Howard Kass

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

howard.kass@aa.com

1401 H Street, NW, Suite 1075

Washington, D.C. 20005

January 16, 2015

Docket Operations and Media Management

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140

Washington, D.C. 20590

Re: Support for American Airlines’ Application to Serve Los Angeles-Haneda 

(Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018)

Enclosed please find an example of the nearly 2,300 letters from American Airlines 

employees to Secretary Foxx expressing support for American’s Los Angeles-Haneda service 

proposal. 

Also enclosed is an overview of the extensive social media campaign supporting

American’s proposed Los Angeles-Haneda route. 

Finally, enclosed are more than 80 letters of support from various business entities for 

American’s service proposal.

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Howard Kass

Enclosure
The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Application of American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I write to you today to express my enthusiastic support for American Airlines and its 

application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo's Haneda Airport from Los 

Angeles International Airport.

Nonstop flights to Haneda are a scarce national resource that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three 

U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers 

and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. American's proposed daily service from Los 

Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of increasing cultural, tourism and business ties between 

the United States and Japan.

American would provide important consumer and competitive benefits in the Haneda 

market, not only by competing head-to-head with other carriers on the Los Angeles-Haneda 

route, but also by enhancing the overall competition for service between the U.S. and Tokyo. 

Los Angeles is the largest continental U.S. gateway to Tokyo and demand in the Los AngelesTokyo market is almost five times larger than Seattle-Tokyo. A new U.S. entrant into Haneda 

would provide additional consumer choice and important competition in the Tokyo market.

I strongly believe American's application for nonstop service between Los Angeles and 

Haneda will increase competition and maximize public benefits by ensuring the full use of this 

valuable Haneda slot pair. Therefore, I urge you to approve American's proposal to serve 

Haneda from Los Angeles.

Signed,
American Airlines Support Letters

-IndexThe Appointment Group

Yamaichi Ltda.

General Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Intramerican Division

VYT Viajes y Turismo 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

UCB Inc.

Tunibra Travel Turismo Ltda.

Travex

Travel Security of Chile

Travel Group S.A.

STA Travel

StudentUniverse

Sakura Travel Agency

Rumbos Turismo Internacional

Quickly Travel

Pleasant Holidays LLC & Air by Pleasant

Peru.com Travel

Tanya Lasses

Esferatur Passagens e Turismo S.A.

Nissin Travel Service

Mickey Tour S.A.

Marriott International, Inc.

Magri Turismo

Ralph Lauren Corp.

Lulu Collection C.A.

Los Angeles Urban League

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
2 of 3

#LetAAFlyHaneda

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes Los Anheles

KI Design

JTB USA

Japan International Cooperation Agency Bolivia

Jetmar Viajes S.A.

Freska Produce International

Cain Travel Group

Global Crew Logistics

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Flytour

Euroandina

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center

The Travel Superstore

Worldview Travel

ACIS Travel

Analog Devices, Inc.

Metropolitan Touring

Architects of Travel

TravelStore

Explorica Inc.

Coach, Inc.

LUXE Travel Management Company

Domiruth Travel Service

Los Angeles Dodgers LLC

Toyota S.A. (Bolivia)

Transpac Travel

BCD Travel Peru

Chovy Tours

Volunteer League of the San Fernando Valley

DGX-Dependable Global Express, Inc.

Diners Travel Peru S.A.

Danaher Corporation
3 of 3

#LetAAFlyHaneda

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Peru

Crillon Tours

WL Gore & Associates

Coltur Peruana de Turismo

The Carlyle Group

Cain Travel

Axxiome Americas S.A.

ATN Viajes S.A.

MNX Global Logistics 

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

Japanese American Cultural and Community Center

SUMCO Phoenix Corporation

Alfainter Turismo Ltda.

Aeromarket Travel

AEG

Advance Viagens e Turismo S.A.

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

KLA-Tencor Corporation

Japanese American National Museum

Solar Tours

Experian Information Solutions, Inc.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Windset Farms

Plaza Travel



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Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-zoro-oor8

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We employ r8 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will

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express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines' application to acquire a slot pair from the

Department to serve Tokyo's Haneda Airport ("Haneda") from Los Angeles lnternational Airport ("LAX").

