SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. 

 Robert W. Kneisley 

 Associate General Counsel 

 1901 L Street, N.W. – Suite 640 

 Washington, D.C. 20036 

 (202) 263-6284 

 (202) 263-6291 Fax 

 bob.kneisley@wnco.com 

 

_______________________________________________________________________________

December 19, 2012 

Filed in the Docket Electronically 

The Honorable Susan Kurland 

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Application of Southwest Airlines Co. for Within-Perimeter Slot 

Exemptions (DCA-HOU); Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 (Part 2 of 3) 

Dear Ms. Kurland: 

Please find attached the second of three parts of a packet of letters (61 in total) 

in support of Southwest Airlines’ application for two within-perimeter slot exemptions for 

DCA-HOU-ABQ service. This submission includes additional letters from important 

state and local officials and organizations that have strongly endorsed Southwest’s 

application. 

 Sincerely, 

 

 _____________________ 

 Robert W. Kneisley 

cc: All parties on Southwest’s service list
Letters Supporting 

Southwest Airlines’ Proposed DCA – HOU – ABQ Service

PART I (*sent via a separate submission) 

Federal Officials

1.) Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn 

2.) Texas Congressional Delegation – Representatives Pete Olson, Gene 

Green, Ted Poe, Charles Gonzalez, John Culberson, Sheila Jackson Lee, 

Michael McCaul, Blake Farenthold, Francisco “Quico” Canseco, Mac 

Thornberry, John Carter, Lamar Smith, Sam Johnson, Joe Barton, Randy 

Neugebauer, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Kay Granger, Bill Flores, Michael 

Burgess, Louie Gohmert, Ruben Hinojosa, Henry Cuellar, Michael 

Conaway, Ralph Hall, Kenny Marchant, Al Green, and Pete Sessions

3.) New Mexico Congressional Delegation – Senator Jeff Bingaman, Senator 

Tom Udall, Senator-elect and Rep. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Steve Pearce 

and Rep. Ben Ray Lujan 

State Officials

4.) Texas Governor Rick Perry 

5.) Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman 

6.) Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis 

7.) Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner 

8.) Texas State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr. 

9.) Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson 

10.) Texas State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen 

11.) Texas State Representative Jessica Farrar 

12.) Texas State Representative Ana Hernandez Luna 

13.) New Mexico State Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez 

14.) New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela 

PART II (*contained herein) 

Local Officials

15.) Houston Mayor Annise Parker 

16.) Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry 

17.) Houston Mayor Pro-Tem and Council Member Ed Gonzalez 

18.) Houston City Council Member Andrew C. Burks, Jr. 

19.) Houston City Council Member Jack Christie, D.C. 

20.) Houston City Council Member James Rodriguez 

21.) Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega 

22.) Houston City Council Member Larry V. Green 

23.) Houston City Council Member Stephen C. Costello 

24.) Houston City Council Member Ellen R. Cohen 

25.) Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation, Houston Airports System 
26.) James D. Hinde, Director of Aviation, City of Albuquerque/ABQ Airport 

State/Regional Organizations

27.) Greater Houston Partnership 

28.) Houston Area Urban League 

29.) Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

30.) Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce 

31.) Texas Travel Industry Association 

32.) Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce 

33.) Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 

34.) Greater Hobby Area Chamber of Commerce 

35.) Houston East End Chamber of Commerce 

36.) Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 

37.) Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico 

PART III (*sent via a separate submission) 

National Organizations 

38.) Transportation Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 556 

39.) Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association

40.) International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (Dora 

Cervantes, Assistant Secretary) 

41.) United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 

42.) VotoLatino 

43.) Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund 

44.) Council for Opportunity in Education 

45.) Latino Leaders Network 

46.) Earth Day Network 

47.) US Business Leadership Network 

48.) Dialogue on Diversity 

49.) Organization of Chinese Americans 

50.) Japanese American Citizens League 

51.) America Society on Aging 

52.) National Asian American Coalition 

53.) Asian American & Pacific Islander Association of Colleges & Universities 

54.) National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 

Major Companies/Institutions

55.) University of Texas System 

56.) George Washington University 

57.) BMC Software 

58.) Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I) 

59.) Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. 

60.) SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. 

61.) Winstead, P.C. 
 CITY OF HOUSTON 

 Office of the Mayor

Annise D. Parker 

Mayor 

P.O. Box 1562 

Houston, Texas 77251-1562 

Telephone – Dial 311 

www.houstontx.gov 

December 4, 2012 

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I understand that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding slots at Washington Reagan 

(DCA) for new air service as a result of Spirit Airlines cancelling all its operations at DCA. On behalf of the 

City of Houston, I write to express my strong support that DOT award slots for any new nonstop service that is 

proposed to the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston. 

HOU is one of the largest airports located within DCA’s 1,250-mile perimeter that does not have existing 

nonstop flights to/from DCA. HOU offers Houstonians the convenience of being located only eight miles 

from downtown Houston, as well as having a strong airline tenant (Southwest) that provides 143 daily 

departures to 38 cities. This makes HOU a major part of Houston’s air transportation network and a critical 

economic engine, providing thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic benefits for Greater 

Houston. Southwest Airlines has advised me that it will apply for daily, nonstop service on this route. 

