BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASIITNGTON, D.C. Application of AMERlCAN AIRLINES, INC. for an exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109 (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-Quito, Ecuador) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 

## ____________________________) Docket DOT-OST-2015-

APPLICATION OF AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. FOR AN EXEMPTION 

### (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-Quito, Ecuador) Communications with respect to this document should be addressed to: HowardKass Vice President- Regulatory Affairs Robert A. Wirick Managing Director, Regulatory and

International Affairs Abigail Donovan Director, Congressional and Federal Affairs American Airlines, Inc. 1101 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 326-5153 howard.kass@aa.com robert.wirick@aa.com abigail.donovan!W,aa.com DATED: June 11,2015 NOTICE: American Airlines plans to poll on this application and therefore requests that any parties wishing to support or oppose this application notify American Airlines immediately.BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASIDNGTON, D.C. Application of AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. for an exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109 (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-Quito, Ecuador) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 

### ____________________________) Docket DOT-OST-2015-

APPLICATION OF AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. FOR AN EXEMPTION (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-Quito, Ecuador) Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109 and Subpart C of the Department of Transportation's ("Department") Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. Part 302), American Airlines, Inc. ("American") hereby applies for an exemption, and a designation, to the extent necessary, to engage in the scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas ("DFW") and Quito, Ecuador ("UIO"). American requests expedited processing of this application so that it can begin seeking necessary regulatory approvals from the Ecuadorian authorities as soon as possible. In support ofthis application, American Airlines respectfully states as follows: I. American Airlines is a Delaware corporation with its principal office at 4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76155. 2. The services proposed in this application will serve the public interest by enabling American to offer consumers enhanced U.S.-Ecuador services while supporting commerce and providing substantial competition to other carriers serving Ecuador from the United States.Application of American Airlines, Inc. for an Exemption (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas- Quito, Ecuador) 3. In order to initiate this scheduled air service, American Airlines requests an exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41101 and a designation permitting it to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation ofpersons, property, and mail between Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and Quito, Ecuador. 4. American is a citizen ofthe United States within the meaning of49 U.S.C. § 401 02(a)(l5)(C) and is fit, willing, and able to provide the services contemplated by this application. American holds various certificates ofpublic convenience and exemption authorities. 

### (See, e.g., DOT Order 2007-4-2, April3, 2007, Dockets OST-2000-8516 and OST2005-22228 (Blanket Open-Skies Route Authority); Notice of Action Taken, May 18, 2015, Docket DOT-OST-2015-0097 (Los Angeles, California- Mazatlan, Mexico).) Pursuant to Rule 24 ofthe Department's Rules of Practice, American requests that the Department take official notice of all information previously filed to establish its fitness. 5. American plans to commence DFW-UIO service on or about December 18,2015. Service between DFW and UIO will be operated year-round using Airbus 319 aircraft (8J/120Y). American's service proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit AA-1. 6. The July 21,2012, Protocol to Modify the Annexes ofthe Air Transport Agreement between the Government ofthe United States of American and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador ("Protocol"), authorizes United States air carriers to transport passengers, cargo, and mail "from the United States ...to points in Ecuador." (Article I, Annex I, I, A, (i).) "Airlines designated by the Government of the United States may provide direct service to Quito ....) 

### (!d., footnote 1). 7. To the best of American's knowledge, there are 48 available frequencies in the UIO market. Accordingly, American's proposed service is consistent with the Protocol.

2Application of American Airlines, Inc. for an Exemption (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas- Quito, Ecuador) 8. American states that approval ofthis application will have no effect on its CRAF commitments. Furthermore, American submits that its application raises no environmental or energy issues, and anticipates no difficulty in obtaining fuel for this service. 9. American will accept and abide by all terms, limitations, and conditions that the Department normally attaches to exemption authority for scheduled foreign air transportation. American asks that this requested authority be granted for a term of at least two (2) years. 10. American requests the Department to use expedited procedures to approve the authority sought in this application. This will enable American to begin seeking necessary regulatory approvals from the Ecuadorian authorities as soon as possible. 11. The requisite filing fee is enclosed.

3CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on June II, 2015, I served by electronic mail a copy of the foregoing Application for an Exemption upon those addressees listed below: englets@state.gov (Department of State) cristinasa@state.gov (Department of State) brian.hedberg@dot.gov (Department ofTransportation) todd.homan@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) peter.irvine@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) laura.remo@dot.gov (Department of Transportation) brett.kruger@dot.gov (Department ofTransportation) john.s.duncan@faa.gov (Federal Aviation Administration) dan.weiss@united.com (United) steve.morrissey@united.com (United) gmurphy@crowell.com (Counselfor United) sascha.vanderbellen@delta.com (Delta) robert.land@jetblue.com (JetBlue) esahr@eckertseamans.com (Counsel for JetBlue) dderco@eckertseamans.com (Counsel for JetBlue) jhill@cooley.com (Counselfor Hawaiian) perkmann@cooley.com (Counselfor Hawaiian) jeremy.ross@alaskaair.com (Alaska) dheffeman@cozen.com (Counselfor Alaska) jyoung@yklaw.com (Counselfor Spirit) dkirstein@yklaw.com (Counsel for Spirit) bob.kneisley@wnco.com (Southwest) leslie.abbott@wnco.com (Southwest) john.fredericksen@suncountry.com (Sun Country) thomas.ting@suncountry.com (Sun Country) matwood@cozen.com (Counselfor Frontier) slachter@cozen.com (Counselfor Frontier) rpommer@atlasair.com (Atlas) anita.mosner@hklaw.com (Counsel for UPS) jennifer.nowak@hklaw.com (Counsel for UPS) cefelts@fedex.com (FedEx) nssparks@fedex.com (FedEx) kevin.montgomery@polaraircargo.com (Polar)

Abigail Donovan

# Dallas/Fort Worth-Quito Flight Schedule DOT Doc ket O ST-20 1 5- _ E x hib it A- 1 P ag e 1 of 3



# Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)- Quito, Ecuador (UIO)

AA2729 5x A-319


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## Annual Operating Statistics Effective December 18, 2015 (Daily)

Aircraft A i rb usA3 1 9 (A -3 1 9) Departures 73 0 Segment Miles 2,58 0 Plane Miles 1,883 , 040 ASMs 241, 075,2 00

A I RCRAFT AVA I LAB I LITY A m e rica n A irl in es wi ll u se a ircra ft c urre ntly in its fl eet. FUEL AVAILAB I LITY A m eri ca n Air l i n es a nticipat es n o di fficu lty in o bta in ing f uel fro m it s existi ng s upp l ie rs in Da ll as/Fo rt Wo rth a nd Ec uado r . Th e e nviro nm e nt a l impact of A m e ri ca n' s prop osed se rvi ce is de minimi s. Th e proposed servi ce w ill n ot ca u se a n ea r-te rm net a n n ua l c ha n ge in ai rcraft fu e l co n sum ptio n of 10 m illi o n ga ll o n s o r mo re.

# Dallas/Fort Worth-Quito Seating Information Seating Configuration Ai r

bus 319

AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY Ameri can Airlines will use aircraft current ly in its fleet. DOT Do cket OST-2015-
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