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Kevin Schlemmer Office ofAviation Analysis US Department ofTransportation 1200New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 

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### SkyWest Airlines' Essential Air Service Proposal forJamestown and Devils Lake, North Dakota Dear Mr. Schlemmer: Attached is SkyWest Airlines' proposal to provide direct air service from Jamestown and Devils Lake, North Dakota to Denver International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to provide quality air service to travelers inthe Jamestown and Devils Lake communities and access to one ofthe world's largest airline networks
- crucial elements to help drive economic growth inthe region. Our safe, reliable aircraft and well-timed schedules will help ensure the best possible travel experience for passengers. United Airlines' Network One ofthe most beneficial aspects ofthis proposal is the connectivity itprovides Jamestown and Devils Lake passengers who will have access to United Airlines' global network, including 5,300 daily flights to 360,airports. United is also the largest member ofthe Star Alliance, which allows travelers to connect onmore than 21,900 daily flights to nearly all parts ofthe globe. This connectivity makes it simple forpassengers to get anywhere they want to go and is akey factor inthe area's continued economic development. Frequency and Schedule , To help ensure acost-competitive bid that provides good connectivity, we are offering seven weekly, direct, roundtrip flights for each community to Denver. While this differs from the frequency stated inthe Request forProposal, the seven weekly flights will ensure each community enjoys access to reliable air service. And with more than 350 United orUnited Express departures per day, Denver International Airport offers connections to hundreds ofdestinations around the world.

### All flights have been timed to ensure passengers have access to flight schedules that

arrive and depart onbank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities inDenver, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers. With our proposed schedule, travelers would depart and return to Denver mid-day. Superior Aircraft Service will be provided utilizing the 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200). SkyWest is one ofthe largest domestic operators ofthis reliable and proven aircraft type and the aircraft is already available for service onthe route. All SkyWest CRJ aircraft are equipped with alavatory and each flight is serviced by one ofour professional flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience ofour passengers' flying experience. Additional details and specifications can be found inthe CRJ200 fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service inthe Jamestown and Devils Lake communities. Given the connectivity atDenver, the welltimed schedule, and reliable equipment, we expect to see strong demand from passengers utilizing the service. We will also work with communities and airport partners to market the service. This bid isbeing submitted as acombined package of service to both communities. SkyWest is excited about the opportunity to provide reliable air service to Jamestown and Devils Lake, North Dakota. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President
- Market Development SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines

Jamestown and Oevil's Lake, NO Essential Air Service Bid 2014-2016 2014-2016 12/4/2013 Jamestown, NO Devil's Lake, NO Denver, CO Denver, CO Number of rpund-trips per week 7 7 Aircraft type CRJ200 CRJ200 Passenger Revenue Passengers 8,000 8,000 Average fare $ 105.00 $ 125.00 Revenue $ 840,000 $ 1,000,000 Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 110 118 Total scheduled blocktime 1,335 1,432 Total completed blocktime 98% 1,308 1,403 RPMS Passengers 8,000 8,000 Stage length 574 638 4,592,000 5,104,000 ASMs Scheduled departures 728 728 Competed departures 98% 713 713 Stage length 574 638 Available Seats 50 50 20,893,600 23,223,200
Revenue $ 840,000 $ 1,000,000 Direct operating expenses $ 3,060,658 $ 3,283,251 RPMrelated $ 15,659 $ 17,405 Departure related $ 506,635 $ 506,635 ASM related $ 194,728 $ 216,440 Total expenses $ 3,777,680 $ 4,023,731 Operating income (loss) $ (2,937,680) $ (3,023,731) 5% profit margin $ 188,884 $ 201,187 Subsidy requirement 

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### $ 3,224,917 SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip $ 5,295 $ 5,640 Cost per passenger $ 472 $ 503 SkyWest cost per block hour $ 2,888 $ 2,868 Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip $ 4,382 $ 4,520 Subsidy per passenger $ 391 $ 403
Load factor 22% 22%

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