May 14, 2015 

The Honorable Anthony Foxx 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket No. DOT -OST -20 15-0082 

Dear Secretary F oxx, 

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 of foreign countries. They're 

attempting to reduce foreign competition. In my opinion, this is just 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 of my 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 of planes. Lower fares are great, but not if 

you're at a greater risk of crashing. 

When I compare American Airlines to some of the 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 staff and British Airways offers excellent service. I love Air Jamaica and British Airways 

because of the 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 of the airlines. Nobody wants to see American Airlines or 

other U.S. airlines go out of business. However, attempting to eliminate competition with the help of the 

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. I think 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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Audrey Wong 

goo Grand Concorse Blvd. 

Apt. gJS 

Bronx, NY 10451 

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The Honorable Anthony Foxx 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportat ion 

ATIN: Docket Cent er 

Docket No. DOT-OST-2015-0082 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

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