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### Continuous scheduled operations since 1974 Derating in Hawaii since 1998 Global distribution and electronic ticketing with major air carriers worldwide 39 years delivering intermodal transportation solutions in rural locations Pacific Wings ground segments may be electronically ticketed and settled by other airlines and travel agencies exactly like air segments Enhances safety and reliability; because Kamuela Airport is situated in a mountain pass where conditions are frequently below weather minimums, requiring frequent diversion to Kona and ground transportation of passengers to Kamuela 

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Ground segments sold under the LW code can be ticketed by other airlines, travel agencies and internet travel portals worldwide Interline ticketing and baggage agreements with more than 65 partner airlines worldwide Electronic Interline ticketing with major domestic and international airlines worldwide, including United, Delta and US Airways Electronic travel agency ticketing via SABRE, Amadeus and Worldspan GDS Featured in leading consumer-direct travel web sites, including Travelocity, Expedia, ORBITZ, Kayak and Priceline, among others


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### major U.S. air carriersPacific Wings, L.L.C. Provision for Essential Air Service at Kamuela, HI Shuttle Service to Kona Airport Calculation of Annual Subsidy Needed 2 rountrips M-F, 1 roundtrip Saturday, 1 roundtrip Sunday Shuttle type Minimum 9 pax van Seats per departure 9 minimum Average completion factor: 98.0% Departures 1,223

MUE-KOA Other revenue Total operating revenue Operating expense: Shuttle operations Insurance Maintenance Into van and lease expense

Direct Expense lndirects Total Operating Expense Return at 5% of operating expense

Total Economic Cost Annual Subsidy Need @ 98% Passengers 4,500 Average fare $12.00 Appendix

Total $54,000 270 $54,270 $214,032

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