Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
Merced, CA
ATTACHMENT 5
Dear Mr. Faulk:
SkyWest Airlines is pleased to submit our proposal to provide Essential Air Service from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport, CA (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) onboard 50-seat CRJ200 aircraft under our United Airlines Codeshare Agreement.
We are excited about the opportunity to offer reliable and efficient air service to the region.
As outlined in the RFP, we propose operating 12 subsidized weekly round-trip flights for up to a four-year term. Our regional jets are ideal for both business and leisure travelers, and we’ll provide a flight schedule designed for seamless connections to United Airlines’ extensive network at LAX, ensuring convenient travel options for all passengers.
This service will not only improve air connectivity but also stimulate economic growth by enhancing business and tourism opportunities in the Merced, CA community. We believe this proposal offers the best option for the community’s air service needs.
Thank you for your consideration.
Cody Thomas
Managing Director – Market Development
SkyWest welcomes the opportunity to offer United Express service to the Merced, CA community. Our combination of safe and reliable aircraft, well-timed schedules, and access to the world’s largest airline network will provide passengers with quality air service and stimulate economic growth in the region.
SkyWest will also actively partner with the community to market the service with a variety of promotions including print, digital, radio and online.
We will offer 12
subsidized weekly round-
trip flights for up to
a four-year term utilizing
CRJ200 aircraft.
CODESHARE INTERLINE
Full Itinerary on Single Ticket for Connecting Flights
Frequent Flyer Miles for Flights From MCE
Auto Bag Transfer on Connecting Flights in Hub
Pricing Advantage – Especially International
Irregular Operations (IROP) Protection
Gate Proximity to Partner Departures
Amenities – Lounge Access and Travel Support
C O D E S H A R E A D V A N T A G E
D O M E S T I C R O U T E S F R O M L A X
Los Angeles
I N T E R N A T I O N A L R O U T E S F R O M L A X
50 - S E A T J E T S E R V I C E
MCE
Seamless bag transfer to
final destination
Mobile app & 24/7
customer service
MileagePlus® miles
that never expire
Professional flight attendant
on every flight
Passenger Revenue
Passengers 24,960
Revenue $ 2,995,200
Block Time Minutes
Trip block time 74
Total scheduled block time 1,535
Total completed block time 1,489
RPMs
Passengers 24,960
Stage length 259
Total RPMs 6,464,640
ASMs
Scheduled departures 1,248
Completed departures 1,211
Available Seats 50
Total ASMs 16,161,600
Revenue $ 2,995,200
Marketing costs $ 25,000
Direct operating expenses $ 4,593,907
Departure related $ 3,275,639
ASM related $ 150,626
Total expenses $ 7,105,223
Operating income (loss) $ (5,049,972)
5% profit margin $ 402,259
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 1) $ 5,452,230
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 2) $ 5,615,797
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 3) $ 5,784,271
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 4) $ 5,957,799
Effective subsidy rate per unit
Subsidy per trip $ 4,502
Subsidy per passenger $ 218
Load factor 40%50 SEAT
CRJ200
Number of
round trips
per week from
MCE to LAX
12.0 SkyWest will dedicate $25,000
annually to market air service
PART 121 PART 135
Two Air Transport Pilots in Fight Deck
Active Flight Dispatching
FAR Part 117 Rest Rules
Safety Management Systems
Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Training
T O P F A A P A R T 1 2 1 O P E R A T O R
Partnership with four major airlines:
A B O U T
S K Y W E S T
Founded in 1972 and
headquartered in
St. George, Utah
Connects small and medium
sized communities to the
global air service network
Fleet of nearly 500 aircraft
Over 2,500 daily departures
to over 250 cities
SkyWest's extensive operational footprint helps enable
the most reliable regional operation in the country.
SkyWest is a leading CRJ200
operator and has been named the
manufacturer’s most reliable operator
in North America five times.
www.skywest.com