# September 19, 2013 Dennis J. DeVany Office of Aviation Analysis US Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Serv ice Proposal for Pueblo, Colorado Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to continue providing direct air service from Pueblo to Denver International Airport. SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to begin serving the Pueblo 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 as pects of this proposal is the connectivity it provides Pueblo passengers who will have access to United Airlines’ global network, including 5,400 daily flights to 370 airports. United is also the largest member of the Star Alliance network, which allows travelers to connect on more than 21,900 daily f lights to nearly all parts of the globe. This conn ectivity 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 mini mum of 12 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 Denver, making the service convenient for business and leisure travelers. With more than 350 United or United Expre ss departures per day, Denver International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, Denver is also a top destination for the community.

# Although subject to change, our prop osed schedule is as follows: DEN 8:00 AM 8:45 AM PUB PUB 9:00 AM 9:45 AM DEN DEN 3:00 PM 3:45 PM PUB PUB 4:00 PM 4:45 PM DEN Superior Aircraft Service will be provided using the Embraer Brasilia 120 (EMB 120) 30-seat turboprop aircraft. SkyWest is the largest domestic operator of this reliable and prov en aircraft type. All SkyWest EMB 120 aircraft are serviced by on e of our highly-traine d flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience of our passengers’ fl ying experience, and are equipped with a lavatory. Additional deta ils 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 Pueblo community. Given the connectivity at Denver, the well-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 opportunity to begin providing relia ble air service to Pueblo, Colorado. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Michael Thompson Vice President – Market Development SkyWest Airlines

## SkyWest Airlines Pueblo, CO Air Service Bid 2014 ‐ 2015 9/19/2013 Pueblo, CO Denver, CO Number of round ‐ trips per week 12 Aircraft type EMB 120 Passenger Revenue Passengers 9,500 Average fare 69.00 $ Revenue 655,500 $ Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 48 Total scheduled block time 998 Total completed block time 98% 978 RPMS Passengers 9,500 Stage length 109 1,035,500 ASMs Scheduled departures 1,248 Competed departures 98% 1,223 Stage length 109 Available Seats 30 4,080,960 Revenue 655,500 $ Direct operating expenses 1,638,874 $ Indirect operating expenses 151,179 $ Departure related 489,216 $ Total expenses 2,279,268 $ Operating income (loss) (1,623,768) $ 5% profit margin 113,963 $ Subsidy requirement 1,737,732 $ SkyWest effective rates per uni t Cost per trip 1,864 $ Cost per passenger 240 $ SkyWest cost per block hour 2,330 $ Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip 1,421 $ Subsidy per passenger 183 $ Passengers / Departure 8 Load factor 25%

# 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, US Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With a flee t of 330 aircraft, SkyWest’s more than 10,500 aviation professionals operate more than 1,900 flights each day to 1 75 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest is known for its industry - leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued soli d operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah.Eastern 11:00 Central

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# Maximum takeo f f weight 26,433 lbs ( 1 1,990 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 SH P Pratt & Whitney PW 1 18B 

# 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)

(3226.5 l) 65 ft 7 in 64 ft 1 1 in 20 ft 10 in 5 ft 9 in 222 cubic feet 875 US gallons 

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E MB 120 E RA Lavatory Main Entrance Galley Emergency Exits Emergency Exits Lavatory Lavatory
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