Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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Tim Nunneley [tnunneley@hotmail.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 1 :50 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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• We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system). * Over 3 million dollars in Essential Air Service 

subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer money. 

• If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few options in getting home when 

compared to Detroit. 

• The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

• The planes proposed are much smaller- with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 minutes, the actual time on the 

plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very uncomfortable situation. 

• Our community deserves better - the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Thunder Bay National Marine 

Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service that the current bids do not meet. 

• The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited number of planes available for them 

to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us when a plane experiences mechanical issues? 

• Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This adds time and expense to our 

travelers. 

• We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

• We need more time on this because the issue is more about lack of competition than it is about cost and we need time 

to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

• Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic development projects and activity 

show continued increases in traffic. 

• Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving that percentage down. Seats on 

cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats when figuring load factors. 

Thank you1 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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paula vanwagnen [pvanwagnen@ yahoo.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 4:15 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

alpena airport 

We would like you to push Delta to continue air service to Alpena. It is so much more convenient to fly from 

here and connect in Detroit. We have travel plans already booked for Dec. flying out of Alpena on Delta and 

hope that those won't be discontinued. Jim and Paula Van Wagnen 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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Pamela Richardson [staffingalpena@ gmail.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 1:54PM 

jeffkowalski@ alpenacounty.org; kenhubbard@ alpenacounty.org; 

tom m ullaney@ alpenacounty.org; lylevanwormer.© alpenacounty.org; 

geraldfournier@ alpenacounty.org; camhabermehl@ alpenacounty.org; 

richfortier@ alpenacounty.org; Adams, Kevin (OST); senator@ levin.senate.gov; 

senator@ stabenow .senate.gov 

Alpena Cunty Regional Airport 

I would like to encourage each one of you to hire a consultant as soon as possible regarding Alpena County 

Regional Airport. 

Here's why: 

We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system). * Over 3 million dollars in Essential Air 

Service subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer money. 

If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few options in getting home 

when compared to Detroit. 

The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

The planes proposed are much smaller- with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 minutes, the actual time 

on the plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very uncomfortable situation. 

Our community deserves better- the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Thunder Bay National 

Marine Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service that the current bids do not meet. 

The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited number of planes available 

for them to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us when a plane experiences mechanical issues? 

Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This adds time and expense to 

our travelers. 

We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

We need more time on this because the issue is more about lack of competition than it is about cost and we need 

time to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic development projects and 

activity show continued increases in traffic. 

Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving that percentage down. Seats 

on cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats when figuring load factors. 

Please, consider these. 

Thank you for your time. 

Pamela Richardson 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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Lisa VanHorn [lvanhorn@bsrwcpas.com] 

Friday, November 04, 2011 8:44 AM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

senator@ levin .senate.gov; sena_tor@ stabenow .senate.gov 

I have been following the paper to see if Delta is going to stay in Alpena or not. I am very disappointed to 

hear that they are leaving. I have traveled at the Alpena airport every time I have flown out. My husband 

flies out of Alpena every time he has to go on a business trip. If we get a different airline, I can see us 

discontinuing our service with the Alpena airport. I like flying into Detroit where we only have that one stop 

and are on our way to our destination. An extra stop would mean more travel time and with 2 little toddlers 

that means more stress. It is difficult to travel with little ones and the reason we fly out of Alpena is to 

shorten our travel time. We also our part of the Delta Skymiles so we get points for flying Delta. The flights 

that I have flown on in Alpena have always been pretty full, I don't see why they would want to cut service to 

our residents. I know many people that make multiple trips a year out of Alpena and there are a lot of people 

that are upset about losing Delta. I also do not like the fact that there would be no bathroom on the plane. 

Again with little ones what do you tell your child when they have to go potty and there is no bathroom on the 

plane? Sure it is a short trip, but you are on the plane a lot longer than just the flight and if little kids have to 

go potty or even adults you need to have a bathroom available. 

