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Dennis J. DeVany Office ofAviation Analysis US Department ofTransportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 SkyWest Airlines' Essential Air Service Proposal for Houghton, Michigan
Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines' proposal to continue providing direct air service from Houghton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the Houghton community. Our combination ofsafe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one ofthe world's largest airline networks provides passengers with quality air service and will help drive economic growth in the region. 

### United Airlines' Network One ofthe most beneficial aspects ofthis proposal is the connectivity it provides Houghton passengers who will have access to United Airlines' global network, including 5,400 daily flights to 370 airports. United is also the largest member ofthe Star Alliance network, which allows travelers to connect on more than 21,900 daily flights to nearly all parts ofthe globe. This connectivity makes it simple for passengers to plan their travel and is a key factor in the area's continued economic development. 

### Frequency and Schedule As directed by the RFP, we will offer a minimum of 14 round-trip flights per week. All flights have been timed to ensure they offer passengers valuable flight schedules that arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities in Chicago, making the service convenient for business and leisure travelers. With more than 600 United or United Express departures per day, Chicago O'Hare International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, Chicago is also the top destination for the community.

### Superior Aircraft Service will be provided using the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-seatturbojet aircraft. SkyWest has been named the mostreliable CRJ200 operator in North America for the last three years and is one ofthe largest domestic operators ofthis reliable, comfortable aircraft type. All Sky West CRJ200 aircraft are serviced by one ofour highly-trained flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience ofourpassengers' flying experience, and are equipped with a lavatory. Additional details and specifications can be found in the CRJ fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Houghton community. Given the connectivity at Chicago, the well-timed schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see continued growth in the number ofpassengers utilizing the service. We will also work with community and airport partners to market the service. SkyWest is excited about the opportunity to continue providing reliable air service to Houghton, Michigan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President

- Market Development SkyWest Airlines

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SkyWest Atllines Houghton, Ml Essential Air Service Bid 6/26/2013

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 Avai lable Seats

Revenue Direct operating expenses RPM related Departure related ASM related Total expenses Operating income (loss) 5% profit margin Subsidy requirement SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost pertrip Cost per passenger SkyWest cost per block hour Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy pertrip Subsidy per passenger
Load factor Blk Hr $ 2,340.00 RPMs $ 0
.00341 Departures $ 710.13 ASMs $ 0.00932 2014-2015 Houghton, Ml

Chicago, IL 14 CRJ200 50,000 $ 98.00 $ 4,900,000
72 1,747 98% 1,712 50,000 359 17,950,000
1,456 98% 1,427 359

50 26,135,200 $ 4,900,000 $ 4,006,679 $ 61,210 $ 1,013,270 $ 243,580 $ 5,324,739 $ (424,739) $ 266,237 

### $ 690,976 $ 3,732 $ 106 $ 3,110 $ 484 $ 14
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### SkyWest Airlines June 2013 As 

### a leading airservice provideroffering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWestpartners with the world's largest networkcarriers including UnitedAirlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines andAlaska Airlines. With 

### a fleet of331 aircraft , SkyWest's more than 10,500 aviation professionals operate more than 1,900 flights each day to 182 destinations throughout North America. SkyWestis known forits industry-leading workforce, exceptionalleadership team, andcontinued solid operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah. Hubs
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Maintenance bases Line stations Cities currently served
Stations operated Employees Average number ofdailyscheduled departures Passengers carried in 2012 Total revenue passenger miles flown in 2012 Total aircraft in operating fleet Embraer aircraft Bombardieraircraft Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle Chicago, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Seattle and Tucson Chicago, Colorado Springs, Fresno, Milwaukee, Nashville, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City and Tucson Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Phoenix, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle Total: 182 (42 States, Washington D.C., 7 Canadian Provinces, 8Mexican Cities and the Bahamas) United: 143 Delta: 117 US Airways: 19 American: 16 Alaska: 7 Shared: 89 SkyWest: 53 1 0,532 total 9,278 FTEs United: 1,116 Delta: 594 US Airways: 98 American: 91 Alaska: 25 Total: 1,924 DEN: 163 IAH: 51 LAX: 179 MSP: 92 ORO: 98 POX: 29 PHX: 66 SFO: 152 SLC:173 26.2 million passengers 14.2 billion revenue passenger miles* *A Revenue PassengerMile is equalto one fare- payingpassengerflown onemile. 331 (All numbers include deliveriesand retirements this calendar month) 42 Embraer 120turboprops 159 CRJ200 aircraft 94 CRJ700 aircraft 36 CRJ900 aircraft 

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Maximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR) 53,000 lbs 24,041 kg Operating weight empty 30,500 lbs 13,835 kg Maximum fuel load 14,3051bs 6,489 kg Maximum payload 13,500 lbs 6,124 kg
NM SM KM Maximum range 2,005 2,300 3,700
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