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

REPLY 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 14, 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

REPLY 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”) continues its 

support of the Delta Air Lines application 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. New York City is the largest U.S.-Brazil 

destination and awarding Delta seven additional frequencies would provide the most 

benefit to consumers by increasing competition in this vital market.

Some carriers have argued in their answers that adding duplicative service from 

existing gateways is the least valuable option and should be the lowest priority for the 

Department. However, Delta’s second daily JFK - São Paulo flight would allow for a 

second time offering to compete with established carriers. New York is the preeminent 

business market in the United States and a choice of flight times is beneficial to 

customers and is especially important to business travelers. New York sustains multiple 

daily flights to key business destinations around the globe.

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

nearly 340,000 annual Origin and Destination (O&D) passengers – more than the other 
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proposed gateways combined. 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 at Delta’s large and well established New York hub is 

likely to yield large consumer benefits.

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.”

An award of seven additional frequencies to Delta will 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 online service to 48 U.S. points. Passengers’ 

experience will be enhanced by Delta’s new Terminal 4 facility opening in May 2013. 

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 and competition in the dynamic and growing

New York-Brazil market.
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Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Susan M. Baer

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Susan M. Baer

Director – Aviation Department

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW 

YORK AND NEW JERSEY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have on May 14 2013 served the foregoing Reply of The Port 

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

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