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S.

carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate

the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want

convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American's proposed daily service from LAX to

Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further underscore

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January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent STA Travel that provides Student and Youth travel products located in 

Chandler, Arizona. We employ 95 workers to provide our product/service and the service 

proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer 

base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American 

Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda 

Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely, Karl F. Peterson

 Air Trading Manager

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

São Paulo, 08th January 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Sakura Travel Agency that provide travel consulting services located in São Paulo. 

We employ 51 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines 

will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write

to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the 

Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport 

(“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three 

U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and 

shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily 

service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and 

business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that

further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the 

largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between 

the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 

Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only 

better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business opportunities and 

create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but 

will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Patricia Figueiredo 

Sales Manager 

Sakura Travel Agency 

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

Tel: + 55 11 2198-8588 www.quicklytravel.com.br 

January, 08th 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Quickly Travel that provide air tickets between Brazil and Japan located in São Paulo, 

Brazil We employ 66 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American 

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we 

write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from 

the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport 

(“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst 

U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers 

operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who 

want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from LAX 

to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further 

underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest 

source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between the two 

countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese 

nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect 

travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business opportunities and create much 

needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda 

will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but will best 

utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to serve 

Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Sergio Masaki Fumioka

President & CEO – QUICKLY TRAVEL

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
01/06/2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Pleasant Holidays LLC/Air by Pleasant that provide tour packages and airline 

tickets. We have offices located in Westlake Village, San Diego and throughout the state of Hawaii. 

We employ 450 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American 

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that 

we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair 

from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International 

Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three 

U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and 

shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily 

service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and 

business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that

further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the 

largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between 

the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 

Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only 

better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business opportunities and 

create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but 

will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Mike Pede

Vice President, Air Operations

Pleasant Holidays LLC.

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs



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January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: American Airlines’ LAX-HND Application (Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018) – SUPPORT

Secretary Foxx:

On behalf of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), an organization 

dedicated to promoting job growth, economic expansion and increasing the overall global 

competitiveness of Los Angeles County, I am writing to urge the Department of Transportation (DOT)

to support American Airlines’ (AA) application to acquire a slot pair to operate daily, year-round, 

nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). 

This new LAX-HND frequency will strengthen AA’s international hub operations at LAX and help 

secure Southern California’s status as America’s economic and cultural gateway to the Pacific Rim

I. The Current Challenge

At present, travel optionsinto HND, Tokyo’s downtown airport, for Southern California business and 

leisure travelers are extremely limited. American Airlines, the largest carrier out of LAX serving more 

than 12.6 million annual passengers, remains shut out of Haneda Airport, leaving its Southern 

California customers without direct access to downtown Tokyo. Compounding matters, there are 

only four daily nonstop flights operating today from the United States to HND, with only three 

American flag carriers granted the right to operate the four daily flights. And with capacity stretched, 

the already limited travel options for business and leisure purposes are essentially capped into this 

highly strategic Asian market. This is most troubling and problematic for a Southern California 

regional economy that is at-once dependent upon and serves as the gateway to Japan and other 

Pacific Rim nations.

II. Significant Economic and Cultural Ties: Japan and Los Angeles Region

The six-county Southern California region is home to the largest Japanese and Japanese-American 

population in the entire U.S. More than 250,000 Japanese-Americans are living in Southern 

California, and Los Angeles County has the largest Japanese and Japanese-American community of 

any county in the U.S. with over 100,000 people of Japanese heritage living in the County. 
As the leading gateway to the Pacific Rim, the L.A. region has emerged as the natural epicenter of 

Japan-U.S. commerce. Candidly, Japan’s economic importance to the Los Angeles region cannot be 

overstated. Japan is Los Angeles County’s top source of foreign direct investment. In addition, Japan 

is the Los Angeles Custom District’s (LACD) second largest trading partner with total two-way trade 

valued at $43.5 billion (2013). Japan also represents the LACD’s fourth largest export destination, 

with the [LACD’s] top export to Japan being high-value, “just-in-time” pharmaceuticals (and other 

medicines), which are typically transported in the “bellies” of airplanes.

