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April 4, 2012

VIA Electronic Filing The Honorable Susan Kurland Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 

## J. Parker Erkmann Senior Counse( 0 202.776.2036 E perkmann@dowlohnes.com

RE: Application ofJetBiue Airways Corporation for Beyond-Perimeter Exemptions (DCA-San Juan and DCA-Austin); Docket DOT-OST-2012-0029
Dear Ms. Kurland,
Attached to this letter please find an electronic copy of an additional eight letters supporting JetBiue's application to add service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ("DCA") and San Juan, Puerto Rico's Luiz Munoz Marin International Airport ("SJU") and between DCA and AustinBergstrom International Airport ("AUS"). Included with these letters of support is one from Mayor Maria Melendez Altieri of Ponce, one of the cities in Puerto Rico that will benefit from the new DCA-SJU service. An index ofthose offering this additional support is attached as Exhibit 

### A. JetBiue has now submitted well over 500 letters from government leaders, business people and concerned citizens in support of its application.
This letter will be served on the other participants in this proceeding.

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### Additional Support for JetBiue's Application
Submitter Maria E. Melendez Altieri, DMD Andre Garcia Herve Humler Luis Benjamin Mendez Mendez, Esq. Gloria 

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. David Santiago Karilyn Romero Jodi Bart Affiliation/Position Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico Citizen Citizen Citizen Citizen General Agent, U

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March 15, 2012
The Honorable Roy loHood Secretory US Deportment of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 

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RE: JetBiue Airways DCA-SJU Application, Docket DOT-OST-2012-0029
Dear Mr. Secretory:
I write to express my support for the application by JetBiue Airways for slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington Notional Airport (DCA), to provide nonstop round trip service to Son Juan, Puerto Rico, as submitted under Docket DOT-OST-2012-0029. JetBiue's plan to offer doily, round trip service will provide Puerto Rico with the nonstop access to our notion's capitol that we hove long sought.
JetBiue is Puerto Rico's hometown low-fore airline. Since JetBiue's first flight in 2002, their nonstop, Iorge jet service on the mainland has expanded from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, while in the Caribbea n, their service has expanded to key markets in the region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Moorten and Santo Domingo. JetBiue also partners with Cope Air for additional regional service connecting at Son Juan.
The level of direct service from Son Juan to Washington has decreased over the years, while fares continue to rise. Presently, limited nonstop service from Puerto Rico is through either Baltimore Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport, both of which ore quite distant for travelers visiting downtown Washington or its federal government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, o first of its kind, would provide travelers from the greater Washington area with o key connection to the Caribbean and benefit all visitors to and residents of Puerto Rico.
I urge you to award JetBiue the slot exemptions necessary to provide the nonstop round trip service between Washington, DC and Son Juan, Puerto Rico.
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, 

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### Gurdoglanyan, Nicole
From: André M García [andre@prdigital.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 10:45 AM To: GovernmentAffairs



### With family living in Bethesda and Puerto Rico, these frequent fliers will certainly benefit from direct flights to Washington, D. C. Please do all possible to get that permit.

### March 28, 2012 The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Docket DOT-OST-2012-0029 Dear Mr. Secretary: I am writing to you to express support for the application by JetBlue Airways for exemption slots at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), for nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBlue’s plan to offer daily, roundtrip service will provide our company with the nonstop access to our nation’s capital that we have long sought. JetBlue is Puerto Rico’s low fare, hometown airline. Since JetBlue’s first flight in 2002, their nonstop, large jet service has expanded in the states from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. They have also expanded to key markets in our region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten and Santa Domingo. JetBlue also partners with Cape Air for additional regional service connecting at San Juan. The level of service from San Juan to Washington has decreased over the years and fares have risen. The limited nonstop service is to either BWI or Dulles, quite distant from downtown Washington and government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, a first of its kind, would be of great benefit to our company and indeed all Puerto Rico residents and visitors. I urge you to award JetBlue the slots necessary to serve DCA on a nonstop basis from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Hervé HumlerMarch 19, 2012 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I am writing to you to express support for the application by JetBiue Airways for exemption slots at Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), for nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBiue's plan to offer daily, roundtrip service will provide our company with the nonstop access to our nation's capital that we have long sought.

