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October 1, 2014
Kevin Schlemmer
Office of Aviation Analysis
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
SkyWest Airlines’ Essential Air Service Proposal for International Falls and Brainerd,
MN; Rhinelander, WI; and Iron Mountain, MI
Dear Mr. Schlemmer:
Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to provide air service from International Falls,
Brainerd, Rhinelander and Iron Mountain to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Please be aware that this proposal is being offered as an inseparable package.
SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to continue serving the communities under the
Essential Air Service program. 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 continue driving economic growth in the region.
Delta Air Lines’ Network
One of the most beneficial aspects of this proposal is the connectivity it provides the
region’s passengers. They will continue to enjoy access to Delta Air Lines’ 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 12-14 round-trip flights per week,
depending on the market. 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.
Only minor changes are being proposed to the existing service patterns: Brainerd service
will no longer be linked to any other market and overnight flights from International Falls
will now stop in Hibbing. These changes will take effect in January.
With more than 750 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 aircraft.
SkyWest has been named the most reliable CRJ200 operator in North America five times
since 2007 and is one of the largest domestic operators of this reliable, comfortable
aircraft type.
All SkyWest CRJ200 aircraft are serviced by a highly-trained flight attendant, further
adding to the comfort and convenience of each passenger’s flying experience. 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 these
communities. Given the connectivity at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the
well-timed schedules and reliable equipment, we expect to see continued growth in the
number of passengers utilizing the service. We will also work with communities and
airport partners to market the service.
SkyWest is excited about the opportunity to provide reliable air service to International
Falls and Brainerd, MN; Rhinelander, WI; and Iron Mountain, MI.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest AirlinesEssential Air Service Bid10/1/2014
RHI IMT IMT IMT INL INL INL BRDMSP RHI-MSP MSP HIB-MSP MSP MSP TOTALS
Number of round-trips per week 14 7 6 13 5 7 12 12 51
Aircraft type CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200 CRJ200
Passenger RevenuePassengers 35,000 17,000 24,000 26,000 102,000 Average fare 90.00$ 85.00$ 95.00$ 85.00$
Revenue 3,150,000$ 1,445,000$ 2,280,000$ 2,210,000$ 9,085,000$
Block TimeTrip block time (minutes) 59 41 67 49 67 50 Total scheduled block time 1,432 497 697 1,194 425 813 1,238 1,040 Total completed block time 98% 1,403 488 683 1,170 416 797 1,213 1,019 4,806
RPMSPassengers 35,000 8,500 8,500 17,000 12,000 12,000 24,000 26,000 102,000 Stage length 190 60 256 85 254 114
6,650,000 510,000 2,176,000 2,686,000 1,020,000 3,048,000 4,068,000 2,964,000 16,368,000
ASMsScheduled departures 1,456 728 624 1,352 520 728 1,248 1,248 5,304 Competed departures 98% 1,427 713 612 1,325 510 713 1,223 1,223 5,198 Stage length 190 60 256 85 254 114 Available Seats 50 50 50 50 50 50
13,832,000 2,184,000 7,987,200 10,171,200 2,210,000 9,245,600 11,455,600 7,113,600 42,572,400
Revenue 3,150,000$ 1,445,000$ 2,280,000$ 2,210,000$ 9,085,000$
Direct operating expenses 3,788,366$ 1,316,297$ 1,843,733$ 3,160,030$ 1,123,668$ 2,151,022$ 3,274,690$ 2,751,840$ 12,974,926$ RPM related 22,677$ 1,739$ 7,420$ 9,159$ 3,478$ 10,394$ 13,872$ 10,107$ 55,815$ Departure related 1,013,270$ 506,635$ 434,259$ 940,894$ 361,882$ 506,635$ 868,517$ 868,517$ 3,691,199$ ASM related 128,914$ 20,355$ 74,441$ 94,796$ 20,597$ 86,169$ 106,766$ 66,299$ 396,775$
Total expenses 4,953,227$ 1,845,026$ 2,359,852$ 4,204,878$ 1,509,626$ 2,754,219$ 4,263,845$ 3,696,763$ 17,118,714$
Operating income (loss) (1,803,227)$ (2,759,878)$ (1,983,845)$ (1,486,763)$ (8,033,714)$
5% profit margin 247,661$ 210,244$ 213,192$ 184,838$ 855,936$
Annual subsidy requirement 2,050,889$ 2,970,122$ 2,197,037$ 1,671,602$ 8,889,650$
SkyWest effective rates per unitCost per trip 3,471$ 2,586$ 3,859$ 3,174$ 2,962$ 3,860$ 3,486$ 3,023$ Cost per passenger 142$ 217$ 278$ 247$ 126$ 230$ 178$ 142$
Effective Subsidy rate per unitSubsidy per trip 1,437$ 2,242$ 1,796$ 1,367$ Subsidy per passenger 59$ 175$ 92$ 64$
Load factor 48% 26% 36% 42%
Eastern
11:00
Central
10:00
Atlantic
NOON
Paci�c
8:00
Mountain
9:00
Current Route MapRoute Map
SkyWest Airlines Route Map | October 2014(Updated monthly, may not re�ect recent service updates)
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Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection/Delta Joint Venture Route
Future Route Service
Route served by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
Destination served by Delta / Delta Connection
Destination served by one of Delta’s Worldwide Codeshare Partners
Effective April 2014. Select routes are seasonal. Some future services subject to government approval. Service may be operated by one of Delta’s codeshare partner airlines or one of Delta’s Connection Carriers. Flights are subject to change without notice.
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Fact Sheet for CRJ200
AB
CD
Main Cabin Door Emergency Exit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Emergency ExitsGalley Lavatory
PassengersNumber 50
EnginesNumber Two GE CF34-3B1 turbofansThrust 9,220 pounds at takeoff
DimensionsLength Overall 87 ft 10 in (26.77 m)Wingspan 69 ft 7 in (21.21 m)Height Overall 20 ft 5 in (6.22 m)Cabin Maximum Width (centerline)
8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
Maximum Cabin Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
CeilingMaximum Operating Altitude 41,000 ft (12,496 m)
WeightsMaximum takeoff weight (Series 200LR)
53,000 lbs (24,040 kg)
Operating Weight Empty 30,500 lbs (13,835 kg)Maximum Fuel Load 14,518 lbs (6,585 kg)Maximum Payload 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
PerformanceMaximum Range 1,100 NM (1,266 SM / 2,037 KM)
Speedsmach knots mph km/h
Maximum Cruise Speed 0.81 464 534 860Normal Cruise Speed 0.74 424 488 786