APPLICATION UNDER

SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

DOCKET DOT-OST-2014-0133 

SUMMARY INFORMATION1

All applicants must submit this Summary Information schedule, as the application 

coversheet, a completed standard form SF424 and the full application proposal on 

www.grants.gov. 

For your preparation convenience, this Summary Information schedule is located at 

http://www.dot.gov/policy/aviation-policy/small-community-rural-air-service/SCASDP

A. PROVIDE THE LEGAL SPONSOR AND ITS DUN AND BRADSTREET (D&B) DATA UNIVERSAL 

NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER, INCLUDING +4, EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 

(EIN) OR TAX ID.

Legal Sponsor Name: 

Name of Signatory Party for Legal Sponsor:

DUNS Number:

EIN/Tax ID:

B. LIST THE NAME OF THE COMMUNITY OR CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITIES APPLYING: 

1.____________________________________________________ 

2.____________________________________________________ 

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C. PROVIDE THE FULL AIRPORT NAME AND 3-LETTER IATA AIRPORT CODE FOR THE 

APPLICANT(S) AIRPORT(S) (ONLY PROVIDE CODES FOR THE AIRPORT(S) THAT ARE ACTUALLY 

SEEKING SERVICE).

1. 2.

3. 4.

 

1 Note that the Summary Information does not count against the 20-page limit of the SCASDP application.
DOES THE AIRPORT SEEKING SERVICE HOLD AN AIRPORT OPERATING CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY 

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION UNDER 14 CFR PART 139? (IF “NO”, PLEASE 

EXPLAIN WHETHER THE AIRPORT INTENDS TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE OR WHETHER AN 

APPLICATION UNDER PART 139 IS PENDING.) 

Yes No (explain)

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D. LIST THE 2-DIGIT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CODE APPLICABLE TO THE SPONSORING 

ORGANIZATION, AND IF A CONSORTIUM, TO EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY.

1. 2.

3. 4.

E. APPLICANT INFORMATION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 

Not a Consortium Interstate Consortium Intrastate Consortium

Community currently receives subsidized Essential Air Service

Community (or Consortium member) previously received a Small Community Air 

Service Development Program Grant

If previous recipient: Provide year of grant(s):_______________________________; and, 

the text of the grant agreement section(s) setting forth the scope of the grant project:

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F. PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: (LIST ORGANIZATION NAMES) 

PUBLIC PRIVATE

1. 1.

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3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.
G. PROJECT PROPOSAL:

 1. GRANT GOALS: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 

Launch New Carrier Secure Additional Service Upgrade Aircraft

First Service New Route Service Restoration

Regional Service Surface Transportation Professional Services2

Other (explain below)

2. FINANCIAL TOOLS TO BE USED: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 

Marketing (including Advertising): promotion of the air service to the public 

Start-up Cost Offset: offsetting expenses to assist an air service provider in setting up a 

new station and starting new service (for example, ticket counter reconfiguration)

Revenue Guarantee: an agreement with an air service provider setting forth a minimum 

guaranteed profit margin, a portion of which is eligible for reimbursement by the 

community 

Recruitment of Air Carrier: air service development activities to recruit new air service, 

including expenses for airport marketers to meet with air service providers to make the 

case for new air service

Fee Waivers: waiver of airport fees, such as landing fees, to encourage new air service; 

counted as in-kind contributions only 

Ground Handling Fee: reimbursement of expenses for passenger, cabin, and ramp (below 

wing) services provided by third party ground handlers 

Travel Bank: travel pledges, or deposited monetary funds, from participating parties for 

the purchase of air travel on an air carrier, with defined procedures for the subsequent use 

of the pledges or the deposited funds; counted as in-kind contributions only 

 

2 “Professional Services” involve a community contracting with a firm to produce a product such as a marketing 

plan, study, air carrier proposal, etc.
Other (explain below) 

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H. EXISTING LANDING AIDS AT LOCAL AIRPORT: 

Full ILS Outer/Middle Marker Published Instrument Approach 

Localizer Other (specify)