As Mayor of the fourth largest city in the United States, I have made it a priority to increase airline competition 

for the benefit of Houston-based consumers. Today, only one airline serves the DCA-Houston market and that 

airline operates from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. History has shown that competition in air service 

brings down fares and provides consumers with additional travel options. 

As one of the most vibrant and fastest growing cities in the United States, and as the energy capital of the 

world, Houston is deserving of competitive air transportation to the Nation’s Capital. Southwest’s business 

model is well-matched to Houston’s needs and its proposed additional access to DCA would well serve the 

public interest. 

For these reasons, I respectfully request DOT to approve Southwest’s application for daily nonstop service 

between DCA and HOU. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. 

Regards, 

Annise D. Parker 

Mayor

Council Members: Helena Brown Jerry Davis Ellen R. Cohen Wanda Adams Mike Sullivan Al Hoang Oliver Pennington Edward Gonzalez 

James G. Rodriguez Mike Laster Larry V. Green Stephen C. Costello Andrew C. Burks, Jr. Melissa Noriega C.O. “Brad” Bradford 

Jack Christie Controller: Ronald C. Green

MAYOR PRO-TEM ED GONZALEZ 

Council Member, District H 

City Hall Annex  900 Bagby Street, 1st Floor  Houston, Texas 77002

Phone: (832) 393-3003  Fax: (832) 393-3224  districth@houstontx.gov 

December 17, 2012 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2000-7182

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

In the interest of promoting airline competition, affordable airfares and greater access between the Nation’s 

Capital and the Greater Houston region, I respectfully request that the Department of Transportation 

approve Southwest Airlines’ (Southwest’s) application for two slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan 

Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to use these slot exemptions to begin daily nonstop service between DCA and Houston Hobby Airport (Hobby). Today, there is no scheduled air service 

between DCA and Hobby. 

The Houston-DCA market is underserved and overpriced. As the Nation’s largest low-cost airline, 

Southwest is well suited to provide significant consumer benefits in this important market. Since 1971, 

Southwest has a proven track record of lowering ticket prices and stimulating more passenger traffic in the 

markets it enters. 

Through new competition, lower airfares, and the use of a 143-seat aircraft, Southwest’s proposed service is 

projected to attract tens-of-thousands of new passengers and generate millions of dollars of consumer 

benefits annually in the DCA-Houston market. Business and leisure travelers stand to benefit if Southwest 

is able to bring low-fare competition to the Houston-DCA market. 

Again, I respectfully request that the Department of Transportation approve Southwest’s application for 

two slot exemptions at DCA. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this important matter. 

Sincerely, 

Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez

Council Member, District H 













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December 13, 2012 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2000-7182 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

In the interest of promoting airline competition, affordable airfares and greater 

access between the Nation’s Capital and Greater Houston, I respectfully request 

the Department of Transportation to approve Southwest Airlines’ (Southwest’s) 

application for two slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National 

Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to use these slot exemption to begin daily 

nonstop service between DCA and Houston Hobby Airport (Hobby). Today, there 

is no scheduled air service between DCA and Hobby. 

The Houston-DCA market is underserved and overpriced. Urban League 

Affiliates such as Houston’s need more affordable opportunities to reach our 

nation’s capital. We travel at minimum twice a year to meet with our elected 

officials and to align strategies that will help the 2 million persons we serve 

annually. As the Nation’s largest low-cost airline, Southwest is well suited to 

provide significant consumer benefits in this important market. Since 1971, 

Southwest has had a proven track record of lowering ticket prices and stimulating 

more passenger traffic in the markets it enters. 

Through new competition, lower airfares, and the use of a 143-seat aircraft, 

Southwest’s proposed service is projected to attract tens-of-thousands of new 

passengers and generate millions of dollars of consumer benefits annually in the 

DCA-Houston market. Business and leisure travelers stand to benefit if Southwest 

is able to bring low-fare competition to the Houston-DCA market. 

Again, I respectfully request that the Department of Transportation approve 

Southwest’s application for two slot exemptions at DCA. Thank you in advance 

for your consideration of this important matter. 

Sincerely, 

Judson W. Robinson, III 

President and CEO 

Houston Area Urban League 
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December 7, 2012 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2000-7182 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

In the interest of promoting airline competition, affordable airfares and greater access 

between the Nation’s Capital and Greater Houston, I respectfully request the Department of 

Transportation to approve Southwest Airlines’ (Southwest’s) application for two slot 

exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to 

use these slot exemption to begin daily nonstop service between DCA and Houston Hobby 

Airport (Hobby). Today, there is no scheduled air service between DCA and Hobby. 

The Houston-DCA market is underserved and overpriced. As the Nation’s largest 

low-cost airline, Southwest is well suited to provide significant consumer benefits in this 

important market. Since 1971, Southwest has a proven track record of lowering ticket prices 

and stimulating more passenger traffic in the markets it enters. 

