# Proposal to Provide Essential Air Service at

June 4, 2015 

# Multi

- Aero, Inc. d/b/a

Direct Inquiries Regarding this Proposal to:

Darnea Wood, CFO

Air Choice One Airlines

12300 Old Tesson Road, Suite 200 F, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Phone: (866) 435

- 9847 Fax : (314) 843

- 8527 E

- mail: darnea@airchoiceone.com 

## CAPE GIRARDEAU/SIKESTON, MISSOURI Docket DOT

- OST

- 1996

- 1559

MARION/HERRIN, ILLINOIS Docket DOT

- OST

- 2000

- 7881

QUINCY, ILLINOIS/HANNIBAL, MISSOURI Docket DOT

- OST

- 2003

- 14492

## Our Mission

Air Choice One is dedicated to providing our customers with

increased flexibility of air travel, offering extremely competitive,

economical fares and the highest availability and reliability in

commercial air service

.

# Watch us Grow!

Air Choice One demonstrates a

foundational commitment to our EAS

communities every day, as recognized by

our community partners.

Burlington, IA 4

- Year Contract Extension

Decatur, IL 4

- Year Contract Extension

Jonesboro, AR 4

- Year Contract Extension

Ironwood, MI New Service

- July 7, 2014

Mason City, IA 2

- Year Contract

Fort Dodge, IA 2

- Year Contract

Jackson, TN New Service

– June 28, 2015

# Commitment Equates to:

More Planes + More Employees = More Passengers

Fleet

Investing in our commitment

to provide the best possible

air service

, Air Choice One

has purchased two brand new

2015 208B EX Cessna Caravans

increasing our Fleet to 9 aircraft. 

# Employees

Experienced increase in

personnel over 45% since



### September, 2014 

# Passenger Growth

Passenger Growth of

65% since

September

, 2014.

# Experiencing Success

Air Choice One works hard to

establish consumer confidence.

Through affordable, friendly



## service and a commitment to the

communities we serve, we

experience 

## SUCCESS!



# Success through a



# two

- tiered passenger

pricing strategy:



# Refundable



# Non

- Refundable 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000

566 33,243 Passenger Comparison

First Six - Months vs. Last Six - Months of Operation Providing EAS Service

First Six

- Months vs. Last Six

- Months of Operation

Providing EAS Service 

## Growth from the Beginning

Over 589% Increase

Jul

- Dec 2008 Nov 2014

- Apr 2015

# Marketing Strategies

Traditional Tried & True

EVENTS & SPONSORSHIPS

 Providing Business & Community

Support via Air Shows, Golf



### Tournaments

, Business Luncheons

and more

 Giving charitable support to Resident

Organizations and Local Chapters of

National Non

- Profit Organizations

TRADITIONAL MEDIA

 Print: Local Magazines

 Radio: Talk Shows & Ads

 TV: Commercials & Event Coverage 

# Social Media: Here & Now

SOCIAL MEDIA

 Keeping a constant check on the

pulse of our audience



###  Maintaining relevant communication

with our passengers and potential

customers

 Building and increasing market

presence

 Providing vouchers via direct



### communication

, to increase

engagement

 Responding promptly to feedback,

questions and suggestions

# To enhance our hassle

- free travel

experience, Air Choice One



# provides ramp side transfer service

to and from all concourses for

connecting flights at St. Louis

Lambert International Airport. INSERT PHOTO OF SHUTTLE

## OPTIONS INDEX

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI

CGI

2 YEAR TERM

- STL SERVICE



# CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN

Cape Girardeau , Missouri

- Lambert St. Louis International Airport

Cessna Grand Caravan 24 Round Trips Per WeekCape Girardeau/Sikeston, MO Cessna Grand Caravan

2 Year Service or 4 Year Discounted Service (Discounted in Years 3

- 4)