I. PROJECT COST: DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN SHADED AREA

LINE DESCRIPTION SUB TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT

1 Federal amount requested

2 State cash financial contribution

Local cash financial contribution

3a Airport cash funds

3b Non-airport cash funds

3 Total local cash funds (3a + 3b)

4 TOTAL CASH FUNDING (1+2+3)

In-Kind contribution

5a Airport In-Kind contribution**

5b Other In-Kind contribution**

5 TOTAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION 

(5a + 5b) 

6 TOTAL PROJECT COST (4+5)

J. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS**

For funds in lines 5a (Airport In-Kind contribution) and 5b (Other In-Kind contribution), please 

describe the source(s) of fund(s) and the value ($) of each.
K. IS THIS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY AN AFFECTED STATE UNDER EXECUTIVE 

ORDER 12372 PROCESS? 

a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 

Process for review on (date) _____________. 

b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372, but has not been selected by the State for review.

c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. 

L. IS THE LEAD APPLICANT OR ANY CO-APPLICANTS DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?

(IF “YES”, PROVIDE EXPLANATION) 

No Yes (explain)

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Summary Information schedule complete and used as cover sheet (see Appendix B)

Application of up to 20 one-sided pages (excluding any letters from the 

community or an air carrier showing support for the application), to include:

• A description of the community’s air service needs or deficiencies.

• A strategic plan for meeting those needs under the Small Community Program.

• A detailed description of the funding necessary for implementation of the 

community's project. 

• An explanation of how the proposed project differs from any previous projects 

for which the community received SCASDP funds (if applicable). 

• Designation of a legal sponsor responsible for administering the program.

• A motion for confidential treatment (if applicable) – see Appendix D below.
Grant Proposal Under The

Small Community Air Service 

Development Program

For

Spokane Airport Board

Docket DOT-OST-2014-0113

DUNS #058614496

Congressional District #5
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Table of Contents

Proposal Introduction and Outline ................................................... 3

Overview of Grant Request.....................................................................................3

Legal Sponsor of Proposed Project ..........................................................................5

Community Support ...............................................................................................5

Contact Information ...............................................................................................5

GEG Service Area and Economic Generators.................................... 6

Geographic Location and Market Population.............................................................6

Spokane Economy: Dynamic and Diverse ................................................................7

Relationship Between Economy and Air Service Access at GEG .................................8

The Air Service Challenge at GEG ..................................................... 9

Current Air Service at GEG Fully Utilized – Additional Capacity Needed ......................9

Strong Connection between Texas and Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region ...................10

Increasing Fare Trend at GEG is Concerning ..........................................................11

GEG-DFW Profitability Potential Appears Promising ................................................11

Grant Structure and Implementation Plan..................................... 13

Funding and Distribution Sources..........................................................................13

Risk Abatement Terms .........................................................................................13

Marketing Activities to Support the New Service.....................................................14

Grant Request Differs from FY 2011 SCASDP Grant Award......................................15

Air Service Development at GEG ...........................................................................16

Appendix........................................................................................... 17
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Proposal Introduction and Outline

Overview of Grant Request

The Spokane Airport Board respectfully submits its application for the 2014 Small 

Community Air Service Development Program. The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region can 

be characterized as a growing community with a burgeoning economy. However, due to 

its geographic location in eastern Washington, it is isolated and relies heavily on air 

service provided at Spokane International Airport (GEG) as an economic generator as 

the region’s primary connection to the national transportation system.

This grant application will explain and highlight that an air service deficiency exists that

is negatively impacting the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region. A Small Community Air 

Service Development Program grant will aid in alleviating this deficiency. As the 

following map illustrates, year round air service access to the southern United States is 

lacking at GEG.

GEG Year-Round Nonstop Service Pattern

CY 2014

Air Service

Shortfall 
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This objective of this proposal is a revenue guarantee and accompanying marketing 

program to attract year-round service to American Airlines’ Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) hub. 

