Monica Taylor-Lee

Director of Public Relations | Great Lakes Airlines

Office 307.432.7000 | Fax 307.432.7001

www.FlyGreatLakes.com |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Great Lakes Airlines’ 4th Annual “Flyin’ 4 Food” Campaign

Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks

CHEYENNE, Wyo., August 24, 2012 – Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTCQB:GLUX– news) is helping in the battle to fight hunger with their 4th Annual “Flyin’ 4 Food” campaign to benefit local food banks in the communities they serve.

Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans are at risk for hunger? From children and seniors to the working poor, millions of Americans are either hungry or nearing hunger. Today many public food-assistance programs and private organizations strive to meet the nutritional needs of these vulnerable Americans. Great Lakes Airlines is asking for your help.

Throughout the month of September, bring a non-perishable food item to the Great Lakes counter at your local airport and you will be eligible to win one of 4 round trip tickets between your community and the hub they serve. Donate as much as you like, however only one entry per person / per week is permitted. Contact your local airport to ensure participation.

Great Lakes would like to thank you for their past success in their “Flyin’ 4 Food” campaign and hope to exceed donations once again this year!

To purchase tickets on Great Lakes Airlines, visit www.flygreatlakes.com, call the Great Lakes’ reservation center at 800-554-5111 or contact your travel agent.

Great Lakes is providing scheduled passenger service at 48 airports in fourteen states with a fleet of Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias and Raytheon/Beech 1900D regional airliners. A current route map may be viewed at http://www.flygreatlakes.com/route_map/route_map.htm

Additional information is available on the Company web site that may be accessed at www.flygreatlakes.com