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From: Don Woodruff [donw@woodruffcompanies.com] .-*]/'' . i 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 7:44AM , ;-'-,'-"/;'' 

To: EAS{OST) ' ' - ' '•--

Subject: Fort Dodge EAS 

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To whom it may concern: 

I'm writing in support of Great Lal<e^ Airlines receiving the EAS funds for Fort Dodge, lA (FOD). They appear to offer the 

most effective solution to air transportation in and out of Fort Dodge. 

Don Woodruff DBIA, President 

Woodruff Construction, LLC 

1890 Kountry Lane 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

Phone 515-576-1118 

FAX 515-955-2170 

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From: JP Mansfield Opmiii@me.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04. 2011 9:01 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge, lA 

As travel consumePj it appears the Great Lakes proposal would be the best fit to fill the 

void being left by Delta. 

I believe if Great Lakes were to more closely assess the dynamic economic outlook for the 

Fort Dodge area^ they would be able to conclude that a four (4) flight schedule would be 

justified to fully provide the connections the market needs. 

The ability to seamlessly book travel through MSP using Great Lakes would serve travelers 

better than the other two less convenient options on the table. 

Longer range, I am concerned how the merger impact of the Delta/NWA deal is adversely 

affecting the available connecting flights from MSP now that MSP does not have a Twin Cities 

headquartered airline. My experience is there are fewer nonstop options connecting MSP with 

other destinations. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

DP Mansfield, III 

Dpmansfieldiii@ gmail.com 
Adams, Kevin (OST| 

From: Rita Jones [rawjftd@frontiernet.net] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:05 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: airline 

PLEASE DECIDE TO OF_FER GREAT LAKES THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICE TO FT. 

DODGE, lA. THE OTHERS DOrTr OFFbR THE" LEVEL OF SERVICE WE NEED OR ARE USED TO. I AM A 

FREQUENT FLYER OUT OF FT. DODGE SO PLEASE THINK OF THE FLYERS AS YOU PICK A CARRIER. 

THANK YOU 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: roger k summers [bigdad@frontiernet.net] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:22 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

I like the great lake airlines plans, we fly often to phoenix but hope they have better connections at msp running from one 

end to the other is a hassel thank you roger summers 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Beverly Walker [bvtwalker@gmail.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 9:52 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge air service 

As a Fort Dodge citizen, and air traveler, I urge you to select Great Lakes Airlines to replace Delta-and to keep 

the level of service that we currently enjoy. Thanlc you-Beverly Walker~ 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Gary Lynch [garyjlynch@q.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:46 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge 

Hello, 

My name is Gary Lynch and I am the service manager for the Chantland-MHS company in Humboldt, la. We currently 

have 6 technicians that regularly fly out of the Fort Dodge airport, I personnely have logged 1.3 million miles with 

Northwest/Delta with 99% of these miles accrued out of Fort Dodge. We all agree that Great Lakes Airline is by far the 

best replacement for Delta at the Fort Dodge Airport. 

If it is not Great Lakes we all feel it would be best for us to drive to Des Moines and fly from there. We really don't want to 

do this so I hope you agree and select Great Lakes. 

Thank you 

Gary Lynch 

Service Manager 

Chantland-MHS 

515-890-0151 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Melissa Nanninga [melissa.nanninga.ssdo@statefarm.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:50 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge Airport 

Good Morning: 

I read in our local paper this morning that input is being sought for the replacement carrier for Delta. I have read all of 

the proposals and it appears to me Great Lakes Is offering the best service for our area. I am very disappointed that 

Delta has decided to pull out of Fort Dodge. I fly out of Fort Dodge quit often and it appeared to me the flights were 

fairly full on a regular basis. I feel there is a market for the service In Fort Dodge, and there are many of us that like to 

support our \ocai economy and do not want to drive to Des Moines to fly. 

I am looking forward to the announcement of the new airline and hope Fort Dodge can retain great sen^ice! 

