BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C.

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1 BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. ) Application of ) ) AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. ) ) Docket DOT-OST in the matter of 2016 U.S.-Haneda ) Combination Services Allocation ) Proceeding ) ) SUPPORT LETTERS OF AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. Communications with respect to this document should be addressed to: Howard Kass Vice President Regulatory Affairs Robert A. Wirick Managing Director Regulatory and International Affairs John B. Williams Senior Analyst Regulatory and International Affairs Paul T. Denis Steven G. Bradbury William B. Sohn DECHERT LLP 1900 K Street NW Washington, D.C (202) paul.denis@dechert.com steven.bradbury@dechert.com william.sohn@dechert.com AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC th Street, NW Washington, D.C (202) howard.kass@aa.com robert.wirick@aa.com john.b.williams@aa.com May 24, 2016

2 JOHN B. WILLIAMS Senior Analyst Regulatory and International Affairs May 24, 2016 Docket DOT-OST (2016 U.S.-Haneda 2016 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding) American Airlines, Inc. hereby files into Docket DOT-OST a tranche of letters in support of our proposed Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda service. Sincerely, John B. Williams Senior Analyst Regulatory and International Affairs American Airlines, Inc th Street, NW Washington, D.C john.b.williams@aa.com

3 Support Letters of American Airlines 1) Speaker Anthony Rendon California State Assembly 2) Todd Sanders, President & CEO Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 3) Steve Gough, President & CEO Insight Portfolio Group LLC 4) Liz Mandarino, Chief Executive Officer World Travel, Inc. 5) Kelly L. Johnson, Airport Director Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport 6) Kim Sabow, President & CEO Valley Hotel & Resort Association 7) Christina Morrow, Global Travel Director Ricoh 8) Tim Ralston, Manager TTA, Inc. 9) Ryotaro Hashitani, Las Vegas Branch Manager JTB USA, Inc. 10) Katsuhisa Seki, General Manager of Leisure Market Division JTB USA, Inc. 11) Tony Shinotsuka, Detroit Sales Office Manager JTB USA, Inc. 12) Mieko Ogata, San Francisco Deputy Branch Manager JTB USA, Inc. 13) Raymond L. David, Jr., Chief Procurement Officer EnPro Industries 14) Elisse Ruthven, Vice President of Procurement & Global Travel The Northern Trust Company 15) Alex Johnson, Director of Travel and Fleet ABB Inc. 16) Andrew Sisk, Executive Director Ajo Chamber of Commerce 17) Erick Verduzco-Vega, President & CEO South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce 18) Theresa Martinez, Chief Executive Officer Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce 19) Gilbert R. Vasquez, Chairman of the Board Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce 20) Dean Duncan, Senior Director of Economic Development SRP 21) Kim Sabow, President & CEO Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association

4 22) Helen Neuharth, President & CEO Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 23) Jose D. Targa, President Condado Travel Inc. 24) Susan F. Cocchiano, President Continental Travel Group 25) Charles McDonald, President Global Crew Logistics 26) John Wheat, Director of Airports County of Sacramento, California 27) Deanna K. Kupcik, President & CEO Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce 28) Ken Gagliano, President Travel Planners International 29) Patricia Donaldson, President & CEO Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce 30) Sara Lilygren, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs Tyson Foods, Inc. 31) Thomas P. Nolan, Executive Director Palm Springs International Airport 32) Olivia Ainza-Kramer, President & CEO Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce 33) Kevin R. Meikle, Director of Aviation Fresno Yosemite International Airport 34) Mark K. Benner, Executive Director Eloy Chamber of Commerce 35) Jo Ellen Geurts, Senior Manager Travel KLA-Tencor

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7 May 4, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Arizona s largest and most established business organization, I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport ( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s proposal is to offer service Los Angeles and Haneda. For the people of [Arizona/Phoenix/Tucson] this means convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo. American operates 10 daily flights between Phoenix and LAX and three daily flights between Tucson and LAX. This service means American s customers in Arizona will have easy connections through LAX when traveling to Tokyo for business. Arizona is home to many Japanese businesses and the region enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. The potential for our state s economic partnerships and growth with only be strengthened with the approval of this service. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (602) N. Central Ave., 27th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004

