BEFORE THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

2013/2014 U.S.-Brazil Combination Frequency

Allocation Proceeding

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Docket DOT-OST-2013-0072

ANSWER OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

IN SUPPORT OF DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 

Communications with respect to this document should be addressed to:

Carlene V. McIntyre

Assistant General Counsel

Arnold D. Kolikoff

Attorney

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK 

AND NEW JERSEY

Law Department

225 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor

New York, NY 10003

(212) 435-3503

Susan M. Baer

Director, Aviation Department

Bradley Rubinstein

Manager – Industry and Regulatory Relations

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK 

AND NEW JERSEY

Aviation Department

225 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor

New York, NY 10003

(212) 435-3741

brubinst@panynj.gov

May 3, 2013
BEFORE THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

2013/2014 U.S.-Brazil Combination Frequency

Allocation Proceeding

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Docket DOT-OST-2013-0072

ANSWER OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

IN SUPPORT OF DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (“Port Authority”) supports the 

application of Delta Air Lines for seven weekly frequencies in 2013 to enable the carrier 

to add a second daily nonstop flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK”) 

to São Paulo, Brazil. 

The Port Authority is a multi-modal transportation authority, which operates the 

five airports serving the New York metropolitan area - John F. Kennedy International, 

Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports.

Based upon analysis provided by NYC & Company, New York City’s official 

marketing, tourism and partnership organization, the New York-Brazil market is growing 

rapidly and as such needs additional air service to meet the growing demand.

Brazilian travel to New York City continued to grow at a rapid 

pace throughout 2011, registering a 22% increase compared to 

2010 and ending the year with an estimated 718,000 visitors – a 

new record. Brazil is now New York City’s second largest source 

of overseas visitors and a top spending market.

New York remains the number-one destination in the United States 

for Brazilian travelers after securing a share of 48% of the market.

As Delta points out, New York-São Paulo is the largest U.S.-Brazil market with 

nearly 340,000 annual O&D passengers – far larger than any of the other proposed 
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airports. New York itself is much more populous than Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, 

or even Los Angeles. Given the importance of the New York market, a second daily 

flight to and from Delta’s large and well established New York hub is likely to yield large 

consumer benefits. Delta’s second daily JFK - São Paulo flight would compete with 

already established carriers, and this competition would greatly benefit consumers with 

more options for traveling to Brazil.

An award of seven additional weekly frequencies to Delta would allow for a 

newly timed flight, increasing competition in the most important U.S.-Brazil route. In 

addition, JFK is an important connecting hub with Delta offering online service to 48 U.S. 

points. Passengers’ experience will be enhanced greatly by Delta’s new Terminal 4 

facility opening in May 2013. Terminal 4 is the only facility at JFK with an in-terminal 

station for JFK AirTrain, making transfers to and from other terminals and public 

transportation convenient and predictable. This $1.4 billion investment features the 

largest SkyClub in Delta’s system, and will allow international arrivals to be concentrated 

in the new facility.

The Port Authority supports Delta Air Lines’ application, as it is the only carrier 

which is currently seeking to add service in the dynamic and growing New York/New 

Jersey-Brazil market.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Susan Baer

Director – Aviation Department

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK

AND NEW JERSEY
CERTIFICATE SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have on May 3, 2013 served the foregoing Answer of The 

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in Support of Delta Air Lines, Inc. on 

following email addresses by electronic mail:

Francis.Heil@aa.com

Robert.Wirick@aa.com

howard.kass@usairways.com

benjamin.slocum@usairways.com

dan.weiss@united.com

thomas.bolling@united.com

Sascha.Vanderbellen@delta.com

paul.gretch@dot.gov

esta.rosenberg@dot.gov

brian.hedberg@dot.gov

brett.kruger@dot.gov

urskr@state.gov

joe.cambron@wcaa.us

louis.miller@atlanta-airport.com

Steve.Luben@atlanta-airport.com

info@airlineinfo.com

 /s/ Arnold D. Kolikoff

Arnold D. Kolikoff

Attorney

Law Department

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK 

AND NEW JERSEY

225 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor

New York, N.Y. 10003

Telephone: (212) 435-3451