III. The Importance of the LAX-Haneda Frequency

LAX – with a catchment area of over 20 million people – serves approximately 70 million annual 

passengers and ranks as the world’s busiest origin and destination airport. Providing American 

Airlines with the right to compete in the LAX-HND market will not only inject a new competitor into

HND and increase the L.A. region’s overall connectivity to Asia, but will conspicuously maximize

options for Southern California consumers, businesses, exporters and shippers travelling to, and 

doing business with, Japan. 

Adding this daily LAX-HND route will also allow our region to reap all the economic benefits directly 

attributable to this LAX-HND frequency and its associated increased economic activity. According to 

a 2007 LAEDC report, a single daily transoceanic flight, such as HND to LAX, contributes over the 

course of a year an additional $623 million annually in economic output to the Southern California 

economy, including 3,120 direct and indirect jobs with $156 million in wages. These are significant

economic and job impacts which our region still desperately needs, as our county’s unemployment 

rate (8.0 percent) remains more than two percentage points above the national rate (5.8 percent).

In conclusion, the importance to our region’s global competitiveness and economic success of 

having convenient, nonstop and direct air access from Los Angeles to Tokyo cannot be overblown. 

For all of the reasons noted above, we respectfully urge your support of American Airlines’ LAX-HND

application.

Sincerely,

David Flaks, Chief Operating Officer

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
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January 9, 2015

Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: American Airlines’ Los Angeles-Haneda Application, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines’ 

application to acquire a slot pair to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los 

Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

Today, there are four daily nonstop flights from the United States to Haneda, 

Tokyo’s downtown airport. The Haneda flights are scarce national resources that should 

be distributed to carriers that will maximize consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, travel options for U.S. consumers are limited. Only three U.S. carriers were 

granted the right to operate the four daily flights to Haneda, and not all of the currently 

allocated Haneda flights are even being utilized to the fullest extent. 

American Airlines, the largest U.S. carrier, remains shut out of Haneda, leaving 

its customers without direct access to downtown Tokyo. Giving American Airlines the 

right to compete in the LAX-Haneda market will inject a new competitor to Haneda 

maximizing options for California consumers and shippers travelling to, and doing 

business with, Japan. 

American Airlines has a rich history as Southern California’s premier airline to 

domestic and international destinations. And California and Japan enjoy strong business 

and cultural ties that underscore the need for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. 

American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and 

businesses, but it will help stimulate new business opportunities and create jobs for 

California companies. 

American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda 

will fully utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic 

relationship between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American Airlines’ 

application. 

Sincerely,

John Echeveste, CEO

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

Mitchell D. Liday, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Hon. Esteban Torres

CHAIR

U.S. House of 

Representatives (retired)

Raúl Anaya

Bank of America

Javier Angulo

Walmart Stores, Inc

Lupe Arriola

Retired

Andy Carrasco

Southern CA Gas Co.

Lupe De La Cruz III

PepsiCo

Federico Jimenez

Federico Jimenez Jewelry

Eva Longoria

Actor & Activist

Hon. Nury Martinez

L.A. City Councilmember

Hon. Gloria Molina 

L.A. County Supervisor

Carlos Rosales

Wells Fargo

George Ramirez

Union Bank

Raúl Salinas, Esq.

AlvaradoSmith

Miguel Santana

City of Los Angeles

Dr. Cynthia Telles

UCLA School of Medecine

ADVISORY

Antonia Hernández

California Community 

Foundation

HONORARY 

Nelson Del Rio 

Emergent Intelligent 

Solutions

Christy Haubegger

CAA

Yolanda Nava

Yolanda Nava & 

Associates

CEO

John Echeveste


 


January 7, 2014

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent the Cain Travel Group, Inc., located in Boulder, CO. We employ 63 

workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will 

contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we 

write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot 

pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles 

International Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today 

three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. 

consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that 

American’s proposed daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of 

increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely, Diane Egner

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
09 January, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Global Crew Logistics that provide travel services to clients located in LOS 

ANGELES, etc. We employ 45 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by 

