# October 2, 2012 Dennis J. DeVany Office of Aviation Analysis US Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Service Proposal for El Centro/Imperial, CA Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal for service at Imperial. Our proposal is to continue to provide direct service from Los Angeles International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to conti nue serving the Imperial community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks provides passe ngers with quality air service and will help drive economic growth in the region. United Airlines Network One of the most beneficial aspe cts of this proposal is that it provides Imperial passengers access to the United Airlines network. United is the largest member of the Star Alliance network, providing seamless conne ctions and unparalleled access to nearly all parts of the globe. Frequency and Schedule As directed by the RFP, we will offer a mini mum of 13 round-trip flights per week. All flights have been timed to ensure they offe r passengers valuable f light schedules that arrive and depart on bank. This means that they have been optimized for maximum connection opportunities in Los Angeles, maki ng the service convenient for business and leisure travelers. SkyWest expects to continue operating the same schedule that’s curren tly in place in the market. Approximate times, subject to change, are as follows:

# LAX 7:15 AM 8:20 AM IPL IPL 8:40 AM 9:47 AM LAX LAX 7:30 PM 8:35 PM IPL IPL 8:50 PM 10:00 PM LAX With nearly 400 United or United Express depa rtures per day, Los A ngeles International Airport offers connections to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, Los Angeles is also the top destination for the community. Superior Aircraft Service will be provided utilizing the Embraer Brasilia 120 (EMB 120) 30-seat turboprop aircraft. SkyWest is the largest domestic operator of this reliable and proven aircraft type, and the aircraft is already available for service. All SkyWest EMB 120 are serviced by one of our highly-trained flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and c onvenience of our passengers’ flying experience, and are equipped with a lavatory. Additional details and specifications can be found in the EMB fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Imperial community. Given the connectivity at Los Angeles, the we ll-timed schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see con tinued growth in the number of passengers utilizing the service. We will also work with community and airport partners to market the service. SkyWest is excited about the possible opportuni ty to provide reliable air service to Imperial, California. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michael Thompson Vice President – Market Development SkyWest Airlines

## SkyWest Airlines Imperial/El Centro, CA Essential Air Service Bid 2013 ‐ 2014 10/1/2012 IPL LAX Number of round ‐ trips per wee k 13 Aircraft type EMB120 Passenger Revenue Passengers 7,500 Average fare 80.00 $ Revenue 600,000 $ Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 66 Total scheduled block time 1,487 Total completed block time 98% 1,457 RPMS Passengers 7,500 Stage length 181 1,357,500 ASMs Scheduled departure s 1,352 Competed departure s 98% 1,325 Stage length 114 Available Seats 30 4,623,840 Revenue 600,000 $ EMB Direct operating expense s Blk Hr 1,490.00 $ 2,171,609 $ RPM related RPMs 0.012 $ 16,290 $ Departure related Departures 350.00 $ 463,736 $ ASM related ASMs 0.034 $ 157,211 $ Total expenses 2,808,846 $ Operating income (loss) (2,208,846) $ 5% profit margin 140,442 $ Annual subsidy requirement 2,349,288 $ SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip 2,120 $ Cost per passenge r 375 $ SkyWest cost per block hou r 1,927 $ Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per tri p 1,773 $ Subsidy per passenge r 313 $ Load factor 29%

# SkyWest Airlines celebrates 40 years of flight in 2012. 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 U nited Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and Alaska Airlines. With a fleet of 318 aircraft, SkyWest’s more than 11 ,000 aviation professionals operate more than 1, 7 00 flights each day to 160 destinat ions throughout North America. SkyWest is known for its industry - leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operat ional and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah.Eastern 11:00 Central

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# Maximum takeoff weight 26,433 lbs (11,990 kg) 

# weights Maximum range 

# performance High cruise speed 

# speeds Maximum operating altitude 32,000 ft 9,756 m 

# ceiling 800 NM (920 SM / 1,482 KM) 315 knots 364 mph 584 km/h Number 30 

# passengers Number 1800 SHP Pratt & Whitney PW118B 

# engines Length overall Wingspan Height overall Maximum Cabin height Cargo Capacity Fuel Capacity (20.0 m) (19.80 m) (6.35 m) (1.70 m) (6.3 m)

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