BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

2010 U.S.-HANEDA COMBINATION 

SERVICES ALLOCATION PROCEEDING Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

JOINT REPLY OF 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. AND 

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA, INC. 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Hershel 1. Kamen 

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs 

and Policy 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. 

1350 I Street, N.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20005 

Daniel A. Weiss 

Managing Director, International Policy 

& Regulatory Affairs 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. 

P.O. Box 4607 - HQSGV 

Houston, TX 77210-4607 

Charles Duncan 

President 

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA, INC. 

P.O. Box 8778 

Tamuning, GU 96931 

March 8, 2010 

Thomas Newton Bolling 

Managing Attorney, Regulatory Affairs 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. 

P.O. Box 4607 - HQSLG 

Houston, TX 77210-4607 

(713) 324-5606 

thomas. bolling@coair.com 

R. Bruce Keiner, Jr. 

Gerald F. Murphy 

CROWELL & MORING LLP 

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue,' NW 

Washington, DC 20004-2595 

(202) 624-2615 

rbkeiner@crowell.com 

gm urphY@crowell.com 

Counsel for 

Continental Airlines, Inc. and 

Continental Micronesia, Inc. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1 

I. ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY THE OTHER AIRLINES 

DEMONSTRATE WHY THE CONTINENTAL/ 

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA APPLICATIONS 

SHOULD BE GRANTED .................................................................................... 5 

A. American's Arguments Supporting its Selection of 

Non-Hub Gateways Defy the Logic of Department 

Precedent and American's Own Previous Positions ................................ 5 

B. Delta's Proposal to Buy Tokyo Haneda Authority 

by Proposing Aircraft Far Too Large For Delta's 

Proposed Markets May Serve Delta's Private 

Interests in Maintaining its Predominance on U.S.-

Tokyo Routes But Would Not Serve the Public 

Interest ...................................................................................................... 9 

C. Hawaiian's Repeated Failures In Japan And Its 

Distorted Calculations Demonstrate Why Its 

Proposal Should Not Be Selected Over The 

Continental And Continental Micronesia Proposals ............................. 14 

D. United's Proposal to Serve the Small San Francisco 

Market Should Not Be Selected Over the 

Continental and Continental Micronesia Proposals ............................. 18 

II. THE CONTINENTAL AND CONTINENTAL 

MICRONESIA APPLICATIONS BEST MEET THE KEY 

PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERIA FOR SELECTION ....................................... 20 

CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................. 21 

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BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

2010 U.S.-HANEDA COMBINATION 

SERVICES ALLOCATION PROCEEDING Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

JOINT REPLY OF 

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. AND 

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA, INC. 

INTRODUCTION 

Nothing in the answers submitted in this proceeding alters the 

fundamental fact that the Continentall and Continental Micronesia 

applications to serve two of the four largest U.S.-Tokyo markets at their hub 

gateways serving New York/Newark and Guam/Saipan, respectively, should 

be among the four proposals selected for Tokyo Haneda service under the 

Department's public interest standards based on providing the most benefit 

to the most consumers. 

Members of the public who would benefit from the proposed New 

York/Newark-Tokyo Haneda and Guam-Tokyo Haneda flights have 

recognized the important public benefits that would flow from such flights 

1 Common names are used for airlines. 
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and supported the Continental and Continental Micronesia applications. The 

New Jersey Parties and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey2 

submitted answers supporting the Continental application and the Guam 

Parties submitted an answer supporting the Continental Micronesia 

application. Governors from New Jersey, Guam, Ohio and Texas are 

supporting the application. (Exhibit CO-R-125 at 1) The mayors, airport 

directors and/or other civic parties from places like Newark, Guam, Houston, 

Cleveland, Albany, Burlington, Charleston, Charlotte, Durham, Elizabeth, 

Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Harrisburg, Hartford, Ithaca, 

Manchester, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Portland, 

Rhode Island, Rochester, Savannah, Syracuse, West Palm Beach, WilkesBarre/Scranton cannot be wrong. They know that Continental's New 

York/Newark proposal is the best proposal for the flying public and their 

communities, and that is why they are supporting Continental's application. 

(Exhibit CO-R-125 at 1-2) 

Similarly, the Governor of Guam has been joined by Guam's 

Congresswoman, five Guam Senators, the Mayor of Agat, the Kosrae Visitors 

Bureau, the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority and the Yap visitors Bureau 

2 The Port Authority supported both the Continental application 

at Newark Liberty and the American application at JFK. 
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in supporting Continental Micronesia's application as best for the Pacific 

islands. (Exhibit CO-R-125 at 1-2, 4) 

Letters from more than 600 people representing corporate and agency 

travelers and over 12,000 letters of support from Continental/Continental 

Micronesia employees, with more coming in hourly, have been submitted in 

support of these applications. (Exhibit CO-R-125 at 6-10) 

Proposals made by the other applicants cannot pre-empt the 

Continental/Continental Micronesia proposals: 

• American has bypassed its hub gateways and proposed 

flights at two gateways where American lacks any 

meaningful connecting complexes. At New York/Newark, 

connectivity at American's proposed JFK gateway is dwarfed 

by Continental's Newark Liberty gateway, as is connectivity 

at American's gateway at Los Angeles. 

• Delta asks the Department to award all four Haneda 

opportunities resulting from the U.S.-Japan Open Skies 

agreement, which was negotiated successfully despite Delta's 

vehement objections, to perpetuate Delta's lock on the U.s.-

Tokyo market, but not one of Delta's proposals would provide 

the significant public benefits that flow from the combination 

of a large local gateway-to-gateway market with a hub 

connecting complex as the Continental and Continental 

Micronesia proposals do. 

• Hawaiian's application to provide precisely the same service 

on two wingtip-to-wingtip flights in the Tokyo-Honolulu 

market, which already receives more flights than any other 

single gateway-to-gateway route, cannot be selected to the 

exclusion of the Continental or Continental Micronesia 

proposals, especially given Hawaiian's failure to start Tokyo 

service in the past when awarded by the Department. 
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• United's application to serve its San Francisco hub, which is 

the second-largest west coast gateway but attracts far fewer 

local gateway-to-gateway U.S.-Tokyo passengers than the 

New York/Newark gateway, which is served by Continental's 

hub, or the Guam gateway, which is served by Continental 

Micronesia's hub, cannot be selected to the exclusion of the 

Continental or Continental Micronesia proposals. 

In selecting four proposals for Tokyo Haneda service, the Department's 

public interest standards seeking to provide the most benefits to the most 

consumers require the Department to begin with providing the most benefits 

to the most nonstop U.S.-Tokyo passengers and their communities. In 

evaluating which applicant should be authorized to serve which gateway, the 

Department must consider the carriers' ability to flow traffic through their 

proposed gateways on their own connecting flights, their track records of 

promptly instituting and maintaining service between those gateways and 

Tokyo and other points in Asia, and their abilities to compete with the 

incumbent U.S. airlines that have dominated the U.S.-flag service to, through 

and beyond Japan as beneficiaries of U.S.-Japan bilateral provisions limiting 

competition by other U.S.-flag airlines. Based on these criteria, Continental's 

New York/Newark-Tokyo Haneda proposal and Continental Micronesia's 

Guam-Tokyo Haneda proposal clearly should be selected. 
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I. ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY THE OTHER AIRLINES 

DEMONSTRATE WHY THE CONTINENTAL/ 

CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA APPLICATIONS SHOULD 

BE GRANTED 

The arguments raised by each of the other applicants not only fail to 

demonstrate any reason the Continental/Continental Micronesia applications 

should not be granted but also demonstrate why the other proposals must not 

pre-empt the Continental/Continental Micronesia proposals. 

A. American's Arguments Supporting its Selection of 

Non-Hub Gateways Defy the Logic of Department 

Precedent and American's Own Previous Positions 

American agrees with Continental and Continental Micronesia that 

the New York/Newark market should be selected first, but American now 

argues, contrary to positions it has taken in the past, that the connecting 

services available at the gateway are not important. American has 

frequently argued that excellent hub connections should be one of the most 

important decisional factors in awarding U.S.-Asia authority. When 

competing with Delta for a China route, American said, "American's Chicago 

hub would offer far stronger traffic support for a much greater number of 

beyond points with convenient nonstop-to-nonstop connections, a key 

measure of public benefit," and, "Unlike New York (JFK), Delta's proposed 

gateway for new daily nonstop service to China, Chicago meets all three 

fundamental criteria as a gateway to China: (1) nonstop service can be 

operated, (2) there is a large local market, and (3) there is a large flow 
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market."3 With respect to Tokyo Haneda, however, American now argues 

that the fact that Continental would connect 34 more cities through Newark 

Liberty than American would connect through JFK (Exhibit CO-R-113) is 

unimportant. American quibbles that 21 of Continental's 38 daily nonstop 

roundtrip connecting cities have fewer than five Japan passengers per day. 

American knows full well that by adding together the passengers of these 

21 cities a significant number of connecting passengers can and will be 

served, but even if those 21 cities were not considered Continental would 

offer five times the number of connecting cities American would offer at JFK. 

Moreover, Continental would offer online roundtrip connections at all four of 

the cities American would serve by connection. Although American claims it 

would offer connections at "all of the top 10 U.S.-mainland points" through 

Los Angeles and JFK, each of those cities would be as well or better served by 

3 See American's May 2,2000, brief in U.S.-China Air Services 

(2001), Docket OST-99-6323, at 10, 14. See also American's November 22, 

2004, brief in 2005/2006 U.S.-China Air Service Case and Designation, 

Docket OST-2004-19077 at 11. In the 2005/2006 case, Continental was 

selected first to serve the larger New York/Newark market and American 

was selected second to compete with incumbent United at Chicago, and both 

selections relied on "extensive on-line connecting service." (Order 2005-2-14 

at 17-20 and 23-27) 
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other airlines. 4 American cites its own previous claim that JFK is a superior 

airport for international service, but the Department has selected service at 

Newark Liberty over service at JFK, recognizing that the airports compete 

effectively with one another and that Continental offers better connectivity at 

Newark Liberty than other carriers offer at JFK. The proof that Continental 

at Newark Liberty competes effectively with American at JFK is in the 

pudding: Continental outcarries American in the Tokyo-New York/Newark 

market with a passenger share of 18.4% to American's 15% with the same 

number of New York/Newark-Tokyo Narita frequencies and offers far more 

New York/Newark-Asia, international and domestic service than American 

does. (Exhibits CO-A-152, CO-A-147 and CO-A-148) Thus, Continental at 

Newark Liberty5 is a more successful competitor for New York/Newark-Tokyo 

traffic than American as well as offering online connections for nearly four 

4 In the east, Continental will provide connections for 

Washington, Boston and Orlando. In the west, other airlines would provide 

connections for San Francisco, Seattle or Los Angeles (whichever is not 

receiving nonstop Tokyo Haneda service), Chicago, Las Vegas and Portland. 

5 American also raises the red herring of delays at Newark 

Liberty, but more of Continental's Newark Liberty-Tokyo Narita flights are 

on time than American's JFK-Tokyo Narita flights (Exhibit CO-R-120), and 

Continental's Tokyo Haneda-Newark Liberty flight will arrive at 5:30 a.m., a 

completely uncongested hour. Moreover, Continental, the FAA and the Port 

Authority of New York and New Jersey are working together to improve the 

on-time performance of Newark Liberty through various measures, and ontime performance at the airport is up substantially year over year. 
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times the number of Tokyo Haneda passengers than American can. 

(Exhibit CO-R-113) 

Although American claims that JFK is "more convenient than Newark" 

for Manhattan business travelers and "is the preferred airport by a wide 

margin for international service" (American Answer at 15), American itself 

offers only one Asian flight at JFK, and that flight serves Tokyo Narita. If 

American really believed its own rhetoric about JFK surely it would offer 

more than one Asia flight there already.6 In fact, JFK and Newark Liberty 

are equi-distant from Manhattan (Exhibit CO-R--121), and Newark Liberty 

enjoys frequent Manhattan train service by New Jersey Transit and Amtrak. 

The attractiveness of Continental's Newark Liberty for New York travelers is 

confirmed by support for Continental's application from The Port Authority of 

New York and New Jersey and the Partnership for New York City (which 

both also supported American's application) and airports serving Albany, 

Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse. (Exhibit CO-R-125) 

Clearly, Continental's proposed Newark Liberty-Tokyo Haneda service 

is far superior to American's JFK-Tokyo Haneda proposal, and American's 

6 Continental at Newark Liberty sustains nonstop service to five 

more Asian destinations than American does at JFK and to more Asian 

destinations than competing airlines do at their gateways, except for United 

at San Francisco, which equals the number of Asian destinations served by 

Continental at Newark Liberty. (Exhibit CO-R-114) 
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Los Angeles proposal suffers from the same defect as its JFK proposal: a lack 

of a hub network providing roundtrip online connecting flights. (Exhibit 

CO-R-112) Los Angeles already has more Tokyo service than New York! 

Newark (Exhibit CO-R-I05), and California has more Tokyo flights than 

New York and New Jersey combined. (Exhibit CO-R-I07) 

B. Delta's Proposal to Buy Tokyo Haneda Authority 

by Proposing Aircraft Far Too Large For Delta's 

Proposed Markets May Serve Delta's Private 

Interests in Maintaining its Predominance on 

U.S.-Tokyo Routes But Would Not Serve the 

Public Interest 

Delta's reply makes it perfectly clear that Delta is attempting to "buy" 

Haneda routes by promising to use far larger aircraft than its proposed 

routes justify to preclude new competition for its Tokyo N arita hub now that 

Delta has failed to block U.S.-Japan open skies altogether. Delta's 

intransigence should not be rewarded by granting its request for twice the 

number of U.S.-Tokyo Haneda slots either Japanese airline would have 

(assuming Japan divides the Tokyo Haneda slots evenly between JAL and 

ANA). 

As usual, all of Delta's proposals are infected by its vast overstatement 

of connections by including flights operated by competing airlines using 

Delta's code, one-way connections, seasonal flights and extended connecting 

times. 
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Delta's Seattle proposal should be rejected out of hand. The entire 

Seattle-Tokyo market would not even fill up half of the economy cabin of 

Delta's A-SSO aircraft (Exhibit CO-R-119) and all the passengers could be 

accommodated in a Delta DC-9-40 with five seats left over. The only reason 

Delta and United have been able to operate Seattle-Tokyo service is that both 

carriers have hubs at Tokyo Narita enabling them to offer one-stop service 

between Seattle and points throughout Asia. 7 A Delta flight between Seattle 

and Tokyo Haneda would lack any such connections and divert local SeattleTokyo traffic from Delta's current Seattle-Tokyo Narita flights.8 With no 

Delta hub in Seattle9 and no Delta hub at Tokyo Haneda, Delta's proposed 

Seattle-Tokyo Haneda flights would fail to provide any meaningful public 

benefits and would jeopardize Delta's current Seattle-Tokyo Narita flights, 

resulting in a net loss of consumer benefits. Just as Delta now says it can be 

relied upon to develop a Pacific Northwest hub at Seattle, it once made the 

same arguments as to Portland: 

7 Both Continental and American attempted to operate SeattleTokyo Narita flights without the benefit of a connecting hub at either end, 

and both carriers withdrew from the route. 

8 If the entire Seattle-Tokyo market were split onto two flights, 

each flight could be operated with a Delta Connection CRJ -700 and between 

the two flights 25 seats would be left empty. 