American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this 

context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to 

acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los 

Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three 

U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers 

and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed 

daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, 

and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that 

further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was 

the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand 

between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 

50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will 

not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business 

opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but
will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ 

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Jackie Lachman

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs




January 9, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center that provides primary health, 

dental and women’s health, dental, behavioral and ancillary services to low-income and the 

underserved children and adults the Los Angeles community. We employ 376 workers to 

provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to 

continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to 

express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from 

the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International 

Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 
We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Trinidad

Director of Development

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
THE TRAVEL SUPERSTORE

2615 Zoe Avenue

Huntington Park, CA 90255

(323) 923-2391

January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda 

Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent The Travel Superstore that provide Airlines Tickets & Tour 

Packages located in Los Angeles . We employ 27 workers to provide our 

product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to 

continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write 

to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a 

slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from 

Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic 

benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, 

limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient 

access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from 

LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, 

and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and 

cultural ties that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to 

Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into 

Los Angeles County while travel demand between the two countries was sustained 

by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals 
living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not 

only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business 

opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service 

between LAX and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our 

constituents and our state’s economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. 

Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda 

from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Gustavo Vicchi

Gustavo Vicchi

The Travel Superstore

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
Jim Osborne

Vice President

Worldview Travel

101 W. Fourth Street, Suite 100

Santa Ana, CA 92701

January 5, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Worldview Travel that provides travel management services located in 

Southern California. We employ 350 workers to provide our product/service and the service 

proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer 

base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American 

Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda 

Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today 

three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. 

consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that 

American’s proposed daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of 

increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state’s 
economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Jim Osborne

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent ACIS Travel that provides travel arrangements located in Boston, MA. We 

employ 65 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American 

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this 

context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application 

to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from 

Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Jane M. Gray

Vice President, Flights

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
Dale Peak, Global Travel Manager

Analog Devices, Inc

804 Woburn Street

Wilmington, MA 01887

January 11, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Analog Devices, Inc., located in Wilmington, MA. We employ 10,000 workers to 

provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to 

continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to 

express our support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the 

Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International 

Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S. 

carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. 

carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers 

and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s 

proposed daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the 

existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles and 

Haneda will have a positive impact on both our customers and business. Therefore, we urge

you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Dale Peak

cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
DATE: January 9th, 2015 

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Application fo Application fo Application forAmerican American American Airlines Airlines Airlinesin the U.S. in the U.S. in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx: 

 I represent Metropolitan Touring that provide Travel Services located in Quito 

Ecuador. We employ 214 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed 

by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is 

in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ 

application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport 

(“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties. 

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while 

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 

 We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely, 

 

Luis Romero, Luis Romero,General Manager, Travel Agen General Manager, Travel Agen General Manager, Travel Agency, Metropolitan Tourin cy, Metropolitan Touring cy, Metropolitan Touring 

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 

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January 5, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent TravelStore that provide travel agency services located in Los Angeles. We 

employ over 250 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American 

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that 

we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair 

from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International 

Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S. 

carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers 

operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who 

want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from 

Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business 

ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state’s economy, but 

will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ 

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Explorica Inc. (www.explorica.com), a Worldwide Educational Tour 

Operator located in San Diego (among other locations) that specializes in connecting 

teachers and students to new cultures, languages and people on educational tours across 

the globe.

We employ 150 workers to provide our travel tours and the service proposed by American 

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business. It is in this context that I write to 

express my enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from 

the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International 

Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 
We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Stephane Cosse

Vice President, Operations

Explorica

145 Tremont Street, 5th floor

Boston, MA 02111

p: +1 617 210 6121

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Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent LUXE Travel Management Company that provides travel management 

services to many companies located in the greater LOS ANGELES area. We employ over 

200 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines 

will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that 

we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a 

slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles 

International Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today 

three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. 

consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that 

American’s proposed daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of 

increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Craig G. Carter

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

DATE January 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application fo American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Los Angeles Dodgers LLC that provide Sports Entertainment located in 

LOS ANGELES. We employ 250 workers to provide our product/service and the service 

proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer 

base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American 

Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda 

Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options 

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced 

that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing 

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties 

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, 

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American 

Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California 

companies. 
We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

 Jane Capobianco

 Travel Manager

 Los Angeles Dodgers LLC

1000 Elysian Park Avenue

 Los Angeles , CA 90012

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs









January Sth, 2015 

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx 

Secreta ry of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. DC 20590 

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx: 

