Attachment_14_Letter_to_Government_re_2026_Helicopter_Rates_4-2-26_Final_signed_0001.pdf

This document is a rate notification letter from the Havasupai Tribal Council announcing modified helicopter transportation rates effective immediately as of April 2, 2026.

The Havasupai Tribe has established the following helicopter service rates applicable to all federal and state government officials, employees, contractors, and agents: passenger one-way transportation (including one personal-size bag) at $500; additional baggage under 50 lbs at $75 per bag; additional baggage over 50 lbs at $150 per bag; cargo (defined as anything that is not a personal bag) at $2 per pound; sling one-way service between Hilltop/Long Mesa and Supai (206 helicopter) at $1,000; and sling one-way service between Hilltop/Long Mesa and Supai (407 helicopter) at $1,500. The letter specifies that full payment must be made before the flight or services are performed, consistent with modern transportation practices. The Tribe will no longer send invoices after services have been rendered, and failure to make advance payment will result in additional fees and other consequences. The notice is signed by Chairwoman Melinda Yaiya and copies were distributed to the Havasupai Tribal Council, IHS, BIA, BIA-LES, and BIE.