Concerned, 

Lisa VanHorn 

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Adams, Kevin {OST) 

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Dear Mr. Adams: 

Keith Wallace [keith@alpenalegal.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 2:40PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Air Service for Alpena County Regional Airport 

Re: Air Service for Alpena County Regional Airport 

• We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system). * Over 3 million dollars in Essential Air 

Service subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer money. 

• If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few options in getting home 

when compared to Detroit. 

• The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

• The planes proposed are much smaller - with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 minutes, the actual 

time on the plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very uncomfortable situation. 

• Our community deserves better- the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Thunder Bay 

National Marine Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service that the current bids do not meet. 

• The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited number of planes available 

for them to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us when a plane experiences mechanical issues? 

• Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This adds time and expense 

to our travelers. 

• We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

• We need more time on this because the issue is more about lack of competition than it is about cost and we 

need time to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

• Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic development projects and 

activity show continued increases in traffic. 

• Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving that percentage down. 

Seats on cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats when figuring load factors. 

Keith Wallace 

Isackson, Wallace & Pfeifer, P.C. 

114 S. Second Ave. 

Alpena, MI 49707 

(989) 354-8242 

fax: (989) 356-3369 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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From: 

James E. Dean 

6733 Lappan Rd. 

Alpena, MI 49707 

989-255-1384 

James Dean [alpenajimmy@gmail.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 9:14PM 

senator@levin.senate.gov; Senator Debbie Stabenow; Adams, Kevin (OST); 

lylevanwormer@ alpenacounty.org; ken hubbard@ alpenac_ounty.org; 

geraldfournier@ alpenacounty.org; camhabermehl@ alpenacounty.org 

Jackie Krawczak 

Air Travel in and out of Alpena, Ml 49707 

Thank you for your Time and Service to our country, State, County, & Town 

• We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system).* Over 3 million dollars in Essential 

Air Service subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer money. 

• If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few options in getting 

home when compared to Detroit. 

• The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

• The planes proposed are much smaller- with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 minutes, the 

actual time on the plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very uncomfortable situation. 

• Our community deserves better- the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Thunder Bay 

National Marine Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service that the current bids do not 

meet. 

• The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited number of planes 

available for them to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us when a plane experiences 

mechanical issues? 

• Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This adds time and 

expense to our travelers. 

• We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

• We need more time on this because the issue is more about lack of competition than it is about cost and 

we need time to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

• Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic development projects 

and activity show continued increases in traffic. 

• Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving that percentage 

down. Seats on cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats when figuring load factors. 

If you have questions, please contact Jackie at the Chamber of Commerce, 354.4181. 

Alpenajimmy Jimmy Dean 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

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Clarke, Ethan D [Ethan.Ciarke@chartercom.com] 

Thursday, November 03, 2011 4:54 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

senator@ levin .senate .gov; senator@ stabenow .senate. gov; je?se.osm er@ m ail.house .gov 

Alpena County Regional Airport 

Importance: High 

Mr. Adams, 

I wish to share with you my concerns regarding the bid you are currently considering for our airport. 

From what I have been able to ascertain, this bid would be of detriment to the Northeast Michigan 

Region for the following reasons: 

o It makes no fiscal sense to pay over 3 million dollars in Essential Air Service subsidies 

for less service. 

o The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices. 

o With enplanements up for 2 years in a row, it makes no sense to award the bid to an 

airline that is proposing to use planes that are much smaller. More bumped 

passengers? 

o Alpena deserves better - the Alpena CRTC and the Thunder Bay National Marine 

Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service. 

o Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. 

o The current bidders fleet is very small in comparison, what happens when one plane 

has mechanical issues? 

I think it's time for the DOT to put the brakes on this process, service to Alpena needs to be re-bid so 

we can find a better solution. 

This is more about a lack of competition than it is about cost. 

Please reject the current bid and allow us more time to find the solution that is best for all parties 

involved. 

Sincerely, 

Ethan D. Clarke 

144 Colorado Rd. 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

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