BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. ) Application of ) ) AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. ) ) Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 20006 (202) 261-3300 paul.denis@dechert.com steven.bradbury@dechert.com william.sohn@dechert.com AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. 1101 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 326-5153 howard.kass@aa.com robert.wirick@aa.com john.b.williams@aa.com May 9, 2016
JOHN B. WILLIAMS Senior Analyst Regulatory and International Affairs May 9, 2016 Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 (2016 U.S.-Haneda 2016 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding) American Airlines, Inc. hereby files into Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 a tranche of support letters for our proposed Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda service. Sincerely, John B. Williams Senior Analyst Regulatory and International Affairs American Airlines, Inc. 1101 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 john.b.williams@aa.com
Support Letters of American Airlines 1) Irene Hirano Inouye, President U.S. Japan Council 2) Gary Toebben, President & CEO Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce (Los Angeles, California) 3) Chris Camacho, President & CEO Greater Phoenix Economic Council (Phoenix, Arizona) 4) Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry 5) Christine Sutton, Vice President of Product & Marketing STA Travel 6) Patrick A. McGowan, Manager of Global Transportation Logistics Pfizer Inc. 7) Paul R. Whitnah, President and General Manager M&M World Travel Service 8) Angela Creedon, Associate Vice President, Office of University Affairs Arizona State University 9) David Maurer, Chief Executive Officer Prescott Chamber of Commerce (Prescott, Arizona) 10) Robert W. Heidt, Jr., President & CEO Glendale Chamber of Commerce (Glendale, Arizona) 11) Daisuke Hasegawa, Director IACE Travel 12) Shoji Komiya, Los Angeles Branch Manager IACE Travel 13) Noriko Sakurada, San Jose Branch Manager IACE Travel 14) Maki Murray, San Diego Branch Manager IACE Travel 15) Kiyoshi Yamada, Regional Manager JTB USA, Inc. 16) Andre Fulop, Managing Director High Light Group 17) Erik de Vreeze, Senior Vice President, Executive Project Management Prospect Mortgage, LLC 18) Richard Javier Lopez Miami Air Gateway / CH Robinson 19) John Courtis, Executive Director Yuma County Chamber of Commerce (Yuma, Arizona) 20) Mike Miura, President & CEO TTA, Inc. 21) Paul Glenn, President & Chief Operating Officer Executive Travel
22) Mitsuyuki Tsumura Shimizu, General Manager Mickey Tour 23) Barry Friedman, Senior Manager Canon U.S.A., Inc. 24) G.W. Kimura, President & CEO Japanese American National Museum 25) Jim Osborne, Vice President of Air & Distribution Worldview Travel 26) Mary Ann Miller, President & CEO Tempe Chamber of Commerce (Tempe, Arizona) 27) Joel Dias da Silva Netto, Commercial Manager Salvatur 28) Judy H. Slater, Vice President, CAO, & COO Glencoe Capital, LLC 29) Marnie Uhl, President & CEO Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce (Prescott Valley, Arizona) 30) Anne Gill, President & CEO Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce (Phoenix, Arizona) 31) Hiroshi Tobe, President Seil Travel America, Inc. 32) Stephanie Kohn, Travel Manage PTC Inc. 33) Linda Hermann, Manager of Corporate Travel Bunzl Distribution 34) Jim DiGiacomo, President & CEO Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce (Green Valley, Arizona) 35) Hiroshi Fukuda, President Nissin Travel Service 36) Jill Vrona, Manager Battelle Travel 37) Chris Bertone, Director Rim County Regional Chamber of Commerce (Payson, Arizona) 38) Vesna Mojas, Director of Airline Partner Relations TravCorp USA, Inc. 39) Craig Carter, President Luxe Travel Management 40) Linda S. Furry, Executive Vice President AFC Travel 41) Ronnie Correa, Executive Director Abreutur Travel & Tours Ltd. 42) John Safin, President & CEO Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (Goodyear, Arizona) 43) Afranio Lages Filho, Director Aeroturismo
44) Amy Dunbar, Assistant Treasurer Affinia Group Inc. 45) Kathy Tilque, President & CEO Gilbert Chamber of Commerce (Gilbert, Arizona) 46) Lisa J. Krueger, President & CEO Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce (Lake Havasu, Arizona) 47) Julio C. Mendez, Chief Operating Officer Tripmasters 48) Yoshiro Fujimoto, Dallas Branch Office Manager JTB USA, Inc. 49) Akira Ishii, Seattle Branch Manager JTB USA, Inc. 50) Rob Brokaw, Owner Brokaw Nursery LLC
May 2, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the U.S.-Japan Council, I am writing to convey our strong and enthusiastic support for 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. As you remember from giving the keynote remarks at our Annual Conference in Tokyo last year, the U.S.-Japan Council is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. The Council s mission is to create active people-to-people relationships to ensure a strong relationship between the United States and Japan. As a leadership organization, the Council has members throughout the U.S. and Japan, with the largest number in the Western United States. Since the 2011 disasters in the Tohoku region, the Council has administered the TOMODACHI initiative, a public-private partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. We have raised over $40 million from Japanese and American companies that has supported over 6,000 young people in cross-cultural leadership and exchange programs between the U.S. and Japan and served over 15,000 young people in programs within each country. With the interest on the part of both governments to increase student exchanges, as re-committed by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe in their spring 2015 meeting, the ability to retain daytime flights between Los Angeles and Haneda is critically important. In addition to the Council s work on TOMODACHI, the Council sponsors conferences, symposia, and special events that encourage closer business, government, and community ties at all levels. We have worked with members of the Japanese Parliament and the U.S. Congress as well as state legislatures to support greater legislative exchanges. In November 2016, the Council will hold its Annual Conference in Silicon Valley, California. We are expecting a large attendance of Japanese leaders, including many Japanese American leaders, who want to ensure that the new opportunities for collaboration between Japan and the Silicon Valley can be explored and realized. 