July 24, 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 Service Proposal for Moab, Utah Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to begin providing direct air service from Moab’s Canyonlands Field Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. SkyWest welcomes this opportunity to once again provide air service to the Moab community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks is unmatched. Our service will ensure passengers enjoy 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 Moab passengers. They will 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 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 Salt Lake City, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
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July 24, 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 Service Proposal for Moab, Utah Dear Mr. DeVany: Attached is SkyWest Airlines’ proposal to begin providing direct air service from Moab’s Canyonlands Field Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. SkyWest welcomes this opportunity to once again provide air service to the Moab community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to one of the world’s largest airline networks is unmatched. Our service will ensure passengers enjoy 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 Moab passengers. They will 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 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 Salt Lake City, making the service convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
With more than 500 Delta or Delta Connection departures per day, Salt Lake City International Airport makes it easy to get to destinations around the world. In addition to being a major hub, Salt Lake City is also a top destination for the community. 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 proven aircraft type. All SkyWest EMB 120 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 EMB fact sheet attached to this document. Summary SkyWest believes this proposal provides the best overall option for air service in the Moab community. Given the connectivity at Salt Lake City, 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 Moab, Utah. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
Michael Thompson Vice President – Market Development SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest AirlinesMoab, UT Air Service Bid 2014‐20157/24/2013
Moab, UTSLC, UT
Number of round‐trips per week 12
Aircraft type EMB 120
Passenger RevenuePassengers 9,000 Average fare 82.00$
Revenue 738,000$
Block TimeTrip block time (minutes) 64 Total scheduled block time 1,331 Total completed block time 98% 1,305
Direct operating expenses Blk Hr 1,675.00$ 2,185,165$ RPM related RPMs 0.0120$ 19,764$ Departure related Departures 375.00$ 458,640$ ASM related ASMs 0.0340$ 232,952$
Total expenses 2,896,520$
Operating income (loss) (2,158,520)$
5% profit margin 144,826$
Subsidy requirement 2,303,347$
SkyWest effective rates per unitCost per trip 2,368$ Cost per passenger 322$ SkyWest cost per block hour 2,220$
Effective Subsidy rate per unitSubsidy per trip 1,883$ Subsidy per passenger 256$ Passengers / Departure 7
Load factor 24%
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 fleet of 330 aircraft, SkyWest’s more than 10,500 aviation professionals operate more than 1,900 flights each day to 175 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah.
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