet United - Regional Jet

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Gillette Kalispell Fargo
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Dallas Denver Dayton Cincinnati Casper

Colorado Springs Cody
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Albuquerque Victoria

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Gunnison Green Bay

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El Paso Eagle County Eau Claire

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Carlsbad Houghton/Hancock

Crescent City Akron

Birmingham Bakersfield Asheville

Austin Aspen

Atlanta Eureka/Arcata

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New Orleans Lewiston
La Crosse Grand Forks

Guadalajara Elko
Cedar City Butte

AustinNumber 50 

## passengers
Number Two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans Thrust 8,729 pounds thrust at takeoff 

## engines
Length overall Wingspan Height overall Cabin maximum width (centerline) Maximum cabin height 26.77 m 21.21 m 6.22 m 2.57 m 1.85 m 87 ft 10 in 69 ft 7 in 20 ft 5 in 8 ft 5 in 6 ft 1 in 

## dimensions Maximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR) Operating weight empty Maximum fuel load Maximum payload 

## weights

Maximum range 

## performance

Maximum cruise speed Normal cruise speed 

## speeds
Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft 12,496 m 

## ceiling 24,041 kg 13,835 kg 6,489 kg 6,124 kg 53,000 lbs 30,500 lbs 14,305 lbs 13,500 lbs 3,700 2,300 2,005 KM SM NM
0.81 Mach 860 km/h 534 mph 464 0.74 786 488 424 knots 

# CRJ200 LR

Main Entrance Emergency Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Emergency Exits Galley LavatoryAB CD 

# Canadair Regional Jet Fact Sheet for