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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 2C590 

Jul y 28, 2011 

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The Honorable Michael G. Grimm 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington. DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Grimm: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested panics the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FA A 2010-0109. As the matter is still pcnding,^H|5pc you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proo 

of your letter. If I can provide furtljcr 

Aiimilar response has b 

ormajlon or assistance, pie 

mccrebwours, 

sent to each cosigner 

fel free to call me. 
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The Honorable Charles B. Rangel 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Rangel: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending. I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has bej;n'seht to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide further information or assistance, please feej/fi-ee to call me. 

i ' /Sincerely yours. / 

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

V.'ASHiNGTON DC 20590 

July 28 . 2011 

'ITie Honorable Joseph Crowley 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Crowley: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport, 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the alTordabillty and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on 

(he merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has been sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide furthei^nlbrmjincm or assistance, pleas^^feel free to call me. 

mccrcly yours. 

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Nita M. Lowey 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington. DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Lowey: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York Stale. You also .suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the aflbrdability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air .service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

Tlie Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, (he docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding 

of your letter. If I can provide furthcr/thfop 

each cosigner 

to call me. 
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28 , 2011 

The Honorable Jerrold Nadler 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Nadler: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on tliis matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, 1 am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

1 I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has beeri'sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide furfher information or assistance, please feel free to call me. 

Sincerely yours, 
o;^ ^ jHE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

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The Honorable Timothy H. Bishop 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Bishop: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has been sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide furth«T information or assistance, please feel free to call me. 

Sincerely yours. K 

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Clarke: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing yotir continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Deha's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, 1 am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is .still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding, 

of your letter. If I can provide fu(\hcr infoi 

imilar response has be 

ion or assistance, pie 

Sincerely yours. 

snt to each cosigner 

bl free to call me. 
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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 2G590 

Jul y 28, 2011 

The Honorable Gary L. Ackennan 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Ackcrman: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at l^Guardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on (his matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and tliis response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has been sent to.6ach cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide further inft^rmati^ortTor assistance, please feel freo4o call me. 

/ •••' I / 

/ ,/ Sin^rely yours, 
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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Nan A.S. Hay worth 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Hay worth: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of tlie New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, 1 am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand (hat I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding 

of your letter. If I can provide f 

|milar response has been sent to each cosigner 

r assistance, please fccUtfSe to call me. 
•''^Tr<;0*' 

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Peter T. King 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman King: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar respon.se has been sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide furthgr infomjpffjin or assistance, please feel free to call me. 
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Maurice D. Hinchey 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Hinchey: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the aftbrdability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Wc will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, 1 hope you understand (hat I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your le((cr. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding, 

of your letter. If I can provide further infori 

lilar response has been sent to each cosigner 

or assistance, please feel fre^o call me. 
'^^^lESC'''' 

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Maloney: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air ser\'ice at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in tlie docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A si 

of your letter. If I can provide furthetipformat i. 

^ar response has been sent to each cosigner 

assistance, please feel free to call me. 
\ ' / 

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Carolyn McCarthy 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman McCarthy: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York Sta(e. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our nonnal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has been sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide fujmeriH|brma(i^ or assistance, please feeUflfce to call me. 
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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

Jul y 28 , 2011 

The Honorable Gregory W. Meeks 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington. DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Mccks: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State, You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the afibrdability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A 

of your letter. If I can provide furtherinform 

lilar response has been sent 

or assistance, please feeLffei 

each cosigner 

to call me. 
•^'Vtrtsof *• 

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 28, 2011 

The Honorable Steve Israel 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Israel: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Ainvays slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportimity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in the docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A similar response has been sent to each cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide further iB^rmatioiy)| assistance, please feel frgjiito call me. 
'ft' 

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

Jul y 28, 2011 

The Honorable Eliot L. Engel 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Engel: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your congressional colleagues, expressing your continued 

support for a proposed agreement, now revised, by which Delta Air Lines would exchange 

certain slot interests at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways slot 

interests at LaGuardia Airport. 

