HoUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

WASHINGTON, DC 20515 

STEPHEN A. WOMACK 

THIRD DtSTrucr, ARKANS.\-~ 

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Dear Secretary LaHood, 

June.26, 2012 

It is my pleasure to submit this letter of support for Northwest Arkansas Regional 

Airport's (XNA) Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application 

(Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069). XNA is seeking a grant in the amount of$1,000,000 to be 

used as a minimum revenue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at the airport. I understand 

that this a competitive grant process, and I request that all full and fair consideration be 

extended to XNA's proposal. 

Airport officials -together with community leaders from across Northwest Arkansas 

-have been diligent in their efforts to increase air service at XNA. While the airport is able to 

offer service to several hubs through full-service airlines, fares at XNA are among the highest 

in the United States. Attracting a low-cost carrier to the airport will introduce much-needed 

competition and should result in lower fares. 

1 believe that the airport and the people it serves would greatly berrefit from the 

opportunities made possible through a Small Community Air Service Development grant. 

XNA's proposal carries my unwavering endorsement, and I thank the Department for its 

continued efforts to support enhanced air service to smaller communities. I request that my 

office be kept appmised of the status ofXNA's grant proposal and any infonnation may be 

directed to my Projects Director, Kyle Weaver, at Kyle. Weaver@mail.house.gov or 479-464--

0446. 

Sincerely,~ 

~. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

Steve Womack 

Member of Congress 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590-0001·-"'" 
1\lARK PRYOR 

tlnitcd States r5cnatc 

The I Ionorablc Ray I .a! loou 

Secretary 

U.S. Department Of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey thenue. S.E. 

Washington. DC 20590-0001 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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I am pleased to write in suppm1 of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport's (XNA) 

application for a Small Ct?mmunity Air Service Development Program grant from the 

U. S. Department of Tt'ansportation. I understand the proceeds will he used as a 

minimum n.!vcnue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at XNA. 

XNA provides quality ·air service in NortiHvest Arkansas. I lowcver. fares at XNA are 

:1mong the hil!.hest in the Nation. Attracting a low-cost carrier to the airport would ,. .. . . . . . . 

increase competition and. ultimately. lower air l~1res. As you know. good, competitive air 

service is a key factor in the economic development of my state. 

This is an impot1ant project that is certainly worthy of funding. It is my hope that the 

·Department of'·Transportation will give-positive consideration to the Northwest Arkansas 

Regional Airport's application. If I can provide further information. please contact Susie 

James in my Arkansas Office. She can be reached at ( 5t)J) 324-6336. 

Thank you lor your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Mark Pryor 

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JOHN BOOZMAN 

ARKANSAS 

320 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 

WASHINGTON, DC 20510 

202-224-4843 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

CJanitni ~tatts ~rnatc WASHINGTON, DC 20510 

June 22,2012 

<::O~MITIEES: 

AGRICULTURE. NUTRITION AND FORESTRY 

COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION 

ENVIRONMENT AND PUBUC WORKS 

VETERANS' AFFAIRS 

I am very happy to express my support for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) proposal to receive funding 

through the Department of Transportation. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport will use funds received as a minimum 

revenue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. 

I have bad the chance to fly in and out of Northwest Aikansas Regional Airport, along with other airports in the state. 

The one thing I here often from travelers is how much more expensive it is to fly from XNA compared to other airports 

in Arkansas and also compared to some other airports in the United States. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport has 

done many things to try keep its costs down, but in tlris economy of increased gas prices, it has been hard to do. 

It is also very important that economic development happens in this great state. And it bas been proven that good air 

service is a fundamental element in attracting new services and businesses to Arkansas. In order to create a businessfriendly climate that supports this growth, the Airport, together with community leaders, have been working 

aggressively to. increase the amount of air service at N"rthwest Arkansas Regional Airport. 

Although, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is fortunate to have service to several hubs from full-service airlines, 

attracting a low-cost carrier to the airport would introduce a much-needed competition, which should result in lower 

fares. 

.. The future is bright for Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, but without the help of this grant, they face challenges for 

years to come to keep costs down. I hope you will share my belief.that thls project clearly fits the application guidelines 

and will be beneficial to residents in Arkansas. 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of this matter, and pl,ease keep me informed of the status of this 

funding request. I am grateful for the help your office provides to the people of Arkansas. 

Sincerely, 

};··= U.S. Senator 

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Dear Secretary LaHood, 

HoUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

WASHINGTON, DC 20515 

June 26, 2012 

It is my pleasure to submit this letter of support for Northwest Arkansas Regional 

Airpolfs (XNA) Small Community Air Service Development Program grant application 

(Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069). XNA is seeking a grant in the amount of$1,000;000 to be 

used as a minimum revenue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at the airport. I understand 

that this a competitive grant process, and I request that all full and fair consideration be 

extf?nded to XNA's proposal. 

.· · · . Airport officials- together with community leaders from across Northwest Arkansas 

-hwe. been diligent in their efforts to increase air service at XNA. While the airport is able to 

offer service to several hubs through full-service airlines, fares at XNA are among the highest 

in the V,nited States. Attracting a low-cost carrier to the airport will introduce much-needed 

competition and should result in lower fares. 

: I believe that the airport and the people-it serves would greatly benefit from the 

opportunities made possible through a Small Community Air Service Development grant. 