Thank you for your time, Melissa Nanninga 

Melissa Nanninga 

AFSS'North Iowa AFO 

515-955^9566 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Steve Page [steve_carol@frontiernet.net] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:50 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Air Sevice to Fort Dodge Iowa 

Please select a replacement airline to serve the Fort Dodge Iowa airport that has planes that will seat enough people so 

ail those normally using the service can get a seat. When our family comes to visit they use 5 seats and a small plane 

would not accommodate their family and a few others. 

I do like Great Lakes proposal as long as they have big enough planes. 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Daniel Dowd [DDowd@ckdqlaw.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:56 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

I am writing to request that the DOT select Great Lakes Airlines to replace Delta as the carrier to and from Ft. Dodge, 

Iowa. • " 

Thank you. 

Dan Dowd 

Daniel G. Dowd 

COHEN KENNEDY DOWD & QUIGLEY, P.C. 

The Camelback Esplanade I 

2425 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016 

Phone: 602-252-8140 

Fax: 602-252-5339 

ddowd @ ckdalaw.com 

www.ckdalaw.com 

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From: Laurel Davis [davis5@tcaexpress.net] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 11:17 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Ft. Dodge, lA airline 

Hi - I am sending this email to request that Great Lakes Airline replace Delta at the Ft. 

Dodge, lA (FOD) airport. I know that the people"of Ft. Dodge and surrounding area are very 

thankfuX that they still have airline service. 

Thank you and have a great weekend. 

Laurel Davis 

davisSiStcaexpress .net 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: David Bradley [davidjbrad!ey@yahoo.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 11:33 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Co: davidjbradley@yahoo.com 

Subject: Air Service For The City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. 

To Whom It May Concern: 

The City of Fort Dodge and the Surrounding Areas needs and rely on Air Transportation in and out of The Fort 

Dodge Regional Airport on a Daily Basis. We appreciate the efforts to continue this vital service. 

I feel The Great Lakes Airline Service will provide us the Best Service in and out of Fort Dodge with the 

schedule pr'SsenteH! " 

Thank you. 

David J. Bradley 

Broker/Owner 

Iowa Realty of Fort Dodge 

3 North I5th Street 

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 

Ph: 515-576-8141 

Fax:515-576-8144 

davidibradlev@vahoo.com 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Kelly Belfry [KBelfry@ckdqlaw.com] 

Sent: Friday. November 04, 2011 11:39 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Great Lakes Airlines - Ft. Dodge, lA 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I'm writing in support of Great Lakes Airlines and their recent bid to service the Fort Oodge, Iowa area in place of 

Delta Airlines. Great Lakes Airlines is offering three dally flights servicing Fort Dodge and this plan will provide 

similar service to what is currently being offered by Delta. I think that consumers will be well served by having the 

option to connect with Delta flights and other airlines flying throughout the country. As a Midwest native, I 

understand the importance of being able to connect easily with larger cities and the selection (or discontinuation) of 

any airline always has an economic impact on a community. I believe Great Lakes Airlines is the right choice. Please 

consider selecting Great Lake Airlines for the Fort Dodge area. 

Best regards, 

Kelly Belfry 

480/326-3560 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Daniel Durchslag [ddurchslag@ckdqlaw.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 11:51 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

To whom it may concern: 

I write to request that Great Lakes Airlines ("GLA") be chosen as the replacement carrier for Delta Airlines for Ft. Dodge, 

Iowa. I feel very strorTgly that GLfflsrTTTe^est choice and urge you to select GLA as the replacement carrier. Thank you 

very much for your consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Daniel E. Durchslag 

COHEN KENNEDY DOWD & QUIGLEY, P.C . 

The Camelback Esplanade I 

2425 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100 

Phoenix, Arizona 85016 

Phone: 602-256-5263 

Fax: 602-252-5339 

www.ckdalaw.com 

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From: Steve brown [brown55@mchsi.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 12:02 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge Air Service 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I believe tha t Great Lakes Airlines would provide the best and most seamless 

transition to the people of northwest Iowa and their transportation needs out of the 

Fort Dodge Regional Airport. 