9 Continental will connect nine times more points to Tokyo 

Haneda at New York/Newark than Delta would at Seattle. (Exhibit 

CO-R-II0) 
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Since Delta began service between Portland and Tokyo in 

1986, Delta has successfully established Portland as a major 

west coast gateway for service to Asia. Delta currently 

operates daily nonstop service between Portland, on the one 

hand, and Tokyo, Nagoya, and Seoul, on the other hand. Osaka 

is Japan's second largest air travel center and is a critical 

component of Delta's desire to build its transpacific route 

network. Nonstop service to Osaka and Fukuoka represents 

an important opportunity for Delta to expand its transpacific 

service via its established Portland gateway, and would 

elevate Portland's emerging status as a premier U.S. gateway 

to Japan and Asia. (Application of Delta Air Lines, Inc., 

Docket OST-97-2913 at 9) 

Delta received the Osaka and Fukuoka authority it requested. (Order 

98-5-17) Long gone now are Delta's Portland-Nagoya, Seoul, Osaka and 

Fukuoka flights, and its remaining Portland-Tokyo Narita flight is operated 

with aircraft smaller than the A-330 Delta proposes for both of its daily 

Seattle-Tokyo flights. The Department should not waste a valuable set of 

slots at Tokyo Haneda to allow the largest incumbent U.S. carrier at Tokyo to 

block new competition when its history of developing a Pacific Northwest hub 

is abysmal and, more recently, it has delayed, reduced and suspended China 

flights it proposed to operate. (Exhibit CO-A-139) 

The Detroit-Tokyo market is even smaller than the Seattle-Tokyo 

market (Exhibit CO-R-I00), and Delta's exaggerated claims of connecting 

cities served via Detroit cannot rescue the proposal from a well-deserved 

doom. With only 45 local Detroit-Tokyo passengers per day each way, the 

entire market could be accommodated in the Business Elite section of Delta's 
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B-747-400 aircraft with 20 seats left over (Exhibit CO-R-118) or on a 50-seat 

regional jet withfive seats left over. Although Delta offers daily nonstop 

Detroit-Tokyo Narita B-747-400 service, it can do so only because it operates 

hubs at both ends of the route. Operating two daily B-7 47-400 flights 

between Detroit and Tokyo would clearly lead to the same kind of service 

delays and defaults Delta has experienced in the Detroit-China market and 

ultimately to cancellation of one of the flights altogether, sacrificing Delta's 

ability to connect traffic from behind Detroit to points beyond Tokyo Narita 

or sacrificing its access to Tokyo Haneda. Gambling on Delta's ability to 

operate the route may suit Delta's interest in keeping competitors out but it 

would not serve any public interest. 

The Department should select New York/Newark over Detroit because 

of the larger size of the New York/Newark market combined with the 

connectivity provided there by Continental's Newark Liberty hub as well as 

the fact that New York is the financial capital of the U.S. Delta's attempt to 

buy into the Tokyo Haneda market by offering aircraft far too large for the 

Detroit-Tokyo Haneda market must be rejected. 

Delta's proposal to serve Los Angeles-Tokyo Haneda would serve a 

larger market, but the Los Angeles-Tokyo market already has more service 

than the New York/Newark-Tokyo market (Exhibit CO-R-105), Delta has 
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virtually no connections at Los Angeles,lo despite its hype to the contrary, 

and the Los Angeles-Tokyo market is far smaller than the Guam/Saipan 

market Continental Micronesia proposes to serve. (Exhibit CO-R-I0l) 

Although Delta continues to argue for its Honolulu-Tokyo Haneda 

proposal, it has virtually ceded the route to Hawaiian as a new entrant to the 

U.S.-Japan market despite Hawaiian's record of securing U.s.-Japan 

authority and then abandoning it. 11 Although Delta appears to be concerned 

about enhanced competition from Continental Micronesia between Tokyo and 

Guam/Saipan, Delta now operates more than twice the frequencies 

Continental Micronesia operates on that route (Exhibit CO-R-117), and Delta 

neglected Guam/Saipan when it sought authority to serve Tokyo Haneda. 

(Exhibit CO-R-116) 

Delta has applied for the wrong reason - blocking competition - to 

serve markets that are too small to support Delta's proposed service - Seattle 

and Detroit - and have too few Delta connections to support the route and 

provide significant connecting benefits to the traveling public (Seattle, Los 

10 Continental will connect 32 more points with Tokyo Haneda at 

New York/Newark than Delta would at Los Angeles. (Exhibit CO-R-I09) 

11 In light of the history of Hawaiian selling a Japan route to 

Northwest, Delta's predecessor, the Department should be certain to 

incorporate its now-standard restrictions against sale of newly-awarded 

limited-entry authority on any award to Hawaiian. 
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Angeles, Honolulu). In sharp contrast, the Continental and Continental 

Micronesia proposals would expand competition, serve two of the four largest 

markets at issue and provide hub network connections at both New 

York/Newark and Guam. That being so, the Continental and Continental 

Micronesia proposals should be selected before any Delta proposal is selected. 

C. Hawaiian's Repeated Failures In Japan And Its 

Distorted Calculations Demonstrate Why Its 

Proposal Should Not Be Selected Over The 

Continental And Continental Micronesia Proposals 

Mter winning and then dropping two Hawaii-Japan routes, Hawaiian 

now asks the Department to entrust two of the four Tokyo Haneda 

opportunities to it so it can attempt to compete in the Honolulu-Tokyo 

market, which is already well served by five airlines providing 54 weekly 

nonstop frequencies, far more than the 35 frequencies flown between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo. (Exhibits CO-R-106 and R-108) Perhaps 

Hawaiian's past failures on Japan routes can be explained by its stimulation 

calculations, which assume the larger the market the greater the number of 

stimulated passengers without regard to whether the market is already a 

mature market saturated with service or a developing market in need of 

substantial promotional activities. Moreover, combining New York/Newark 

and Guam/Saipan to reflect more accurately the regions served by the 

proposed Continental and Continental Micronesia gateways and using 

Hawaiian's mechanistic formula shows that Continental Micronesia's 
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proposed Guam/Saipan service would "stimulate" more traffic than 

Hawaiian's proposed Honolulu service. 

At the same time, Hawaiian calculates large diversions of traffic from 

current Tokyo Narita schedules and says the applicant airlines will either 

operate with low load factors or charge higher fares to make up for the lower 

loads. In the smaller markets, Continental agrees the risk of diversion is 

significant and the applicant carriers may well end up canceling their Tokyo 

Narita flights unless they have hubs at Tokyo Narita, in which case the 

Tokyo Haneda flights are at greater risk. In the four largest markets, 

however, it seems more likely that carriers would reduce fares to fill their 

empty seats and maximize their overall revenues rather than increase fares 

and drive load factors even lower .12 

By separating out traffic between Newark Liberty and JFK, which 

serve the same major market and compete extensively for traffic in other 

areas throughout the New York/Newark region as well, Hawaiian has 

attempted to make New York/Newark look like a far smaller market than it 

is, and, by Hawaiian's formula, therefore producing fewer stimulated 

12 In Continental's case at New York/Newark, diversion will be 

primarily from the Tokyo Narita flights of other airlines, not from 

Continental's own flight. Moreover, Continental's Tokyo Narita flight, 

operated at different times of the day from its Haneda flights, will carry 

increased volumes of traffic as a result of code sharing and connecting service 

beyond Narita. 
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passengers. The Department has considered New York/Newark and JFK as 

a single market in international route cases, recognizing that each airport 

competes for Manhattan traffic and for traffic throughout the region, with 

JFK having an advantage for Long Island and Newark Liberty having an 

advantage for New Jersey. Thus, competition between flights at Newark 

Liberty and flights at JFK has been recognized by the Department as both 

intra-gateway and inter-gateway. 

Hawaiian seeks to turn its biggest deficiency, its failure to fulfill 

commitments made when it secured Hawaii-Japan authority in the past, into 

a plus by emphasizing its "new entrant" status. In fact, Hawaiian is an "old 

entrant" that has never successfully flown a Hawaii-Japan route. I3 Vividly 

contrasting with Hawaiian's defaults, Continental and Continental 

Micronesia have developed and maintained Japan service at their hub 

gateways, but their operations are significantly smaller than those of 

incumbents Delta and United as well as American, which operate some 90% 

of the U.S mainland-Tokyo flights. (Exhibits CO-R-I03 and R-I04) Thus, 

Continental and Continental Micronesia have both demonstrated that they 

can compete effectively on U.S.-Japan routes involving their hub gateways 

13 Moreover, Hawaiian at Honolulu serves only one Asian 

destination while Continental Micronesia at Guam serves 10 Asian 

destinations. (Exhibit CO-R-115) 
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and that they need Tokyo Haneda authority at their hub gateways for New 

York/Newark and Guam/Saipan to maintain their abilities to compete 

effectively with carriers operating far more U.s.-Tokyo flights today. 

Hawaiian also claims it will offer connecting service for other Japanese 

cities at Haneda, but the connections Hawaiian shows involve overnight 

layovers that would be unable to compete with far better connections for the 

same cities at Narita. Apparently in seeking support for its Haneda proposal 

Hawaiian has suggested that its Haneda flight would develop traffic through 

connections providing access to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Sendai and Sapporo, 14 

but each of these cities has far better connections today at Narita. Moreover, 

under the open skies agreement, Hawaiian could offer nonstop service 

between Honolulu and these cities or serve Narita and offer reasonable 

connections there. 

Finally, Hawaiian attempts to make much of the fact that it has won 

accolades and already has Japanese-language advertisements and a website, 

but Continental and Continental Micronesia have won far more accolades 

than Hawaiian (Exhibit CO-R-124), have far more Japanese-language 

advertisements, marketing materials and facilities than Hawaiian (Exhibit 

14 See the letter from Governor Linda Lingle to Secretary LaHood, 

dated March 1, 2010, attached to the March 5, 2010, letter from Lynn M. 

Deavers to the Department's Docket Section. 
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CO-R-122) and will offer Continental's new state-of-the-art lie-flat 

BusinessFirst seats. (Exhibit CO-R-123) While Hawaiian's domestic on-time 

performance may be admirable, the statistics Hawaiian provides are for 

domestic flights, not international flights. 

D. United's Proposal to Serve the Small San 

Francisco Market Should Not Be Selected Over the 

Continental and Continental Micronesia Proposals. 

United has attempted to make the Guam market look smaller than it 

is by counting only U.S.-origin passengers, discounting the enormous 

importance of revenue from Japanese tourism to Guam, Saipan and other 

Pacific islands and the importance of service to Guam from Japan for 

business travelers and military personnel and contractors. At the large New 

York/Newark and Guam gateways, both carriers have hubs that provide 

substantial connecting service for passengers throughout eastern North 

America and the Pacific islands, respectively. In fact, Continental will 

provide on-line roundtrip connecting service at New York/Newark for more 

cities (38) than United at San Francisco (22). (Exhibit CO-R-lll) Similarly, 

Continental Micronesia's flights will provide nonstop or online roundtrip 

connections for 2.2 million Pacific Island passengers, far more than the 

175,556 mainland passengers United claims it would serve at San Francisco. 

United has suggested that the large local Guam/Saipan market be 

relegated to charter service. Continental Micronesia operates a significant 
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number of Tokyo Narita (and other Japan)-Guam charters, and it is the only 

U.S. carrier to have offered Tokyo Haneda charters as part of its effort to 

develop Tokyo Haneda service. Based on Continental Micronesia's 

experience, some segments of the Japanese tourist market can be 

accommodated on charters but other segments of the tourist market, business 

travelers, passengers connecting to other Pacific islands and military 

personnel, their families and military contractors require scheduled service 

to meet their needs. 

United argues that because the far smaller San Francisco-Tokyo 

market receives service by four carriers, rather than five carriers at New 

York/Newark, and has one less daily flight than New York/New York United 

should be favored. If anything, United may have demonstrated that the San 

Francisco-Tokyo market is already overserved. 

Significantly, except for Tokyo, all of the largest New York/Newark 

international markets where the foreign point is served through two airports 

(London, Toronto and Paris) have New York/Newark service at the two 

foreign airports. (CO-R-102) It is high time Tokyo joined their ranks. 

Once the Continental and Continental Micronesia proposals have been 

selected, the Department can decide whether west coast service should be 

provided in the largest west coast-Tokyo market by one of two applicants 

offering minimal connections at Los Angeles or at the smaller Tokyo gateway 
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at San Francisco, where United operates a hub providing roundtrip online 

connections for 22 airports (compared to 38 for Continental at New 

York/Newark). 15 

II. THE CONTINENTAL AND CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA 

APPLICATIONS BEST MEET THE KEY PUBLIC 

INTEREST CRITERIA FOR SELECTION. 

For all the reasons stated in this Reply and in the joint Continental! 

Continental Micronesia Application and Answer, the Department should 

select the Continental proposal to serve the large New York/Newark-Tokyo 

market at its Newark Liberty hub gateway and the Continental Micronesia 

proposal to serve the even larger Guam/Saipan-Tokyo market at its Guam 

hub gateway to maximize the public benefits available from allocation of two 

of the four pairs of Tokyo Haneda slots. These proposals offer two critical 

public benefits: serving very large Tokyo markets at hub gateways with 

networks of connecting flights serving entire regions effectively. 

15 Although Delta's first choice application is for Seattle-Tokyo, 

Seattle is such a small gateway for Tokyo service and Delta has so few 

connections there that it is an unlikely choice, particularly in light of Delta's 

dominance of U.S.-flag service at Tokyo Narita. 
Joint Reply of Continental and Continental Micronesia 

Page 21 

CONCLUSION 

Continental and Continental Micronesia urge the Department to act 

promptly to select their applications to institute New York/Newark and 

Guam-Tokyo Haneda service so they can secure slots and make necessary 

preparations to ensure timely institution of their new flights. 

March 8, 2010 

DGlWDi\-1S: 107100H(U 

Respectfully submitted, 

CROWELL & MORING LLP 

R. Bruce Keiner, Jr. 

rbkeiner@crowell.com 

~ gm urphY@crowell.com 

Counsel for 

Continental Airlines, Inc. and 

Continental Micronesia, Inc. 
Joint Reply of Continental and Continental Micronesia 

Page 22 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I certify that I have this date served the foregoing document on the 

following persons in accordance with the Department's Rules of Practice. 

sbaer@panynj.gov 

brubinst@panyni.gov 

challock@newarkrbp.org 

governor@mail.gov.gu 

carloss@guamairport.net 

dmair@mmstlaw.com 

carl.nelson@aa.com 

robert. wirick@aa.com 

sascha. vanderbellen@delta.com 

jeff.morgan@delta.com 

sametta.c. barnett@delta.com 

jhill@dowlohnes.com 

perkmann@dowlohnes.com 

ldeavers@dowlohnes.com 

hoyt.zia@hawaiianair.com 

mark.arimoto@hawaiianair.com 

bruce.rabinovitz@wilmerhale.com 

david.heffernan@wilmerhale.com 

March 8, 2010 

jeffrey.manleY@united.com 

julie.oettinger@united.com 

howard.kass@usairways.com 

benjamin.slocum@usairways.com 

kandace. bender@f1.ysfo.com 

lee.moak@alpa.org 

jay.pierce@alpa.org 

ishiwata.k@portseattle.org 

safora.i@portseattle.org 

lester .robinson@wcaa.us 

joe .cambron@wcaa. us 

dwight.moore@ustranscom.mil 

john.allen@faa.gov 

Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki 

Embassy of Japan 

2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20008 
Before The 

Department Of Transportation 

2010 U.S. - Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 

Docket 00T-OST-2010-0018 

Nonstop New York/Newark - Tokyo Haneda 

Nonstop Guam - Tokyo Haneda 

Reply Exhibits of: 

Continental ----- Airlines ~I 
Exhibit 

Number 

CO-R-100 

CO-R-101 

CO-R-102 

CO-R-103 

CO-R-104 

CO-R-105 

CO-R-106 

CO-R-107 

CO-R-108 

CO-R-109 

CO-R-110 

CO-R-111 

Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

Index of Exhibits 

Page 1 of3 

Continental Airlines Index Of Exhibits 

Number 

Haneda Service Of 

Haneda Service 

Pages 

The New York/Newark - Tokyo Market Is Larger Than 1 

The Proposed Mainland Gateways At San Francisco, 

Seattle And Detroit 

The Guam - Tokyo Market Is Larger Than The Proposed 1 

Gateways At Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle And 

Detroit 

Tokyo Is The Largest Foreign Destination From The New 1 

York City Region That Does Not Have Nonstop Service 

At Two Different Airports 

Continental Has The Fewest Frequencies Of Any U.S. 1 

Carrier In The Tokyo - U.S. Mainland Market 

Delta, United And American Operate 90% Of U.S. 1 

Mainland - Tokyo Frequencies 

The Los Angeles - Tokyo Market Already Has More 1 

Service Than The New York/Newark - Tokyo Market 

The Honolulu - Tokyo Market Already Has More Service 1 

Than The New York/Newark - Tokyo Market 

California Already Has More Service To Tokyo Than New 1 

York/New Jersey 

Hawaii Already Has More Service To Tokyo Than New 1 

York/New Jersey 

Continental W ill Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda 1 

At New York/Newark Than Delta At Los Angeles 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda 1 