With American Airlines and US Airways recently completing their merger to create one 

of the largest airlines in the world, the DFW hub will not only allow for air service access 

between Spokane and the southern United States, but also create convenient and 

efficient one-stop connectivity to many international destinations. 

A Small Community Air Service Development Program grant award will also assist in 

stemming the decreasing passenger and capacity trend at GEG over the last several 

years. Seat capacity has decreased by approximately 25% between CY 2007 and CY 

2013 which has resulted in a decrease of 15% in enplanements over this same time 

period. This is not due to the performance of incumbent airlines at GEG, but rather a 

function of the rationalization of capacity in the overall airline industry over the last five 

years. It has been identified that American Airlines’ Dallas-Ft. Worth hub can provide 

the maximum benefit to the Spokane community of any new air service at GEG.

GEG Enplanement and Seat Capacity Trend

CY 2007 – CY 2013

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

GEG Seat Capacity GEG Enplanements

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 % Change 

2013 vs. 2007

GEG Seat Capacity 2,335,735 2,301,341 1,973,015 2,092,704 1,912,743 1,856,278 1,745,890 -25.3%

GEG Enplanements 1,735,742 1,715,773 1,527,955 1,586,553 1,519,959 1,500,690 1,466,257 -15.5%
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Legal Sponsor of Proposed Project

The Legal Sponsor of the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

application will be the Spokane Airport Board.

Community Support

The Spokane Airport Board is joined by Greater Spokane Incorporated as the 

community partner for this application. Greater Spokane Incorporated will be 

responsible for community outreach and marketing of the new proposed service to 

ensure its success and ultimate self-sufficiency. 

Contact Information

All correspondence regarding this proposal should be referred to:

Lawrence Krauter, A.A.E., AICP

Chief Executive Officer

Spokane International Airport

9000 W. Airport Drive #204

Spokane, WA 99224-9438

509-455-6455

lkrauter@spokaneairports.net
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GEG Service Area and Economic Generators

Geographic Location and Market Population

The Spokane International Airport has a wide catchment area due to the region’s lack 

of access to alternative airports. Situated in eastern Washington, Spokane is 

approximately a 4.5 hour drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and 

involves a rugged mountain pass which can be treacherous in the winter. This allows 

GEG to have a wide reach for its service area with approximately 600,000 people within 

a one hour drive and 900,000 within a two hour drive. 

GEG Primary and Extended Service Area
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As the map illustrates, due to its location and lack of proximity to other regional 

airports, the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region truly relies on scheduled air service at 

Spokane International Airport to stimulate economic activity in the region. 

Spokane Economy: Dynamic and Diverse

The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region is headquarters to both public and private industry 

which rely on GEG air service. Spokane is home to Fairchild Air Force Base, including 

the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, whose aircraft and personnel are the backbone of the Air 

Force’s tanker fleet on the West Coast.1 With approximately 5,000 military and civilian 

jobs, Fairchild AFB is the largest employer in Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region. 

In addition to the military presence in the region, there is a strong healthcare sector 

with over 40,000 direct and support employees. Manufacturing accounts for 

approximately 9% of the area’s employment, of which a rapidly growing aerospace 

industry accounts for over 120 manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service 

organizations providing products to the industry. 

Spokane and the surrounding region is a veritable four season recreational paradise, 

and tourists from around the world take advantage of the opportunities the region 

affords. There are five ski areas within a two hour drive of downtown Spokane for 

winter recreation, as well as access to world class biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, 

golfing, and fishing for the summer months. The region is also home to over 20 

wineries, a Smithsonian associated museum, the Spokane Symphony, and the resort 

town of Coeur d’Alene, which is only 40 minutes away. 

The region also boasts an impressive array of institutions of higher education. These 

schools rely on the scheduled air service at GEG to attract students from across the 

 

1 http://www.fairchild.af.mil/library/factsheets/index.asp
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world as well as faculty. Below is a list of the schools and enrollment for these 

institutions, which totals over 60,000 students.

