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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Office of the Secretary 

of Transportation 

Assistant Secretary 

APR 0 6 2010 

1200 N«w Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

The Honorable Joseph Crowley 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, D.C. 20515 

Dear Congressman CrowJey: 

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Thank you for your letter, cosjgned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

eiisures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
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U.S. Department Assistant secretary 1200 New Jereey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Carolyn McCarthy 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman McCarthy: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
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U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

TTie Honorable Gary L. Ackermari 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Ackerman: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
& 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretarv APR 0 6 ZOlU 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Michael E. McMahon 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman McMahon: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia AuT^ort. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, T hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

< / i 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Aff^rs 
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U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary /\PR Q g 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Maloney: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to connnent. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that T cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington. DC 20590 

Office of the secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Michael A. Arcuri 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Arcuri: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certEun US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an oppormnity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the naerits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
& 

U.S. Departmen t Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Of Transportation ADD n ^ onin Washington, DO 20590 

A r n U O Zulu Office of the Secretary 

ofTtansportation 

The Honorable Nita M. Lowey 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Lowey; 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jereey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretary ^° ° ^ ^ 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Christopher Lee 

U, S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Lee: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant SttCretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

of Transportation Washington. DC 20590 

Office of the secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Eliot L. Engel 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington. DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Engel: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Deha would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation AdniinisU:ation issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kuriand 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Jerrold Nadler 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Nadler: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you imderstand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is bemg sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

•; 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Departmen t Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Timothy H. Bishop 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Bishop: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
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U S Deoartment Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

of Transportation ^^^^'"^^^" ^ ^osso 

Office of the Secretar/ APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congresswoman Clarke: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airway.s and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

of Transportation Weshington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Scott Murphy 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washmgton,DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Murphy. 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand tliat I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and bitemational Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of TranSDOrtatlOn Washington, DC 20590 

o« *1 c * APR 0 6 2010 

Office of the Secretary 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Maurice D. Hinchey 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Hinchey: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

U.-

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
& 

u s Department Assistant secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Steve Israel 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Israel: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain condttions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U.S. Department Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office Of the Secretary APR 0 6 2010 

of Transportation 

The Honorable John J. Hall 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Hall*. 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Au^ays 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and lake appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours, 

Siisan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
& 

U.S. Departmen t Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

Of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary ^p p A C onjO 

of Transportation 

The Honorable Peter T. King 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman King: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, 1 am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
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U.S. Departmen t Assistant Secretary 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington. DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary .p o -

ofTrnnsDortatio of Transportationn ^ ' "v U D ZUlU 

The Honorable Anthony D. Weiner 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Weiner: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. 1 am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Admitiistration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket, No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that 1 cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or die substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

1 appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
& 

U.S. Department Aasistarit Secretary 1200 New Jeree>p Avenue, SE 

of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary .np A C onin 

ofTransportation ^^ ^ " ^ ^UlU 

The Honorable Paul Tonko 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Tonko: 

Thank you for your letter, cosigned by your New York colleagues, expressing support for a 

proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by which Delta would exchange 

certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National Airport for certain US Airways 

operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding on behalf of the Secretary. 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administration issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of your letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 

2010-0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, I hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of your letter. 

An identical response is being sent to each of the cosigners of your letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kuriand 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
Q 

U S Deoartmen t Assistant Secretary 1200 New jersey Avenue. SE 

oWransportation wasnington, DC 20590 

Office of the Secretary APR 0 6 2Dld 

ofTransportation 

The Staff of The Honorable Eric J. J. Massa 

U. S. House of Representatives 

Washmgton,DC 20515 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

This relates to a letter from former Representative Massa, cosigned by his New York colleagues, 

expressing support for a proposed agreement between US Airways and Delta Air Lines, by 

which Delta would exchange certain operating authorizations at Reagan Washington National 

Airport for certain US Airways operating authorizations at LaGuardia Airport. I am responding 

on behalf of the Secretary, 

As you may know, on February 9 the Federal Aviation Administt:ation issued a tentative 

determination approving the proposed transaction, subject to certain conditions. 

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

ensures that all interested parties have an opportunity to comment. After the period for 

comments closes, we will evaluate all comments received and take appropriate action. As is our 

normal practice, I am placing a copy of his letter and this response in the docket. No. FAA 2010-

0109, as a contact outside the record in this matter. 

As the matter is now pending, 1 hope you understand that I cannot comment on the merits of the 

tentative determination or the substance of his letter. 

An identical response is bemg sent to each of the cosigners of his letter. 

I appreciate your interest in this proceeding. 

Sincerely yours. 

Susan L. Kurland 

Assistant Secretary 

for Aviation and International Affairs 
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ISaatitngton, SC 20515 

November 16,2009 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U.S. Departnient of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Seaetary LaHood: 

Recently, Delta Airlines and U.S. Airways signed an agreement to faciHtate the 

exchange of slots between the two airlines at LaGuardia and Washington Reagan 

National Airport. As members of the New York Congressional Delegation, we would 

like to express our support for the proposed exchange and urge you to review and 

approve it expeditiously. 

The proposed slot exchange will greatly benefit our constituents, visitors, 

businesses, and the overall economy both in the New York City area and Upstate. It 

will do so by facilitating the start of new nonstop air service to more than a dozen 

markets from LaGuardia, creating better service and new connections to cities Upstate, 

and providing new competing air service to many more cities around the country. 

In addition, the transaction will increase the overall quahty of air service to 

LaGuardia as Delta plans to offer its new service on regional jets and mainline jel 

aircraft to replace the turboprops currently used in many smaller markets. This will 

increase by over two million the number of passengers able to access LaGuardia each 

year without adding to the number of operations at the airfield. We also understand 

that by eliminating slower turboprops. Delta's ali-jet fleet will improve traffic flow and 

help to reduce congestion and delays at LaGuardia. 

Finally, we are very pleased about the transaction because of Delta's 

commitment to undertake a $40 million construction project at LaGuardia to connect its 

existing terminal with the gates it will receive from US Airways. This investment will 

bring about not only job security for many of our constituents, but it also means that 

there will be many new jobs available for those seeking work. 

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Especially in today's econoixuc climate, when companies are willing to take risks 

and invest in ways that create jobs and drive economic growth, we firmly believe that 

the federal government should move as quickly as possible to fulfill its oversight review 

responsibilities. It is our hope that the Department of Transportation will recognize the 

benefits of this transaction and approve it by year's end so that the parties can make the 

necessary facility and schedule changes in time to operate for the peak 2010 travel 

season. 

Sincerely; 

)sepi 

Member of Congress 

Gary L. Ackerman 

Member of Congress 

Caroly !arolyn n McCarthy w 

Member of Congress 

miML 

Michael E, McMahon 

Member of Congress 

Ca'^yn B. Maibney, 

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Anthony D, WHRer 

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