At New York/Newark Than Delta At Seattle 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda 

At New York/Newark Than United At San Francisco 

Continental 

Airlines 
Exhibit 

Number 

CO-R-112 

CO-R-113 

CO-R-114 

CO-R-115 

CO-R-116 

CO-R-117 

CO-R-118 

CO-R-1 19 

CO-R-120 

CO-R-121 

Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

Index of Exhibits 

Page 2 of3 

Continental Airlines Index Of Exhibits 

Number 

Haneda Service Of 

Haneda Service 

Pages 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda 1 

At New YorklNewark Than American At Los Angeles 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda 1 

At New York/Newark Than American At New YorklJFK 

Continental's New YorklNewark Gateway Sustains 1 

Nonstop Service To The Same Number Of Asian 

Destinations Or To More Asian Destinations Than 

Competing Airlines' Gateways 

Continental Micronesia's Guam Gateway Sustains 1 

Nonstop Service To More Asian Destinations Than 

Competing Airlines' Gateways 

Delta Claims To Be Worried About Competition On The 1 

Tokyo - Guam/Saipan Market, Yet Guam Was Not 

Among The Four U.S. Gateways Chosen By Delta 

Delta Claims To Be Worried About Competition On The 1 

Tokyo-Guam/Saipan Market, Yet Delta Already Operates 

More Than Double The Continental Micronesia 

Frequencies 

Delta Boasts About Its Capacity Proposal, Yet The Entire 1 

Detroit - Tokyo Market Will Not Even Fill Up The 

BusinessElite Cabin Of Its B747-400 

Delta Boasts About Its Capacity Proposal, Yet The Entire 1 

Seattle - Tokyo Market Will Not Even Fill Up One Half Of 

The Economy Cabin Of Its A330 

Continental's New YorklNewark - Tokyo NRT Flight Has 1 

Greater Reliability Than American's New YorklJFKTokyo NRT Flight 

The New York City Market Is One Market Despite 2 

Hawaiian's Claims Otherwise 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

Index of Exhibits 

Page 3 of 3 

Exhibit 

Number 

Continental Airlines Index Of Exhibits 

Haneda Service 

Number 

Of 

Pages 

CO-R-122 Examples Of Continental/Continental Micronesia Japan 4 

Marketing And Advertising Material 

CO-R-123 Continental's Lie Flat BusinessFirst Seat 1 

CO-R-124 Continental/Continental Micronesia Awards & Accolades 1 

CO-R-125 Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee 10 

Letters Of Support 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-100 

Page 1 of 1 

The New York/Newark - Tokyo Market Is Larger Than The Proposed 

Mainland Gateways At San Francisco, Seattle And Detroit 

400,000 

342,922 

350,000 

300.000 

250,000 

200.000 

150.000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

New York I Newark 

Source: MIDT YE 2009. 

Haneda Service 

U.S. Mainland - Tokyo Passengers 

240.015 

83.975 

San Francisco Seattle Detroit 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-101 

Page 1 of 1 

The Guam - Tokyo Market Is Larger Than The Proposed Gateways At 

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle And Detroit 

1.000.000 913.721 

900.000 

800,000 

700.000 

600.000 

500.000 

400.000 

300.000 

200,000 

100.000 

° Guam 

Source: MIDT YE 2009. 

Haneda Service 

U.s. - Tokyo Passengers 

437.271 

240,015 

Los Angeles San Francisco 

83.975 

32.963 

Seattle Detroit 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-102 

Page 1 of 1 

Tokyo Is The Largest Foreign Destination From The New York City Region 

That Does Not Have Nonstop Service At Two Different Airports 

Top Foreign Destinations From New York City Region 

Annual 

Rank Destination Passengers 

1 London 1,326,629 

2 Tel Av.v 760,945 

3 Toronto 626,201 

4 Paris 606,657 

5 Cancun 363,762 

NYC Nonstop Service To 

Multiple Airports? 

LHR, LCY 

NA 

YYl., YlL 

CDG,ORY 

NA 

Haneda Service 

6 Frankfurt 358,756 NA.. __ .. r------------------------------------: 

~7~~~T-o-~~~O~~-~~2~,9-2-2~~~~-N-R-~~ -- -- --I MissingNo~stop I 1-_____ n..::...-7' ____ ....... ________ "...;:J __ :.;.. .. ____ ! NYC Service ! 

Source: MIDT YE 2009, January 2010 OAG. 

NA (Not Applicable) = Foreign city does not have multiple international airports for nonstop 

service from the U.S. 

!.. .... ____________ .... _ .. ____ ........ __ .. ___ .... J 

Continental Airlines _Y' ..... ~,J. 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-103 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Has The Fewest Frequencies Of Any U.S. Carrier In The 

Tokyo - U.S. Mainland Market 

C. 60 56 

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Vi 

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;: .2 

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en 

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~ 

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0 

t10 

Delta 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

U.S. Carrier 

Delta 

United 

American 

Continental 

United 

14 

American Continental 

Tokyo - U.S. Mainland Weekly 

Nonstop Frequencies 

56 

35 

35 

14 

Haneda Service 

Continental ~"~Il~I'" Airlines 2 • • 
Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

CO-R-104 

Page 1 of 1 

Delta, United And American Operate 90% Of U.S. Mainland - Tokyo 

Frequencies 

Haneda Service 

u.s. - Tokyo Combination Freauencies 

Continental 10% 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Delta, United, American 90% 

Continental 

Airlines ttt~j11 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-105 

Page 1 of 1 

The Los Angeles - Tokyo Market Already Has More Service Than The 

New York/Newark - Tokyo Market 

Los Angeles 

To Tokyo 

Carrier Wkly Freg 

American 7 

JAL 7 

Korean 7 

ANA 7 

Delta 7 

Singapore 7 

United 1 

Total 49 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Haneda Service 

New York/Newark 

To Tokyo 

Carrier Wkly Freg 

American 7 

ANA 7 

Continental 7 

Delta 7 

JAL 1 

Total 35 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-106 

Page 1 of 1 

The Honolulu - Tokyo Market Already Has More Service Than The New 

York/Newark - Tokyo Market 

,. 

Honolulu • To 

Tokyo 

Carrier Wkly Freq 

ANA I Air Japan 7 

China Airlines 5 

Delta 14 

JAL I JAL Ways 21 

United 1 

Total 54 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Haneda Service 

New York/Newark 

To Tokyo 

Carrier Wkly Freq 

American 7 

ANA 7 

Continental 7 

Delta 7 

JAL 1 

Total 35 

Continental 

Airlines S:;:~I~ 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-107 

Page 1 of 1 

California Already Has More Service To Tokyo Than New York/New Jersey 

California 

To Tokyo 

Carrier Wklll Freg 

American 7 

JAL 14 

Korean 7 

ANA 14 

Delta 14 

Singapore 7 

United 14 

Total 77 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Haneda Service 

New York/New Jersey 

To Tokyo 

arrier Wkl~ Freg 

American 7 

ANA 7 

Continental 7 

Delta 7 

JAL Z 

Total 35 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT -OST -2010-0018 

CO-R-108 

Page 1 of 1 

Hawaii Already Has More Service To Tokyo Than New York/New Jersey 

,. -~ 

Hawaii To Tokyo 

Carrier 

ANA I Air Japan 

China Airlines 

Delta 

JAL I JAL Ways 

United 

Total 

Wkly Freg 

7 

5 

14 

28 

1 

61 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Haneda Service 

New York/New Jersey 

To Tokyo 

Carrier WklX Freg 

American 7 

ANA 7 

Continental 7 

Delta 7 

JAL 1 

Total 35 

Continental 

Airlines I.9'JI 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-109 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda At New 

York/Newark Than Delta At Los Angeles 

Continental At New York/Newark 

Count Destination 

1 Albany 

2 Asheville 

3 Atlanta 

4 Baltimore 

5 Boston 

6 Buffalo 

7 Burlington 

8 Charleston CHS 

9 Charlotte 

10 Cincinnati 

11 Cleveland 

12 Columbus 

13 Fort Myers 

14 Ft. Lauderdale 

15 Greensboro 

16 Harrisburg 

17 Hartford 

18 Ithaca 

19 Manchester MHT 

20 Miami 

21 Myrtle Beach 

22 Norfolk 

23 Orlando 

24 Philadelphia 

25 Pittsburgh 

26 Portland PWM 

27 Providence 

28 Raleigh/Durham 

29 Richmond 

30 Rochester 

31 San Juan 

32 Savannah 

33 Syracuse 

34 Tampa 

35 Washington DCA 

36 Washington lAD 

37 West Palm Beach 

38 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

Source: Carrier filings, winter schedules, U.S. destinations and round trip connections. 

Delta At Los Angeles 

Count 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Destination 

Atlanta 

Detroit 

Las Vegas 

Memphis 

Minneapolis 

New York JFK 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-110 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda At New 

York/Newark Than Delta At Seattle 

Continental At New York/Newark 

Count Destination 

1 Albany 

2 Asheville 

3 Atlanta 

4 Baltimore 

5 Boston 

6 Buffalo 

7 Burlington 

8 Charleston CHS 

9 Charlotte 

10 Cincinnati 

11 Cleveland 

12 Columbus 

13 Fort Myers 

14 Ft. Lauderdale 

15 Greensboro 

16 Harrisburg 

17 Hartford 

18 Ithaca 

19 Manchester MHT 

20 Miami 

21 Myrtle Beach 

22 Norfolk 

23 Orlando 

24 Philadelphia 

25 Pittsburgh 

26 Portland PWM 

27 Providence 

28 Raleigh/Durham 

29 Richmond 

30 Rochester 

31 San Juan 

32 Savannah 

33 Syracuse 

34 Tampa 

35 Washington DCA 

36 Washington lAD 

37 West Palm Beach 

38 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

Source: Carrier filings, winter schedules , U.S. destinations and round trip connections. 

~~Jlf.. " 

Haneda Service 

Delta At Seattle 

Count De,stination 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Atlanta 

Detroit 

Mnneapolis 

Salt Lake City 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-111 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda At New 

York/Newark Than United At San Francisco 

Continental At New YorklN·ewark 

Count Destination 

1 Albany 

2 Asheville 

3 Atlanta 

4 Baltimore 

5 Boston 

6 Buffalo 

7 Burlington 

8 Charleston CHS 

9 Charlotte 

10 Cincinnati 

11 Cleveland 

12 Columbus 

13 Fort Myers 

14 Ft. Lauderdale 

15 Greensboro 

16 Harrisburg 

17 Hartford 

18 Ithaca 

19 Manchester MHT 

20 Miami 

21 Myrtle Beach 

22 Norfolk 

23 Orlando 

24 Philadelphia 

25 Pittsburgh 

26 Portland PWM 

27 Providence 

28 Raleigh/Durham 

29 Richmond 

30 Rochester 

31 San Juan 

32 Savannah 

33 Syracuse 

34 Tampa 

35 Washington DCA 

36 Washington lAD 

37 West Palm Beach 

38 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

Source: Carrier fil ings, winter schedules , U.S. destinations and round trip connections. 

Haneda Service 

United At San Francisco 

Count Destination 

1 Arcata 

2 Boise 

3 Burbank 

4 Chicago ORD 

5 Chico 

6 Denver 

7 Eugene 

8 Fresno 

9 Los Angeles 

10 Wodesto 

11 I\Ibnterrey 

12 Orange County 

13 Phoenix 

14 Portland 

15 Redding 

16 Reno 

17 Sacramento 

18 Salt Lake City 

19 San Diego 

20 San Luis Obispo 

21 Santa Barbara 

22 Seattle 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-112 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda At New 

York/Newark Than American At Los Angeles 

Continental At New York/Newark 

£2y!!! Destination 

1 Albany 

2 Asheville 

3 Atlanta 

4 Baltimore 

5 Boston 

6 Buffalo 

7 Burlington 

8 Charleston CHS 

9 Charlotte 

10 Cincinnati 

11 Cleveland 

12 Columbus 

13 Fort Myers 

14 Ft. Lauderdale 

15 Greensboro 

16 Harrisburg 

17 Hartford 

18 Ithaca 

19 IVIanchester MHT 

20 Miami 

21 Myrtle Beach 

22 Norfolk 

23 Orlando 

24 Philadelphia 

25 Pittsburgh 

26 Portland PWM 

27 Providence 

28 Raleigh/Durham 

29 Richmond 

30 Rochester 

31 San Juan 

32 Savannah 

33 Syracuse 

34 Tampa 

35 Washington DCA 

36 Washington lAD 

37 West Palm Beach 

38 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

American At Los Angeles 

Count 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

Destination 

Dallas 

Fresno 

Las Vegas 

l\IIiami 

Monterrey 

NewYorkJFK 

Portland 

San Diego 

San Francisco 

San Jose SJC 

Santa Barbara 

Seattle 

Haneda Service 

Source: Carrier fi lings, winter schedules, U.S. destinations and round trip connections. Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-113 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Will Connect More Points To Tokyo Haneda At New 

YorklNewark Than American At New YorklJFK 

Continental At New YorkiNewark 

Count Destination 

1 Albany 

2 Asheville 

3 Atlanta 

4 Baltimore 

5 Boston 

6 Buffalo 

7 Burlington 

8 Charleston CHS 

9 Charlotte 

10 Cincinnati 

11 Cleveland 

12 Columbus 

13 Fort Myers 

14 Ft. Lauderdale 

15 Greensboro 

16 Harrisburg 

17 Hartford 

18 Ithaca 

19 Manchester MHT 

20 Miami 

21 Myrtle Beach 

22 Norfolk 

23 Orlando 

24 Philadelphia 

25 Pittsburgh 

26 Portland PWM 

27 Providence 

28 Raleigh/Durham 

29 Richmond 

30 Rochester 

31 San Juan 

32 Savannah 

33 Syracuse 

34 Tampa 

35 Washington DCA 

36 Washington lAD 

37 West Palm Beach 

38 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

American At New YorklJFK 

Count 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Destination 

Boston 

Miami 

Raleigh/Durham 

Washington DCA 

Haneda Service 

Source: Carrier filings, winter schedules, U.S. destinations and round trip connections. Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-114 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental's New York/Newark Gateway Sustains Nonstop Service To 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

o 

The Same Number Of Asian Destinations Or To More Asian 

Destinations Than Competing Airlines' Gateways 

Rebuttal To OL-ANS-417 

Nonstop Asian Destinations From Proposed Gateway 

6 6 

3 

2 

Haneda Service 

New York! San Francisco Detroit Honolulu Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle New York!JFK 

Newark 

Carrier: CO UA DL DL HA 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Note: Even with new DL flying at DTW (HKG and leN) and SEA (PEK AND KIX), EWR 

remains a larger gateway for nonstop Asian service. 

DL AA DL AA 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-20 10-0018 

CO-R-115 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental Micronesia's Guam Gateway Sustains Nonstop Service To 

More Asian Destinations Than All Competing Airlines' Gateways 

I _tl Rebuttal To OL-ANS-417 

Haneda Service 

Nonstop Asian Destinations From Proposed Gateway 

12 

10 

10 

8 

6 

6 

4 3 

2 

o 

Guam San Francisco Detroit 

Carrier: CO UA DL 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

Honolulu Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle New York/JFk 

DL HA DL AA DL AA 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-116 

Page 1 of 1 

Delta Claims To Be Worried About Competition On The Tokyo -

Guam/Saipan Market, Yet Guam Was Not Among The Four U.S. 

Gateways Chosen By Delta 

Rebuttal To OL-ANS-615 

Haneda Service 

Delta's Proposed Tokyo Haneda Gateways 

1 Seattle 

2 Detroit 

3 Los Angeles 

4 Honolulu 

Continental 

Airlines ~~,~. 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-117 

Page 1 of 1 

Delta Claims To Be Worried About Competition On The Tokyo -

Guam/Saipan Market, Yet Delta Already Operates More Than Double 

The Continental Micronesia Frequencies 

C. 60 0 

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0 

Z 50 

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CI) CI) 

3: ·u40 s:::: s:::: ro CI) c.::J 

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ro 

::J 

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I 20 0 

~ 0 

I10 

Source: January 2010 OAG. 

48 

Delta 

u.s. 