Higher Education in Spokane Region

Relationship between Economy and Air Service at GEG

Scheduled air service at GEG is the indispensable factor that drives the Spokane-Coeur 

d’Alene Region economy. Despite the downward trend in enplanements and capacity at 

the airport, the current air service at GEG is highly utilized – to the point where 

additional capacity is needed in order for the local economy to continue its growth 

trajectory. The Spokane community understands the changing dynamics in the US 

aviation industry and decreasing appetite for risk among US carriers. The Small 

Community Air Service Development Program grant award would be used to help offset 

the risk associated with American Airlines entering the GEG market. However, it is fully 

expected that GEG-DFW nonstop service will become self-sustaining due to a strong 

community of interest not only between Texas and the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region, 

but also because of the strong connectivity DFW allows for southern US travelers. 

School Name Total Enrollment

Washington State Universtiy-Spokane and Pullman 20,921

Eastern Washington University 12,587

Community Colleges of Spokane 12,484

Gonzaga University 7,361

North Idaho College 4,224

Whitworth University 2,886

Moody Bible Institute 650

Lewis-Clark State College-Coeur d' Alene 453

University of Idaho-Coeur d' Alene 410

Total 61,976

Source: Journal of Business - 2013 Market Fact Book
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The Air Service Challenge at GEG

Current Air Service at GEG Fully Utilized – Additional Capacity Needed

Spokane suffers from the need for additional capacity in order to meet the demand of 

the community’s air service requirements. Load factors for the primary hubs where 

passengers can efficiently and conveniently connect to GEG from the southern United 

States are very high, indicating that there are passengers that cannot utilize GEG for 

their travels due to lack of available seats. Because the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region

is both a strong business and leisure market, this lack of capacity impacts both GEG 

originating passengers and inbound travelers from points across the southern US.

GEG Load Factors for Current Hub Service that Provides 

Convenient Connectivity to the Southern US

CY 2013

Nonstop service between GEG and American Airlines’ DFW hub would allow for 

increased options for both outbound and inbound passengers. 

80.0%

84.5%

86.7%

90.4%

75.0%

80.0%

85.0%

90.0%

95.0%

DL - SLC WN - DEN UA - DEN DL - MSP

Market Jan - 13 Feb - 13 Mar - 13 Apr - 13 May - 13 Jun - 13 Jul - 13 Aug - 13 Sep - 13 Oct - 13 Nov - 13 Dec - 13 CY 2013

UA - DEN 82.4% 87.2% 86.3% 82.2% 88.6% 92.2% 89.0% 92.3% 87.6% 80.0% 82.6% 91.8% 86.7%

WN - DEN 70.4% 72.4% 83.8% 82.5% 92.2% 93.0% 91.8% 89.8% 86.3% 81.9% 77.8% 87.4% 84.5%

DL - SLC 74.4% 74.0% 82.4% 73.9% 79.4% 81.7% 83.1% 87.3% 79.6% 76.7% 77.3% 84.8% 80.0%

DL - MSP 85.3% 81.7% 89.3% 83.9% 93.3% 90.9% 90.0% 95.4% 94.9% 95.5% 88.3% 90.5% 90.4%
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Strong Connection between Texas and Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region

A strong community of interest exists between the state of Texas and the SpokaneCoeur d’Alene Region, which further supports the need for Dallas-Ft. Worth nonstop 

service. During CY 2013, approximately 44,000 passengers traveled between GEG and 

DFW alone making DFW the #14 O&D market at GEG during this time period. This is an 

impressive number of passengers when considering nonstop service does not exist, and 

it can be expected that significant market stimulation would result from the 

commencement of nonstops between the two regions.

GEG – Texas O&D Passengers and Revenue 

CY 2013

Not only is there strong existing demand between the Dallas-Ft. Worth region and the 

Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region, but there are an additional 90,000 annual origin and 

destination passengers between GEG and the state of Texas. Houston, San Antonio, 

and Austin account for approximately 60,000 additional passengers on an annual basis 

– none of which can fly direct between Texas and Spokane. 

