Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
ATTACHMENT 6
Dear Mr. Faulk:
SWC is pleased to submit our proposal to provide Essential Air Service from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) onboard our 30-seat CRJ200 aircraft with three options under our United Airlines Interline Agreement:
1. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
OR
2. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) OR
3. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 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 ideal connections and convenient travel options for Merced 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 your air service needs.
Thank you for your consideration.
Trent Moss
Director – SWC SkyWest Charter
SWC welcomes the opportunity to offer 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 via interline agreement will provide passengers with quality air service and stimulate economic growth in the region. SWC 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 the CRJ200.
Infrastructure
Strength
As a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., SWC is
supported by a vast infrastructure,
offering unmatched product reliability
and service in the Part 135 industry.
Safety Programs
SWC is dedicated to the highest safety standards. The SWC team is proud to incorporate the following safety programs and
certifications, reflecting our overall commitment to safety.
FOQA
Flight Operations Quality Assurance
D O M E S T I C R O U T E S F R O M S F O , L A X & L A S
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
LAS VEGAS
I N T E R N A T I O N A L R O U T E S F R O M S F O , L A X & L A S
30 - S E A T J E T S E R V I C E
30 SEAT
CRJ200
Number of
round trips
per week from
MCE to LAX
12.0 Passenger Revenue
Passengers 16,848
Average fare $ 95.00
Revenue $ 1,600,560
Block Time Minutes
Trip block time - Average 74
Total scheduled block time 1,535
Total completed block time 1,489
RPMs
Passengers 16,848
Stage length - Average 259
Total RPMs 4,363,632
ASMs
Scheduled departures 1,248
Completed departures 1,211
Stage length 259
Available Seats 30
Total ASMs 9,696,960
Marketing costs $ 25,000
Direct operating expenses $ 3,983,726
Departure related $ 3,275,639
ASM related $ 90,376
Total expenses $ 7,374,741
Operating income (loss) $ (5,774,181)
5% profit margin $ 368,737
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 1) $ 6,124,918
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 2) $ 6,327,205
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 3) $ 6,517,022
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 4) $ 6,712,532
Effective subsidy rate per unit
Subsidy per trip $ 5,074
Subsidy per passenger $ 365
Load factor 45%
SWC will dedicate $25,000
annually to market air serviceRevenue $ 1,600,560
30 SEAT
CRJ200
Number of
round trips
per week from
MCE to LAX/SFO
12.0 Passenger Revenue
Passengers 16,848
Average fare $ 92.50
Revenue $ 1,558,440
Block Time Minutes
Trip block time - Average 67
Total scheduled block time 1,392
Total completed block time 1,350
RPMs
Passengers 16,848
Stage length - Average 182
Total RPMs 3,066,336
ASMs
Scheduled departures 1,248
Completed departures 1,211
Stage length 182
Available Seats 30
Total ASMs 6,814,080
Marketing costs $ 25,000
Direct operating expenses $ 3,543,837
Departure related $ 3,275,639
ASM related $ 63,507
Total expenses $ 6,907,983
Operating income (loss) $ (5,349,543)
5% profit margin $ 345,399
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 1) $ 5,694,942
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 2) $ 5,865,790
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 3) $ 6,069,034
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 4) $ 6,223,017
Effective subsidy rate per unit
Subsidy per trip $ 4,704
Subsidy per passenger $ 338
Load factor 45%
SWC will dedicate $25,000
annually to market air serviceRevenue $ 1,558,440
30 SEAT
CRJ200
Number of
round trips
per week from
MCE to LAX/LAS
12.0 Passenger Revenue
Passengers 16,848
Average fare $ 97.50
Revenue $ 1,642,680
Block Time Minutes
Trip block time - Average 77
Total scheduled block time 1,610
Total completed block time 1,562
RPMs
Passengers 16,848
Stage length - Average 284
Total RPMs 4,784,832
ASMs
Scheduled departures 1,248
Completed departures 1,211
Stage length 284
Available Seats 30
Total ASMs 10,632,960
Marketing costs $ 25,000
Direct operating expenses $ 4,187,732
Departure related $ 3,275,639
ASM related $ 99,099
Total expenses $ 7,587,470
Operating income (loss) $ (5,944,790)
5% profit margin $ 379,373
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 1) $ 6,324,163
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 2) $ 6,513,888
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 3) $ 6,709,305
Annual subsidy requirement (Year 4) $ 6,910,584
Effective subsidy rate per unit
Subsidy per trip $ 5,224
Subsidy per passenger $ 375
Load factor 45%
SWC will dedicate $25,000
annually to market air serviceRevenue $ 1,642,680
Backed by the strength of its parent company SkyWest, Inc., SWC is among the strongest CRJ200 operators in the world. www.skywestcharter.com