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August 31, 2011 

Dennis J. DeVany (~ - . .. -~-- , ---- "" ·--· .. - - -~ Oftice of Aviation Analysis 

US Department of Transportation > 

400 Seventh Street, S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 '.'"""'- -· 

SkyWest Airlines Essential Air Service Proposal for Paducah, KY, Eau Claire, WI, 

Muskegon, MI, and Houghton, MI. 

Dear Mr. DeVany: 

Attached is the SkyWest Airlines proposal for service at Paducah, KY; Eau Claire, WI; 

Muskegon, MI; and Houghton, MI. Our proposal is to provide direct service from each 

city to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The service period is for January 1, 2012 to 

December 31 , 2013. 

SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving each of these communities. Our 

combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the 

world's largest airline networks will provide passengers access to quality air service, 

along with driving economic growth in the region. 

United Airlines' Network 

One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is that it will provide the communities 

with United Express service. United is the third largest domestic carrier providing 

seamless connections to 230 destinations around the world on a daily basis, and is one of 

the largest members of the Star Alliance network serving I, 160 airports in 181 countries. 

Frequency and Schedule 

As directed by the RFP, we will continue offering 14 weekly frequencies. All flights have 

been timed to ensure they offer passengers optimum flight schedules that arrive and 

depart on bank. TI1is means that they have been carefully analyzed to ensure they offer 

efficient connections out of Chicago, the world's third largest airport. The times also 

provide options that arc designed to be convenient for both business and leisure travelers. 

With more than 600 United or United Express departures per day, Chicago O'Hare 

International Airport offers numerous non-stop flights to key destinations around world. 
In addition to being a major hub, Chicago is also one of the top destinations for each of 

the communities we are seeking to continue to support. 

Superior Aircraft 

Service will continue to be provided with the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-

seat turbojet aircraft. Sky West is one of the largest domestic operators of this aircraft type 

and they have proven to be reliable and comfortable. 

All CRJs come equipped with a lavatory and flight attendant, further adding to the 

comfort and convenience of the flight. Additional details and specifications can be found 

in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. 

Summary 

We at SkyWest feel that this proposal provides the best overall option for air service to 

the above listed communities. Given the connectivity at Chicago O'Hare, the well-timed 

schedule, and reliable equipment, we expect to continue seeing growth in the number of 

passengers utilizing the service. In addition, we look forward to continuing to work with 

our community and airport partners to market the service. 

SkyWest is excited about the possible opportunity to continue providing reliable air 

service to Paducah, Eau Claire, Muskegon and Houghton. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Michael Thompson 

Vice President- Market Development 

SkyW est Airlines 
SkyWest Airlines 

Paducah, KY Essential Air Service Bid 

8/31/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMs 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Direct operating expenses 

Flight attendant 

RPM related 

Departure related 

ASM related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subtotal 

Marketing assistance 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

SkyWest cost per block hour 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

load factor 

98% 

98% 

CRJ 

Blk Hr $ 2,066.24 

Blk Hr $ 37.30 

RPMs $ 0.003 

Departures $ 412.56 

ASMs $ 0.011 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2012-2013 

Paducah, KY 

Chicago, ll 

14 

CRJ200 

35,000 

109.00 

3,815,000 

78 

1,893 

1,855 

35,000 

342 

11,970,000 

1,456 

1,427 

342 

so 

24,897,600 

3,815,000 

3,832,759 

69,189 

35,910 

588,674 

273,874 

4,800,406 

(985,406) 

240,020 

1,225,426 

20,000 

1,245,426 

3,364 

137 

2,588 

859 

35 

48% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Eau Claire, WI Essential Air Service Bid 

8/31/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMs 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Direct operating expenses 

Flight attendant 

RPM related 

Departure related 

ASM related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subtotal 

Marketing assistance 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

SkyWest cost per block hour 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

load factor 

98% 

98% 

CRJ 

Blk Hr $ 2,066.24 

Blk Hr $ 37.30 

RPMs $ 0.003 

Departures $ 412.56 

ASMs $ 0.011 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

s 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2012-2013 

Eau Claire, WI 

Chicago, ll 

14 

CRJ200 

35,000 

92.00 

3,220,000 

68 

1,650 

1,617 

35,000 

268 

9,380,000 

1,456 

1,427 

268 

so 

19,510,400 

3,220,000 

3,341,380 

60,319 

28,140 

588,674 

214,614 

4,233,127 

(1,013,127) 

211,656 

1,224,783 

20,000 

1,244,783 

2,967 

121 

2,618 

858 

35 

48% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Muskegon, Ml Essential Air Service Bid 

8/31/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMs 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Direct operating expenses 