Carrier 

Delta 

Continental 

Micronesia 

Tokyo -

Guam/Saipan 

Weekly Nonstop 

Frequencies 

48 

21 

Rebuttal To OL-ANS-615 

Haneda Service 

21 

Contin ental Micronesia 

Delta Larger 

2.3 times 

Continental 

Airlines . 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-118 

Page 1 of 1 

Delta Boasts About Its Capacity Proposal, Yet The Entire DetroitTokyo Market Will Not Even Fill Up The BusinessElite Cabin Of Its 

B747-400 

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Source: MIDT YE 2009. 

PDEW = Passengers Departing Each Way Per Day. 

Rebuttal To DL-ANS-201 

Haneda Service 

Delta 8747-400 

65 8usinessElite Seats 

Detroit -Tokyo Mkt Size = 

45 PDEW 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-119 

Page 1 of 1 

Delta Boasts About Its Capacity Proposal, Yet The Entire Seattle -

Tokyo Market Will Not Even Fill Up One Half Of The Economy Cabin Of 

Its A330 

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Source: MIDT YE 2009. 

PDEW = Passengers Departing Each Way Per Day. 

Rebuttal To DL-ANS-201 

Delta A330 

264 Economy Seats 

Seattle -Tokyo Mkt Size = 

115 PDEW 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

CO-R-120 

Page 1 of 1 

Continental's New York/Newark - Tokyo NRT Flight Has Greater 

Reliability Than American's New York/JFK - Tokyo NRT Flight 

Rebuttal To AA-R-109 

New York/Newark to Tokyo NRT AA-R-110 Haneda Service 

AA-R-111 

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Departures 

On-time Performance Scorecard 

Arrivals 

On-time Performance Scorecard 

Ontime 

o,\) 

Targeted Advertising 0/ 

on FlightStats.com 

Delay Cancelled Diverted 

Avg MaN Flights Flights 

:':'~/Q "· ~~. ~4._ . .. Ll~/~ ..... ~ ... ~~~~ __ Continental On-Time= 77% 

Rating == Good 

Continental 

Airlines 
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The New York City Market Is One Market Despite Hawaiian's Claims 

Otherwise 

400,000 

350,000 

300,000 

250,000 

200,000 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

Source: MIDT YE 2009. 

Rebuttal To HA-A-206 

HA-A-207 

HA-A-20B 

HA-A-209 

• 

Haneda Service 

New York/Newark - Tokyo Market Size 

342,922 

New York I Newark 

Continental Airlines "'.o;,r .... ,_ 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-121 

Page 2 of2 

The New York City Market Is One Market Despite Hawaiian's Claims 

Otherwise 

Rebuttal To HA-A-206 

HA-A-207 Haneda Service 

HA-A-208 

HA-A-209 

New York/Newark And New York/JFK Are Equal Distant From Manhattan 

Distance measured from each airports parking lots to 34th and 6th Avenue in Manhattan 

Microsoft MapPoint 2009 North American Edition 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-122 

Page 1 of 4 

Examples Of Continental I Continental Micronesia Japan Marketing And 

Advertising Material 

laneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines S5!fJ1I 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-122 

Page 2 of 4 

Examples Of Continental I Continental Micronesia Japan Marketing And 

Advertising Material 

"Newer is Better for Tatami 

Mats and Airplanes" 

Haneda Service 

BusinessFirst "King-size Seat" 

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www ,conllnen\,1I,com 

Continental Airlines 

(Fukuoka) "Dive Straight Into Summer" 

Work Hard. -------------------:: Fly Right" 

(Sapporo) "Straight shot, from the Land 

of the North to the Land of the South" 

Continental 

Airlines 
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CO-R-122 

Page 3 of 4 

Examples Of Continental I Continental Micronesia Japan Marketing And 

Advertising Material 

Haneda Service 

"Today's Menu 

Lunch: Kishimen 

Dessert: Sunset Barbecue" 

"Continental bakes cookies while other airlines bake jealousy" 

V"/~'':I~ "/~~ ~ .y~~Th.o 

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"-'f~""""". CoD:dDeJl1al AIrlines ~ U"_. 

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Continental 

Airlines 
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CO-R-122 

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Examples Of Continental I Continental Micronesia Japan Marketing And 

Advertising Material 

Haneda Service 

Tokyo Metro Backlit Board 

Widebody Service: "Person, Person, Aisle, Person, Person, Aisle, Person, Person" 

Continental 

Airlines --"" .... -
Docket DOT -OST -201 0-0018 

CO-R-123 

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Continental's Lie Flat BusinessFirst Seat iI. 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines _ I 
Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

CO-R-124 

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Continental! Continental Micronesia Awards & Accolades 

Awards & Accolades 

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE 

Best Airline lor Flights to Mexico 

Executive Travel Magazine's 2008 Leading 

Edge Awards(7/08) 

Best Airline to North America 

Irish Travel Trade News Awards (2009) 

BUSINESSFIRST PREMIUM CABIN 

Best Executive/Business Class 

GAG Airline of tile Year Awards (2003-

2007 - 5 yrs. in ,1 row) 

Best Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacilic 

Business Class among U.S. airlines 

Conde Nast Traveler (10/07 -10 yrs. in a 

row) 

WORKPLACE. M.ANAGE.M~N LANo. 

OPERATIONS 

Best Airline Based in North America 

GAG Airline of tile Year Alv,1rds (2001. 

2004-2008) 

No. 1 World's Most Admired Airline 

FORTUNE magazine (3/09 - 6 yrs. in a row) 

No. 1 America's Most Admired Airline 

FORTUNE magazine (3/07 - 2 yrs. in a row) 

Most Admired Airline 

Tile Beat travel business 

newsletter (2008) 

Supplier 01 the Year 

The Beat travel business 

newsletter (2008) 

Best Domestic Airline 

Executive Travel Magazine's 

2008 Leading Edge Awards 

(9/08) 

100 Best Companies to Work For 

FORTUNE magazine 1998-2004 

Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2010 

Corporate Equality Index (CEI) 

100 % (hig/lest) ranking (9/09) 

2008 Corporate Diversity Honor Roll 

Latin Business Magazine (9/08) 

P.ROOUCT. SERVICE AN D MARKETING 

Best Domestic Airline 

TravelAge West (6/09) 

"Best Airline lor Customer Service" 

Executive Travel Magazine's 2008 Leading 

Edge Awards (9/08) 

Best Airline lor Travel Agent Support 

Recommend Magazine (11/08) 

Houston George Bush Intercontinental 

Terminal E Presidents Club 

"Lounge 01 the Year" 

Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards 

(2005 - 2009) 

Newark Liberty International Terminal C 

Presidents Club 

Priority Pass "Lounge of the Year" (2007) 

Best Airport Lounges 

Global Traveler - GT Tested 

Awards (2007) 

No.1 Pet-Friendly Airline 

Petfinder.com (2009) 

Best Large Domestic 

Airlines (Premium 

Seating) 

lagat's 2008 Airline Survey 

(11/08) 

Best Airline: North 

America 

Skyfrax 2008 

World Airline 

Awards (9/09) 

Best Cabin 

Stall: North America 

Skytrax World Airline Awards 

(9/08, 4/09) 

Top Airline: Domestic 

Travel Trade M,1gazine (12/08) 

t:~~~J " Best Airline lor North American Travel 

Best Flight Atlendants in North America 

Business Traveler magazine (12/08) 

Haneda Service 

Best Value lor the Money (International) 

lagat's 2008 Airline Survey (11/08) 

No.1 in Annuat Airline Survey 

Business Travel News (11108) 

Best Trans-Atlantic Airline 

Scottisll Passenger Agents Association 

(11108) 

No. 1 Nelwork Carrier 

Forbes Magazine's list of America's most 

reliable airlines (10/08) 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 1 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Federal And Civic Letters Of Support 

Continental/Continental Micronesia provide letters of support for daily, 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam on the one hand 

and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from all of the following parties: 

Parties Filing i,n Support of Continental/Continental Micronesia 

Continental Airlines Master Executh.e Council of the Air Line Pilots Association 

Newark Regional Business Partnership (New Jersey Parties) 

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 

Gowmment of Guam (Guam Parties) 

Congressional Support 

Guam Congresswoman Bordallo 

Governors 

Gowmor of New Jersey Chris Christie 

Gowmor of Guam Felix P. Camacho 

Gowmor of Texas Rick Perry 

Gowmor of Ohio Ted Strickland 

Mayors I Airport Directors & Connecting Cities Support 

Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker 

Partnership for New York City President and CEO Kathryn Wylde 

Agata/Guam Mayor Carol S. Tayama 

A.B Won Pat Intemational Airport Guam Chairman of the Board Martin J. Gerber 

Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker 

Houston Airport System Interim Director Eric R. Potts 

Greater Houston Pa,rtnership Jeff A. Mosley 

Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage 

Greater Clewland Partnership President and CEO Joe Roman 

Albany, NY Airport CEO John A. O'Donnell 

Burlington, VT Intemational Airport Director Brian R. Searles 

Charleston, SC Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. 

Charleston, SC Aviation Authority Chairman David G. Jennings 

Charlotte, NC Mayor Anthony R. Foxx 

Durham, NC Mayor William V. Bell 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 2 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Federal And Civic Letters Of Support 

Continental/ Continental Micronesia provide letters of support for daily, 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam on the one hand 

and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from all of the following parties: 

Mayors I Airport Directors & Connecting Cities Support 

Fort Lauderdale, FL Mayor John P. Seiler 

Broward County Aviation Department Director Kent George 

Fort Myers International Airport Executiw Director Robert M. Ball 

Greensboro, NC Mayor William H. Knight 

Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Executiw Director Edward A. Johnson 

Harrisburg, PA International Airport Executiw Director Timothy J. Edwards 

Hartford, CT Mayor Eddie A. Perez 

Ithaca, NY Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson 

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Manager Robert A. Nicholas 

Kosrae Visitors Bureau Administrator Grant Ismael 

Manchester, NH Regional Airport Director Mark Paul Brewer 

Marshall Islands Visitors AuthOrity General Manager Dolores deB rum- Kattil 

Myrtle Beach International Airport Interim Director Robert Woods 

New Orleans Conwntion and Visitors Bureau J. Stephen Peny 

Ohio State Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Andrew E. Doehrel 

Orlando, FL Mayor Buddy Dyer 

Pittsburgh International Airport Executiw Director Bradley D. Penrod 

Portland, ME Mayor Nicholas M. MalK>Clones 

Rhode Island Airport Corporation President and CEO Kevin A. Dillon 

Rochester International Airport Director David P. Damelio 

Savannah, GA Mayor Otis S. Johnson 

Syracuse, NY Mayor Stephanie A. Miner 

West Palm Beach, FL Mayor Lois J. Frankel 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Director Bany J. Centini 

Yap Visitors Bureau General Manager Don Evans 

New Jerney Local Elected Officials 

Senator Jennifer Beck 

Senator Anthony R. Bucco 

Senator Andrew R. Ciesla 

Senator Robert M. Gordon 

Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. 

Haneda Service 

Senator Raymond Lesniak 

Senator Stewn Oroho 

Senator Kevin O'Toole Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 3 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Federal And Civic Letters Of Support 

Continental/ Continental Micronesia provide letters of support for daily, 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam on the one hand 

and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from all of the following parties : 

New Jersey Local Elected Officials 

Senator Joseph Pennacchio 

Senator Ronald L. Rice 

Senator Paul A. Sarlo 

Senator Robert W. Singer 

Senator Stephen Sweeney 

Senator Shirley K. Tumer 

Senator Joseph Vitale 

Assemblyman John Amodeo 

Assemblyman Jon Bramnick 

Assemblyman Ralph Caputo 

Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande 

Assemblyman Gary Chiusano 

Assemblyman Upendra J. ChillUkula 

Assemblyman Albert Coutinho 

Assemblyman Joseph Cryan 

Assemblyman Alex DeCroce 

Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin 

Assemblyman Louis Greenwald 

Assemblyman Reed Gusciora 

Assemblyman Joseph Malone, III 

Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose 

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz 

Assemblywoman Sheila Y. Olil.er 

Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon 

Assemblyman Erik Peterson 

Assemblywoman Nellie Pou 

Assemblywoman Joan Quigley 

Assemblyman Ruben Ramos, Jr. 

Haneda Service 

Assemblyman David Rible 

Assemblyman Frederick Scalera 

Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer 

Assemblywoman Linda Stender 

Assemblyman Samuel D. Thompson 

Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk 

Assemblywoman Connie Wagner 

Freeholder Angel G. Estrada 

Freeholder Alexander Mirabella Continental 

Airlines 
Docket 00T-08T-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 4 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Federal And Civic Letters Of Support D:!ll .. 

Continental/ Continental Micronesia provide letters of support for daily, 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam on the one hand 

and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from all of the following parties: 

Haneda Service 

Guam Local Elected Officials 

Senator Frank Aguon 

Senator Benjamin Cruz 

Senator James Espaldon 

Senator Telo Taitague 

Texas LOcal Elected Officials 

Senator Rodney Ellis 

Senator Mario Gallegos 

Senator Joan HufliTlan 

Senator Mike Jackson 

Senator Daniel Patrick 

Senator John Whitmire 

Senator Tommy Williams 

Chamber of Commerce & Associations 

Chamber of Commerce of Southem New Jersey 

Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey 

Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce 

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce 

Newark Now 

Newark Regional Business Partnership 

New Jersey Alliance for Action 

New Jersey Business and Industry Association 

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Guam 

Guahan Resources Limited Guam 

Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association 

Guam Visitors Bureau 

Historic Inalahan Foundation Guam 

Kosrae Village 

Pacific Asia Tra..el Association Guam 

SKAL Club Guam 

Uni\Ersity of Guam 

Central Houston Inc. 

Greenspoint Management District 

Greater Houston Partnership Continental 

Airlines ., 
Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 5 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Federal And Civic Letters Of Support 

Continental/Continental Micronesia provide letters of support for daily, 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam on the one hand 

and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from all of the following parties: 

Chamber of Commerce & Associations 

Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce 

Indo American Chamber of Commerce 

Japan American Society of Houston 

Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce 

North Houston Association 

Texas Tra\1:!1 Industry Association 

Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce 

Tompkins County Area De\1:!lopment 

Haneda Service 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 6 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

e Summary Of Corporate Partner Letters Of Support Haneda Service 

Continental /Continental Micronesia separately provide letters of 

support for daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Guam on the one hand and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from 671 

people at 432 corporate partners including all of the following: 

AAA AKRON TRAVEL ASSOCIATED TRAVel GROUP 

AB BERNSTEIN ASSURANTSOlUTIONS 

ABOVE AND BEYON D TRAVel AVANGARD INNOVATIVE 

ACERGY AXIOM 

ADP BAilEY TRAVEL 

ADVANCE MANAGEMENT BAINBRIDGETRAVEL 

ADVANTAGE PEFORMANCE NElWORKS BAKER HOSTETLER 

ADVANCE REALTY BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA 

ADVENTURE TOURS AND TRAVEL BANK OF AMERICA 

AGllENTTECHNOLOGIES BAOSTEELAMERICA INC 

AGILITY BASF 

AIM BCD TRAVEL 

AIRPLUS INTERNATIONAL BENSOMGUAM ENTERPRISE 

A-KIND BENZ SIGNS SUPPLIES GUAM 

AKROS PHARMA BERKSHIRE TRAVEL 

Al TRAVEL BG NORTH AMERICA 

AlBO TRAVEL BLUE RIDGE PROPERTIES llC 

ALL POINTS TRAVEL BMI 

ALL SEASONS TRAVEL BMW GROUP 

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOCA GRANDE TRAVEL 

AlLSCRIPTS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NEW JERSEY 

AlTOUR BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 

AMBLER CONSULTANTS BUDD TRAVEL 

AMBYTH SHIPPING BURGER KING 

AMERICA TRAVEL BURNS AND ROE ENTERPRISES 

AMERICAN BLACK DRAGON BUSINESS VOLUNTEER UNLIMITED 

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICES BYRAM TRAVEL 

AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION C&H INTERNATIONAL 

AMNET CA VOICE.COM 

ANGORA TRAVEL CABLEVISION 

ANTHONYTRAVEL CABOT MANTANONA 

APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES CABRA MARINE CORPORATION GUAM 

ASAHI LIFE CALDWelL TRAVEL 

ASC TRUST CORPORATION CAMDEN RIVERS HARKS BASEBALL CLUB 

ASIAN AMERICAN FEDERATION CAPE AIR 

ASIAN AMERICANL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER CAPITAL ONE 