There is an undeniable connection between the two regions, which would only be 

strengthened with the addition of nonstop service. With approximately 130,000 

R ank M arket P sgr P D EW % Originating 

@ GEG

Gro ss OW 

F are

Gro ss 

R evenue

14 DFW 43,953 60.2 50.1% $248.44 $10,919,853

24 IAH 26,546 36.4 51.4% $260.31 $6,910,175

28 SAT 22,466 30.8 55.1% $238.74 $5,363,499

40 AUS 16,506 22.6 47.2% $270.30 $4,461,630

55 HOU 10,088 13.8 47.8% $247.14 $2,493,274

68 ELP 6,385 8.7 50.9% $276.28 $1,763,975

125 AMA 1,496 2.0 37.9% $325.86 $487,538

131 MAF 1,415 1.9 41.9% $362.23 $512,470

144 LBB 1,135 1.6 48.2% $382.17 $433,604

Total 129,990 178.1 50.5% $222.80 $33,346,018
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passengers traveling between GEG and the state of Texas, there is a definitive need for 

increased air service access between this underserved market and Spokane. 

Increasing Fare Trend at GEG is Concerning

Over the last five years, the average one way gross fare at GEG has increased by 

approximately 30%, from $172 in CY 2009 to $223 in CY 2013. This is a disturbing 

trend that may be exacerbated by the limited available seat capacity in the market. It is 

the community’s hope that the addition of GEG-DFW nonstops would help bring fare 

discipline to the market by adding an additional airline and route, thereby promoting 

healthy competition among carriers.

GEG Average One Way Gross Fare 

Five Year Trend: CY 2009 – CY 2013

GEG-DFW Profitability Potential Appears Promising

The Spokane Airport Board and the community fully understand that the ultimate 

objective of any new service is to reach self-sufficiency. Initial forecasts accomplished 

for GEG-DFW route indicated that there is a strong likelihood of the route quickly 

$172.38

$181.12

$202.12

$214.62

$222.86

$150.00

$200.00

$250.00

GEG Avg. Gross One Way Fare
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attaining profitability. Based on a 1x daily nonstop service pattern with an A-319 

aircraft, an 86.7% load factor is projected on the route. While it is fully anticipated that 

the market is self-sustainable, a Small Community Air Service Development Program 

grant award will give American Airlines some comfort level in entering a brand new 

market. As has been previously discussed, airlines are increasingly conservative in their 

route decision making process, particularly when evaluating new routes. While it is 

evident that GEG-DFW has solid profitability potential, a revenue guarantee approach 

helps ease concern on the part of the airline which assumes the risk when entering new 

markets.

GEG-DFW Projected Performance

GEG - DFW Mileage 1,477

Aircraft Type A-319

Service Pattern 1x Daily

Annual Segments 715

Annual Seats 91,571

Annual ASMs 135,250,662

Estimated CASM 0.122

Estimated Route Cost $16,500,581

Traffic Revenue GEG-DFW Seg Rev

Local Fare 43,074 $11,032,732 $11,032,732

Connect Markets 36,320 $11,059,765 $6,871,350

Onboard Traffic & System Revenue 79,394 $22,092,497 $17,904,082

Full Year Segment Projected Operating Profit $1,403,502

Segment Load Factor 86.7%

Proforma Projection

Projected Operational Statisitcs

Traffic & Revenue Summary
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Grant Structure and Implementation Plan

Funding and Distribution Sources

The Spokane Airport Board is joined by Greater Spokane Incorporated as its community 

partner in this grant application. Greater Spokane Incorporated works to create 

something greater for the Spokane region by connecting businesses to valuable 

relationships and resources, driving initiatives to improve the region, and advocating for 

business with a unified voice.

It is proposed that the grant request for American Airlines DFW nonstop service be split 

between risk abatement and a comprehensive marketing/advertising initiative to 

promote the new service, with the majority of the funds going towards risk abatement. 

The community requests a grant award in the amount of $750,000, with a community 

match of $150,000 (20%). 