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. DC Headquarters Office 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 223-6840 Tokyo Office New Otani Garden Court 12F 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan, 102-0094 Tel: 03-4510-3400 www.usjapancouncil.org
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. Service between LAX and Haneda is a huge advantage to the many who travel between the United States and Japan, whether for business, leisure tourism, or educational purposes. As a native of Los Angeles, and as former President and Founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, I can speak personally to the strong cultural and business ties between Los Angeles and Southern California to Japan that underscore the need for American s service to Haneda. American Airlines has been a strong partner with the U.S.-Japan Council from our inception and we strongly encourage support for their application. 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. Thank you for your continued efforts to strengthen the ties between the U.S. and Japan. Sincerely, Irene Hirano Inouye President Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation DC Headquarters Office 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 223-6840 Tokyo Office New Otani Garden Court 12F 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan, 102-0094 Tel: 03-4510-3400 www.usjapancouncil.org
May 3, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 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, Gary Toebben President & CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
May 4, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx: As President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council the Greater Phoenix region s premier economic development organization I respectfully ask for the Department of Transportation s support of 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 an 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 between Los Angeles and Haneda. For the people of Greater Phoenix this means more 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. The Greater Phoenix region and 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. Thank you for your consideration of American s application. Regards, Chris Camacho President and CEO CC: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
May 3, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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 agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan, which makes 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, this means convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo. 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 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. 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, Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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 $100 million. In addition, the 453 Japanese businesses that responded to the survey created approximately 50,000 jobs in Southern California. American s application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American s application. Sincerely, Patrick A.McGowan Pfizer Inc. Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
uu***bopy'$'{oitt ro ** GHAMBEF uf COMIiIIERCE MaV 4,2AtG The Honorable AnthonY R, Foxx Secretary d Transportation 12fi1 filew Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590....:, RE: American Alrlines' Los Angeles.Haneda Appllcation; Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx: I am writing on behalf of the 850 members of the Prescott (AZl Chamber of Cornmerce, urglng you to support lmerican Alrlined application to serve Tokyds Haneda Airport from [$( for servlce during Oayiime operating hourg. The recent agreement between the United States and Japan making daytime slot pairs at Haneda Airport avallable to U. S, carriers marks an historic adrievement ln air servlce. For the people of Arizona,thls means convenient one-stop accesi to Tokyo. Arizona'r largest cities, phoenix and Tucson, protrlde easy connections on American Alrlines to la)c Although Prescott/Prescott Valley has a much smaller metro populatlon {StOO0r, we do have daily semce to l$( from our local airport, so this decision is importarrt to our communitles whlch tie some 95 mlles norlh al Phoenix, Also, prescott is home to Embry-Rlddle Aeronautical Unlversity, one of the nation's leading educetional lnstifi,rtions for aviation degrees. Many students at ERAU are from foreign counffles' so this proposed route could be importantto them as well' Americar/s applicatlon for non-stop service betrreen IAX and Haneda will fully utilize the valuable slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship benveen the southwestern United States and Japan. I urge you to approve American's abplication, Sincerely, 9, lt/- fw'dflm%{) P.O. Box 1147. Prescott,AZ. 86302-1147 Phone : 928-445-2000, Fax: 928-445-0068 117 W. Go'odwin Street. Prescott, AZ. 86303 www.prescott.org
May 05 th 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 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, Richard Javier Lopez Miami Air Gateway CH Robinson Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
