We have copied a summary of AAT's proposed service and fare pricing with EAS subsidy for your review. It will demonstrate how subsidy works for you, the community, the local school district and business travelers. AAT is a certified mail carrier and has 4 Pilatus PC-12's, 9-passenger, pressurized IFR rated turboprop aircraft that can do this work. We are happy to answer any questions!
With gratitude,
Team AAT
Alaska Air Transit’s McGrath Essential Air Service (EAS) 2024 - Proposal Details
Schedule:
- Three options: 5, 7, or 10 roundtrip non-stop flights per week for McGrath
- Additional sections will be added to accommodate seasonal market demands and the movement of US mail.
Passenger Fares:
With the EAS Subsidy award, we can offer lower subsidized fares.
McGrath Resident & family $100 oneway, tax inclusive & transferable
Educational School District fare $100 oneway, tax inclusive & transferable
Standard Ticket $350 oneway, tax inclusive & transferable
All tickets include up to 60-lbs baggage allowance.
Baby carriers are complimentary and do not count against baggage allowance.
AAT offers complimentary storage for baby carriers at our office.
Service dogs can always ride comfortably with their human.
Aircraft offered:
Pilatus PC-12, a pressurized IFR rated, turbo-prop aircraft seating up to 9-passengers, offering 2500-lbs available payload to McGrath for combined passengers and cargo weight.
Our fleet of FOUR Pilatus PC-12’s offers redundancy to reliably serve EAS for McGrath. (Dates of aircraft manufacture: 2006, 2006, 2006 & 2009).
The Pilatus PC-12’s have storage for passenger baggage, cargo and mail. The Pilatus PC-12 has a cargo door to accommodate pallet-sized and bulkier items such as oversized tool boxes and XL dog kennels, lawn mowers and boat motors. All aircraft can accommodate cargo like snow machines and ATV’s when needed.
Safety:
AAT’s newer turboprop fleet of Pilatus PC-12’s contain advanced avionics and are proven safe and reliable. AAT has operated the Pilatus PC-12’s for over a decade statewide.
Our Director of Maintenance (DOM) is a 15 + year employee who oversees our maintenance and works alongside our other two employee mechanics:
an IA certified mechanic and our highly experienced long standing A&P Mechanic.
We are proud to do all of our maintenance in house.
AAT has a highly experienced pilot team and an FAA approved Second in Command (SIC) pilot program.
AAT has trained Flight Coordinators (Dispatchers) who conduct flight releases with the pilots for each flight to ensure all conditions adhere to FAA and AAT operational control standards. They also monitor real time weather and utilize Iridium-based flight tracking system for flight following the whole duration of all AAT flights.
Refund Policy:
If given proper notice, all tickets may be refunded, or left on account for future use. Refunded tickets will be charged a 10% refund fee.
Resident Fare Tickets, if rescheduled or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, will be charged an additional $50.00 fee.
Standard Fare Tickets, if rescheduled or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, are nonrefundable. (Also posted on our website: FlyAAT.com).
US Mail Certified:
J & M Alaska Air Tours, Inc. DBA Alaska Air Transit holds a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Interstate Air Transportation to carry passengers, cargo and mail.
Freight and Cargo:
AAT is open for freight delivery: Seven days a week from 7 AM - 6 PM
Packaging supplies are provided for your convenience.
Ramp and freight agents are readily available to assist with lifting.
Dry, Freeze and Chill stowage is in our secured hangar.
Rates:
- $1.00/ pound for space available freight.
- $2.00/ pound for McGrath Priority
Ground Transportation:
AAT offers complimentary shuttle service in our 11-passenger Sprinter van to ANC main terminal, ANMC, regional hospitals and local downtown hotels. We have short-term complimentary parking on site.
Support of community and region:
AAT donates 100% of the travel for the following entities:
USMC Toys 4 Tots for McGrath, Nikolai and Takotna at Christmas.
Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc. for McGrath, Nikolai and Takotna.
Dog adoption/ rehoming travel to Anchorage for all villages.
AAT sponsors:
KSKO The 1# Local Public Radio station
Iditarod Sled Dog Race travel to Nikolai and Takotna for vets and volunteers
Alaska Native Rural Veterinary, Inc.
Back-to-Bluegrass band travel to McGrath
Discounted and donated travel for school and local cultural events
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