Risk Abatement Terms

The structure of the $750,000 risk abatement portion of the grant is envisioned as 

follows:

 GEG will negotiate with American Airlines an agreed upon target revenue per 

flight for nonstop DFW service.

Funding Source Risk 

Abatement

Marketing/

Advertising 

Support

TOTAL

SCASD Funding $650,000 $100,000 $750,000

Community Funding $100,000 $50,000 $150,000

TOTAL $750,000 $150,000 $900,000
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 GEG and American Airlines will develop a structured, scheduled and formalized 

revenue-determination formula. This includes the local O&D revenue, plus the 

GEG segment’s portion of system connecting traffic revenue.

 A computation will be made on a monthly basis of the progress of the new 

service. The carrier will agree to provide the airport with advance booking 

reports and previous month’s traffic and revenue results every thirty days.

 The settlement for the revenue guarantee will be accomplished preferably after 

each six months of service.

Marketing Activities to Support the New Service

Greater Spokane Incorporated will administer the strategic and extensive marketing 

program in order to build awareness of the new air service. Initiatives will include:

 Comprehensive usage of electronic media forums such as email and social media 

outlining the benefits of the new DFW service to the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene 

Region.

 Announcement of the new service via television, radio, and print newspaper 

outlets.

 Informational presentations by Greater Spokane Incorporated and the airport 

with local civic groups and business leaders prior to and after the start of the 

new air service.

 Targeted marketing in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area to bring awareness of the 

benefits of the flight (50% of the GEG-DFW traffic originates at DFW)
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 Outreach to local businesses and industries that have ties to the state of Texas 

and Dallas-Ft. Worth in particular

Grant Request Differs from FY 2011 SCASDP Grant Award

The Spokane Airport Board and Spokane International Airport were fortunate recipients 

of a SCASDP grant award in FY 2011. The award was for $1 million and was specifically 

targeted for attracting nonstop service to the Los Angeles Basin. Because of such a 

strong history of passengers traveling between the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region and 

the LA Basin, Delta Air Lines entered into the GEG-LAX market in June 2013 with daily 

service. 

The results of the Delta LAX nonstops have been decidedly positive, with load factors 

averaging 83.2% for the first eleven months of service. 

Delta GEG-LAX Load Factor Performance 

Jun 2013 – Apr 2014

The purpose of the current grant request is for nonstop service to Dallas-Ft. Worth due 

to the large community of interest between Spokane and the state of Texas. 

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

90.0%

100.0%

DL GEG-LAX
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Furthermore, new GEG-DFW nonstop service would allow for convenient connectivity 

for southern United States passengers at DFW and remedy a capacity deficit to/from 

GEG for these travelers. There is a material and meaningful difference between the 

current grant request and the FY 2011 award in that the prior award was specifically 

focused on the LA Basin O&D. Spokane has demonstrated its ability to effectively 

attract new service and achieve self-sufficiency.

Air Service Development at GEG

The Spokane International Airport has been diligent in its air service development 

efforts over the last several years. Air service development is a regular activity at GEG, 

with emphasis not only on working with incumbent carriers to understand route 

performance and potential opportunities, but also having formed relationships with 

carriers that are not presently operating at GEG so as to update them on the 

community and prospective opportunities. Over the last three years, the efforts of the 

airport management have paid off through the commencement of several new routes, 

including:

 Delta GEG-LAX

 Delta GEG-SEA

 Delta GEG-ATL seasonal

 Allegiant GEG-HNL seasonal

 Southwest GEG-MDW seasonal

Airport management attends air service development conferences to meet with air 

carriers and works with air service development consultants to help analyze and 

evaluate opportunities at GEG that will benefit the community. The airport also works 

with its incumbent carriers on comprehensive marketing efforts to bring awareness to 

GEG’s convenience and positive economic impact for the community. 
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Appendix

The grant application has outlined the strong connection between the state of Texas 

and the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Region. However, nonstop service between GEG and 

DFW on American Airlines would allow for many passengers from other southern cities 

in the United States to conveniently connect at DFW to/from GEG. The following table 

illustrates the CY 2013 passengers and revenue that would be available to American 

Airlines if they were to enter the DFW-GEG market:

GEG O&D Accessible over American Airlines’

DFW Route Network

CY 2013

Over 400,000 current GEG O&D passengers can connect over DFW to/from GEG prior to 

any net new demand that DFW-GEG nonstop service would stimulate.