May 4, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, Southwest 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 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, John Courtis John Courtis Executive Director, Yuma County (AZ) Chamber of Commerce Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
April 28 2016 The Honorable Anthony Foxx Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 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. 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, Jim Osborne, CTIE Vice President Air & Distribution Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
May 4, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx: On behalf of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, one of Northern Arizona s rural business organizations, 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, Marnie Uhl, President/CEO
Corporate Travel One CityPlace Drive Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 Tel: 314-997-5959 www.bunzldistribution.com April 27 th, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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.
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. Linda Hermann Bunzl Distribution Sincerely, Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
275 W. Continental Rd., Ste. 123 Green Valley, AZ 85622 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 566 / Green Valley, AZ 85622 (520) 625-7575 / 7594, Fax (520) 648-6154 Toll Free 1-800-858-5872 www.greenvalleysahuarita.com May 5, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE:American Airlines' Los Angeles-Haneda Application Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 Dear Secretary Foxx; On behalf of the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, one of southern Arizona's most active business organizations and gateway to our international border with Mexico, I write to urge that you and the Department of Transportation support the application of American Airlines to serve Tokyo's Haneda Airport (Haneda) from Los Angeles Internations Airport (LAX) for service during daytime operating hours. The breakthrough agreement of February 2016 between the United States and Japan creating daytime slot pairs at Haneda available to U.S. carriers marks a historic achievement in the developement of competitive U.S.-Tokyo and U.S.- Asia air transportation services. The optimum way to maximize consumer benefits would be for the Department to grant American Airlines' proposal to offer this service between LAX and Haneda. Convenient one-stop access to the heart of downtown Tokyo would greatly benefit the people of the state of Arizona, including the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, as we are home to many Japanese businesses and have strong cultural ties that underscore the need of this service for American Airlines to Haneda. American is operating 10 daily flights flights between Phoenix and LAX and three daily flights between Tucson and LAX. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June of this year they will have completed 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. With the start of new flights beginning June 2, American will operate more that 220 daily flights at LAX with service to more than 70 world wide destinations. I urge you to approve this application by American Airlines as it will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship between the American southwest and Japan. Sincerely, Jim DiGiacomo President and CEO Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Green Valley, AZ 85622 cc: Brian Hedberg - Acting Director of International Aviation
May 3,2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines' Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 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, '1/ LJv?!V~ Jill Vrona~ Manager, Battelle Travel, Columbus OH 43201 Cc: Brian Hedberg - Acting Director Office of International Aviation
100 W. Main St. P.O. Box 1380 Payson, AZ 85547 5.4.2016 5.4.2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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 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 by granting American s proposal to service both Los Angeles and Haneda. 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. American continues to make substantial investments at LAX. By June, American will complete two new gates to support more than 20 new daily flights and increased 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, Chris Bertone Director Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce
April 25, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 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, Linda S. Furry, CTC Executive Vice President Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation 511 E. Travelers Trail, Burnsville MN, 55337 952-886-7676 800-599-2925 www.afctravel.com
May 5, 2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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 yearround 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, Lisa J. Krueger, IOM, ACE President and CEO Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
Yoshiro Fujimoto Office Manager JTB USA, Inc. 15455 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 Addison TX 75001 04/26/2016 The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: American Airlines Los Angeles-Haneda Application: Docket DOT-OST-2016-0048 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. 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, Cc: Brian Hedberg Acting Director Office of International Aviation
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on May 9, 2016, I caused to be served a copy of the foregoing Support Letters of American Airlines, Inc. by email 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