Even though the planes are smaller, being able to fly directly to Minneapolis-St. Paul 

Airport to link up with major carriers will keep Fort Dodge a viable service. 

Thank you very much for your interest in keeping Fort Dodge's air services a plus for 

our community. 

Steve Brown 

1618 N 26th St 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

515-571-0506 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Lynn Pangelinan [LPangelinan@ckdqlaw.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 12:33 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Great Lakes Airlines for Fort Dodge, Iowa 

To The U.S. Department of Transportation: 

I am writing in support of Great Lakes Airlines bid to serve Fort Dodge, Iowa in place of Delta Airlines. According to 

the airport's director of aviation, Rhonda Chambers, Great Lakes would give passengers seamless connections, and 

its proposal offers a level of service that is most like what Delta has already been providing. It is important that the 

selected airline provides the least amount of disruption as is possible for the economy and the people of the 

community. I believe Great Lakes Airlines is the best airline that would meet the needs of the community, cause 

the least disruption economically, and further the purpose of the EAS program by keeping Fort Dodge connected 

with adequate service. 

Please select Great Lakes Airlines to serve Fort Dodge, Iowa. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Lynn Pangelinan 

602-432-1256 

Lynn Pangelinan 

Paralegal 

COHEN KENNEDY DOWD & QUIGLEY, P.C. 

The Camelback Esplanade 

2425 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 1100 

Phone: 602/252-8400 ext. 269 

Fax: 602/252-5339 

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From: Gabriel Aragon [GAragon@ckdqlaw.coml 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 12:58 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Great Lakes Airlines at Fort Dodge, Iowa 

Hello1 am writing to voice my approval for Great Lakes Airlines to take over tor Delta as the carrier for Fort Dodge, Iowa. This 

will be a much better fit for travelers iiying in ana out or Fort Dodge. 

Thank you. 

Gabe Aragon 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Betsy Lamm [BLamm@ckdqlaw.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:03 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Ft. Dodge, Iowa 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I would like to recommend/request that Great LakesAirlin^Jie selected as the replacement air carrier for Delta Air Lines 

for the airport at Fort Dodge, Iowa. —• ' 

Thank you, 

Betsy Lamm 

Bets\-J. I.iimni 

COHE N KENNEDY DOWD & QUIGLEY, P.C. 

The (^:imf]b;ick Lisplunade 1 

2425 K:ist Ciinu-lback Road, Suite 1 luO 

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From: pat worthington [pworthin2000@yahoo.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 4:17 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge 

I am writing to give you my comments about deciding on a carrier to replace Delta Airline at the Fort Dodge 

Regional Airport. My family values the service of having a carrier in Fort Dodge with service to Minneapolis 

St. Paul. I have followed closely ihe developments concerning the three carriers ihat have asked to replace 

Delta. I strongly feel that the best carrier that fulfills our needs is Great Lakes Airlines. I think the three flights a 

day will allow us the ability to make connections easily without to much "airport" time. 

Thank you for asking for comments. 

Pat Worthington 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Matt Berte [mberte@chantland.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 4:33 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: AIRLINE SERVICE FOR FORT DODGE IOWA 

GREAT LAKES WOULD BE APPRECIATED 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Programs [programs@fortdodgechamber.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 5:51 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: EAS for Fort Dodge, Iowa 

To Whom it May Concern, 

I would like to voice my support for both the Essential Air Service and Great Lakes Airline proposal for Fort Dodge. We 

have worked very hard to support our airport and our statistics prove that it has worked - our numbers are significantly 

larger. We are moving forward at a good pace and need our air service to continue that trend. 

Program Director 

Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce 

1406 Central Avenue 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

Phone (515) 955-5500 

Fax (515) 955-3245 

Email: programs@fortdodgechamber.com 

Website: www.fortdodgechamber.com 

FO»T DODOE A»£A 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Dave Jakeman [diakeman@messengemews.net] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 6:26 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Airline proposal for Fort Dodge Regional Airport 

I am writing in support of the Great Lakes Airline proposal to serve the Fort Dodge regional airport. This proposal is the 

closest to the current airline schedule FD has right now. I also support the subsidy from the EAS program as well. 

