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October 24, 2013

Kevin Schlemmer Office of Aviation Analysis US Department of Transportation 1200 Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590

SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Service Proposal for Aberdeen, South Dakota

Dear Mr. Schlemmer:

Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to continue providing direct air service from Aberdeen to Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport.

SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the Aberdeen community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks provides passengers with quality air service and will help drive economic growth in the region.

Delta Air Lines’ Network One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is the connectivity it provides Aberdeen passengers. They will enjoy access to ’ global network, including thousands of daily flights to 330 destinations in 65 countries. The airline is also a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia – making it easy to connect on to more than 15,000 daily flights. 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 Minneapolis, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers.

Page 48 of 60 11/21/2013 With more than 800 Delta or Delta Connection departures per day, Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, Minneapolis is also a top destination for the community.

Superior Aircraft Service will be provided using the Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ200) 50-seat turbojet aircraft. SkyWest has been named the most reliable CRJ200 operator in North America for the last three years and is one of the largest domestic operators of this reliable, comfortable aircraft type.

All SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft are serviced by one of our highly-trained flight attendants, further adding to the comfort and convenience of our passengers’ 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 Aberdeen community. Given the connectivity at Minneapolis, the well-timed schedule and reliable equipment we expect to see continued 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 once again provide reliable air service to Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Michael Thompson Vice President – Market Development SkyWest Airlines

Page 49 of 60 11/21/2013 SkyWest Airlines Aberdeen, SD Essential Air Service Bid 2014‐2016 10/24/2013 Aberdeen, SD Minneapolis, MN

Number of round‐trips per week 14

Aircraft type CRJ200

Passenger Revenue Passengers 47,000 Average fare $ 96.00 Revenue $ 4,512,000

Block Time Trip block time (minutes) 73 Total scheduled block time 1,771 Total completed block time 98% 1,736

RPMS Passengers 47,000 Stage length 257 12,079,000

ASMs Scheduled departures 1,456 Competed departures 98% 1,427 Stage length 257 Available Seats 50 18,709,600

Revenue $ 4,512,000

Direct operating expenses Blk Hr 2,340.00$ $ 4,062,327 RPM related RPMs 0.00341$ $ 41,189 Departure related Departures 710.13$ $ 1,013,270 ASM related ASMs 0.00932$ $ 174,373 Total expenses $ 5,291,161

Operating income (loss) $ (779,161)

5% profit margin $ 264,558

Subsidy requirement $ 1,043,719

SkyWest effective rates per unit Cost per trip $ 3,708 Cost per passenger $ 113 SkyWest cost per block hour $ 3,048

Effective Subsidy rate per unit Subsidy per trip $ 731 Subsidy per passenger $ 22

Load factor 65%

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(Updated monthly, may not re ect recent service updates) SkyWest Airlines Route Map | October 2013 Prince George Grande Prairie Ft. McMurray

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

HAITI Fact Sheet for Canadair Regional Jet

CRJ200 LR passengers weights

Number 50 Maximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR) 53,000 lbs 24,041 kg Operating weight empty 30,500 lbs 13,835 kg engines Maximum fuel load 14,305 lbs 6,489 kg Number Two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans Maximum payload 13,500 lbs 6,124 kg Thrust 8,729 pounds thrust at takeoff performance dimensions NM SM KM Length overall 87 ft 10 in 26.77 m Maximum range 2,005 2,300 3,700 Wingspan 69 ft 7 in 21.21 m Height overall 20 ft 5 in 6.22 m speeds Cabin maximum width (centerline) 8 ft 5 in 2.57 m Mach knots mph km/h Maximum cabin height 6 ft 1 in 1.85 m Maximum cruise speed 0.81 464 534 860 ceiling Normal cruise speed 0.74 424 488 786 Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft 12,496 m

Emergency Exits Galley Lavatory ABCD

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