Through new competition, lower airfares, and the use of a 143-seat aircraft, 

Southwest’s proposed service is projected to attract tens-of-thousand of new passengers and 

generate millions of dollars of consumer benefits annually in the DCA-Houston market. 

Business and leisure travelers stand to benefit if Southwest is able to bring low-fare 

competition to the Houston-DCA market. 

Again, I respectfully request that the Department of Transportation approve 

Southwest’s application for two slot exemptions at DCA. Thank you in advance for your 

consideration of this important matter. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Laura G. Murillo 

President & CEO 

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December 10,2012

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182

Dear Secretary LaHood:

I understand that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding slots at Ronald

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) for new air service at DCA. On behalf of the business

members and travelers of Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County International

Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Belize Chamber of Commerce who travel regularly to

Washington, DC, we strongly support the approval of Southwest Airlines' application to begin daily

nonstop service between DCA and Houston Hobby Airport (Hobby).

The Houston-DCA market is underserved and overpriced. Business and leisure travelers stand to

benefit greatly if Southwest Airlines is able to bring low-fare competition to the Houston-DCA

market.

It is our position that Southwest Airlines will attract thousands of new passengers and generate

millions of dollars of consumer benefits annually in the DCA-Houston market.

Again, speaking on behalf of Houston's Entrepreneurs, we request DOT to approve Southwest

Airlines' application for two slot exemptions at DCA.

Thank you in advance for your attention and consideration of this important matter.

Yours truly,. V ..A •..••••. )

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Leondria R. Thompson

President & CEO
Texas Travel Industry Association 

3345 Bee Caves Road, Suite 102A, Austin, Texas 78746 • P: 512.328.8842 F: 512.478.9177 • www.ttia.org 

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2000-7182 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I respectfully request you approve Southwest Airlines’ (Southwest) application to begin daily 

nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Houston 

Hobby Airport (Hobby). 

Southwest has been an important part of the Greater Houston community for over 40 years. 

Southwest continues to grow in Houston and now operates more than 140 daily departures at 

Hobby to over three dozen cities throughout the United States. 

DCA is one of the few major airports not served directly by Southwest from Hobby. In fact, no 

airline flies directly between DCA and Hobby. It is long overdue for Houston’s downtown 

airport and Washington, DC’s downtown airport to be linked with daily nonstop air service. 

Through new DCA-Houston service, Southwest proposes to attract tens-of-thousand of new 

passengers and generate millions of dollars of consumer benefits annually in the DCA-Houston 

market. 

Based upon these reasons, I respectfully ask the Department of Transportation to approve 

Southwest’s application. As one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the United States, 

greater Houston is deserving of more affordable and frequent access to/from the nation’s Capital. 

Thank you for your consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

David Teel 

President and CEO
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December 10, 2012

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182

Dear Secretary LaHood:

The Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) and the over 100,000 

African-American owned businesses served by our member chambers in the Houston/Harris 

County SMSA urge you to award slots at Washington Reagan (DCA) for Southwest Airlines to begin 

nonstop service between Houston Hobby (HOU) and our nation’s capital.

As you are well aware, Southwest Airlines – a strong Texas company – pioneered the concept that 

other carriers are still struggling to emulate: Great service at a fair price! The convenient, non-stop 

connection between Houston Hobby and DCA does so much more than simply connect one of 

America’s premier cities with Washington, DC. This new connection will result in an entirely new

universe of opportunity for small businesses on both ends. Southwest’s demonstrated 

commitment to stakeholder outreach and supplier diversity is also a model other carriers would do 

well to mimic, and we heartily endorse their application to begin nonstop service, DCA to HOU.

On behalf of TAAACC, the State of Texas, the City of Houston and the dynamic markets that will be 

enhanced by this new service, we are pleased to support Southwest Airlines’ application to add 

their award-winning brand of service to Washington Reagan via Houston Hobby.

Sincerely,

James “Jim” Wyatt

Chairman

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Austin, Texas 78711-3064

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December 17, 2012

The Honorable Ray LaHood

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2000-7182

Dear Secretary LaHood:

In the interest of promoting airline competition, 

affordable airfares and greater access between the Nation’s 

Capital and Greater Houston, I respectfully request the 

Department of Transportation to approve Southwest Airlines’ 

(Southwest’s) application for two slot exemptions at Ronald 

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). We understand 

that Southwest proposes to use these slot exemptions to begin 

daily nonstop service between DCA and Houston Hobby 

Airport (Hobby). Today, there is no scheduled air service 

between DCA and Hobby.

The Houston-DCA market is underserved and 

overpriced. As the Nation’s largest low-cost airline, Southwest 

is well suited to provide significant consumer benefits in this 

important market. Business and leisure travelers stand to 

benefit if Southwest is able to bring low-fare competition to the 

Houston-DCA market. 

Again, I respectfully request that the Department of 

Transportation approve Southwest’s application for two slot 

exemptions at DCA. Thank you in advance for your 

consideration of this important matter.

Sincerely,

Frances Castañeda Dyess

President