### 24 Total Round Trips Per Week

– Based on 98% Completion Rate



## CGI

– St. Louis International Airport

– Caravan

Operation Revenues

CGI Revenues $ 592,900

Other Revenues 5,929

Total Operating Revenues $ 598,829

Direct Operating Expenses

Flying Operations $ 343,166

Fuel and Oil 422,821

Maintenance 374,424

Aircraft Leases 565,600

Total Direct $1,706,011

Marketing 50,000

Indirect 831,403

Total Operating Expenses $2,587,414

Operating Loss $1,988,585

Profit Element (5% total Oper . Exp.) 129,371

Compensation Required $2,117,956

Compensation per PAX $175

Compensation per Departure $863 # Passengers: 12,100

Average Fare: $49.00

Departures: 2454

Block Hours: 1,578

Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,379,400

Available Seat Miles: 2,230,825

DISCOUNTED SUBSIDY

$2,096,776/Year

$854/Departure DISCOUNTED FOR YEARS 3

- 4

Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

CGI 6:30 AM STL 7:25 AM

STL 8:30 AM CGI 9:30 AM

CGI 10:00 AM STL 11:00 AM

STL 12:00 PM CGI 1:00 PM

CGI 1:30 PM STL 2:30 PM

STL 3:15 PM CGI 4:15 PM

CGI 4:45 PM STL 5:45 PM

STL 7:45 PM CGI 8:45 PM

## OPTIONS INDEX

MARION/HERRIN, ILLINOIS

MWA

2 YEAR TERM

- STL SERVICE



# CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN

Marion/ Herrin , Illinois

- Lambert St. Louis International Airport

Cessna Grand Caravan 36 Round Trips Per Week

### Marion/Herrin, Illinois

– Cessna Grand Caravan

2 Year Service or 4 Year Discounted Service (Discounted in Years 3

- 4)

36 Total Round Trips Per Week

– Based on 98% Completion Rate



## MWA

– St. Louis Lambert International Airport

– Caravan

Operation Revenues

MWA

- STL Revenues $ 893,000

Other Revenues 8930

Total Operating Revenues $ 901,930

Direct Operating Expenses

Flying Operations $ 415,958

Fuel and Oil 586,738

Maintenance 572,286

Aircraft Leases 479,750

Total Direct $2,054,732

Marketing 50,000

Indirect 1,102,447

Total Operating Expenses $3,207,179

Operating Loss $2,305,249

Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) 160,359

Compensation Required $2,465,608

Compensation per PAX $130

Compensation per Departure $670 # Passengers: 19,000

Average Fare: $47.00

Departures: 3,681

Block Hours: 2,060

Revenue Passenger Miles: 1,919,000

Available Seat Miles: 2,964,649

DISCOUNTED SUBSIDY

$2,440,952/Year

$663/Departure DISCOUNTED FOR YEARS 3

- 4 Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

MWA 6 :00 AM STL 6:50 AM

STL 7:15 AM MWA 8 :05 AM

MWA 8 :35 AM STL 9:25 A M

STL 10:30 AM MWA 11:20 AM

MWA 11:45 AM STL 12:35 PM

STL 1:15 PM MWA 2:05 PM

MWA 2:35 PM STL 3:25 PM

STL 4:00 PM MWA 4:50 PM

MWA 5:20 PM STL 6:10 PM

STL 6:40 PM MWA 7:30 PM

MWA 20:00 PM STL 8:50 PM

STL 9:30 PM MWA 22:20 PM

# OPTIONS INDEX

QUINCY

, ILLINOIS / HANNIBAL

, MISSOURI

UIN

OPTION 1



# 2 YEAR TERM

- ORD SERVICE

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN

Quincy, Illinois/Hannibal, Missouri

– ORD

Cessna Grand Caravan 36 Round Trips Per Week

OPTION 2

2 YEAR TERM

– DUAL HUB

- STL / ORD SERVICE

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN



# Quincy, Illinois/Hannibal, Missouri

– STL / ORD

Cessna Grand Caravan 18 Round Trips Per Week

– STL

18 Round Trips Per Week

– ORD

### Quincy, Illinois/Hannibal, MO

– Cessna Grand Caravan

Option 1:

2 Year Service or 4 Year Discounted Service (Discounted in Years 3

- 4)

36 Total Round Trips Per Week

– Based on 98% Completion Rate



## Chicago O’Hare International Airport

– Caravan

Operation Revenues

UIN

- ORD Revenues $ 1,324,800

Other Revenues 13,248

Total Operating Revenues $ 1,338,048

Direct Operating Expenses

Flying Operations $ 563,277

Fuel and Oil 1,191,812

Maintenance 951,100

Aircraft Leases 565,600

Total Direct $3,271,789

Marketing 50,000

Indirect 1,461,530

Total Operating Expenses $4,783,319

Operating Loss $3,445,271

Profit Element (5% total Oper. Exp.) 239,166

Compensation Required $3,684,437

Compensation per PAX $192

Compensation per Departure $1,001 # Passengers: 19,200

Average Fare: $69.00

Departures: 3681

Block Hours: 4,185

Revenue Passenger Miles: 4,281,600

Available Seat Miles: 6,545,710

DISCOUNTED SUBSIDY

$3,647,593/Year

$991/Departure DISCOUNTED FOR YEARS 3

- 4 Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

UIN 5:30 AM OR D 7:00 AM

ORD 7:35 AM UIN 9 :35 AM

UIN 10 :10 AM ORD 11:40 A M

ORD 12:10 PM UIN 2:10 PM

UIN 2:45 PM ORD 4:15 PM

ORD 4:50 PM UIN 6:50 PM

UIN 7:25 PM ORD 8:55 PM

ORD 9:30 PM UIN 11:30 PM

UIN 7:35 AM ORD 9:05 AM

ORD 9:40 AM UIN 11:40 AM

UIN 1:30 PM ORD 3:00 PM

ORD 4:00 PM UIN 6:00 PMQuincy, IL/ Hannibal, MO Dual Hub

– St. Louis & Chicago O’ Hare International Airports

Cessna Grand Caravan

Option 2:

2 Year Service or 4 Year Discounted Service (Discounted in Years 3

- 4)



### 36 Total Round Trips Per Week

– Based on 98% Completion Rate



### Dual Hub

– UIN

– St. Louis & Chicago O’Hare International Airports

– Caravan

Operation Revenues

UIN

- ORD/STL Revenues $ 1,132,800

Other Revenues 11,328

Total Operating Revenues $ 1,144,128

Direct Operating Expenses

Flying Operations $ 476,619

Fuel and Oil 815,369

Maintenance 716,983

Aircraft Leases 565,600

Total Direct $2,574,571

Marketing 50,000

Indirect 1,421,806

Total Operating Expenses $4,046,377

Operating Loss $2,902,249

Profit Element (5% total Oper . Exp.) 202,319

Compensation Required $3,104,568

Compensation per PAX $162

Compensation per Departure $844 # Passengers: 19,200

Average Fare: $59.00

Departures: 3,680

Block Hours: 3,155

Revenue Passenger Miles: 3,104,000

Available Seat Miles: 4,667,121

DISCOUNTED SUBSIDY

$3,073,522/Year

$835/Departure DISCOUNTED FOR YEARS 3

- 4 Representative Schedule

Departure Arrival

UIN 5:30 AM ORD 7:00 AM

ORD 7:40 AM UIN 9:40 AM

UIN 10:00 AM STL 10:50 AM

STL 11:20 AM UIN 12:10 PM

UIN 12:20 PM ORD 1:50 PM

ORD 2:35 PM UIN 4:30 PM

UIN 4:40 PM STL 5:30 PM

STL 6:00 PM UIN 6:50 PM

STL 3:45 PM UIN 4:35 PM

UIN 4:45 PM ORD 6:15 PM

ORD 6:55 PM UIN 8:55 PM

UIN 9:05 PM STL 9:55 PM

# Make Your Choice

Thank you for your consideration!