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Alexander Van der Bellen 

Managing Director and 

Associate General Counsel 

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

1212 New York Avenue NW 

Washington, DC 20005 

202.842.4184 

sascha.vanderbellen@delta.com 

March 23, 2010 

via email and regulations.gov 

Ms. Dorothy Beard 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Detroit Regional Chamber Letters of Support 

 for Delta’s Detroit-Haneda Service Proposal 

 Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

 

 

Dear Ms. Beard: 

Please find enclosed for filing in the above-captioned docket additional letters of support for 

Delta's Detroit-Haneda service proposal from members of the Detroit Regional Chamber. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

Alexander Van der Bellen 

cc: Service list 
SERVICE LIST 

A copy of the foregoing document has been served this 23RD day of March, 2010, upon 

the following persons via email: 

carl.nelson@aa.com 

dan.weiss@coair.com 

hershel.kamen@coair.com 

rbkeiner@crowell.com 

mrosia@crowell.com 

gmurphy@crowell.com 

jeffrey.manley@united.com 

julie.oettinger@united.com 

howard.kass@usairways.com 

benjamin.slocum@usairways.com 

jhill@dowlohnes.com 

ldeavers@dowlohnes.com 

perkmann@dowlohnes.com 

dmendersbee@zsrlaw.com 

todd.homan@dot.gov 

paul.gretch@dot.gov 

keith.glatz@dot.gov 

esta.rosenberg@dot.gov 

byerlyjr@state.gov 

eugene_alford@ita.doc.gov 

joe.cambron@wcaa.us 

Ishiwata.K@portseattle.org 

Safora.I@portseattle.org 

mike.orr@airlineinfo.com 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Robin Aikins 

One Woodward Ave 

Ste 1900 Detroit, MI 48226-5486 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Robin Aikins 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Brian Balasia 

1247 Woodward #609 

Detroit, MI 48226-2029 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Brian Balasia 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Carol Galle 

3656 Betsy Ross 

Royal Oak, MI 48073-6400 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Carol Galle 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Charlon Hibbard 

477 Gray Woods Lane 

Lake Angelus, MI 48326-1242 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Charlon Hibbard 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Hans Erickson 

1 Woodward Ave. 

17th floor Detroit, MI 48226-3430 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Hans Erickson 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

John Ezzo 

320 Church Street 

Mt. Clemens, MI 48043-2125 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

John Ezzo 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Gerard Franchina 

17464 Laurel Park Drive 

Livonia, MI 48152-3981 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Gerard Franchina 
March 21, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Warren Goodell 

25630 Evergreen Road 

Southfield, MI 48075-1769 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Warren Goodell 
March 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Hans Erickson 

1 Woodward 

Detroit, MI 48226-3430 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Hans Erickson 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Michelle Hansel 

798 Masters Ct 

Rochester Hills, MI 48307-5080 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Michelle Hansel 
March 21, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Elaine Harvell 

15614 Mount Vernon 

Southfield, MI 48075-3181 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Elaine Harvell 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

H Russell Ives 

1130 Livernois, 

Box 309 Troy, MI 48083-2711 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

H Russell Ives 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Jaime Patlevic 

2710 Galpin Avenue 

Royal Oak, MI 48073-3153 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Jaime Patlevic 
March 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Jason Davidson 

36427 Oakshire Street 

Clinton Township, MI 48035-1638 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Jason Davidson 
March 20, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Mahendra Kapadia 

1142 Norminster End 

Bloomfield hills, MI 48302-2345 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Mahendra Kapadia 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Kirit T. Ravani P.E. 

2990 W. Grand Blvd. 

Ste.233 

Detroit, MI 48202-3041 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Kirit T. Ravani P.E. 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Suk-Kyu Koh 

14707 Keel Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170-6001 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Suk-Kyu Koh 
March 21, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Adam Larky 

5100 Chestershire Court 

West Bloomfield, MI 48322-1551 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Adam Larky 
March 20, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Anita Mitzel 

19869 Silver Springs Dr 

Northville, MI 48167-2508 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Anita Mitzel 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Stanley Stevens 

2065 Franklin road 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0303 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Stanley Stevens 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Tom Sullivan 

49752 Keycove 

Chesterfield, MI 48047-4307 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Tom Sullivan 
March 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Robert Trube 

3615 29th Street SE 

Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1811 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Robert Trube 
March 20, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Stephen Weisberg 

662 Purdy St. Apt. 210 

Birmingham, MI 48009-1758 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen Weisberg 
March 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Brad Williams 

1532 N. Genesee Dr. 

Lansing, MI 48915-1222 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Brad Williams 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Peter Wong 

14650 Dequindre 

Detroit, MI 48212-1504 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Peter Wong 
March 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Diane York 

3001 West Big Beaver 

119 Troy, MI 48084 

 Re: Delta Air Lines Application for Detroit to Haneda Service 

Dear Secretary LaHood 

On behalf of my business, I am writing to express our strong support for the application 

of Delta Air Lines for new nonstop service between Detroit and Haneda. 

Approval of Delta's new service would be a major benefit for our region, where many 

corporations have strong trade and market presence with Japan. There are over 500 

Japanese companies located in Michigan and hundreds more whose business models rely 

on access to Japan and it's market. The growth of our business ties with Japan has created 

demand for increased capacity to Tokyo. Our business travelers look to the convenience 

of flying into Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport. 

Detroit is a proven and successful gateway to Asia, and as an airport that can support 

trans-pacific routes. This summer Delta is adding new service to Seoul and Hong Kong, 

fulfilling the commitment Delta made to DTW to make it the airlines gateway to Asia. 

The addition of Haneda as a destination is a natural fit that would clearly benefit our 

business travelers. 

Thank you for consideration of this request. 

Sincerely, 

Diane York