Without this service to and from Fort Dodge, I am convinced we would not have been able to create the potential jobs that 

have recently been created in our community. This Airport and the service it provides is a great convenience for 

businesspeople in our region. 

Air traffic at this airport in 2010 had a 50% increase over 2009. To date, we have an additional 43% increase over 2010. 

Very significant in only two years! 

The current schedule convenience has been a major factor in that increase and I feel that Great Lakes Airline can provide 

that same convenience, if not better. 

Thank you for your time, 

David Jakeman 

Advertising Director 

The Messenger 

515.573.2141 ex.416 

515.408.4181 ceil 

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John copper [copper.john@mchsi.com] 

Saturday, November 05. 2011 1:47 PM 

EAS (OST) 

Fort Dodge, Iowa Airline Support 

To Whom It May Concern, 

Please know that i strongly support the Essential Air Service Program, and urge you to have Great Lakes Airlines provide 

air service to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Their schedule will greatly benefit our rapidly growing community and region. Cargill and 

a Korean manufacturer, CJ Cheiljedang, will be opening plants in Fort Dodge within the next 18 months. Combined, the 

companies will employ approximately 300 people. It will be critical to the success of our region to have efficient, reliable 

air servce in Fort Dodge. 

Please allow Great Lakes Airlines to be the air service provider for Fort Dodge, Thank you. 

John Copper 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Amy Bruno [mnbruno7@yahoo.com] 

Sent: Saturday, November 05. 2011 1:56 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

To Wliom It May Concern, 

I am writing to express my support for the Essential Air Service Program, and to urge you to choose Great 

Lalces Airlines as the carrier for Fort Dodge, Iowa. Great Lakes will be provide the best scheduleFand 

connections for the Fort Dodge region. 

Fort Dodge is in a period of rapid growth and economic expansion. Cargill and CJ Cheiljedang, a Korean 

company thai manufactures amino acids, will be opening plants in Fort Dodge within the next 18 months. Both 

companies will require reliable air service in order to conduct business successfully. 

Please choose Great Lakes Airlines as the air service provider for Fort Dodge, Iowa. 

Amy Bnmo 

574.274.0318 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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Cc: 

Subject: 

gugisberg@mchsi.com 

Saturday, November 05, 2011 3:58 PM 

EAS (OST) 

bottorff, mike; Brand, Warren; Carlson, Madonna; Champ, Debbie; Chiang, Yu-Wei; 

Craigmile, Mitch; Gugisberg, Chris; Haggard, Dave; Hickey, Sharon; Koch, Ernie; Nedved, 

Pam; Oslund, Vicki; Rolling, Shane; Stauffer, Barry; Trunnells, Home; Wonderlich, Norman 

Comment on proposals for new EAS carrier at FOD 

Dear EAS administrator. 

I have lived in Fort Dodge. IA since 1999. Over the past 12 years I have averaged approximately 7 business trips and 2 personal trips 

originating out of the airport at FOD. In reviewing the 3 proposals for continued air service out of Fort Dodge. lA. I believe that the 

one submitted by Great Lakes AirJines offers the best proposal from a consumer point of view. This includes the size of the 

aircraft, the number ot daily flights, the flight destination of MSP and fairly seamless interaction with the major commercial carriers 

out of MSP. Thank you for consideration of my opnions. 

Best regards, 

Kim M. Gugisberg,D.V.M. 

Assoc. Director of R&D Quality Assurance 

Boehringer-lngelheim Vetmedica Inc. 

Fort Dodge, lA 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: v.larsen@mchsi.com 

Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 8:03 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

To v^/hom it may concern: 

I am a citizen of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Delta air has been providing air travel for our airport over the years and 

they are in the process of pulling that service out. As a concerned citizen I would like to voice my opinion on 

what airline service should be chosen to replace them. I feel Great Lakes Airline would best serve our 

community, I feel they would provide us with a service similar to what we are accustom to and appreciate. So, 

if you will, please give them strong consideration in your choice for our community. Thank you for your time. 