I represent Crillón Tours that provides Tourism Related Services located in Solivia. We employ 136 

workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to 

continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic 

support for American Airlines' application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo's Haneda 

Airport ("Haneda") from Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S. 

carriers to obtain the máximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers opérate the 

four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient 

access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American's proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the 

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As you may be aware. California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further 

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Jan 9, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination 

Services Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent Axxiome Americas S.A. based in Uruguay that provide SAP Software 

Implementation Services also located in 14 countries, included Singapore, Philines and Australia, 

planning to open in Tokio. We employ 550 workers to provide our product/service and the service 

proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. 

It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ 

application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”)

from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three 

U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers 

and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed 

daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, 

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As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that

further underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was 

the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand 

between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 

50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will 

not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new business 

opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but 

will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Alberto Garda CEO of the Axxiome Americas

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
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U.S. Department of Transportation

I2OO New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services

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Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent ATN Viajes S.A. that provide Travel Services located in Santiago Chile. We

employ 40 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by American

Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. lt is in this

context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines' application

to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo's Haneda Airport ("Haneda") from

Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"¡.

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be

distributed amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits.

Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options

for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced

that American's proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have the effect of increasing

the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties

that further underscore the necessity for American Airlines' service to Haneda. ln 2OII,

Japan was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while

travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000

Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American

Airlines' LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California

companies.

We strongly believe American Airlines' application for nonstop service between LAX

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state's

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve

American Airlines' proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay.

Sincerely,

Enrique Chanut S^.

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244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 • (213) 628-2725 • FAX (213) 617-8576 • www.jaccc.org

January 12, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application of American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) located in Los Angeles. 

The JACCC’s mission is to present, perpetuate, transmit and promote Japanese and Japanese American 

arts and culture to diverse audiences, and to provide a center to enhance community programs. In service 

to this mission, we conduct cultural exchange projects bringing artists and cultural workers both from the 

U.S. to Japan and from Japan to the U.S. The service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to 

continued growth of our business as a cultural bridge builder. It is in this context that we write to express 

our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to 

serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S. 

carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate 

the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want 

convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to 

Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further underscore 

the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest source of Foreign 

Direct Investment into L.A. County while travel demand between the two countries was sustained by the 

approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern California. 

American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will 

help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will

not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but will best utilize the 

scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda 

from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Leslie A. Ito

President & CEO

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
 

DATE: Jan. 6, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I represent SUMCO Phoenix Corporation that manufactures silicon wafers for the 

electronics industry located in Phoenix AZ with our parent company located in Tokyo Japan. 

We employ 621 workers to provide our product/service and the service proposed by 

American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in 

this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ 

application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport 

(“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed 

amongst U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today 

three U.S. carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. 

consumers and shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that 

American’s proposed daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of 

increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for service between Los Angeles 

and Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state’s 

economy, but will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve 

American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Anne Jacobs

SUMCO Phoenix Corporate Travel Manager/ Corporate Administrative Coordinator

19801 N Tatum Blvd

Phoenix, AZ 85050

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs






Ernest Wooden Jr. 

President and CEO

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: American Airlines’ Los Angeles-Haneda Application, 

Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I write to urge the Department of Transportation to support American Airlines’ application 

to acquire a slot pair to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles 

International Airport (“LAX”). 

Today, there are four daily nonstop flights from the United States to Haneda, Tokyo’s 

downtown airport. The Haneda flights are scarce national resources that should be 

distributed to carriers that will maximize consumer and economic benefits. 

Yet, travel options for U.S. consumers are limited. Only three U.S. carriers were granted 

the right to operate the four daily flights to Haneda, and not all of the currently 

allocated Haneda flights are even being utilized to the fullest extent. The result is a 

squandering of the already limited opportunities for consumer access to this highly 

strategic Asian market. 

