CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

PETE LtAKAKlS Chsthsm County Courthouse 

Post OHice Box 8161 

Suite 210- 124 Bull Street 

Savjinnoh, Goorgia 31412 

(912)652-7878 

(912) 652-7880 fax 

August 12,2010 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary ^ Q^ ^ 

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400 ?"• Street, SW Room 10200 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subj: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124, for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

1 am pleased to support Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in its effort to acquire the 

Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant. 

I have long supported the Airport's objective of attracting affordable air service to our 

community. The presence of a low-fare carrier at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 

would play a major role in satisfying the needs of our community and benefit both Georgia and 

South Carolina. 

I hope that the highest consideration will be given to the Airport's application for this grant in 

an effort to improve our local air service for the benefit of business and leisure travelers alike. 

It is crucial that all communities have access to a national air transportation system with 

competitive options without compromise by higher average airfares when compared to other 

communities. 

Sincerely, 

Pete Liakakis, Chairman 

Chatham County Commission 
MAYOR 

Juson Hiioltemuiii 

CITY COUNCIL 

Shirley Sessions. Mayor Pro I em 

Wanda D. Doyle 

Bill GarbeU 

Frank Schuman. Sr 

Kathryn WiHIams 

Paul WolfT 

CITY MANAGER 

DiaiK' Schleicher 

CLERK OF COliNCIL 

Vivian C). Woods 

CITY ATTORNEY 

Edward M. Hughes 

CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND 

August 10, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U. S. Department of Transportation 

400 7* Street, SW Room 10200 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124, for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 

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Dear Secretary LaHood: 

As a frequent traveler flying In and out of Savannah 1 am pleased to support Savannah/Hilton Head 

International Aiiport in Its effort to acquire the Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service 

Development Program Grant. I have long supported the Alrporfs objective of attracting affordable air service 

to our community. The presence of a low-fare carrier at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport would play 

a major role in satisfying the needs of our community and benefit both Georgia and South Carolina. 

I hope that the highest consideration will be given to the Airport's application for this grant in an effort to 

improve our local air service for the benefit of business and leisure travelers alike. It is crucial that all 

communities have access to a national air transportation system with competitive options without compromise 

by higher average airfares when compared to other communities. 

Sincerely, 

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Jason Buelterman, Mayor 

Tybee Island, Georgia 

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P.O. Bo.\ 2749-403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749 

(866) 786-1573 - FAX (866) 786-5737 

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Mayor 

Fred Hamilton Jr. 

Mayor Pro Tempore 

Anthony Barrett 

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Council Members 

Oliver Brown 

Allyne Mitchell 

Mike Raymond 

Sandra Lunceford 

Town Clerk 

August 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

4001^ Street, SW Room 10200 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application 

Docket OST-2010-0124, for Savannah/Hilton Head Internationa! 

Airport 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am pleased to support Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport In Its effort 

to acquire the Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service 

Development Program Grant. The Town of Bluffton has consistently supported 

the Airport's objective of attracting affordable air service to our community. 

As we come out of this recession, the presence of a low-fare carrier at 

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport would play a major role In tiie 

economic recovery and benefit both Georgia and South Carolina. 

I hope you will give the highest consideration to the Alrporfs application for this 

grant in an effort to improve our local air service for the benefit of business and 

leisure travelers alike. It Is crucial that all communities have access to a national 

air transportation system witii competitive options without compromise by higher 

average airfares when compared to otiier communities. 

Lisa B. Sulka 

Mayor 

CC: BluRton Town Council 

Anthony Barrett, Town Manager 

Patrick Graham, ExeciMve Director, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 

20 Bridge Street P.O. Box 386 Bluffion, South Carolina 29910 

Telephone (843) 706-4500 Fax (843) 757-6720 
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August 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U. S. Department of Transportation 

400 ?"• Street, SW Room 10200 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Grant Application; Docket OST-2010-0124, 

for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 

Secretary LaHood, 

I am writing to support Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) In its effort to acquire 

the Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program grant. 

JetBlue has keenly noted the importance of air service development in the improvement and 

support of local economies. Indeed, low cost carriers such as JetBlue help to foster local 

economic development in terms of both local business travel and incoming tourist dollars. It is 

my liope that the Department of Transportation would look favorably on Savannah and its 

efforts to serve a community devoid of low cost service. 

While JetBlue has made no decisions or commitments regarding service to Savannah, we 

remain Interested in the prospect of adding flights. The enthusiasm Savannah has shown in its 

pursuit of low-cost air service is a testament not only to the community's Interest and 

dedication, but also to the need for the low fares that a low-cost carrier brings. 

The presence of a low fare carrier at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport would play a 

major role in satisfying the needs of the commuiity and benefit both Georgia and South 

Carolina. I fully support Savannah/Hilton Head's efforts, and wish them well in their endeavor. 

Respectfully, 

Scott M. Laurence 

Vice President Route Planning 

JetBlue Airways 

cc: Robert Uhrich, Director of Route Service Development, 

Savannah/Hilton Head int'l Airport 

Patrick Graham, Executive Director, 

Savannah/Hilton Head Int'l Airport 

JetBlue Airways Corporation 118-29 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375 Tel (718) 286-7900 

To Fly: www.jetblue.com or 1(800) JETBLUE