LeRoy D. Burcroff 

Mayor 

ADMINISTRATIVE and LEGISLATIVE OFFICES 

11111 Wayne Road • Romulus, Ml48174-1485 

Telephone (734) 942-7571 • FAX (734) 941-2122 

ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG 

Clerk 

(734) 942-7540 FAX (734) 942-7592 

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx 

Secretary of Transportation 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

The Honorable John F. Kerry 

Secretary of State 

US Department of State 

2201 C Street NW 

Washington, DC 20520 

Secretaries Kerry and FoxxSTACY A. PAIGE 

Treasurer 

(734) 942-7580 FAX (734) 941-5541 

As the mayor of Romulus, Michigan- home of the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport -I have 

seen first-hand the economic benefits that stem from the Open Skies agreements- ensuring fair 

competition between U.S. and international carriers. However, upon learning that some 

international Gulf carriers are receiving unfair subsidies from their respective governments, it 

concerns me that many U.S. carriers are at a competitive disadvantage. This includes Delta Air 

Lines which is an integral hub at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. These unfair subsidies 

flowing to Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline without question puts U.S. 

carriers and Romulus at an economic disadvantage, 

As you are aware, Michigan took the brunt of the economic downturn in late 2008. The path to 

recovery has been tough for many Michigan businesses, workers and cities. But, we have come 

through it and continue to create jobs and opportunities for Michigan workers every day. Even 

so, the recovery is still fragile. Knowing we are increasingly facing stiff competition from the 

Gulf carriers, the growing concern is the loss of American jobs at Detroit Metro Airport, 

surrounding businesses in the Romulus area, and other downriver communities. All of this can 

be avoided if the U.S. government would simply open consultations with these foreign 

governments to address their violations to Open Skies policy. 

LINDA R. CHOATE 

Councilwoman 

CELESTE ROSCOE 

Councilwoman 

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HARRY CROUT 

Councilman 

JOHN BARDEN 

Mayor Pro Tem 

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WILLIAM WADSWORTH 

Councilman 

KATHYABDO 

Councilwoman 

SYLVIA J. MAKOWSKI 

Councilwoman 
As mayor to one of the nation's largest international airports, I fully support Open Skies. It's 

important for the U.S. government to open consultations with the Gulf countries, Qatar and 

UAE, to ensure American businesses are not further disadvantaged by carriers that are violating 

the spirit of Open Skies policy. Romulus is the gateway for millions of visitors, international 

travelers and Michigan residents who live or come to this great state for business and leisure. 

We are proud of our role in Michigan's recovery and enormous contribution to the state's job 

creation. But, all of this is at risk if the Open Skies policy continues to be undermined by some 

international Gulf carriers. 

This is a serious and an important issue that can have a tangible adverse impact on jobs, 

workers, local businesses. Therefore, I am hopeful you will consider the matter expeditiously 

before the impact is felt. 

Sincerely, 

LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor 

City of Romulus 

Cc: 

Senator Stabenow 

Senator Peters 

Rep. Conyers 

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