BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Application of 

TYROLEAN AIRWAYS 

TIROLER LUFfFAHRT GESMBH Docket DOT -OST -2014-__ 

for a Statement of Authorization pursuant to 

14 C.F.R. Part 212 (intra-European codesharing) 

APPLICATION OF 

TYROLEAN AIRWAYS TIROLER LUFfFAHRT GESMBH 

FOR A STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Arthur J. Molins 

General Counsel, The Americas 

Lufthansa Group 

1640 Hempstead Turnpike 

East Meadow, NY 11554 

Telephone: (516) 296-9234 

Fax: (516) 296-9399 

arthur.molins@dlh.de 

Counsel for 

Tyrolean Airways Tiroler 

Luftfahrt GesmbH 

November 3, 2014 

NOTICE: Tyrolean is requesting expedited treatment of this application. Lufthansa, filing 

this application on Tyrolean's behalf, will poll the U.S. carrier representatives 

listed on the attached service list and report the results to the Department. 
BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Application of 

TYROLEAN AIRWAYS 

TIROLER LUFTFAHRT GESMBH 

for a Statement of Authorization pursuant to 

14 C.F.R. Part 212 (intra-European codesharing) 

APPLICATION OF 

Docket DOT -OST -2014-_ _ 

TYROLEAN AIRWAYS TIROLER LUFTFAHRT GESMBH 

FOR A STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION 

Tyrolean Airways, 1 

a regional affiliate of Austrian Airlines, applies for a statement of 

authorization pursuant to 14 C.P.R. Part 212 to engage in the codeshare services described 

below.2 Tyrolean requests expedited processing of this application so that the marketing and sale 

of the codeshare services described herein can begin without delay. 3 Tyrolean also asks that the 

statement of authorization be granted for an indefinite period. 

Tyrolean states as follows in support of this application: 

1. Tyrolean is currently operating certain flights within Europe on behalf of Swiss 

pursuant to a wet-lease agreement. In addition, Swiss and United hold authority from the 

Department to engage in reciprocal codesharing pursuant to a codeshare agreement between the 

Common names are used for airlines. 2 Lufthansa is filing this application on behalf and with the permission of Tyrolean. 

3 To the extent necessary, Tyrolean requests a waiver of the 45-day advance filing 

requirement contained in 14 C.F.R. § 212.10(d)(2). 
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two carriers. 4 In order to further implement the United/Swiss codeshare arrangement, Tyrolean 

requests that the Department grant it a statement of authorization permitting it to display 

United's "UA*" designator code on flights operated by Tyrolean within the European Union 

(EU) or European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) countries and beyond to any point or points 

in conjunction with services held out by United between the United States and the EU or ECAA 

countries and beyond to any point or points (either non-stop or via third country intermediate 

points), including flights operated by Tyrolean pursuant to its wet-lease arrangement with Swiss. 

2. Pursuant to the authority requested herein, Tyrolean initially plans to transport 

United passengers on aircraft wet-leased to Swiss between Geneva and Zurich on the one hand, 

and Lugano, Switzerland on the other hand, as soon as all necessary approvals have been 

secured. 

3. Tyrolean is a carrier of Austria, licensed by the Austrian government. Tyrolean 

holds an exemption permitting it to operate scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, 

property and mail between points within Austria, and between points in Austria and points in 

third countries.5 This exemption was subsequently amended to permit Tyrolean to operate 

scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail by displaying the code of any 

duly authorized U.S. air carrier between any point or points in any Member State of the EU or 

ECAA and beyond to any point or points.6 Tyrolean now seeks to expand its authority to enable 

4 See Department Action dated Oct. 19, 2005 in Docket DOT-OST-2005-22464 

(United/Swiss). 

5 See Notice of Action Taken dated Nov. 23, 2011 in Docket DOT-OST-2000-7838. 

6 See Notice of Action Taken dated Feb. 2, 2012 in Docket DOT-OST-2000-7838. 
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it to display United's "UA*" designator code on Tyrolean's flights operated on behalf of Swiss 

via the wet-lease agreement. 

4. Approval of this application is fully consistent with the terms of the U.S.-EU7 and 

U.S.-Switzerland8 open skies agreements. All relevant bilateral considerations support prompt 

approval of this application, and such approval would be consistent with the Department's 

decisions in other recent similar cases.9 Approval would also be in the public interest because it 

would enable United to expand its network to include more flights to more cities beyond its 

European gateways by codesharing on Tyrolean's intra-European flights, including those 

operated on behalf of Swiss pursuant to its wet lease arrangement with Tyrolean, thereby 

providing more service options for customers. 

5. Tyrolean has successfully completed an IOSA Safety Audit for codesharing with 

United, which remains current and is consistent with DOT/FAA Code Share Safety Program 

Guidelines. 

6. Tyrolean plans to display United's designator code on its flights after all 

governmental approvals have been obtained. Tyrolean agrees to accept the Department's 

standard conditions and notice requirements imposed on codeshare arrangements. 

7 Air Transport Agreement between the United States of America and the European 

Community and its Member States (Apr. 30, 2007), as amended. 8 Air Transport Agreement between the United States of America and the Swiss 

Confederation (Jun. 15, 2010). 

9 See, e.g., Department Actions dated Feb. 2, 2012 in Docket DOT-OST-2012-0005 

(Tyrolean/Brussels Airlines/US Airways) and May 4, 2012 in Docket DOT-OST-2012-0054 

(Tyrolean/Brussels Airlines/United). 
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WHEREFORE, Tyrolean respectfully requests that the Department promptly grant its 

application for a statement of authorization, as described above, and such other relief as the 

Department may deem appropriate. 

November 3, 2014 

General Counsel, The Americas 

Lufthansa Group 

1640 Hempstead Turnpike 

East Meadow, NY 11554 

Telephone: (516) 296-9234 

Fax: (516) 296-9399 

arthur.molins@dlh.de 

Counsel for 

Tyrolean Airways Tiroler 

Luftfahrt GesmbH 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the foregoing document on all 

persons named below by causing a copy to be sent via email: 

msinick@ssd.com 

howard.kass@ aa.com 

robert. wirick@ aa.com 

sascha. vanderbellen@ delta. com 

sametta.c.bamett@delta.com 

chris. walker@delta.com 

jrichardson@ johnlrichardson.com 

jcanny@ amerijet.com 

jhill @cooley.com 

perkmann@ cooley.com 

nssparks @fedex.com 

dan.weiss@united.com 

steve.morrissey@united.com 

November 3, 2014 

sllunsford @fedex.com 

gbleopard @fedex.com 

mlbenge@zsrlaw.com 

jhfoglia@ zsrlaw. com 

jyoung@yklaw.com 

dkirstein@ yklaw. com 

anita.mosner@hklaw.com 

jennifer.nowak@hklaw.com 

matwood @cozen. com 

kevin. montgomery@ polaraircargo. com 

john.s.duncan @faa.gov 

dwight.moore@ transcom.mil 

englets@ state. gov 

Robin McDougall