Flight attendant 

RPM related 

Departure related 

ASM related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subtotal 

Marketing assistance 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

SkyWest cost per block hour 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

load factor 

98% 

98% 

CRJ 

Blk Hr $ 2,066.24 

Blk Hr $ 37.30 

RPMs $ 0.003 

Departures $ 412.56 

ASMs $ 0.011 

2012-2013 

Muskegon, Ml 

Chicago, IL 

14 

CRJ200 

25,000 

$ 82.00 

$ 2,050,000 

46 

1,116 

1,094 

25,000 

118 

2,950,000 

1,456 

1,427 

118 

50 

8,590,400 

$ 2,050,000 

$ 2,260,345 

$ 40,804 

$ 8,850 

$ 588,674 

$ 94,494 

$ 2,993,167 

$ {943,167) 

$ 149,658 

$ 1,092,826 

$ 20,000 

$ 1,112,826 

$ 2,098 

$ 120 

$ 2,736 

$ 766 

$ 44 

34% 
SkyWest Airlines 

Houghton, Ml Essential Air Service Bid 

8/31/2011 

Number of round-trips per week 

Aircraft type 

Passenger Revenue 

Passengers 

Average fare 

Revenue 

Block Time 

Trip block time (minutes) 

Total scheduled block time 

Total completed block time 

RPMS 

Passengers 

Stage length 

ASMs 

Scheduled departures 

Competed departures 

Stage length 

Available Seats 

Revenue 

Direct operating expenses 

Flight attendant 

RPM related 

Departure related 

ASM related 

Total expenses 

Operating income (loss) 

5% profit margin 

Subtotal 

Marketing assistance 

Subsidy requirement 

SkyWest effective rates per unit 

Cost per trip 

Cost per passenger 

SkyWest cost per block hour 

Effective Subsidy rate per unit 

Subsidy per trip 

Subsidy per passenger 

load factor 

98% 

98% 

CRJ 

Blk Hr $ 2,066.24 

Blk Hr $ 37.30 

RPMs $ 0.003 

Departures $ 412.56 

ASMs $ 0.011 

2012-2013 

Houghton, Ml 

Chicago, ll 

14 

CRJ200 

44,000 

$ 95.00 

$ 4,180,000 

72 

1,747 

1,712 

44,000 

359 

15,796,000 

1,456 

1,427 

359 

so 

26,135,200 

$ 4,180,000 

$ 3,537,932 

$ 63,867 

$ 47,388 

$ 588,674 

$ 287,487 

$ 4,525,348 

$ (345,348) 

$ 226,267 

$ 571,615 

$ 20,000 

$ 591,615 

$ 3,171 

$ 103 

$ 2,643 

$ 401 

$ 13 

60% 
SkyWest Airlines August 2011 

SkyWest Airlines is the world's largest independently owned regional airline. With a fleet 

of 310 aircraft, SkyWest's more than 11,000 aviation professionals operate 

approximately 1,800 flights each day to 161 destinations 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 United Airlines, 

Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways and Alaska Airlines. SkyWest is known for its industryleading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operational and 

economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah. 

Hubs 

Crew domiciles 

Maintenance bases 

Line stations 

·cities 

currently served 

Stations operated 

Employees 

Average number 

of daily scheduled 

departures 

Passengers 

Carried in 2010 

Total revenue 

passenger miles 

flown in 2010 

Total aircraft in 

operating fleet 

Embraer aircraft: 

Bombardier aircraft: 

Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, 

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Portland, Salt Lake City and San Francisco 

Chicago, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, 

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Palm Springs, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, 

San Luis Obispo, Seattle and Tucson 

Chicago, Colorado Springs, Fresno, Milwaukee, Palm Springs, 

Salt Lake City and Tucson 

Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Portland and 

San Francisco 

Total: 161 (39 States, Washington D.C., 6 Canadian Provinces and 3 Mexican cities) 

United: 173 Delta: 92 AirTran: 7 Alaska: 7 Shared: 89 

SkyWest: 71 

11,146 total 

9,290 FTE's 

United: 1,211 Delta: 572 AirTran: 23 Alaska: 25 Total: 1,831 

DEN: 190 IAH: 54 LAX: 153 ORO: 94 POX: 33 SFO: 151 

MSP: 61 SLC: 196 MKE: 26 

24.3 million passengers 

13.2 billion revenue passenger miles* 

*A Revenue Passenger Mile is equal to one fare paying passenger flown one mile. 

310 (All numbers include deliveries and retirements this calendar month) 

45 Embraer 120 turboprops 

151 CRJ200 aircraft 

93 CRJ700 aircraft 

21 CRJ900 aircraft 
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Maximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR) 

Operating weight empty 

Maximum fuel load 

Maximum payload 

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30,500 lbs 

14,3051bs 

13,500 lbs 

24,041 kg 

13,835 kg 

6,489 kg 

6,124 kg