May 14, 2015 The Honorable Anthony Foxx Secretary ofTransportation United States Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. DOT-OST -20 15-0082 Dear Secretary Foxx, Some major U.S. airlines like Delta, United, and American Airlines are asking that the United States government reconsider the Open Skies agreements that it has with a large number offoreign countries. They're attempting to reduce foreign competition. In my opinion, this isjust another bailout request. As a senior citizen, I am fed up with bailing out these multimillion-dollar corporations. At the same time, other politicians are trying to reduce my social security or eliminate it for people who are still working, like my younger relatives. \ don't think we should eliminate competition. This is America. When you eliminate competition, you're eliminating the American Dream;-Who are- we to tell other countries what to do? We live in a capitalist society. I don't believe that a few select people should have all the power in the country. As an immigrant, I can tell you that I have been there and seen what fascism can do. That's not the America I came to and I don't want to see it happen here. People want air travel to be the easiest and most convenient way to get around. Because I'm disabled, I can't get around easily on trains or buses. So I rely on air travel to go and see my relatives all over the world. I primarily travel to Jamaica, Wales and England. I have flown with both domestic and international carriers. Safety is one ofmy primary objectives when I fly. Since 9/11, I feel that American Airlines is probably the safest carrier to travel on. Airlines really need to police the servicing ofplanes. Lower fares are great, but not if you're at a greater risk ofcrashing. When I compare American Airlines to some ofthe foreign carriers I've used, the overall travel experience is what stands out to me. American Airlines is like a big taxi that gets me where I'm going. Sometimes they also have good deals on fares. I trust them to get me to my destination, but I don't love them. Now, Air Jamaica has a very friendly staffand British Airways offers excellent service. I love Air Jamaica and British Airways because ofthe way they treat me when I get on the plane. Other airlines like Jet Blue, Virgin Airlines, and KLM are all good. However, I love Air Jamaica and British Airways. We need to allow open competition between all domestic and foreign airlines. In the end, it's the customer who benefits. There has to be an equitable business climate for all ofthe airlines. Nobody wants to see American Airlines or other U.S. airlines go out ofbusiness. However, attempting to eliminate competition with the help ofthe government because the foreign airlines are offering better fares and service is not the answer. That would only reduce the air travel choices available to people, which would be unfair. Ithink we should continue to honor the Open Skies agreements and allow all airlines to compete for customers by offering the best prices and customer**exp~rience.** Sincerely,



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