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- david@walterspower.com Dec. 13, 2012

The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590

Re: Docket OST

- 2000

- 7182

Dear Secretary LaHood:

I am writing in support of US Airways ’ applicatio n for daily

, nonstop service between Ronald Reagan National Airport and Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City

. US Airways proposes to initiate the only nonstop service between Oklahoma and DCA.

Walters Power International is a global power company operating out of Oklahoma City. Our executives travel frequently, internationally and domestically, and non

- stop flights to major US airports save our company time and money, allowing us to operate more efficiently.

In addition, as a former Oklahoma Govern or still active in providing input on a variety of policy issues, I travel frequently to Washington, D.C., and a direct flight on US Airways to Reagan National would dramatically reduce the time and cost of travel. Oklahoma City is the largest city
in the nation without nonstop service to DCA.

It’s my understanding that granting the DCA slots will also trigger the introduction of two daily,

first

- ever, round trips between OKC and Charlotte, NC (CLT); the third

- largest airline hub in the United States, offer ing connections to over 125 destinations. This obviously provides even greater public benefit to our growing city.

Therefore, I respectfully request the Department of Transportation to award the two slot exemptions at issue in this proceeding to US Airw ays so that it can begin daily scheduled service between OKC and Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas International airports . Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.

All the best,

David Walters
PresidentDecember 10, 2012

The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590

Re: Docket OST-2000-7182

Dear Secretary LaHood:

As president of Computer System Designers and as a Trustee of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, I write in strong support of US Airways' application for daily nonstop service between Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (OKC). US Airways proposes to initiate the only nonstop service between Oklahoma and DCA. Such direct access to the nation's Capital would be exceptionally beneficial to our community. Considering our size and the strength of Oklahoma City's business community, we believe nonstop service to DCA is fully justified and long overdue.

Today, with no nonstop service to DCA, tens of thousands of OKC travelers fly annually to DCA on connecting itineraries. Oklahoma City is the largest metropolitan area located within the 1,250-mile perimeter without nonstop service to DCA

Granting the DCA slots will also trigger the introduction of two daily, first-ever, round trips between OKC and Charlotte, NC (CLT); the third-largest airline hub in the United States, offering connections to over 125 destinations. This obviously provides even greater public benefit to our growing city.

You cannot read the news without knowing that greater Oklahoma City has defied many recent economic challenges. Led by its vibrant energy-related industries and defense and aerospace sectors, Oklahoma City is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Combined with being the seat of state government and home to the Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and the U.S. military's Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahomans have considerable business before the federal government, driving demand for more direct, convenient and frequent service to Washington, D.C.

In summary, given the greater Oklahoma City's strong local passenger base combined with US Airways' vast domestic network, US Airways' application for OKC-DCA service will provide the maximum benefits for consumers and is undoubtedly in the public interest.

Therefore, we respectfully request the Department of Transportation to award the two slot exemptions at issue in this proceeding to US Airways so that it can begin daily scheduled service between OKC and Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas International airports. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.