You urge us to expedite our review and to accept this transaction, citing potential benefits to the 

economy and residents of New York State. You also suggest that the expansion to new 

destinations could increase the affordability and accessibility of the New York City region, and 

that the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia would be considerably improved with Delta's 

plans to replace the current turboprops with larger, faster aircraft. Finally, you address the 

advantages of Delta's proposed construction project and the economic value of the transaction. 

The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which will 

allow all interested parties the opportunity to comment. We will evaluate comments that are 

received and take appropriate action. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy 

of your letter and this response in (he docket. For your reference, the docket number is 

FAA 2010-0109. As the matter is still pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on 

the merits of the points raised in your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. A^njlflar response has been sent to eagji cosigner 

of your letter. If I can provide furtheriRfornyftioi/or assistance, please feel free tf^wH me. 
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The HoooiBble Ray LaHood 

U.S. DBportanent oflYanspottttion 

1200 New JerMy Aveuoe^ SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretuy LoHood: 

Recently, Delta Aiilines and U.S. Airways announced a revised agreement to ftcilitate the exchange of 

slots between the two airlines at LaGuardia and WashingttMi Reagan Nationa] Aiiport As members of the 

New York Congiessloaal Delegiuton, we expressed «up|K>rt for the original deal in a letter to you dfl ^ 

Novemt)er 16,2009. We wooid like to^ onoe agsin, reiterate our stnmg support for this pnqxMal and ui ^ 

you to expeditiously nfview and qipiove this transfer of sloti 

As we mentjmed in our earlier letter, the proposed slot exchange will grea ^ benefit the eoonomy and 

residents of New Yoric State. By eaqModing nonstop service to more tiian a dozen new destinations, 

including several in Upstate New York, tills slot exchange will give more Americans a£fordable and 

convenient aooess to ^ New York City region. Furthennore. the new agreement takes into account a 

growingty competitive landscape at both airports that will ensure access fbr smaller, undeirepcesented 

earners. 

The transaction will also increase the overall quality of air service at LaGuardia, as Delta plans to replace 

the torboprops currently used in many small maiket aiiports with new service on regional jets and 

mainline jet ainrait litis will increase by over four million the number of passengns able to access 

LaOosfdia each year, witbont adding to the number of inbound and oatt)ound flights. In addition, by 

eliminating slower tuitopiops. Delta's all-jet fleet will reduce congestion and delays at LaOuardia, which 

will uMmatdy benefh all airlines and airports with service to and from LaGuardia. 

Finally, we are extremely suppoitlve of the proposed exchange because it will allow Deha to undertake a 

$ U 7 million constmctiQn project St LaGuardia to expand and connect its existing terminal with tiie 

terminal it will acquire floin U.S. Airwaj^. This significant investment is estimated to create 6,000 jobs fai 

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Member of Congress 

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New YofkCiO'eBd the sorrounding areas. > 

Despite recent improvements in our natkm's economy, we must do eveiything possible to fbrtber 

encourage job creatioo. Hils airangeroem will be a boon to New York's economy and will do so at next to [ 

no cost to tiie American taxpsyer. Fuithermoie, Deha and U.S. Airways have taken pains to negotiate a i 

deal that fiiliy takes bxlo account regulaton'prior concerns and will encourage oompetiveness at ' 

LaGuardia and Reagan Natbnal Airports. We believe diat the Federal Aviation Administrstlon and j 

Department of Transportatkm should act v ^ all due expediency to fulfill their regulatory obligations and j 

approve this ammgoment j 

Sincerely, 

mimto ON ucvcu 0 PAPIR 
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Member of Congress 

nta tei. Lffwey 

Member of Congress 

:>ld Nadler 

of Congress 

Timoi 

Meml 

ID. Clarice 

MoBher of Congress 

: T.King 

Member of Congress 

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Mi<aael 0 . Giimm 

Meiiber of Congress 

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Carolyn B Malone . Maloney"^^ 

Member of Congress 

Carolyn i 

Membor of Congress 

Steve Israel . 

Member of Congress 

Qregisy v : Modes 

Member of Congress 

Elio ITli'ntT T7«on1 » t L Engel 

Member of Coi^gress