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Big Sky Airlines serve 19 cities in 4 states across America. Route map, and cities served, bulk ticket program, baggage allowances, administrative fees, website detail and reservation links.
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On December 20, 2007, Big Sky announced that it would more than likely cease operations within 60 to 90 days. This was due to the loss of the Delta contract, unusually bad weather, disappointing revenue and record-high fuel prices. The remaining Beechcraft 1900D aircraft are be auctioned off and proceeds returned to MAIR holdings stockholders. When this happens, the airline will be disbanded.
In late 2007 Great Lakes Airlines was given USDOT approval to take over EAS service to and from Billings, Montana and seven other Montana cities currently served by Big Sky. Great Lakes has not announced a start date for its service, however, and Big Sky's EAS cities in Montana are currently without scheduled flight service.
Big Sky's final scheduled flights arrived in Billings on the morning of March 8, 2008; that morning, the three final flights marked the end of the airline by performing a joint flyover of the Billings airport prior to landing.
The airline's website, www.bigskyair.com, has been deactivated.
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Big Sky Airlines
Based in Billings, Montana, Big Sky Airlines began operations in 1978 with passenger service from Billings to Helena and Kalispell, MT. Big Sky Airlines now serve 22 cities in 6 states.
Big Sky Airlines is committed to serving markets that are characterized by unmet demand for affordable access to airline hubs and for air travel between communities.
Cities Served:
Colorado: Denver
Idaho: Boise
Montana: Billings, Bozeman, Glasgow, Glendive, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Miles City, Missoula, Sidney, Wolf Point
Oregon: Portland
Washington: Moses Lake, Spokane, Walla Walla
Wyoming: Jackson Hole, Sheridan
Aircraft: Fleet of 10 nineteen-passenger Beech 1900D aircraft.
Code Share Partners: Northwest Airlines, America West Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Horizon Air. Connecting passengers to these airlines are afforded one-stop check-in service and receive frequent flyer mileage for Big Sky segments.
Big Sky Airlines bulk ticket program
This program is an excellent, cost-effective way of traveling, offering convenience and flexibility for individuals or groups.
How the program works and the benefits for you:
You purchase a minimum of 10 round-trip or 20 one-way tickets.
Routings do not have to be for the same markets.
You pay in advance the lowest available fare in the markets you are interested in. This saves you from having to purchase a full fare ticket when last minute or unplanned events occur.
Travel dates are left open and tickets are valid for one year (from date of purchase). This allows you the convenience of using tickets when needed.
Names on the tickets are left blank for you to fill in.
Tickets may be used at any time; advance reservations are not required. Seats are confirmed at the time of reservation.
There are no black out dates for use of Bulk Tickets.
In the event you need to change the routing on an already purchased Bulk Ticket, you pay only the difference in the fare and still qualify for the lowest available fare on any routing. You pay No change fees.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Big Sky Airlines accept all major credit cards, checks, purchase orders, and MCO's.
Baggage Allowances and Administrative Fees
Free Allowance: 3 bags total (This includes up to three checked with no carry-on, two checked with one carry-on, or one checked with two carry-ons). The bags must not exceed weight or size limitations to be included in the Free Allowance.
Bag weight limitations: Checked bags may weigh up to 50 pounds each. Each bag weighing over 50 pounds is subject to the following fees :
51 to 70 pounds: $45, 71 to 100 pounds: $100, Any bags weighing over 100 pounds will not be accepted for transport.
Baggage size limitations:
Checked bags up to 62 linear inches (length+width+height) may be transported without additional penalty provided it is in the passengers "Free Allowance". Oversize bags (over 62 linear inches) are subject to the following fees:
1 to 3 oversize bags: $45 each bag, 4 or more oversized bags: $100 each bag
Excess and oversize baggage fees are cumulative. Example: A passenger checking a 70 pound, 70 linear inch bag would be charged $90 ($45 overweight, $45 oversize).
Administration fee for reservation change or refund: All tickets are subject to a $45 fee for change or refund.
Pet Fees: Passengers traveling with pets carried out to the aircraft or checked as baggage will be charged $45 per kennel or container.
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