Sincerely 

Deb Larsen 

Lifelong citizen of Fort Dodge 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Randy Kuhlman [rkl @frontier.com] 

Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 9:04 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Fort Dodge Iowa Airport 

Attachments: EAS.doc 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I am writing to support essential air service and the Great Lakes Airline proposal for the Fort Dodge, Iowa Regional 

Airport. My letter of support is attached. 

Thank you. 

Randy Kuhlman 

^J^attd^ J(uMma n 

CEO 

Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way 

822 Central Ave. Suite 405 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

515-573-3171 direct line 

515-573-3179 main office 

515-227-6724 cell 

515-955-5421 fax 

rkl^frontier.com email 

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From: Toni Wallace [mailto:first@fortdodQechamber.com1 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 6:23 PM 

To: Toni Wallace 

Subject: FW: FD Airport URGENT - From Rhonda Chambers 

Dear Growth Alliance Board Members, 

Please send a letter to the Essential Air Service/DOT regarding Fort Dodge's air service. I've attached a copy of the letter 

I sent; Rhonda added the notes below to help you write your letters. Please do this as soon as possible - the EAS/DOT 

needs to hear from many people so that Fort Dodge will be a priority for good air service. Just a couple of sentences 

and your name in an email will help. 

Comments should be sent to EASg>dot,qov by Nov. 21 , according to 

an announcement from the department. 

I've also included a copy of today's Messenger article. 

I would also suggest to include in your letter some sort of statement supporting the Great Lakes Airline proposal. This is 

what the request for comments is asking...Which airline would the community prefer. Including support for the EAS 

program is also importanti Due to the increases we have seen In enplanements when Delta provided direct service and 

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From: susan.sergeant@mchsi.com 

Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 11:28 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Great Lakes Airlines into Fort Dodge 

To whom it may concern: 

I would like to recommend that the DOT jjicks Great Lakes Airlines to replace Delta as the 

airline that services Fort Dodge, lowa.^ It will provide the best air service for Fort Dodge 

passengers to and from Minneapolis comparable to the service we now have with Delta. With 

Great Lakes we will still be able to book tickets directly with Delta and other major 

airlines with benefits such as quicker, more direct bookings, frequent flier benefits and 

related major airline opportunities. Great Lakes will also provide direct flights to 

Minneapolis, without stopping in Mason City. This not only adds significant time to the trip 

but also reduces the amount of seats available to Fort Dodge. 

Thank you. 

David A Sergeant 

Fort Dodge, lA 
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From: Jane Berg |jane@janeberg.com] 

Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:03 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Support FOR Fort Dodge Airline Service 

I am writing to express my support For Great Lakes Airline to take over the Airline Service here in Fort Dodge. 

I also support the EAS program which is in place. 

Our commumity is growing & it is essential that we do not lose this critical part of our community. 

Thank you for your time & consideration of this most important matter. 

Jane Berg, CRS, GRI 

Broker/Owner 

Licensed in the State of Iowa 

Egemo Realty 

4 North 15th Street 

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 

515-955-7443 Direct 

515-955-2556 Fax 

515-570-7443 Cell 

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From: Thomas. Bice @ iowacourts.gov 

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 8:11 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: FOD EAS service 

You are currently asking for public 

comment about proposed EAS 

service Into Ft. Dodge, la. (FOD). 

Whatever service is selected needs 

to provide seamless/codeshare 

options to the traveling public. 

From my study of the pending 

proposals, It would appear that what 

Great Lakes Airlines is suggesting . 

best tits the needs of the traveling 

public from Ft. Dodge. To connect 

in a seamless fashion with 

Delta Airlines on a codeshare 

basis through Minneapolis 

is basically the same service we 

have now. However, we will 

experience a downgrade in the 

size of aircraft which to some 

may serve as a negative incentive. 