American Airlines, the largest U.S. carrier, remains shut out of Haneda, leaving its 

customers without direct access to downtown Tokyo. Giving American Airlines the right 

to compete in the LAX-Haneda market will inject a new competitor to Haneda maximizing

options for California consumers and shippers travelling to, and doing business with, 

Japan. 

American Airlines has a rich history as Southern California’s premier airline to domestic 

and international destinations. American Airlines is the largest carrier at LAX serving 

more than 12.6 million passengers annually. It has nearly 200 daily departures to more 

than 60 destinations today, with plans to grow both domestic and international service 

offerings. 

California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that underscore the need for 

American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest source of Foreign 
Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between the two 

countries was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 

Japanese nationals living in Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight 

will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it will help stimulate new 

business opportunities and create jobs for California companies. 

American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will fully 

utilize the valuable Haneda slots while bolstering the cultural and economic relationship 

between California and Japan. I urge you to approve American Airlines’ application. 

Sincerely,

Ernest Wooden Jr.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
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Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

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Dear Secretary Foxx: 

I represent KLA-Ten cor Corporation that provides semi-conductor test equipment and is 

located in Milpitas, CA. We employ 5000 workers to provide our products and services and the 

service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our 

business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for 

American Airlines' application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo's 

Haneda Airport ("Haneda") from Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"). 

The flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst 

U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. 

carriers operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and 

shippers who want convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American's proposed 

daily service from Los Angeles to Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, 

tourism, and business ties. 

We strongly believe American Airlines' application for service between Los Angeles and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our customers and our state's economy, but 

will best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines' 

proposal to serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Regards, 

Senior 

~~~ Manager, Travel and Procurement 

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs 


1/6/2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services 

Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

I am Rafael Checa, owner of Solar Tours located in Rockville, MD. We employ over 160

workers to provide customized trips to US based clients and the service proposed by American Airlines 

will contribute to continued growth of our business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to 

express our enthusiastic support for American Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the 

Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) from Los Angeles International Airport 

(“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst 

U.S. carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers 

operate the four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want 

convenient access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to 

Haneda will have the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further 

underscore the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest source 

of Foreign Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between the two countries 

was sustained by the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in 

Southern California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and 

businesses, but it will help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other 

California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and 

Haneda will not only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but will 

best utilize the scarce Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to 

serve Haneda from LAX without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Rafael A. Checa

Cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
January 7, 2015

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx

Secretary of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Application for American Airlines in the U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, 

Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018

Dear Secretary Foxx:

Experian Information Solutions, Inc. provides data and analytical tools to clients around the world. Our North 

American Headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, CA and we employ approximately 16,000 people in 39 

countries. The service proposed by American Airlines will contribute to continued growth of our 

business/customer base. It is in this context that we write to express our enthusiastic support for American 

Airlines’ application to acquire a slot pair from the Department to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (“Haneda”) 

from Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”). 

The nonstop flights to Haneda are scarce national resources that should be distributed amongst U.S. 

carriers to obtain the maximum consumer and economic benefits. Yet, today three U.S. carriers operate the 

four daily flights at Haneda, limiting travel options for U.S. consumers and shippers who want convenient 

access to Tokyo. We are convinced that American’s proposed daily service from LAX to Haneda will have 

the effect of increasing the existing cultural, tourism, and business ties.

As you may be aware, California and Japan enjoy strong business and cultural ties that further underscore 

the necessity for American Airlines’ service to Haneda. In 2011, Japan was the largest source of Foreign 

Direct Investment into Los Angeles County while travel demand between the two countries was sustained by 

the approximately 250,000 Japanese Americans and 50,000 Japanese nationals living in Southern 

California. American Airlines’ LAX-Haneda flight will not only better connect travelers and businesses, but it 

will help stimulate new business opportunities and create much needed jobs for other California companies. 

We strongly believe American Airlines’ application for nonstop service between LAX and Haneda will not 

only have a positive impact on both our constituents and our state’s economy, but will best utilize the scarce 

Haneda slots. Therefore, we urge you to approve American Airlines’ proposal to serve Haneda from LAX 

without further delay. 

Sincerely,

Russell Tieman

Vice President Facilities & Administration

cc: Susan Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

475 Anton Boulevard

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

www.experian.com