JetBiue is Puerto Rico's low fare, hometown airline. Since JetBiue's first flight in 2002, their nonstop, large jet service has expanded in the states from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. They have also expanded to key markets in our region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten and Santo Domingo. JetBiue also partners with Cape Air for additional regional service connecting at San Juan.

The level of service from San Juan to Washington has decreased over the years and fares have risen. The limited nonstop service is to either BWI or Dulles, quite distant from downtown Washington and government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, a first of its kind, would be of great benefit to our company and indeed all Puerto Rico residents and visitors.

I urge you to award Jet Blue the slots necessary to serve DCA on a nonstop basis from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,



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March 19, 2012

The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

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I am writing to you to express support for the application by JetBiue Airways for exemption slots at Washington, D.c.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), for nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBiue's plan to offer daily, roundtrip service will provide our company with the nonstop access to our nation's capital that we have long sought.

JetBiue is Puerto Rico's low fare, hometown airline. Since JetBiue's first flight in 2002, their nonstop, large jet service has expanded in the states from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. They have also expanded to key markets in our region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten and Santo Domingo. Jet Blue also partners with Cape Air for additional regional service connecting at San Juan.

The level of service from San Juan to Washington has decreased over the years and fares have risen. The limited nonstop service is to either BWI or Dulles, quite distant from downtown Washington and government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, a first of its kind, would be of great benefit to our company and indeed all Puerto Rico residents and visitors.

I urge you to award Jet Blue the slots necessary to serve DCA on a nonstop basis from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

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GARDEN HILLS PLAZA PMB S22, 13S3 LUIS VIGOREAUX AVE., GIJAYNABO, PR 00966·2700 PHONE 787·993·6780 • FAX 787·993·6782P.O. Box 6433

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March 27, 2012 The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Docket DOT

-OST

-2012

-0029 Dear Mr. Secretary: I am writing to you to express support for the application by JetBlue Airways for exemption slots at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), for nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBlue’s plan to offer daily, roundtrip service will provide our company with the nonstop access to our nation’s capital that we have long sought. JetBlue is Puerto Rico’s low fare, hometown airline. Since JetBlue’s first flight in 2002, their nonstop, large jet service has expanded in the states from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. They have also expanded to key markets in our region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten and Santa Domingo. JetBlue also partners with Cape Air for additional regional service connecting at San Juan.
The level of service from San Juan to Washington has decreased over the years and fares have risen. The limited nonstop service is to either BWI or Dulles, quite distant from downtown Washington and government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, a first of its kind, would be of great benefit to our company and indeed all Puerto Rico residents and visitors. I urge you to award JetBlue the slots necessary to serve DCA on a nonstop basis from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

General Agent for Puerto RicoMs. Karilyn Romero
9747 Villas de Ciudad Jardin Canovanas, PR 00729

March 30, 2012
The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary US Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

Dear Mr. Secretary:
I am writing to you to express support for the application by JetBlue Airways for exemption slots at Washington, D.c.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), for nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBlue's plan to offer daily, roundtrip service will provide our company with the nonstop access to our nation's capital that we have long sought.
JetBlue is Puerto Rico's low fare, hometown airline. Since JetB i ue's fi rst fli ght in 2002, their nonstop , large jet service has expanded in the states from JFK to Boston, Hartford, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. They have also expanded to key markets in our region, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten and Santo Domingo. JetBiue also partners with Cape Air for additional regional service connecting at San Juan.
The level of service from San Juan to Washington has decreased over the years and fares have risen. The limited nonstop service is to either BWI or Dulles, quite distant from downtown Washington and government offices. The addition of this unique nonstop, a first of its kind, would be of great benefit to our company and indeed all Puerto Rico residents and visitors.
I urge you to award JetBlue the slots necessary to serve DCA on a nonstop basis from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 

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### Gurdoglanyan, Nicole
From: Jodi Bart [jodi.bart@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:52 AM To: GovernmentAffairs Subject: Service from DCA to Austin: Docket No. DOT-OST-2012-0029 

### Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing today to express mystrong support for JetB lue and Southwest's a pplications to offer new beyond-perimeter service at Reagan Nationaland link the nation’s ca pital to Austin, Texas. Austin needs low-cost and direct options for flights to DCA, bein g one of the ten largest markets without nonstop air service to theairport. Their application will br ing tremendous public benefit and much-needed low-farecompetition to DCA. Please join me in of fering your support fo r these applications. Jodi Bart Austin, TX jodi.bart@gmail.com