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u.s. Department of 

Transportation 

Offi~e of tf1~ Secretary 

Of Transportation 

Mr. Kirk Humphreys 

Chairman, the Humphreys Company 

Post Office Bo~ 1553 

Eufala, OK 74432 

Dear Mr. Humphreys: 

March 29, 2012 

1200 New Jersey Ave., S.£. 

W~shington. PC 20590 

Thank you for your letter of March 12 to Secretary Ray LaHood_, supporting the applieation of 

Southwest Airlines (Southwest) for two within .. perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan 

Washington Nati<>nal Airport (OCA). These two slot exemptions are available for reallocation 

under 49 U.S.C. § 41718(b) as a result ofthe retum of two such exemptions that .had. earlier been 

granted for setv'ice to Jackson, MS. Two slo.t exemptions would suppe>rt one daily round-trip 

from DCA. Secretary LaHood asked that I respond to your letter. 

Southwest's application, which the Department received on Match S. proposes to serve WUI 

Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City from DCA with one round-trip per day. Other timely 

applications for the exemptions were received from Frontier Airlines. proposing serviee to 

Louisville, K Y, and US Airways, proposing to continue the service to Jackson .• 

As the matter is still pending, l hope you understand that we cannot comme.nt on the merits of 

the points raised in your letter. However~ I can assure you that all applications the Department 

receives will be given fuU and fair consideration and will be evaluated against ~he $election 

criteria specified by statute. 

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

allows all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Following our normal practice, I am 

placing a copy of your letter and this response in docket OOT ~2000-7182. 

I appreciate knowing ofyout interest in this matter. 

Sincerely yours1 

/Lo-MJ.~ Robert Lett-r . . . . . 

Deputy Assistant Secretary for 

Aviation and International Affairs 
The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary ofTransportation 

U$. Depat\:tl).Mt ofTrai1,sportation 

1200New Jersey.Av.enue, S.E. 

Washington,. DC 20590 

Re:· DockefOST•200();..7162 

Dear Secretary. LaHood, 

cb.RLT~.t¥ LANDlNG 

March 12,.2012 

I am writing in support of Southwest Airlines' applicatioitfor slots at Washington Reagan 

National Airport for a daily roqnd-ttip flight b,etween DCA and Oklahoma City. · · 

When lwas elected Mayorof.Ol<lahomaCity 14 years ago, one of my top priorities was 

~ortvenient,. nonstop flights to the maj<:>r cities on both coasts; That goal has largely been achieved. 

Now it's time to take this important next step forward. 

Oklahoma City has seen impressive growth over the past decade. Our business climate is 

strong and we regu.la:rly make many of the lists identifying the top· cities ip A.nieri~a .. While We are 

thrilled with .ou1· growth, we are not resting on out laurels. This is evidenced by the fact that the 

people of Oklahoma City have gone to the polls and approved every opportunity to invest in 

improved qulility.of life over the past20 years. Our MAPS one-penny sales tax has been approved 

by fue voters five times for a total investment of almost $2 billion. 

Convenient· air service to new nonstop markets is vital to our continued growth. Oklahoma 

City is·the.large.stdtywithin the DCA perimeter that does not have •tons top service. This is 

certainly a factor in our current fares to DCA being among the highest among the top markets 

witheutnonstop to DCA. Southwest's low-fare pdcirtg will produce significant savings to both 

business and leisure travelers. 

I travel frequently to Washington, D.C. on business and civic matters. This improved service 

will greatly enhance the ability of our <:ompany and many <:>thers in Oklah()nla to take cE.tte of 

business in Washington. We Will welcome the opportunity to book seats on these flights. 

Thank you for your consideration; 

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