8 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx May 4, 2016 Page Two American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. On behalf of Arizona s business community and residents, I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely, Todd Sanders President and CEO Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (602) N. Central Ave., 27th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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14 May 10, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: With the breakthrough agreement between the United States and Japan allowing U.S. carriers daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport, I encourage the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application. American Airlines offers the best frequency of connections for travelers from Arizona and across the Southwest to conveniently and efficiently take advantage of the proposed flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport ( Haneda ). In the immediate term, American is proposing access for our market with one-stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Long-term, we see great value in the future opportunity for American to expand service with direct flights to Tokyo from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Arizona s opportunities with Japan are strengthened by a history of business, education and visitation. Japanese visitors contribute nearly $500 million to the state economy. Eight Arizona colleges or universities offer Japan studies programs. And, an estimated $1.7 billion in goods and services exports to Japan annually. In addition, Arizona is home to 50 Japanese majority-owned businesses. Our region s strong business and cultural ties underscore the need for access, and support for American Airline s service to Haneda. We urge you to approve American s application and strengthen the economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. Sincerely, Kim Sabow President & CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation 1240 E. Missouri, Phoenix, AZ Phone: (602) or (800) Fax: (602)

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27 South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce California Non-Profit Corporation Hawthorne Blvd., # 201 Hawthorne, CA (310) Mr. Erick Verduzco-Vega President/CEO Ms. Sara Rodriguez Vice President State Farm - Agency Owner Founding Board President Mr. Candy Saenz, Dec. Board Members Ms. Alicia Mendoza Mr. Frank Uribe Mr. Jesse Vargas Mr. Trini Jimenez Esq. Mr. Ramiro De La Cruz Honorary Board Members Hon. Tony Cardenas Hon. Henry Cisneros American City Vista Hon. Donald L. Dear Water Board Hon. Janice Hahn Hon. Jane Harman Hon. Tony Mendoza Hon. Alex Padilla CA State Senator Ms. Toni Romero Telemundo Ms. Claudia Trejos ESPN Deportes May 11, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our support of American Airlines' application to retain the slot pair to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport ( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) for service during daytime operating hours. American s top priority in the application is LAX, and I urge the Department of Transportation to grant its first request. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s its first priority in the application to continue offering service between Los Angeles and Haneda. Los Angeles and Southern California are also home to many Japanese businesses and the area enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. A recent survey showed that 17 Japanese businesses in Southern California had annual revenue surpassing $1 billion, and 62 had annual revenue surpassing $100 million. In addition, the 453 Japanese businesses that responded to the survey created approximately 50,000 jobs in Southern California. American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American s application. We welcome any questions you may have and thank you for your consideration of this very important matter. Sincerely, Erick Verduzco-Vega President/CEO South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation

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31 May 16, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: With the breakthrough agreement between the United States and Japan allowing U.S. carriers daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport, I encourage the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application. American Airlines offers the best frequency of connections for travelers from Arizona and across the Southwest to conveniently and efficiently take advantage of the proposed flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport ( Haneda ). In the immediate term, American is proposing access for our market with one-stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Long-term, we see great value in the future opportunity for American to expand service with non-stop flights to Tokyo from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Arizona s opportunities with Japan are strengthened by a history of business, education and visitation. Japanese visitors contribute nearly $500 million to the state economy. Eight Arizona colleges or universities offer Japan studies programs. And, an estimated $1.7 billion in goods and services exports to Japan annually. In addition, Arizona is home to 50 Japanese majority-owned businesses. Our region s strong business and cultural ties underscore the need for access, and support for American Airline s service to Haneda. We urge you to approve American s application and strengthen the economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. Sincerely, Kim Sabow President & CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation 1240 E. Missouri, Phoenix, AZ Phone: (602) or (800) Fax: (602)

32 May 5, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the [insert Chamber name], Arizona s largest and most established business organization, I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport ( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s proposal to offer service Los Angeles and Haneda. For the people of [Arizona/Phoenix/Tucson] this means convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo. American operates 10 daily flights between Phoenix and LAX and three daily flights between Tucson and LAX. This service means American s customers in Arizona will have easy connections through LAX when traveling to Tokyo for business. Arizona is home to many Japanese businesses and the region enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. The potential for our state s economic partnerships and growth with only be strengthened with the approval of this service. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. On behalf of Arizona s business community and residents, I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely, Helen Neuharth President/CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation

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40 1740 Fennell Street Maitland FL Tuesday, May 18, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application to retain its existing slot pair to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport ( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s proposal is to offer service between Los Angeles and Haneda. American Airlines has a rich history as Southern California s premier airline to domestic and international destinations alike. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. Los Angeles and Southern California are also home to many Japanese businesses and the area enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. A recent survey showed that 17 Japanese businesses in Southern California had annual revenue surpassing $1 billion, and 62 had annual revenue surpassing $100 million. In addition, the 453 Japanese businesses that responded to the survey created approximately 50,000 jobs in Southern California.