XNA's proposal carries my unwavering endorsement, and I thank the Department for its 

continued efforts to support enhanced air service to smaller communities. I request that my 

office be kept appraised ofthe status ofXNA's grant proposal and any information may be 

directed to my Projevts Director, Kyle Weaver, at Kyle. Weaver@mail.house.gov or 479-46+ 

. 0446. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

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Steve Womack 

Member of Congress 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1 200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 
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July 10, 2012 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Dear Secre,tary LaHood: 

DONNIE SMITH 

CEO 

I am writing to express my support for a proposal 

submitted by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport 

(XNA) to your department for funding that would help 

support low,.cost carrier service. 

As you may know, XNA provides critical transportation to 

this region of Arkansas that my company and others rely 

upon. It is remarkable.how expensive flights in and out of 

· XNA are, and all of us who use this airport would love to 

have the less costJ.y l:ravel options that low-cost carrier. 

service could provide. 

Our regional airport has been instrumental in the economic 

growth of Northwest Arkansas, and Tyson wants to see t:pat 

growth continue. That's why we support business-friendly 

govemment policies that allow our economy to expand and .., flourish. I believe that this grant proposal from XNA to 

DOT will foster even greater economic growth and will 

benefit the many citizens of this region who seek more 

affordable air transportation. 

Thank you for your consideration of this matter. 

Sincerely, 

,(/7/v 

Donnie 

;{\ ~ Smith, 

President and CEO 

Tyson Foods, Inc. 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department OfTransportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue. S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

WASHINGTON, DC 20510 

June 29.2012 

255 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 

WASHINGTON, O.C 20610 , 

(202) 224-2353 

500 PRESIDENT CLINTON AVENUE 

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L1TILE RocK, AA 72201 

1501) 324-6336 

TOLL FREE: (877) 259-9602 

http://pryor.senate,gov 

I am pleased to write in support ofthe Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport's (XNA) 

application for a Small Community Air Service Development Program grant from the 

U.S. Department ofTransportation. I understand the proceeds will be used as a 

minimum revenue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at XNA. 

XNA provides qual.ity air service in Northwest Arkansas. However. fares at XNA are 

among the highest in the Nation. Attracting a low-cost carri~r to the airport would . 

increase competition and. uitimatcly, lower air fares. As you know, good, competitive air 

service is a key factor in the economic development of my state. 

This is an important project that is certainly worthy of fundin~. It is my hope that the 

Department ofTransportation will give positive consideration to the Northwest Arkansas 

Regional Airport's application. If I can provide further inlormation, please contact Susie 

James .in my Arkansas Orticc. She can be reached at (50 I) 324-6336. 

Thank you tor your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely. 

Mark Pryor 

MLP/sj 
JOHN BOOZMAN • ARKANSAS 

320 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 

WASHINGTON, DC 20510 

202-224-4843 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

tlnitrd ~tatrn ~cnatc WASHINGTON, DC 20510 

June 22, 2012 

!;OMMmEES: 

AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY 

COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION 

ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS 

VETERANS' AFFAIRS 

I am very happy to express my support for-the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) proposal to receive funding 

through the Department of Transportation. Northwest Arkansas Regional A'irport will use funds received as a minimum 

revenue guarantee for low-cost carrier service at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. 

I have bad the chance to fly in and out of Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, along with other airports in the state. 

The one thing I here often from travelers is 'bow much more expensive it is to fly from XNA compared to other airports 

in Arkansas and also compared to some other airports in the United States. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport bas 

done many things to try keep its costs down, but in this economy of increased gas prices, it has been hard to do. 

It is also very important that economic development happens in this great state. And it has been proven that good air 

service is a fundamental element in attracting new services and businesses to Arkansas. In order to create a businessfriendly climate that supports this growth, the Airport, together with community leaders, have been working 

aggressively to increase the amount ot'air service at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. 

Although, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is fortunate to have service to several hubs from full-service airlines, 

attracting a low-cost carrier to the airport would introduce a much-needed competition. which should result in lower 

fares. 

The future is bright for Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, but without the help of this grant, they face challenges for 

years to come to keep costs down. I hope you wU! share my belief that this project clearly fits the application guidelines 

JIIld will be beneficial to residents in Arkansas. 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of this matter, and pl,ease keep me informed of the status of this 

funding request I am grateful for the help your office provides to the people of Arkansas. 

Sincerely, 

};oonmo 

U.S. Senator 

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87G-863-4641 479-573-0189 870-268-6925 501-372-7153 479-725-0400 870-424-0129 870-672-6941 
July 10, 2012 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Dea~ Secretary LaHood: 

DONNIE SMITH 

CEO 

I am writing to express my support for a proposal 

submitted by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport 

(XNA) to your department for funding that would help 

s_upport low-cost carrier service. 

As you may know, XNA provides critical transportation to 

this region of Arkansas that my company and others rely 

upon. It is remarkable how expensive flights in and out of 

XNA are, and all of us who use this airport would love to 

have the-less costly travel options that low-cost carrier 

service could provide. 

Our regional airport has been instrumental in the economic 

growth of Northwest Arkansas_, and Tyson wants to see that 

growth continue. That's why we support business-friendly 

government policies that allow our economy to expand and 

t1ourish. I believe that this grant proposal from XNA to 

DOT will foster even greater economic growth and will 

benefit the many citizens of this region who seek more 

affordable air transportation. 

Thank you for your consideration of this matter. 

Sincerely, 

.(~/v 

Donnie 

;<~ ~ Smith, 

President and CEO 

Tyson Foods, Inc.