Regardless, it is critical for the 

welfare of our community that 

commercial air service be 

provided. Without the option of 

commercial air travel, our local 

economy will suffer greatly. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Tom Bice 
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Subject: 

Kersten, Jim [Kersten@iowacentrat.eduJ 

Monday, November 07, 2011 9:48 AM 

EAS (OST) 

Fort Dodge Iowa and Great Lakes Aviation 

To Whom it May Concern: 

I am writing in support of Great Lakes Aviation providing air service to the Fort Dodge, 

Iowa Regional Airport. On behalf of over 6,200 students who attend our college, the 

airport is vital to our local economy where we hope to place our graduates in great jobs. 

Economic Development needs timely and cost-effective air service and Great Lakes will 

provide that service. 

Our airport is booming! In fact, in 2010 we had a 50% increase over 2009 enplanements 

and our economy is really picking up so they should increase even more . So far in 

2011, we have an additional 43% increase over 2010. Very significant in only two 

years! 

Here are a some key points regarding the service proposed by Great Lakes. 

The airplane is still going direct...no stop in Mason City!! 

Customers will still be able to book their tickets our of Fort Dodge on Delta.com! 

Seamless connections! 

Being connected with Delta's global system allows our businesses nation and 

worldwide connectivity. 

The Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program will still apply to Fort Dodge flights. 

The departure and arrival time schedule proposed by Great Lakes promotes 

utilization by not departing to early or arriving \/ery late. 

The Beech 1900 aircraft are just as fast as the SAAB 340 that flies into Fort Dodge 

today. 

Therefore the time "in the air" is the same (about 45-50 minutes). 

There will be three daily flights compared to just the two we have today, I'm 

asking for four daily flights...more frequency enhances the options for connections. 

The flights will Depart/Arrive on Concourse E which is the middle of the Minneapolis 

terminal instead of using the A & B Concourse. 

Tickets booked now out of Fort Dodge are honored after the change of airline 

occurs. Customers will still fly out of Fort Dodge with no problems. 

Please give serious consideration to the Great Lakes Aviation. 

Sincerely, 

James B. Kersten 

Vice President of External Affairs and Government Relations 

Iowa Central Community College 

One Triton Circle 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Estrel.Tom.ST LOUIS.NPPC St. Louis Engineering [Tom.Estrel@purina.nestle.com] 

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 11:22 AM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Ft. Dodge, lA Airline Proposals 

Dear Department of Transportation: 

I have been commuting weekly to our plant in Ft. Dodge since the beginning of October and will be for the foreseeable 

future. The current Delta flights to/from Minneapolis are very convenient. Although the planes sound like they will be 

smaller, if their proposal offers flights most similar to the current Delta flights and would provide seamless connections 

with Delta and other carriers, I would vote to approve the Great Lakes Airlines proposal. 

There isn't much information available about the Sovereign Air proposal, which tells me their plan is not as well thought 

out as is the Great Lakes plan. I would vote no just based upon the lack of planning and available information alone. 

As for the Air Choice One proposal, they don't even know where they'd make the connection from yet. As a seasoned 

traveler, anyone even remotely thinking about a connection at O'Hare isn't taking customer satisfaction into 

consideration in their plan. I would vote no to this option. 

I appreciate your consideration of my comments in your evaluation of these proposals. Please feel free to contact me if 

you need any further comments on this issue. 

Tom Estrel 

Project Management 

Nestle Purina PetCare Company 

T: 314.982.1057 

C: 636.443.5400 

tom.estrel@purina.nestle.com 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Richard Jacobson [colryj@gmail.com] 

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 2:29 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Essential Air Service 

As Chairman of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission I encourage you to select Great Lakes Airline as our carrier 

from Fort Dodge to Minneapolis. Fort Dodge depends on reliable air service for our commuters and industry. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

RICHARD y. JACOBSON, OD 

Medical Arts EyeCare 

MEDICAL ARTS BLDG 

1428 2ND AVE NORTH 

FORT DODGE, IOWA 50501 

515-573-1145 

FAX 515-573-1028 

COLRYJ@Gmail.com 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: ann.lenox@wellsfargo.com 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:39 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Subject: Essential Air Service for Fort Dodge, Iowa 

I am writing to support the Essential Air Services Program and the recent Great Lakes Airlines_groposal for serving our 

community. Our Fort Dodge businesses and residents rely on the Fort Dodge Hegidnai Airportfor commercial and private 

needs. It is critical that we maintain efficient air transportation for the continued economic growth in our region. Thank 

you. 