41 1740 Fennell Street Maitland FL American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely, Ken Gagliano President Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation

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45 NOGALES-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISITOR & TOURISM CENTER May 6th, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s proposal is to offer service Los Angeles and Haneda. For the people of [Arizona/Phoenix/Tucson] this means convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo. American operates 10 daily flights between Phoenix and LAX and three daily flights between Tucson and LAX. This service means American s customers in Arizona will have easy connections through LAX when traveling to Tokyo for business. Arizona is home to many Japanese businesses and the region enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely Olivia Ainza-Kramer President/ CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation 123 Kino Park Nogales, Arizona Phone Number: (520) Fax Number: (520) info@thenogaleschamber.org Website: PROMOTING THE ECONOMY AND CULTURAL WELFARE OF NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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48 May 5, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines application to serve Tokyo s Haneda Airport ( Haneda ) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American s proposal is to offer service Los Angeles and Haneda. For the people of [Arizona/Phoenix/Tucson] this means convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo. American operates 10 daily flights between Phoenix and LAX and three daily flights between Tucson and LAX. This service means American s customers in Arizona will have easy connections through LAX when traveling to Tokyo for business. Arizona is home to many Japanese businesses and the region enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between the Southwestern United States and Japan. I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely, Mark R. Benner Mark R. Benner Executive Director Eloy (AZ) Chamber of Commerce Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation

49 KL.{)encor 1--1 \-Tencor ( O"f'"' ;Jt llll Jill' 1\l.llt)g\ )r h.. \'lip ta~ 1 aflli,nu.. Yl '' May 16,2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC RE: American Airlines' Los Angetes-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST Dear Secretary Foxx: I am writing to support American Airlines' application to retain the slot pair to serve Tokyo's Haneda Airport ("Haneda") from Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX") for service during daytime operating hours. American 's top priority in its application is LAX, and I urge the Department of Transportation to grant its request. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the development of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.-Asia air transportation services. The best way for the Department to maximize consumer benefits is to grant American's request to continue offering service between Los Angeles and Haneda. American Airlines has a rich history as Southern California's premier airline to domestic and international destinations alike. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates at LAX to support more than 20 new daily flights to nine new year-round and seasonal destinations and added frequencies to existing domestic markets. When the new flights begin June 2, American will operate more than 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 destinations around the world. Los Angeles and Southern California are also home to many Japanese businesses and the area enjoys strong cultural ties that underscore the need for American 's service to Haneda. A recent survey showed that 17 Japanese businesses in Southern California had annual revenue surpassing $1 billion, and 62 had annual revenue surpassing $100 million. In addition, the 453 Japanese businesses that responded to the survey created approximately 50,000 jobs in Southern California. American's application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American's application. Sincerely, ~::::::~ Sr. Manger Travel, KLA-Tencor Cc: Brian Hedberg- Director Office of International Aviation

50 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on May 24, 2016, I caused to be served a copy of the foregoing Support Letters of American Airlines, Inc. by upon those addressees listed below: robert.finamore@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) brian.hedberg@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) todd.homan@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) peter.irvine@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) brett.kruger@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) susan.mcdermott@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) benjamin.taylor@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) john.s.duncan@faa.gov (Federal Aviation Administration) englets@state.gov (Department of State) alex.krulic@delta.com (Delta Air Lines) chris.walker@delta.com (Delta Air Lines) kquinn@pillsburylaw.com (Counsel for Delta Air Lines) amna.arshad@pillsburylaw.com (Counsel for Delta Air Lines) christopher.leuchten@pillsburylaw.com (Counsel for Delta Air Lines) aaron.alter@hawaiianair.com (Hawaiian Airlines) perkmann@cooley.com (Counsel for Hawaiian Airlines) jrenehan@cooley.com (Counsel for Hawaiian Airlines) steve.morrissey@united.com (United Airlines) dan.weiss@united.com (United Airlines) thomas.bolling@united.com (United Airlines) abby.bried@united.com (United Airlines) james.conneely@united.com (United Airlines) mwarren@crowell.com (Counsel for United Airlines) gmurphy@crowell.com (Counsel for United Airlines) sseiden@crowell.com (Counsel for United Airlines) nssparks@fedex.com (Federal Express) anita.mosner@hklaw.com (Counsel for UPS) rpommer@atlasair.com (Atlas Air) kevin.montgomery@polaraircargo.com (Polar Air Cargo) info@airlineinfo.com (Airline Info) John B. Williams