# BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Application of 

# NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED For an exemption under 49 USC § 40109 and a foreign air carrier permit pursuant to 49 USC § 41301 (US — EU Open Skies) 

# Docket No. OST-2013-0204

COMMENTS OF BROWARD COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION OF NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: Kent G. George, A.A. E. Director of Aviation Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Broward County Aviation Department 2200 Southwest 45 th Street, Suite 101

Dania Beach, FL 33312 Telephone (954) 359-2450 Facsimile: (954) 359-6183
August 22, 2014

# BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Application of 

# NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED For an exemption under 49 USC § 40109 and a foreign air carrier permit pursuant to 49 USC § 41301 (US — EU Open Skies) 

# Docket No. OST-2013-0204

COMMENTS OF BROWARD COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION OF NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Broward County Aviation Department and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) urge the Department of Transportation to approve the application of Norwegian Air International Limited (Norwegian) for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit, filed with the Department of Transportation on December 2, 2013.
On November 29, 2013, Norwegian began non-stop service from Scandinavia to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ("FLL"), Iocated in Broward County, Florida. Norwegian provides twice weekly service from Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm, Sweden.
Norwegian provides the only non-stop service from Scandinavia to FLL. The service is vital to Broward County and the South Florida region as Scandinavia is one of the largest European origin markets for inbound tourism to the region. In 2012, it is estimated that

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economy. Broward County depends on convenient, low cost air transportation to maintain its ability to compete for tourist dollars. The service provided by Norwegian offers a low cost alternative to other Florida gateways and provides the commercial stimulus crucial to the present and future economic development of Broward County. Norwegian's service is critical to ensure that Broward County attracts its share of visitors from Scandinavia and other parts of Europe.
In closing, the Department should approve Norwegian's application for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit in order to provide international travelers with competitive, low cost air transportation, including to and from Broward County and the South Florida region, and to encourage tourism and economic growth.

Respectfully submitted,

"n . eorge, A.A. E. irector of Aviation Broward County Aviation Department Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

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# CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned certifies that on August 22, 2014, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Comments of Broward County Aviation Department was served by electronic mail on the individuals identified below:

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