Air Wisconsin Airlines LLC has entered into an agreement with United Airlines, Inc. as a contract carrier for United for flights to and from Billings Logan International Airport.  To ensure that specific operating requirements will be met, a Scheduled Airline Operating Permit between the City of Billings and Air Wisconsin is required.  This is a standard Operating Permit that is used for various airlines that operate occasionally for the Signatory Airlines that are based in Billings.  The Operating Permit ensures that the airline follows certain operating parameters and procedures, including providing proof that the proper insurance coverage is in place.

City Council may:

• Approve an Operating Permit with Air Wisconsin Airlines LLC; or
• Disapprove an Operating Permit with Air Wisconsin Airlines LLC.
   

There will be no financial impact from this operation because the City is already receiving landing fees from United Airlines.  As a subcontractor to United, Air Wisconsin will merely be replacing United's aircraft with its own.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve and the Mayor execute the Scheduled Airline Operating Permit with Air Wisconsin Airlines LLC.