ASPEN TRAVEL CARLISLE AND ASSOCIATES 

CARLSMITH BALL 

CARLSON WAGON LIT 

CARROLlTRAVEL 

CARS PLUS 

CASIO 

CELGENE 

CEMEX 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 

CHART INDUSTRIES 

CHG 

CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING COMPANY 

CIRCLE TRAVEL 

CITIZEN 

CITY HILL GUAM 

CLAIRIDGE TRAVEL 

CLEAN CARE GUAM 

CLEAN WATER CONSTRUCTION 

CLEVELAN D CI RCLE TRAVEL 

ClINOPS 

COLLECTIVE 

COLWICK TRAVEL 

COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER GUAM 

CONAIR 

CONCORDIA TRAVEL 

CON N ECT GUAM 

CONON USA 

CONSULTING STRATEGIES 

CONTI AND CONTI 

COVANTA ENERGY 

COVERALCLEANING CONCEPTS 

CRUISE QUARTERS 

CTPARNTERS 

CTP 

CUSTOM TRAVEL 

CUSTOMER FIRSTTRIPLEJ GUAM 

CYTEC INDUSTRIES 

DAICEL 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT -OST -201 0-0018 

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Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Corporate Partner Letters Of Support Haneda Service 

Continental/ Continental Micronesia separately provide letters of 

support for daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Guam on the one hand and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from 671 

people at 432 corporate partners including all of the following: 

DAIICHI SANKYO INC FUJITSU GENERAL AMERICA 

DATA PIPE FUNJETVACATIONS 

DAVID GORDON PHOTOGRAHPY G4S SECURITY SERVICES GUAM 

DCK WORLDWIDE GALAXSEA TRAVEL 

DEHONEYTRAVEL GATEWAY GROUP 

DELUXE TRAVEL GEN ERAL CHEMICAL 

DENTISTRY ATWINBURY GEODYNAMICS 

DEROYAL GIFU PREFECTURE NEWYORK OFFICE 

DIC INTERNATIONAL GIT INTERNATIONAL TOURS GUAM 

DI MENSION SYSTEMS GUAM GLOBAL EXCELLENCE 

DIRECTRAVEL GLOBALINDUSTRIES 

DOCOMO PACIFIC GUAM GLOBE TRAVEL 

EDGEN MURRAY GLORY 

EGENCIA GMWORLDTRAVEL 

EL PASO GRAND HOLIDAYS 

ELEMENTS SPECIALTIES GRAYCAR TRAVEL 

ELITE TRAVEL AGENCY GREATER CLEVELAN D SPORTS COMMISSION 

ELIZABETH ARDEN GRIFFIN 

ELLEN'S REALTY GUAM GUAM ENTERPRISE AND MARKETING COMPANY 

EMBRACE KIDS FOUNDATION GUAM HARDWOOD 

EURO ASIA HOLI DAYS GUAM SUPPORT SERVICES 

EVONIK GULF COASTTRAVEL 

FADA INVESTMENTS GUAM GULFMARK 

FERGUSON HEALTH STAR COMMUNICATIONS 

FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION HERSCH MAN ARCHITECTS 

FI RST CLASS LUXURY LI MOS HERTZ GUAM 

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK GUAM HESS 

FIRST INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION GUAM HILTON GUAM RESPORT AND SPA 

FIVE STAR WHOLESALE FOODS GUAM HILTON LOS CABOS 

FLEXLINE HILTON WORLDWIDE 

FLORIDA FOREIGN TRADE ASSOCIATION HIS GUAM 

FOOD BANK NEW JERSEY HISAMITSU 

FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS HITACHI 

FRANKS INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY TOURS MICRONESIA GUAM 

FREEMAN HOTEL MONTELEONE 

FRENCH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HRG NORTH AMERICA 

FUGRO INCORPORATED HUNT IMAGING 

HUNTER MOUNTAIN 

HURLEYTRAVEL EXPERTS 

lACE TRAVEL 

IFF 

IHI 

IMPACT DISPLAYS 

IMPERIAL HOTEL 

INFINITY GLOBAL TRAVEL 

INHOUSE CREATIVE INC GUAM 

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE SERVICES AMERICAS 

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 

INTERNATIONAL TOURS OF HOUSTON 

lOOP 

IP&EGUAM 

IRONBOUND 

IRONSHORE INSURANCE 

ISO 

IT&EGUAM 

ITALY AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

IWATANI GROUP 

J RAY MCDERMon 

JAPAN BUDGET EXPRESS 

JAPAN ICU FOUNDATION 

JAPAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CENTER NEW YORK 

JAPANESE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA 

JAPANESE CHILDREN SOCIETY 

JAPANESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA 

JHCOHN 

JJ BAKER AN D SONS GUAM 

JJQ INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO GUAM 

JODY'S TRAVEL 

JON ES APPAREL GROUP 

JONES DAY 

JTB USA 

KEEFE, BUYETIE & WOODS 

KEY PRINCIPAL PARTNERS 

KIKUSUI USA 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

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Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support ill 

.1. Summary Of Corporate Partner Letters Of Support Haneda Service 

Continental/Continental Micronesia separately provide letters of 

support for daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Guam on the one hand and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from 671 

people at 432 corporate partners including all of the following : 

KING NUT COMPANIES 

KLOPPENBURG GUAM 

KONICA MINOLTA 

KWONG HWA FURNITURE GUAM 

K&5 

LAM GENERATION 

LARGA Y TRAVEL 

LEOPALAC RESORT GUAM 

LISBON CLEANING INC 

LlSHENG XING PC GUAM 

LIZ CLAIBORNE 

LONZA 

LOTUS SURF GUAM 

LR EVENT MANAGEMENT 

LUBRIZOL 

M THERESA GIACOMO 

MAERSK 

MAHLE 

MAJESTY TRAVEL 

MAKOPASTREETPARTNERS 

MANAGEMENT ALTERANTIVES 

MARITIM HOTELS 

MARRIOTT 

MAXELL 

MCCLATCHY SHAPED SERVICES 

MCV BROADBAN D GUAM 

MDAGUAM 

MDS PHARMA 

MEADWESTVACO 

MEDA PHARMACEUTICALS 

MELTZER MEDIA MANAGEMENT 

METRO BANK 

METUCHEN TRAVEL 

MID-PACIFIC WAREHOUSE LLC GUAM 

MIKI TAXI SERVICE GUAM 

MILLERCOORS 

MISSYS EXPRESS TRAVEL 

MOBIL OIL GUAM 

MONEY RESOURCES INC GUAM 

MOYLAN'S INSURANCE UNDERWRITES GUAM 

MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING 

MV ARCHITECTS GUAM 

NABROS SERVICES 

NANBO GUAM 

NEDERLANDER WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINMENT 

NETCARE INSURANCE 

NEW JERSEY AUTOMOBILE CLUB 

NEW OTANI HOTELS 

NEWARK MUSEUM 

NEXION 

NIPPON OIL EXPLORATION USA LIMITED 

NIPPON PAINT COMPANY 

NIPPON STEEL 

NIPPON TRAEVLAGENCY AMERICA 

NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY MICRONESIA GUAM 

NORMAN COMPANY GUAM 

NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL 

NYSAE 

OCEANEERING 

OMEGA WORLD TRAVEL 

ONO PHARMA USA 

ORECTRAVEL 

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE GUAM 

OXFORD TRAVEL SERVICES 

PACAIR PROPERTIES LLC GUAM 

PACIFIC AMERICAN TITLE GUAM 

PACIFIC DELIGHTTOURS 

PACSPORTS GUAM 

PACTOURS GUAM 

PANASONIC 

PANDA TRAVEL 

PARLUX 

PATHWAYS UNLIMITED TRAVEL 

PENNSYLVANIA BALLET 

PEREZ BROTHERS GUAM 

PHILLIPS GENERAL PURCHASING 

PHR KEN ASSET MANAGEMENT GUAM 

PIC SAl PAN 

PLANET ONE TRAVEL 

PLAZA TRAVEL 

PMT GUAM CORPORATION 

PODVEY MEANOR 

POLYONE 

POSITIVELY CLEVELAN D 

PRESTIGE AUTOMOBILES GUAM 

PRESTIGE TRAVEL 

PRINCETON JAPANESE ASSOCIATION 

PROFFESSIONAL TRAVEL INC 

QIAGEN 

QUALITY DISlRlBUTORS GUAM 

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS 

R&CTOURS GUAM 

RAKUTEN TRAVEL GUAM 

RCA JIVE LABEL GROUP 

REALOGY 

RESCARE 

RESEARCH TRAVEL 

RICOH 

RODER TRAVEL 

ROSS 

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 

SAN DIEGO TRAVEL GROUP 

SAN D CAsnE GUAM 

SANYO 

SEABRIDGE GUAM 

SECURITY TITLE GUAM 

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORPORATION 

SHARP 

SHEILA DONNELY & ASSOCIATES 

SHELL GUAM 

SHERRY CALLAHAN'S TRAVEL 

Continental 

Airlines 
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Page 9 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Summary Of Corporate Partner Letters Of Support d. 

Haneda Service 

Continental/Continental Micronesia separately provide letters of 

support for daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Guam on the one hand and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand from 671 

people at 432 corporate partners including all of the following: 

SILICON LABS 

SING TAO NEWSPAPERS 

SINO-AMERICAN TOURS 

SIX FLAGS 

SKY BIRD TRAVEL AND TOURS 

SOJI11 JECT AMERICA 

SOLAR COMPOUN OS CORPORATION 

SOLVAY NORTH AMERICA 

SOUTH JERSEY EYE CENTER 

SOVAY NORTH AMERICA 

SQUIRE SANDERS 

STERLING POSSESSIONS 

STRONG TRAVEL SERVICES 

SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AMERICA 

SUN CHEMICAL 

SUNEX BESTOURS 

SUNSHINE TRAVEL 

SYMBIOTIX 

SYPRIS SOLUTIONS 

SYSCO 

TAl FAIIMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY GUAM 

TAl TRAVEL SERVICES 

TAIHO PHARMA 

TAl-PAN TOURS 

TAMPICO BEVERAGES 

THE TRAVEL CENTER 

THE TRAVEL GROUP 

THE TRAVEL SOURCE 

THE TRA VELMART 

THE TRAVELS STATION 

TIE HOUSTON 

TIFFANY AND COMPANYG GUAM 

TJ MARTELL FOUNDATION 

TK HOLDINGS 

TKO 

TLGTRAVEL 

TODAY'S REALTY GUAM 

TOKIO MARINE MANAGEMENT 

TOKYO HOTELS COMPANY 

TOMMY HILFIGER 

TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS 

TOTALE&P NEW VENTURES 

TOTAL SAFETY 

TOTAL TRAVEL 

TOUR EAST HOLI DAYS 

TOWN PLAZA TRAVEL 

TOYSRUS 

TRADEWINDS TRAVEL 

TRAVEL CONCEPTS 

TRAVEL EXCHAN GE 

TAN HOLDI NGS GUAM TRAVEL LEADERS 

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS TRAVEL LEADERS 

TCGI TRAVEL PROS INC 

TEAM ACTION TRA VELCORP INTERNATIONAL 

TELLMECLUB GUAM TRA VELOCITY 

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS TRAVELSOURCE 

THE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS HOUSTON TRINITAS MEDICAL CENTER 

THE EUROPEAN AMERICAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION TSANG BROTHERS CORPORATION GUAM 

THE FIRST TREE OF METRO NEW YORK TTA INC 

THE JAPAN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOUSTON TUMON BAY GUAM 

THE PORTFOLIO STRATEGY GROUP TZELL TRAVEL GROUP 

THE TRAVEL AUTHORITY ULTRAMAR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT 

UNIGLOBE 

UNITED WAY 

URBAN OUTFITIERS 

US CHINESE CHANNEL 

UTILITY AND TRANSPORT CONTRACTORS NJ 

VAGABOND 

VERIZON 

VIA TRAVEL OF TEXAS 

VIACOM 18 

VICTAULIC 

WANDERLUST TRAVEL 

WELLMAN PRODUCTS GROUP 

WELLS FARGO GUAM 

WEST UNIVERSITY TRAVEL 

WILSHIRETRAVEL 

WM WHITE ASSOCIATES 

WORLD TRAVEL 

WORLD TRAVEL SERVICE 

WORLDTEK 

WSB 

WYNDHAM RESORTS 

YO KOGAWA 

YOUNGS 

YUMEMIYA INTERNATIONAL 

YUSEN TRAVEL 

Continental 

Airlines 
Docket DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

CO-R-125 

Page 10 of 10 

Federal And Civic, Corporate Partner And Employee Letters 

Of Support 

Continental/Continental Micronesia are separately filing electronically 

with the Department of Transportation letters from 12,300 employees in 

support of daily, nonstop service between New York/Newark and Guam 

on the one hand and Tokyo Haneda on the other hand. Below is a copy 

of the employee letter. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

Haneda Service 

Continental Airlines has applied for authority to operate daily Boeing 777 service between its hub at New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport beginning the fall of 201 O. Additionally, Continental Micronesia has 

applied to operate daily Boeing 767-400 service between its hub at Guam and Tokyo Haneda. As an employee, 

I respectfully urge you to grant Continental and Continental Micronesia the authority they seek in this 

proceeding. 

Employees of both carriers work hard to provide safe, reliable and award-winning service to destinations where 

our customers want and need to fly. Haneda has been closed to U.S. carrier service for many years and is now 

being opened due to the efforts of your office in securing a path towards U.S. - Japan open skies. Haneda's 

close proximity to Tokyo's central business district makes it essential that nonstop service between Haneda and 

New York / Newark, the financial capital of the world, becomes a reality. Given the support of Continental and 

Continental Micronesia for open skies, the carriers' on-going award winning service and commitment to the 

Asian market, and the fact that Continental is the only carrier offering a true hub in the region capable of 

connecting the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice to serve the critical market between Haneda 

and New York City. 

Continental Micronesia's proposal to add a new flight between Haneda and Guam will help further develop the 

island's trade and tourism. New air service at Guam is also important for the growing military presence, as 

members of the military and their families want and need more nonstop flight choices to and from Guam. 

I believe the Department of Transportation's decision should be clear: Continental Airlines for daily nonstop 

New York/Newark - Haneda service and Continental Micronesia for daily nonstop Guam - Haneda service. 

Best Regards, 

Continental 

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Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding (DOT-OST-2010-0018) 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

I write in strong support ofContinentaI Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop 

service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda Airport. New air service to Haneda Airport, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the success of your office and the U.S. 

Department of State in securing a wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I commend 

your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental 

Micronesia to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's 

downtown airport. 

As I have stated in previous correspondence, Guam's economy is heavily dependent upon 

tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, particularly Japan. Japanese tourists make up 

over 80% of the tourism market and provide critical revenue to Guam annually. Haneda Airport 

is ideally situated for the Japanese tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and 

obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled service to and from Haneda Airport will be a boost to Guam's 

tourism industry which has suffered significant drops due to the global recession, particularly in 

the hard hit Asia-Pacific region. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam, Continental 

Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda Airport service. Communities around Guam such 

as Saipan will also benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda Airport. 

Im 7eased .. competition by U.S. carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental 

Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island 

communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven 

by the carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda Airport 

further supplements the airline's growth. and therefore employment and economic benefits for 

Guam. 
The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

February 19,2010 

Page Two of Two 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda Airport service to Continental Micronesia so that the 

true benefits of the open skies agreement can be realized in this region ofthe United States. 

Sincerely, 
CHRIS CHRISTIE: 

GOVERNOR 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

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(a09) 292-6000 

February 26, 2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support Continental Airlines' application to begin daily) nonstop service between 

Newark Liberty/Tokyo Haneda airports and I urge your favorable consideration in awarding 

Continental this service, which will directly connect the United States' strong financial and 

commercial interests in the New York/New Jersey region with Tokyo's central, downtown 

airport. 

From my perspective, the benefits of awarding Continental this route are myriad. For 

instance: 

• A recent study shows that for every flight added by Continental in the Newark/New York 

region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes 

supplemented and trade expanded. 

• It will provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies. 

• Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the countryincluding millions of Asian Americans. 