Ann Lenox 

Business Relationship Manager 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Roxanne Flattery [roxanne.flattery.pmvb@statefarm.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:57 PM 

To: EAS (OST) 

Cc: Dan Flattery 

Subject: Essential Air Service to FORT DODGE REGIONAL AIRPORT- Community input requested 

11.21.11 

Review of ESA to replace Delta Airlines commercial daily service for 

Fort Dodge Regional Airport 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

Novembers, 2011 

To whom it may concern: 

We appreciate support for commercial air service and our airport! The economic impact of our airport is approximately 

$32 million dollars annually to our community and region. 

In addition to the natural growth and use of the airport which has continued to double over the last 2 years. The 

satisfaction of the local communities which use it on a regular basis must be influencing those numbers to have such 

dramatic increase within such a short period of time. I believe that most customers including my family feel that Delta 

has done a good job, but we have been around long enough to appreciate the different types of services that could be 

offered and Great Lakes would provide many positive options to the community as well. Some of these options include: 

The airplane is still going direct...no stop in fvlason City I! 

Customers will still be able to book their tickets out of Fort Dodge on Delta.com! Seamless connections! 

Being connected with Delta's global system allows our businesses nation and worldwide connectivity. 

The departure and arrival time schedule proposed by Great Lakes promotes utilization by not departing to early or 

rriving very late. 

The Beech 1900 aircraft are just as fast as the SAAB 340 that flies into Fort Dodge today with 45-50 minutes " in the 

ir" time.. 

There will be three daily flights compared to just the two we have today. I'm asking for four daily flights...more 

requency enhances the 

options for connections. 

Tickets booked now out of Fort Dodge are honored after the change of airline occurs. Customers will still fly out of 

ort Dodge with no problems. 

The most important considerations for Fort Dodge and the NW Iowa region is the significant impact on future economic 

development efforts and the negative impact on the growth potential over the next 3-5 years without a viable airport 

and services within the community. Some of the positive trends are: 

m Boardings at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport have increased significantly from 2010 to 2011. In the first 5 months of 

2010, there were 2,474 boarding's. During the first 5 months of 2011, there were 4,358 boardings. Every indication 

predicts that this trend will continue. 

03 Nestle-Purina, Boehringer-lngelheim, Georgia Pacific, CertainTeed, Trinity Regional Medical Center, Iowa Central 

Community College, Silgan, and C &S Products are some of the international companies that rely on the Fort Dodge 

Regional Airport. 
03 In addition, Cargill, the world's largest grain company, recently announced that it will locate a plant in Fort Dodge. This 

multi-national company's sales are world- wide, and it is essential that Fort Dodge be able to provide air service for not 

only Cargill, but for the additional business that will be generated as a result of Cargill being in Fort Dodge. 

C3 Fort Dodge is an agricultural, industrial, retail, educational and medical hub for northwest Iowa. The closest large 

airport is located in Des Moines, over 100 miles from Fort Dodge. There is aiso an airport in Sioux City, Iowa, over 130 

miles from Fort Dodge. The Fort Dodge Regional Airport serves a large geographical area and must continue to do so. 

031 strongly support the Federal Essential Air Service Program, designed to ensure that rural areas have a link to the 

national transportation system. Iowa has the richest soil in this country, and thus, is a major component in our country's 

food chain. It is absolutely necessary that Fort Dodge maintain its connection to the middle and end markets of these 

products, both nationally and internationally. 

Forward Fort Dodge and we hope you agree that is the direction we want to keep moving 

Sincerely, 

Dan & Roxanne Flattery 

STATE FARM INSURANCE 

24 South 18th Street 

Fort Dodge, lA 50501 

Dan.flatterv.prf9^statefarm.com 

515-955-7181