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KEARNEY, Nebraska Aug. 31, 2018 – SkyWest Airlines is pleased to launch new daily United Express jet service between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Denver International Airport beginning Sept. 5, 2018. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.united.com.

The inaugural flight will depart Kearney on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 4:38 p.m. Media is invited to join city, airport and SkyWest officials for refreshments to welcome the first flight and celebrate the first departure from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. CT.

“We’re excited to offer new United Express service between Kearney and Denver,” said Greg Atkin, SkyWest Airlines managing director – Market Development. “Travelers taking advantage of the new service will enjoy a quiet, comfortable flight aboard the CRJ200, and new connections through United’s unmatched global network.”

The daily United Express jet service between Kearney and Denver connects passengers to United’s hub in Denver, where travelers can access over 400 daily departures to destinations around the world. Kearney customers who fly United may also accrue MileagePlus Miles as members of United’s MileagePlus loyalty program. The daily United Express flight is ideally scheduled for both business and leisure travelers, providing well-timed connection opportunities in Denver.

SkyWest will operate the route utilizing the 50-passenger Bombardier-manufactured Canadair Regional Jet, CRJ200. SkyWest Airlines is a top CRJ200 operator and has been named the manufacturer’s most reliable operator in North America five times.

Tickets are available for purchase now at www.united.com or by calling United reservations at 800.864.8331. The lowest fares can always be found on www.united.com.

About SkyWest Airlines

SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) partners with the world’s largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With more than 13,000 aviation professionals operating over 2,300 daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to 248 destinations across North America and has a fleet of 449 aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest’s industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry. Visit www.skywest.com for more information.

KEARNEY, Nebraska, April 18, 2018 – SkyWest Airlines and the City of Kearney are excited to bring United Express air service from Denver to Kearney, Nebraska beginning in September! The new United Express flights, operated by SkyWest, will takeoff beginning Sept. 5, 2018. Tickets are available today at united.com.

“Passengers on these new United Express flights to Denver will appreciate the increased number of available seats, full-size cabin and seamless travel process from the minute they check in,” said Greg Atkin, SkyWest Airlines managing director – Market Development. “It will now be easier than ever to fly from Kearney to Denver and anywhere else in the world you want to go.”

“We are pleased to announce the startup of this era in air service for our community and the surrounding area,” said Michael Morgan, Kearney City Manager. “SkyWest Airlines and United Express jet service means reliable and quality air service as well as convenience for local air travelers.”

Each of the daily flights from Kearney to Denver has been timed to provide maximum connection opportunities for both business and leisure travelers. Customers will also have the opportunity to accrue frequent flier miles in United’s MileagePlus loyalty program. And with 450 daily United and United Express flights from Denver, Kearney travelers have access to destinations around the globe.

Kearney passengers will enjoy service aboard the quiet, comfortable CRJ200. SkyWest is a leading CRJ200 operator and has been named the manufacturer’s most reliable operator in North America five times.

Customers may book flights immediately at united.com or by calling United reservations at 800.UNITED.1 (800.864.8331). Remember, the best fares are always available at united.com.

City Manager Michael Morgan announced today that the Department of Transportation has selected Skywest Airlines as the Essential Air Service provider for the City of Kearney. The two year contract awarded to SkyWest will begin upon the Fall 2018 completion of the $12,000,000 Kearney Regional Airport primary runway project. SkyWest will operate 50 passenger regional jets with 12 nonstop roundtrip flights per week to Denver.

SkyWest is part of the United Airlines network which will be marketed as United Express. The carrier will feature bookings, connections and baggage transfers that will access United Airlines’ global network. Flight schedules and prices will be announced this coming summer.

Kearney Mayor, Stan Clouse commented , “this is exciting news that was the result of a lot of hard work by staff, City Council, various citizen committees, the Chamber of Commerce and others. United Express operated by SkyWest will provide an outstanding air service choice for not only recreational travelers but business travelers as well.”

(photo courtesy of SkyWest.com)

The City of Kearney has received notice from the Department of Transportation detailing the receipt of essential air service proposals for passenger air service at the Kearney Regional Airport. The City received seventeen proposals from seven air service carriers. The proposals offer aircraft ranging from nine seat prop aircraft to fifty passenger regional jets. The proposals offer daily flights either to Denver or Omaha. The air carriers include United Express, Great Lakes Airlines, Key Lime Air, Boutique Air, Silver Air, ADI and Air Choice One.

The City will evaluate the proposals in the coming days and the City Council will meet early next week to provide community comments to the DOT. It is expected that the DOT will award the essential air service contract in late September or early October.