Furthermore, communities across the entire eastern seaboard will gain access to 

Haneda through Newark Liberty connectionsl where Continental operates the largest hub in the 

region, bringing Newark/New York and much of the United States to the world - and vice-versa. 
For these reasons, I reiterate my support and I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights 

to Continental Airlines and Newark liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your consideration. 
Felix P. Camacho 

G(J1/erit(Jr 

PD. Sox 2950 Hagatti8, Guam 969)2 

TEL (lip) 412.-8931 ·l'AX, (671) 477-4826' EMAIL: govemotl€mail.gov.gu 

Michael w: Cruz. M,D. 

Limlmdltl Gownw,. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.B. 

Washington. D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LuHood: 

1 8 fEB 2010 

Hala Adai! I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide 

daily nonstop service between Guahun and Tokyo Haneda airport. 

New Hir service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible 

by the achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging open skieN agreement with 

Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to 

select Continental Micn.'loesia to provide service connecting Guahan's tourism and trade 

industry with Tokyo's central airport. 

Guahan's economy in part depend~ upon (ourist traffic from points across the Asian 

region, with JHpan being a critical tOUrl&t market for the island. I-hmeda is ideally situuted 

for the Japanese tourist who lives in central andsolilhern/westenl Tokyo, and obtaining 

U.S. carrier scheduled service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guahan's travel 

marketing efforts, 

Tourism expenditures currentlyrepresenl $1.2 billion in our local economy or an 

estimated 40% of Guahan's Gross Island Product (OIP). Visitor spending alone accounts 

for 95% of this total. B<L'>ed on historical trends. Japan (80%) and Korea (10%) today 

comprise 90% of the 1.2 million annual visitors to the island. These are mature markets 

that foreca.st to decline in the future due to their aging demogf<lphics and heightened 

re~ional competition from !mver cost Asian resort destinations. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only ClUTier operating a huh on Guahan. Continental 

Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda service. fshmd communities around 

Guahan such as Saipan wiU also benefit from one-stop connections at the Antonio B. 

Won Pat International Airport to Haneda. 
Increased competition by U.S. carriers ·ood the opportunity ~o choose among Continental 

Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese uirlines isimportant to our island 

communities, Cominental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our 

region is proven by the carrie-r's recenl addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service 

to Haneda further supplements the airline's growth. and therefure employment and 

economic benefits for Guahan. 

lurge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia <lod to the Western 

Pacific. 

r:-J. sto. seru. yan Maglthet. 

----z~-.v~ FELIX P. CAMACHO 

I iHaga . Ullrm Guahan 

Governor of Guahan 
RICK PERRY 

GOVERNOR 

February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, Southeast 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT~OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda aiIport, and connecting service between the 

Houston region arid Tokyo Haneda via a connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. 

New air service to Haneda is scheduled to begin later this year. Selecting Continental to provide 

this service will com1ect other points across the central United States with Tokyo's downtown 

airport. 

Continental's worldwide headqualiers is located in Houston. The airline du'ectly employs more 

than 17,000 Texans, making the company a key component of our region's economy. I support 

Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations, as it is expected to 

benefit travelers and shippers in the Houston area, throughout Texas and nationwide. 

Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities, like Houston, and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. Continental's 

proposal to serve Haneda will also open the door for travelers and shippers to choose nonstop 

Tokyo Nadta service from Houston and Newark or nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

American communities, travelers and businesses will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service, and will help make this new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

~-J Rick Perry 

Govemor 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

TEO STRICKLAND 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF OHIO 

March 4, 2010 

Secretary, United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 

DOT -OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. 

Recognizing that the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air 

service to Tokyo Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' 

application to provide daily nonstop service from New YorklNewark. That gateway at 

Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows easy, one~airline connections between Tokyo Haneda 

and the Ohio cities Continental serves throughout the state. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. Because Continental has the largest hub in the New Y orklNewark region capable of 

connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty 

will open new commerce and tourism opportunities to communities and consumers throughout 

Ohio, benefiting local economies as trade expands. All of this will combine to make 

Continental's new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the air commerce benefits that its application brings to communities throughout the 

State of Ohio, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark 

Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Ted 

~ Strickland 

Governor, State of Ohio 

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March 2, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

CORY A. BOOKER 

MAYOR 

NEWARI<, NEW .JltRSEY 

07102 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceed ing DOT -OST -20 I 0-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

I am writing to share my support for Continental's application to provide daily non-stop 

service between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda Airport. New air service to 

Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan, a historic achievement by your department. It is with 

great excitement that 1 now request you select Continental to provide service connecting 

the U.S. financial and commercial center at New YorkfNewark with Japan's Haneda 

AirpOlt. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two ofthe world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkINewark region. 

Secondarily the entire northeastern region will be a benefactor as U.S. Liberty Airport is 

surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes 

millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight 

added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy is benefited as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are increased and trade expands. 

As the airline operates the main hub in the region, that connects New York/Newark to 

foreign nations, Continental is the correct choice for new Haneda route. Additionally, the 

airline has set itself apalt as a strong company with a commitment to safety and 

excellence for customers. I am sure these are critical factors in your decision. 

I strongly hope you will award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines, as it will be 

a tremendous benefit to the North Eastern United States. 

Sincerely. 

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Mayor 
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February 26, 2010 

The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Docket DOT-OST·2010-0018 

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The Department of Transportation has made a critical decision for our national 

and regional economy in deciding to open up new routes from the U.S. to 

Tokyo's Haneda Airport. We urge the selection of American Airlines and 

Continental Airlines for two of the four daily U.S. to Haneda slot pairs to operate 

year-round scheduled air transportation from the New York metropolitan region 

to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. 

American's and Continental's proposed services clearly represent the best public 

interest use, as the New York region is among the largest travel regions between 

the U.S. mainland and Tokyo. Additionally, this proposed service will provide 

significant connecting opportunities, providing benefits to even more consumers. 

Industries that are central to the New York regional economy, including financial 

services, insurance, profeSSional services and media, are increasingly looking to 

expand in Eastern markets, particularly as Asia is leading the way out of the 

current global recession. In addition, New York has one of only two North 

American overseas representative offices of the Bank of Japan. 

Currently, direct flights from New York to Tokyo land at Narita International 

Airport, which handles most international flights. By expanding service to 

Haneda Airport, which is less than half the distance to Tokyo's city center than 

Directors Brian Duparreault Charles Kaye Duncan l. Ntederauar William C. Rudin DavId Barger Rogar W. Ferguson Rob<)rt P. Kelly Richerd D. Par~on5 Philip T. Ruegger. 111 

Frank A. 8ennack. Jr. l1lur.nce D. FIIlI< Jelfrey 8. KIndler Michael Patsa/os·Fox BailY saLberg Stephen Berger Ala" H. FlShrnan Klaus Kleinfeld JohnPauison Unde S. Sanlord William H. Berkma" Jay Flsl1man HIlI1IYR. KraVis Lynn Pi1<9 Stepha" A. Schwarzrnal1 

Jeffrey L. Bawk .. Thomas Glocer W1Wam P. Lauder Peter J. Powers Minhlhlss ShI"sgawa Kathy BloomgDrden 8any M.Go.1n Rochelle 8. la2atu. Vi<kl L PlYor .i<lrry I. Spoyer KavInBurke Jonathan N. Grayer Wlliam M. lewis James D. Robinson. III David StHeman Russell L Carson Robert Glre~.1d MartinUplon Wilbur L. Ross. Jr. Mary Ann 11ghe Stephen J. Dannhaus .. C. Robert HenrU<son JohnJ. Mack Michael I. Roth James S. Tosch PnI~ppe P. Dauman Glenn H. Hutchins TheodOl13Matha. Steven Rolh John B. Vefl1meyar Jame, Dimon Jm Kaplan Harold McGraw. III Howard J. Rubenstein Mark L. Wagar 

SathWaugh 

Christopher J. WlIUams 

RoborlWoII 

Deborah C. Wright 

TD'n Zag,t 

Mortkner 6. Zuckennan 

Ex-Officio Members 

Willam C. Dudley 

David W. HelenlaK 

Staphen Howe. Jr. 
Secretary Ray LaHood 

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February 26, 2010 

Narita International, productivity and access to this important market would 

increase significantly. Both American's and Continental's strong operations and 

global connectivity uniquely qualify them to provide the New York Metropolitan 

area with this important new service. 

I greatly appreciate your favorable consideration of both American's and 

Continental's applications. 
Office of the Mayor 

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MUNICIPALITY OF AGAT 

February 16, 201 0 

The Honorable Roy LaHood 

Secretory 

United States Deportment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Honedo Combinaiion Services Allocation Proceeding D01-051-2010-OO18 

Dear Secretory LaHood: 

Carol S. TflYf1m/t 

MfI),qr 

Agustin Q.Iin tani 11 a 

Via ,\f(l]or 

I am writing in supporl of Confinental Micronesia's oppliconon 10 provide doify nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Honedo airport. New air service 10 Honedo, which is scheduled 10 

begin later thiS year, is mode possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan, I applaud your efforls on the hisioric open sides 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecling 

Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guom's economy in parf depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, with 

Japan being 0 critIcal tourist market for the island. Honedo is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in cenirol ond southem/western Tokyo, and obtoining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be 0 boost to Guam's trovel morketing efforts. 

As Continentol Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guom Coniinen\ol Micronesio is 

fhe right choice for new Honedo service. Communities around Guam such as Soipon will 0150 

benefit from one-slop connections at Guam's oirport fo Honedo.lncreosed competition by U.S. 

corriers and the opportunity to choose omong Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airtlnss is imporlont 10 our island commvnities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Jopanese markef ond our region is proven by the 

carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service fo Honedo further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guom. 

I. urge you 10 award Tokyo Honeda service to Continental Micronesio and my region of the U.S. 

Regards. 

GOVER .. "1MENT Of GUAM • P. O. no>: 786, Haghila, Guam 96932 

Office: (67l) 565~2524 14335 • Fax: {67l) 5654826 
The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

February 18,2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject; Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

P.O. Box 8770 

lamunfng, GU 96931 

Tel (6TI) 646-0300 

Fax (671) 1546·8823 

www.gllamairport~com 

The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) hereby submits this letter in support of 

the February 17, 2010 application of Continental Micronesia (CO) to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda Airport. We humbly urge you to select CO to provide service from 

Haneda, Japan to Guam. 

Since 1968, CO has been an integral part of the Guam community. CO's commitment to developing our 

island economy is evident in its Pacific Hub operations, which serves as the gateway to Micronesia and 

our neighboring island communities, providing connectivity to 22 international destinations along with 

non-stop direct service to Honolulu, Hawaii. One of Guam's largest employers, CO provides 

employment opportunities for more than 1,200 Guam I'esidents. In addition, CO is the largest signatory 

airline for GIAA, accounting for more than 40-50% of the enpianement passenger activity which equates 

to approximately 700,OOQ passengers per year. MOl'eover, CO, which is one of only two U.S. flag carriers 

serving the Guam market, has help developed our island economy and its thriving tourism industry. 

CO remains focused on the Guam market as evident in the carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and 

resumption of its Hong Kong service. The addition of the Haneda, Japan service will further supplement 

the airline's growth, providing more employment opportunities and additional economic benefits for the 

residents of Guam. Guam's tourism driven economy is heavily dependent on passenger traffic fi'om 

points across the Asian region, particularly Japan, which is Guam's largest tourist market. Haneda 

Airport is ideally situated for the Japanese tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo 

making it a more convenient embarkation point to our island, connecting Guam's tourism and trade 

industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Given the above, we respectfully urge you to favorably consider CO's application for scheduled air 

service to/from Haneda as it will definitely be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. Moreover, as 

the only carrier operating a hub on Guam, CO is the right choice for new Halleda service as other island 

communities in the Marianas such as the CNMI and our neighboring Micronesian islands will also benefit 

from this one-stop connection at the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport. 

SincerelY~ //7 /ti(~-- MartfD. Gerber 

Chairman of the Board 

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ANNIss D. P..uuaa 

MAYOR 

February 18,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 

CITY OF HOUSTON 

TEXAS 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

SUbJect: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between 

New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the 

Houston region that I represent and Tokyo"Haneda via an easy connection through 

Continental's Newark Uberty hub. New air service to Haneda, whloh Is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with 

Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect 

other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is loc.ated In Houston and the airline directly 

employs over 17,000 people in the state making the company a key component of the 

Texas economy. I support Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub 

locations ·as I understand that what is good for Continental Is good for the Houston·", -, . 

region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston 

. and Newark Liberty. making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. 

Finally. Continental's proposal to serve Hanada opens the door for travelers and 

shippers in my community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from 

Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service, The economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's 

thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from 

Continental's proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda 

service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Sincerely, 

Annlse 

.~~ D. Parker 

Mayor 

POST OFFICE BOX 1562 • HOUSTON. TEXAS 77251 
CITY OF HOUSTON Annise D. Parker 

-~ HOLISTON AIRPORT SYSTEM 

George Bush Intercontinental -- William P. Hobby - Ellington Airport 

March 3, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

Mayor 

Eric R. Potts 

Interim Director 

A viatioll Department 

The City of Houston and the Houston Airport System, support Continental Airlines' application 

to provide daily nonstop service between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport and 

connecting service between the Houston region and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection 

through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your Department. Houston applauds your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urges you to select Continental to provide service that will connect other 

points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental is Houston's hometown carrier. As its worldwide operations' base, the airline 

directly employs over 17,000 people in the state, making the company a key component of the 

Houston and Texas economies. We support Continental's efforts to grow its network of global 

destinations as we understand that Continental's ability to serve this highly competitive market 

will yield benefits system-wide and provide indirect and direct benefits for the Houston region. 

Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Honston and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. Finally, if granted, 

Continental's proposal to serve Haneda will open the door for travelers and shippers in Houston 

to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Honston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo 

Haneda service from Newark. 

Council Members: Wanda Adams C.O. "Brad" Bradford Anne Clutterhuck Stephen C. Costello Edward Gonzalez Al Hoang Jarvis Johnson Jolanda "Jo" Jones 

S\le Lovell Melissa Noriega Oliver Pennington James G. Rodriguez Brenda Stardig Mike Sullivan Controller: Ronald C. Green 

Eric R. Potts PO Box 60106, Houston, Texas 7720S-0106 - Phone: 281233-1877 - Fax: 281233-1864 

www.Fly2Hollston.com. - www.houstontx.gov 
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Uni~d States Department of Transportation 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's 

proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines. 

Regards, 

Eric R. Potts 

cc: Mayor Anmse D. Parker, COH 

Jeff Smisek, Continental Air1ines 

Council Members: Wanda Adams CD. "Brad" Bradford Anne Clutterbuck: Stephen C. Costello Edward Gonzalez Al Hoang Jarvis Johnson Jolanda "Jo" Jones 

Sue Lovell Melissa Noriega Oliver Pennington James O. Rodriguez Brenda Slardig Mike Sullivan Controller: Ronald C. Green 

Eric R. Potts PO Box 60106, Houston, Texas 77205-0106 - Phone: 281233-1877 - Fax: 281233-1864 

www.Fly2Houston.com. - www.houstontx.gov 
March 1. 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the Greater Houston Partnership, I support the Continental Airlines' application to 

provide daily nonstop service between New YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airp01t and 

connecting service between the Houston region that I represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy 

connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. 

The Greater Houston Partnership, through its more than 2,100 Members, represents the 10-

county Houston region's business interests to promote the growth of high-paying jobs, 

international trade and capital investment. Partnership Members include representatives of 

small and mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Partnership Members 

employ 534,866, or one-fifth of Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) jobs. The Greater 

Houston Partnership's Board of Directors oversees corporations that directly account for one in 

every 10 of the Houston metropolitan area's more than 2.6 million jobs. These corporations also 

represent annual sales and receipts that, when combined, exceed $1.9 trillion. 

New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the 

wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your 

efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide 

service that will connect other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, 

Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 

17,000 people in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We 

support Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand 

that what is good for Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount 

of service between key Tex.as cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to 

new Tokyo Haneda serviceis easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens 

GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP 

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the door for travelers and shippers in my community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita 

service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's 

proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Very truly, 

J J A. MoseJey 

Jeff A. Smise ,Chairman, President and CEO, Continental Airlines, Inc. 

Nene Foxhall, Vice President, State and Civic Affairs, Continental Airlines, Inc. 