R ank M arket P sgr P D EW % Originating 

@ GEG

Gro ss OW 

F are

Gro ss 

R evenue R ank M arket P sgr P D EW % Originating @ GEG

Gro ss OW 

F are

Gro ss 

R evenue

14 DFW 43,953 60.2 50.1% $248.44 $10,919,853 92 BHM 3,231 4.4 42.6% $385.06 $1,244,057

19 ATL 34,331 47.0 53.7% $306.00 $10,505,287 97 TYS 2,948 4.0 53.2% $282.34 $832,216

21 MCO 30,415 41.7 75.3% $303.39 $9,227,783 103 PNS 2,586 3.5 51.4% $409.71 $1,059,679

23 MCI 26,600 36.4 49.5% $222.44 $5,917,049 104 CHS 2,477 3.4 60.4% $381.04 $943,934

24 IAH 26,546 36.4 51.4% $260.31 $6,910,175 109 GSP 2,083 2.9 51.0% $349.02 $726,994

28 SAT 22,466 30.8 55.1% $238.74 $5,363,499 113 SAV 2,020 2.8 63.1% $377.79 $763,157

32 STL 19,687 27.0 50.9% $258.37 $5,086,553 117 GSO 1,721 2.4 48.4% $323.66 $557,066

34 BNA 19,020 26.1 53.5% $267.93 $5,096,061 120 CAE 1,659 2.3 54.5% $387.61 $643,138

39 FLL 17,073 23.4 71.0% $303.96 $5,189,581 123 SJU 1,569 2.1 88.7% $425.55 $667,857

40 AUS 16,506 22.6 47.2% $270.30 $4,461,630 125 AMA 1,496 2.0 37.9% $325.86 $487,538

44 TPA 14,761 20.2 56.8% $305.39 $4,507,812 128 VPS 1,447 2.0 36.6% $469.05 $678,707

46 MSY 12,590 17.2 65.8% $298.56 $3,758,904 129 SGF 1,446 2.0 43.2% $384.66 $556,412

47 OKC 12,359 16.9 49.9% $244.00 $3,015,636 131 MAF 1,415 1.9 41.9% $362.23 $512,470

51 RDU 10,685 14.6 42.8% $337.79 $3,609,301 141 PBI 1,244 1.7 48.0% $385.69 $479,678

54 CLT 10,092 13.8 51.4% $387.50 $3,910,637 144 LBB 1,135 1.6 48.2% $382.17 $433,604

55 HOU 10,088 13.8 47.8% $247.14 $2,493,274 150 SHV 962 1.3 36.9% $380.14 $365,588

68 ELP 6,385 8.7 50.9% $276.28 $1,763,975 154 HSV 894 1.2 57.6% $423.90 $378,928

69 TUL 6,311 8.6 56.2% $333.98 $2,107,613 156 JAN 865 1.2 36.1% $441.36 $381,829

71 LIT 5,669 7.8 52.1% $257.73 $1,460,974 160 XNA 723 1.0 47.4% $370.91 $268,280

72 ICT 5,433 7.4 46.8% $232.97 $1,265,774 164 LFT 636 0.9 48.2% $349.93 $222,519

76 JAX 5,303 7.3 50.9% $334.23 $1,772,494 168 GPT 629 0.9 37.3% $459.96 $289,359

81 MEM 4,852 6.6 52.2% $388.39 $1,884,507 170 MOB 627 0.9 42.4% $393.87 $246,999

87 MIA 3,744 5.1 74.6% $399.54 $1,496,026 Total 402,106 550.8 54.6% $287.48 $115,599,423

90 RSW 3,422 4.7 62.0% $331.70 $1,135,015