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The Honorable Sam Graves U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Graves: June 20, 2014

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Thank you for your letter supportingthe application ofSouthwest Airlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slotexemptions at Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport (DCA). Southwest proposesto serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip per day from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Othertimely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and WestPalm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment on the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and myresponse in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and view the publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. Ihave sent a similar response to each cosigner or your letter.

Anthony R. Foxx

### THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, DC 20590

The Honorable Emmanuel Cleaver U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Cleaver: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your letter supportingthe application ofSouthwestAirlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwestproposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip per day from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Othertimely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and WestPalm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment on the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, Iassure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and viewthe publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal DocketManagement System at WVvw.regulations.gov and searching for docketnumber DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this infonnation is helpful. Ihave sent a similar response to each cosigner oryour letter. Sincerely,

Anthony R. Foxx

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The Honorable Vicky Hartzler U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Hartzler: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your letter supportingthe application ofSouthwest Airlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip per day from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Other timely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and West Palm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment on the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. DeparimentofTranspOI1ation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Following ournormal practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letterand my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and view the publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. Ihave sent a similarresponse to each cosigner oryour letter.**Sine~'.** !'"'']' ( I 

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The Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Clay: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your letter supporting the application ofSouthwest Airlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slotexemptions at Ronald**R~agan** Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip per day from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Othertimely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and West Palm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment on the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interestedparties the opportunity to comment. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy ofyourletter and my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and view the publicly available documents filed inthe docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for docket numberDOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. Ihave sent a similarresponse to each cosigner or your letter. Sincerely,

Anthony R. Foxx

### THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, DC 20590

The Honorable Ann Wagner U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Wagner: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your letter supporting the application ofSouthwestAirlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwestproposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip perday from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Other timely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from Americai1 Airlines, proposing one nonstopround trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and West Palm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannotcommenton the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matteris being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested partiesthe opportunity to comment. Following ournormal practice, I am placing a copy ofyourletter and my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may trackthe progress ofthis matter and view the publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the federal Docket Management System at \vv-.rw.regulations.gov and searching for docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. Ihave sent a similar response to each cosigneroryour letter. Sincerely,



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The Honorable Kevin Yoder U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Yoder: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your letter supporiingthe application ofSouthwest Airlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport (DCA). Southwestproposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip per day from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Other timely applications were received from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, New York; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and West Palm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment onthe merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested parties the opportunityto comment. Following ournormal practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letterand my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and viewthe publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. Ihave sent a similarresponse to each cosigner or your letter. Sincerely,**/---~**

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The Honorable Lynn Jenkins U.S. House ofRepresentatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Jenkins: June 20, 2014

Thank you for your lettersupporting the application ofSouthwestAirlines (Southwest) for two within-perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Southwest proposes to serve Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, with one nonstop round trip perday from DCA. We received Southwest's application on March 25. Othertimely applications were received · from JetBlue Airways, proposing one nonstop round trip to Jacksonville, Florida; from American Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip to Islip, NewYork; and from People Express Airlines, proposing one nonstop round trip serving, on a seasonal basis, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April-October), and West Palm Beach, Florida (October-April). As the matter is pending, I cannot comment on the merits ofthe points raised in your letter. However, I assure you that all applications received by the U.S. Department ofTransportation will be given due and careful consideration. The Department's action on this matter is being administered through a public docket, which allows all interested parties the opportunity to comment. Following our normal practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and my response in docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. You may track the progress ofthis matter and view the publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for docket number DOT-OST-2000-7182. Ihope this information is helpful. I have sent a similar response to each cosigner oryour letter. Sincerely, 

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TheHonorable Anthony Foxx Secretary U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear SecretaryFoxx: March 25,2014

As Members ofthe Missouri and Kansas Congressional Delegation,wewrite concerning a pair ofcongressionally-created slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that is cmTentlyused by SouthwestAirlines (Southwest) on a temporarybasis for daily nonstop service between DCA and Kansas City International Airport (MCI). We support Southwest's application to maintain these slot exemptions on a pennanentbasis. Itis ourbeliefthat Southwest'sretention ofthese two slot exemptions for MCl-DCA service is in thepublicinterest. Southwest would ensurethatcompetition- in pmiicular, low-cost airline competition- is maintained inthe importantMCI-DCA market The competitivebenefits ofthis service are maximizedbecause Southwestis the only airline operating intheMCI-DCA market thatuses amainline aircraftwith a seating capacity of 143 seats, whichis morethan double of that offered by any other commercial aircraft operatingintheMCI-DCA markettoday. Further, as MCI's largest airlinetenant and the country's largest domestic airline, Southwest is well suited to provide consumers livingin the westempart ofthe United States with convenientone-stop or connecting access to DCA byway ofMCL We request that theU.S. Department ofTranspmiation act quickly on Southwest's application to ensure that the 2.4millionpeoplewho reside and work inthe Kansas Citymetropolitan area are given certainty about whetherthese routes, which they have cometo rely on, will bemaintained. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,

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