Michelle.Baden, Managing Director, International and State Affairs, Continental 

Airlines, Inc. 

Patrick Oxford, Chairman, Greater Houston Partnership; Chairman, Bracewell & 

Giuliani, LLP 

Jim Edmonds, Chairman, World Trade Supervisory Board, Greater Houston 

Partnership; Chairman, Port of Houston Authority Conuuission 

George Gonzalez, Vice Chairman, World Trade Supervisory Board, Greater Houston 

Partnership; Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani, L.L.P. 

Jack Drake, Chairman, Aviation Committee. Greater Houston Partnership; President, 

Greenspoint District 

Tracye McDaniel, Executive Vice President and COO, Greater Houston Partnership 
J. CHRISTIAN BOLLWAGE 

Mayor 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Stcretary 

wr~ ~g-Ae/./f~OfL CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 

February 17, 2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

CITY HALL 

50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA 

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201·2462 

TEL. 908-820-4170 

FAX 908·820·0130 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT~OST·ZOI0-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Hanedal which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and 

will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the 

entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square 

mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that 

for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of 

the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. AdditionallYI Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarping any route to Haneda. 
Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the US. east coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.s. 
March 6, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

GREATER CUiVEI,ANIl 

partnership 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT·OST·2010 .. 0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the members of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, please accept this letter as a statement of our 

strong support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Tokyo Haneda airport, New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by 

the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s 

financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's centraVdowntown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies 

and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by 

Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the U.S. to the 

world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will 

gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong 

airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when 

awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast. and the airline's thousands of 

employees will benefrt from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty International AirportHaneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Sincerely yours, 

_..) /? CL .r-..-/ 

<;"-=7'''''- P4< .• rrC ::._.-

C/ 

Joe Roman 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

JOR:pjm 

cc: Carol Caruso Greater Cleveland Partnership 
ALBANY COUNTY AtRPORT AUTtlOllll'Y 

ALBANY INTEBNATIONAL AIllPOIlT 

Af}MlNISTilATION IlUILDING 

SUITE 200 

ALBANY. NEW YOHK 1221 J.1o!i7 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200T New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington. D.C, 20590 

March 4, 2010 

TEL; 511l.242.2222 

AIlMfN fAX: 5111.242.26111 

FINANCF. FAX: 518.242.2640 

SITE: WWW.1l1118Ilyaifilort.com 

SUbject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary laHood: 

The Albany International Airport fully supports the Continental Airlines application to provide daily 

nonstop service between New Y ol'klNewat'k and Tokyo Haneda Airport and connecting service between 

Albany, New York and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Ubelty hub. 

We are most pleased that this opportunity should arise as GlobalFoundries has embarked locally on one of 

the world's largest construction prqjects, a giant chip fab plant which willl'equire world-wide air service 

from Albany, 

New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wideranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your effol1:s all the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide this nonstop daily 

service linking the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New YOl'kiNewal'k with Tokyo's 

central/downtown ail'port. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies, and help boost trade and commerce between Tokyo and points all along the east coast of the 

U.S. Additionally. Continental's service at Libel1:y is the closest, most convenient airpOlt to downtown 

New York City, and as the only true hub ill the NYC metropolitan area, is the only gateway access from 

this region that also provides Albany with an easy, same-airline connection to Haneda. benefiting our 

local economy as regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorklNewal'k economy, the U,S. consumers in upstate New York and along the U.S. east coast. and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together 

to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

FOl'the benefits above, including those here in Albany, New York. I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda 

rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

JAO:go 

Sincerely, 

~L t,. (/i}.. ... ...M/~ 

tfohn A. O'Donnell 

Chief Executive Officer 
BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 

March 1,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation, Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent and historic open skies agreement with Japan. 

Recognizing that the wide-ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include 

new air service to Tokyo Haneda Airport, I wanted you to know that we at Burlington 

(BTV) SUppOlt Continental Airlines application to provide daily non-stop service from 

New YorklNewark. Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy connection to 

Tokyo from BTV. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to non-stop Tokyo Haneda 

service and this hub is capable of connecting many U.S. airports with one-stop service to 

Tokyo Haneda, including Burlington. We are a college town that has formal 

arrangements with Japan for student exchanges and that will contribute to the potential 

fbr real success of this route. 

In view of the benefits that this application brings to our community and so many others 

throughout the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at 

Newark Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

/;;:~our , " ~~ R.~ ear etf' 

Director of Aviation 

Cc: Maureen McLellan, Continental Airlines 

1200 .'\irpon Drive, "1, :;,)lIlh Burlington. Vermont 05403 I'll 802.863.2874 CITY) FX 802.86,.7947 WEB www.bt\..a~ro 
The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

March 4, 2010 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-10IO-O018 

Dear Mr. Secretary: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with lapan. 

Recognizing that the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air 

service to Tokyo Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' 

application to provide daily nonstop service from New YorklNewark. That gateway at 

Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy, one--airline connection between Tokyo Haneda 

and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorklNewark region capable of 

connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty 

offers our city and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the 

region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, 

and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others 

throughout the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark 

Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious COllSJ(len1t19~. 

JPRJr/cb 

yours, 

~~H~ ~~w6f~i#tJi 

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CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY Crji\Rt.P3T()~1 ihTl:-H:-JATH:)KAI. AIRP(\RT • 5500 iNi'fRtl.J{ttONAL Btvl) .• ::.10: • l.'f{A~U:~T:)O",. SC 2~J41·5ro9I: 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

TElE" :8411 it>7./\"\"{). FM. 1241) i6()"l(\1\~\ 

March 4, 2010 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-oST6201D-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the 

wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda 

airport, I wanted you to know that' support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop 

service from New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy, one 6 

airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. Because 

Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting destinations 

across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city and region an east 

coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of consumers in the 

United States will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo 

Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the 

southeast, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

David G. Jennings 

Chairman 
The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

c :11 \JU.nTTL 

February 23,2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo 

Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to provide 

daily nonstop service from New Y orklNewark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty 

hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorklNewark region capable of cOlmecting 

destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city 

and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the 

millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout 

the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Liberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Office of the Mayor 

Sincerely, 

~~ Anthony R. Foxx 

Mayor 

600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202-2853 704/336-2241 
DURHAM 

CITY OF DURHAM 

OfFICE OF THE MAYOR 

101 em HALL PLAZA· DURHAM, NC 27701 

919.560.4333 • fax 919.560.4801 

www.durhamnc.gov 

March 3, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

SubJect: Ilaneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-20to..oo18 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing 

that the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service 

to Tokyo Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' 

application to provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. That gateway at 

Continental's Newark Liberty bub allows an easy, one-airIine connection between Tokyo 

Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

serVice. Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorklNewark region capable 

of connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at 

Liberty offers our city and region an east coast comlccting gateway. The individual 

economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from 

Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service 

from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others 

throughout the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at 

Newark Liberty International Airport. 

sideratioll. 

Good Things Are Happening In Durham 
,John P.'Jack" Seiler 

f-.tiAy()n 

nw Jkmof .. 1ble Rav LaHood 

~ecrt'tar" 

United Stdh'~ Departfilt'nt 1.,1' rr.U1"portatlpn 

1200 New ierse\ Avenut', Sf 

Washington, f),C 20590 

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Re:Haneda Combinati,m Sen-ices !\!!ucation 1-'roceedmg IX),I-OST -201 (qll\l~. 

Dear Secretan' Laf-Iood, 

I applaud YOUf efforts on the recent hist()!-;C open <;kies <lgreem(~nt with Japan, HefoglUzmg that the 

wid,,' ranging opportunities mad., po,>slble b\' the ,\gr('~'ment inducles nt'w au ..;erVlCt' toI"kvo 

Han(~da airport, i 'Wi'.nted VOLt tl) know !kit I fH;1\ suppl~rl ('unti!w!1ul :I..irllne< dpplk';,bon 11J pr.}uc\., 

daily nonst()p s€'fvice iwm :\""v Y;lfr:.;:-':ew.:.rk t,) rnkV(i Haned,l, 

Contitwntai i\Jrimes is commi tted tel the ASian ne~l()n ,mJ io nonstop [(lh,) [-Iarlt'j,l S('l'viu:, [he 

g.lteway at C~)ntincntal's f\t'wark Libert\" hub allows 'In Pil,\', Ol1!hlirlme connectlOn between Tok",) 

Haned" ,md tho.:! Fort Lauderdale-l'loJjy\,\,'.lod lntemational i\irport. Bec,mse ContmlCntai ha:; til., 

largest hub in the New York/Newark repol1 capdbk 01 clmnecting dt>,;tinah(m~, aero:>!' the li.5. ;vith 

T,)kyo Haneda, Continental's propo.,,,l at Liberty otters the Fort LlUderdale region a connecting 

gateway The In,Jh'jdual economIes m the !'l')!,lOl\ dnd tlk miHinns 01 LS, consunwr:" hen' wiil hendit 

fn)n1 Continent.!!'s pT!)po~d :;erVKt:, ,10<1 w:ll u'mbinc to m;lk.:· this fle;\ Tokyo Ham'cia '>('rviN ]J'(Jll) 

\:ewark Liberty a {<",I ,>ucce",,; 

For the: benefih, that their dPphcatlnn bn!lf> II} ill'\' \ {1!ll!Tlunilv and to ,," rna':T'.' uther .. tnr,)lJ>;iwut til{' 

f!()]ida region, 1 Uf)?;e that vou to <1\\'JI',1 Tokv;; Ildlltda rid.ts to C~'nrinental Alrhn<?" ZIt ;\.;,~w.irk 

Ubertv Inrcrnauo!1Ji AlrpofL 

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iwalth 

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{,~lAYOR 
FLORIDA 

AVIATION DEPARTMENT - Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport 

100 Aviation Boulevard· Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315·954-359-6100 

February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D,C. 

20590 

RE: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

Broward County and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) applaud your efforts on the 

recent historic open skies agreement with Japan, We recognize that the opportunities made possible 

by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda Airport. FLL supports Continental Airlines' 

application to provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. The gateway at Continental's 

Newark Liberty hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Additionally. Continental is one of FLL's largest carriers and offers nonstop service from FLL to Newark. 

This new service will provide the citizens of Broward County with a convenient connection to Tokyo. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from 

Continental's proposed service and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark 

Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to Broward County and Greater Fort Lauderdale, the 

Aviation Department urges that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark 

Liberty International Airport. 

Sincerely. 

~-' 

.. ~~- ISern:GEforge, 

Director of Aviation 

KGG/ml 

G:IEXECUTIVElAviation DirectoMiriineslCO Tokyo Support Ltr 2. 10. doc 

Broward County Board Of County Commissioners 

Sue Gumburger • Kristin D. JacobS' Albert C. Jones· Ken Keechl • Ilene Lieberman· Stacy Ritter' John E. Rodstrom, Jr. • Diana Wasserman·Rubln • LDis Wexler 

www.broward.org/airport 
LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY Direct Dial: (239) _~90~~_~QO_~_ 

Fax: (239) 590-4533 

ROBERT M. BAlL, A.AL 

Exfr.UTIVf DiRECTOR 

DAVID M. OWEN 

PORT AUTHORiTY AnuRNEV 

BOARD OF 

PORT COMMISSIONERS 

A. BRIAN lliGH ow 

TAMMY HAll 

BOB JANES 

Febnmry 23,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

RE: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 

DOT -OST-20 1 0-00 18 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. 

Recognizing that the wide ranging opporturuties made possible by the agreement 

include new air service to Tokyo Haneda Airport, I wanted you to know that I 

support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from 

New YorklNewark. The gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows 

an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo 

Haneda service, Because Continental has the largest hub in the New 

YorklNewark region capable of cOlU1ecting destinations across the U.S. with 

Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers the Fort Myers region a 

connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of 

U.S. consumers here will benefit £i'om Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real 

success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many 

others throughout the Florida region, I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights 

to Continental Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Robert M. Ball, A.A.E. 

Executive Director 

SOUTHWEST fUJRIDA INTERNATIONAl. AIRPORT 

11000 Terminal Access Road. Suite 8671 Fort Mvers, Florida 33913-8899 

www.llylcpa.com 
--------------------_._----_. 

Office 01 the Mayor 

City 01 Greensboro 

February 23, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

~ 

-

GREENSBORO 

United States Department ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D,C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T·05T-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new airservlce to 

Tokyo Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to 

provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark 

Liberty hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

Because Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting 

destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city 

and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the 

millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success, 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout 

the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

vL:u~~·~r William H. Knight 

Mayor 

One Governmental Plaza. PO. Box 3136. Greensboro. NC 27402-3136· (336) 373-2396' Fax (336) 574-4003 

4'41 www.greensboro-nc.gov 
PTAA 

PIEDMONT TRIAD 

AIRPORT AUTHORITY 

March 4, 2010 

The Honorable .Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda CombinatIon Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the 

wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda 

airport, I wanted you to know that 1 support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop 

service from New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Uberty hub allows an easy, oneairline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. Because 

Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting destinations 

across the U.s. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Uberty offers our city and region an east 

coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers 

here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda 

service from Newark Uberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the east, 

I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty International 

Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

PIEDMONT TRIAD AIRPORT AUTHORITY 

(iw~ytJ A·· l)~. Edward A. Johnson 

Executive Director 
Timothy J. Edwards 

Executive Director 

February 23,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. DC 20590 

Suhjcd: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-

0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. 

Recognizing that the wide ranging 0ppOltunities made possible by the agreement include 

the new air service to Tokyo Haneda Airport, I wanted you to know that I support 

Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from New 

YorklNewark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Libelty hub allows an easy, oneairline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo I-hneda 

service. Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorkINewark region 

capable of connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's 

proposal at Liberty ofTers our city and region an east coast connecting gateway. The 

individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit 

from Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda 

service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits Thm their application brings to my community and so many others 

through tout the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines 

at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Timothy J. Edwards, 

Executive Director 

One Terminal Drive - Suite 300 - Middletown. PA 17057 

(717) 948-3900 - Fax (717) 948-4636 - 1-888-HIAJETS 

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February 23, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

EDDIE A. PEREZ 

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United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haucda Combination Services Allocation Procee(llng DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

! applaud your effOlis on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the wide 

ranging opPOltl1nities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda airpolt, 1 

'wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from 

New YorkJNewark. That gateway at Continental's Newal"k Liberty hub allows an casy, one-airline 

connection between Tokyo Haneda and our dom. 

Continental Airlines is committt!d to the Asian regiolllllld to nonstop Tokyo Ballena serviec. Because 

Continental has the largest hub in the New YorkINewark region capable of connecting destinations across 

the U.S. with Tokyo Hanecia, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city and region an east coast 

connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will 

benefit from Continental's pl'Oposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service 

fl'om Newark Liberty a real Sllccess. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the east, ! 

urge thal you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty International Airp0l1. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

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March 4, 2010 

Maureen McLellan 

Continental Airl ines 

1600 Smith Street 

191h Floor, HQSEO 

Houston, Texas 77002 

Dear Ms. McLellan: 

Fax: 607/274-6526 

I fully support Continental Airlines' application to obtain a new nonstop route between Newark 

Liberty International and Tokyo Haneda airport via an easy connection through Continental's 

Newark Liberty hub. This would be a very valuable new air route for our community as we have 

a large Asian and Asian American population in Ithaca including many graduate students who 

attend Cornell University. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's 

largest economies, and help boost trade and commerce between Tokyo and points all along the 

east coast of the U.S. Additionally, Continental's service at Libet1y is the closest, most 

convenient airport to do\\'ntown NeVi York City, and as the only true hub in the NYC 

metropoljtan area, is the only gateway access from this region that also provides Ithaca with an 

easy, same-airline connection to Haneda, benefiting our local economy as regional incomes are 

enhanced and trade expands. 

The New YorkINewark economy, the U.S. consumers in upstate New York and along the U.S_ 

east coast, and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Libe.rty International Airport - Hancda service a real 

success. 

For the benefits above, including those here in Ithaca, New York, I urge you to award Tokyo 

Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and the upstate New York region of the U.S. 

If there is anything further that I can do to show my support please let me know. 

Sincerely, 

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Carolyn K. PeteiJon 

Mayor 

CP/als 

"An Ellll") OpPuf(ullity Employer with il wmmitlllcm lO workforce din-:l'sitiC:l!ion." 
ITHACA ~ TOMPKINS REGIONAL 

AIRPORT 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C 20590 25 February 2010 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between Ithaca, New York and Tokyo 

Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hUb. New air service to Haneda. 

which is scheduied to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan achieved by your Department. ! applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement 

and now urge you to select Continental to provide this nonstop daily service linking the U.S.'s financial 

and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies, and heip boost trade and commerce between Tokyo and points all along the east coast of 

the U.S. Additionally, Continental's service at Liberty is the dosest, most convenient airport to 

downtown New York City, and as the only true hub in the NYC metropolitan area, is the only gateway 

access from this region that also provides Ithaca with an easy, same-airline connection to Haneda, 

benefiting our local economy as regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, the U.s. consumers in upstate New York and along the u.s. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed serVice and will work together 

to make Uberty Internationai Airport - Haneda service a reai success. 

For the benefits above, including those here in Ithaca, New York, I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda 

rig ts to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

s, Manager, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 
February 16. 2010 

KOSRAE VISITORS BUREAU 

POBOX 659 

Tofol~ Kosrae 96944., Federated States of Micronesia 

Email: Kosrae@maiLfm. Web site: www.Kosrae.cQffi 

Tel: (691) 370-22281 Fax (691) 370-2187 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washln.gtoo. D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST·20l0-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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I run writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year. is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the 

canier's recent addition offllghts to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda. further supplements 

the airline's gro~ and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam and our region 

of Micronesia. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 
Manchester-Boston 

REGIONAL AIRPORT 

Mark P. Brewer, A.A.E. 

Airport Director 

23 February 20 I 0 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

. Secretary 

United States Oepmtment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

One Airport Road 

Suite 300 

Manchester, NH 

03103-7450 

Tel: 603-624-6539 

Fax: 603-666-4101 

www.!!y ...... ehesle •. com 

I applaud your effOlts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the wide 

ranging opPOltunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda airport. I 

wanted you to know that 1 suppoli Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from 

New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberly hub allows an easy, one-airline 

connection between Tokyo Haneda and our region. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo J-Janeda service. Because 

Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting destinations across 

the U.S. with Tokyo Hancda_ Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city and region an east coast 

connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will 

benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo I-Ianeda service 

from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the east, I 

urge that you award Tokyo J-IanecJa rights to Conlinental Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your seriolls consideration. 

Mark Paul Brewer, A.A.E. 

Airport Director 

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MARSHAll ISLANDS 11:: VISITORS AUTHORITY 

February 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OSI-2010-

0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's qpplication to provide daily 

nonstop service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to 

Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the 

achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan. I applaud 'your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism and traae industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part d~pends upon tourist fraffic from points across the 

Asian region, with Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is 

ideally situated for the Japanese tourist who lives in central and 

southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier Scheduled service to/from 

Honeda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam 

Continental Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities 

around Guam such as Saipan will also benefit from one-stop connections at 

Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. carriers and the 

opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is 

proven by the carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to 

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Haneda further supplements the airline's growth, and therefore employment 

and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my 

region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

t~Ltil' General Manager 
Myrtle Beach 

February 23. 2010 

The Honorable Ray La Hood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

International Airport 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Aflocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary laHood; 

1 applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreelTi-€nt with Japan. Recognizing that the wide ranging 

opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda airport, J wanted you co 

know that I support Contmental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark, 

That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy, one-all'Une conne..;:ion bet'Neen Tokyo Haneda 

and our door. 

Continental Airlines Is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. Because Continental 

has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting destinations across the U.s. with Tokyo 

Haned!!, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our dty and region an east coast connecting gateway. The 

individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's 

propor-.,e(f service, and wHl romblne to make thIs new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. Liberty a rea! success. 

For the benefits that thefr application brings to my community and so many others throughout the east, 1 urge 

that you award Tokyo Haneda nghts to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Regards, 

r} • 

. 

It ,..... '<l-f~~j~ Robert Woods 

Interim Director of Airports 

l>1yrtle Beach International Airport 

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Mar. 1. 2010 5: 10PMNOMCYB INC. No. 1097 P. 2 

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March 1,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States DeplUtment ofTrQ.nsporc;ation 

1200 New Jexsey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combmation Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secrewy LaHood: 

As a business partner of Continental A.irlines and Continental Mktone5l.a, I atn writing in support of 

the amen' joint application to provide new- set'\Y1ce to Tokyo Haneda. Airport from New 

York/Newark (Continental) and from Guam (Continental Micronesia). 

I applau.d yow: efforts on negotiating an historic open skies agreement with Japan which will lead to 

an opening of Haneds. airport for U.S. caniet service later this year. I now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s 6.nancial and cotnJ:o.e lcia.l center at New 

York/Newatk with Tokyo's central/ downtown a.h:port. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies 

and will help boost trade and comroette :aCtOSS the New Yorlt/Newark region. Continental bas 

ploven its co:xunittpent to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo service, and Haneda will be a 

valuable addition to our region and to Continenw's network. The new York:/Newaxk econom.y, 

millions of AmetiGans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of 

thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's p1:oposed service II.nd will w01:k 

together to make Liberty International Aixporc - Haneda service a success much like Tokyo Narita 

has been and will continue to be a successful route from Newark Liberty. 

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March 2, 2010 

OHIO CHAMBER 

OF COMMERCE The Honorable Ray LaHood 

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CHI\\lf-'iONS 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of our over 4,000 statewide business members I am writing today to applaud 

your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement indude new air service 

to Tokyo Haneda airport, you should know that the Ohio Chamber of Commerce 

supports Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from New 

York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows easy, oneairline connections between Tokyo Haneda and the Ohio cities Continental serves. 

We believe Continental Airlines Is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo 

Haneda service. Because Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark 

region capable of connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, 

Continental's proposal will open new commerce and tourism opportunities to 

communities, businesses and consumers throughout Ohio. This will in turn benefit local 

economies as regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. All of this will 

combine to make Continental's new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real 

success for all of us here in Ohio. 

Because of all the air commerce benefits that their application brings to businesses and 

communities throughout the State of Ohio} I urge you to strongly consider awarding 

Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark liberty International Airport. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this application. 

Sincerely, 

Andrew E. Doehrel 

President/ CEO 

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CITY OF ORLANDO 

(lH'H.1' ,)I' 

BUDDY DYER 

March 4, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the wide 

ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo Haneda airport. I 

wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from 

New York/Newark. The gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy. one~airline 

connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. Because 

Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting destinations across 

the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Uberty offers the Orlando region a connecting 

gateway. The individual economies in the region and the millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from 

. Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark 

Uberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the Florida 

region, I urge that you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty Intemational 

Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

jSurq~ Buddy Dyer 

Mayor 

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PITTSBURGH INTERNATION1\L AIRPORT 

March 4,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Allegheny County Airport Authority 

Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Me.zz. 

P.O. Box 12370 

Pittsburgh. FA 15231-0370 

fl'l'Iw·F/.fPiHsburgh·cum 

Subject: Haneda Combination Servict'o'l Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-20fO-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies ahJfeement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement lnel ude new air service to Tokyo 

Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to provide 

daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty 

hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorkfNewark region capable of connecting 

destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city 

and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the 

million') of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout 

the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Liberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

SinceryJy, 

J, \jl ' '! 

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Bradley D. Penrod, AAE. 

Executive Director 

BDP/tr 
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Nicholas M. Mavooonas, Jr. 

Mayor 

February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

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Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to 

Tokyo Haneda airport, I wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to 

provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. That gateway at Continental's Newark 

Liberty hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

Because Continental has the largest hub in the New York/Newark region capable of connecting 

destinations across the u.s. with Tokyo Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city 

and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the 

millions of u.s. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout 

the east, I urge that you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Uberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your consideration: 

R~ . 

Nicholas M. Mavodones, Jr., Mayor 

City Hall, 389 Congress Street· Portland. Maine 04101·3509 • Ph (207) 874-8941 • Fx (207) 874·8669 • TTY (207) 874-8936 
Rhode Island Airport Corporation 

March 4, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haned~a Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T·OST-2010· 

0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. 

Recognizing that the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement 

include neW air service to the Tokyo Haneda Airport. I wanted you to know that I 

strongly support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from 

New York/Newark. Continental's Newark Uberty International hub would allow an easy, 

one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and T. F. Green Airport (PVD). 

Continental's service between T. F. Green Airport and Newark Uberty International 

Airport offers Rhode Island and Southern New England excellent access to the largest 

hub in the New York/Newark region. Awarding Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental at 

Newark Liberty International Airport will provide our regIon with excellent service to this 

Important asian destination. The individual regional economies that our airport serves 

and the millions of U.S. consumers in Southeastern New England will benefit from 

Continental's proposed service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda 

service from Newark Liberty a success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to T. F. Green Airport, Rhode Island and 

Southern New England, I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines 

at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

~~~~~ 

Kevin A DlIIon, AAE. 

President and CEO 

2000 Post Road 1 Warwick, Rhode Island 02886·1553 I T 401.691.2000 F 401.691.2560 TOO 401.691.2531 I www.pvdalrport.com 
March 4, 2010 

Greater Roehester International Airport 

. Monroe County, New York 

Maggie Brooks 

County Executive 

David P. Damello 

Director of Aviation 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Hanecla Combination Services Allocation ProceediDg DOT-OST-2010-OO18 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide dally nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between Rochester, New York 

and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Uberty hub. New air 

service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. 1 applaud your efforts 

on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide this 

nonstop dally service linking the U .S:s financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with 

Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical Unk between two of the world's 

largest economies. and help boost trade and commerce between Tokyo and points all along the 

east coast of the U.S. Additionally, Continental's service at Liberty is the closest, most convenient 

airpOrt to downtown New York City, and as the only true hub In the NYC metropolitan area, is the 

only gateway access from this region that also provides Rochester with an easy. same-airline 

connection to Haneda, benefiting our local economy as regional Incomes are enhanced and trade 

expands. 

Continental AlrUnes is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

New York/Newark economy, the U.S, consumers in upstate New York and along the U.S. east 

coast. and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service 

and will work together to make Uberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

For the benefits above. including those here in Rochester, New York, 1 urge you to award Tokyo 

Haneda rights to Continental AirUnes and my region of the U.S. 

Sincerely. 

e 

David P. Damelio 

Director of Aviation 

1200 Brooks Avenue· Rochester, New York 14624 

(585) 753-7020 • fax: (585) 753-7008 • monroecounty.gov 
Otis S. Johnson, Mayor 

February 23, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

1 applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that the wide ranging 

opportunities made possible by the ab'l'eement include new air service to Tokyo Baneda airport, 1 wanted you to 

know that I support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service from New York/Newark. 

That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty hub allows an easy, one-airline connection between Tokyo Haneda 

and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. Because Continental 

has the largest hub in the New YorklNewark region capable of connecting destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo 

Haneda, Continental's proposal at Liberty offers our city and region an east coast connecting gateway. The 

individual economies in the region and the mi1lions of U.S.· consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service, and will combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark Liberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout the east, I urge that 

you award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines at Newark Libelty International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Sincerely, 

2:::;h~~ Mayor 

ojohnson@savannahga.gov - P.O. Box 1027 - Savannah, Georgia 31402 - (9U) 651·6444- ~ax (912) 651·6805 . 
March 1,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 

Stephanie A. Miner, Mayor 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary laHood: 

1 am writing to express suppo.rt for the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between Syracuse, New York 

an<l Tokyo Haneda via ail easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to 

Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now 

urge you to select Continental to provide this nonstop daily service linking the u.s. 's financial and commercial 

center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's centraUdowntown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Hanooa service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies, and help boost !i-ade and commerce between Tokyo and points all along the east coast of the U.S. 

Additionally, Continental's service at Liberty is the closest, most convenient airport to downtown New York 

City, and as the only true hub in the NYC metropolitan area, is the only gateway access from this region that 

also provides Syracuse with an easy, same-airline connection to Haneda, benefiting our local economy as 

regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorklNewark economy. the U.S. consumers in upstate New York and along the U.S. Bast Coast and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposoo service and will work together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and the Central New York Region. Thank 

you for your consideration. 

203 CITY HALL' SYRACUSE, N.Y. 13202-1473 • (31S) 448-8005· FAX: (31S) 448-8067 

WEB PAGE: www.syracusc.ny.us 
'Beach 

"IlIff Cuplfal Cify oj rhe Palm Bew:hes" 

J'vlarch 4. :!O 10 

rhe Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Dep«rtment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. D.C. 20590 

[~ois J. frankel 

Mayor 

P:O, Box: 3366 

'VCS! Pa!mBeadl. FL :rWi2 

PhallI:: 5& 1..g22·1400 

Fa,,: 5&1/822-J-424 

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Subj~C: Hant'dn C0111billatioJl Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-001S 

D~II Secretary LaHood 

I applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreemen1 with Japall 

Recognizing that the wide ranging oPPOIiunitic5; made possible bv the agreement include 

new air sen'ICC to Tokyo Haneda AirpoI1. I wanwd you to knO\\ that I support 

Continental .'\irlines· application to pwvide daily 1I(>I1:'1Op service l1um ~e\v 

YorklKcwul'k. The g.tteway at Continental's l\ewar'k Liberty hub allows ill1 easy. oneairline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our dnOi 

Continental Airlines is commil1ed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokvo Ham~da 

service Because Continental has the l<u'gcst hub in the ~e\v York/Newmk lI:gioll 

capable of connecting dc:>tinatiuns a4.~mss the C S wilh T okvo flaneda, C ontinenta! '" 

pwpm.al at Liberty oners the W~st Palm Beach regiun a connecting gateway The 

individual economies in the region and the millions of C S consumers hert: will benefit 

JTum Continental's proposed service, and 'will I,;umbinc (0 nmh this. new Tokvu Haneda 

service from Newark Liberty a real success 

For the benetits that their application brings to my Gommunity and so mam nrhE'f~ 

tlu ollghoUl the Florida region. I urge thal 'lOll [u award Tokvo Hancda ril£hh It, 

Contlwmtal Airlines at l'iewark Llbcny Intemariona! Airport 

Lois J Frankel 

Mavor 

"An Equal UppHrtunit,J Employer" 

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March 4, 2010 

WiIJ<es-Barre/Scranton 

International 

Airport 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

B3-84-18 16:82 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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1 applaud your efforts on the recent historic open skies agreement with Japan. Recognizing that 

the wide ranging opportunities made possible by the agreement include new air service to Tokyo 

Haneda Airport, 1 wanted you to know that I support Continental Airlines' application to plovide 

daily nonstop service from New YorkINewark. That gateway at Continental's Newark Liberty 

hub allows an easy, one airline connection between Tokyo Haneda and our door. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

Because Continental has the largest hub in the New YorkINewark region capable of cormecting 

destinations across the U.S. with Tokyo Haneda. Continental's proposaJ at Liberty offers our city 

and region an east coast connecting gateway. The individual economies in the region and the 

millions of U.S. consumers here will benefit from Continental's proposed service, and will 

combine to make this new Tokyo Haneda service from Newark l.iberty a real success. 

For the benefits that their application brings to my community and so many others throughout 

the east, r urge that you award Tokyo Haneda lights to Continental Airlines at Newark Liberty 

International Airport. 

Thank you for your serious consideration. 

Regards. 

b.~~~· Airport Director 

BC/tpt 

100 Terminal Drive. Avoca. PA 18641 

(570) 602·2000 • (877) 2FLYAVP 

FAX (570) 002-2010 

airpart@flyovp.com www.ftyovp.com 
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February 23,2010 

F~O. Box 988 Colonia. Yap Wesi"ern Caroline is!and~ FSI'1 96943 

Phone: 691·-350·2298 Fax: 691-350-7015 yvb@maiUm 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SF. 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Comhinatjon Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-001B 

Dear SecretaI)' LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

bet'lvcell Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin 

later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging open 

skies agreement with Japan. i applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now 

urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and trade 

industry with Tokyo's cenrral/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region. with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a huh Oll Guam Continental Micronesia is the 

right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also benefit 

from one~stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.s. carriers and 

the 0PPDrtunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services offered by 

Japanese airlines is Important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region 1S proven by the 

carrier's recent addition of flight<; to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplement" the 

airJjne's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

! urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 
NEW JERSEY SENATE 

ANTHONY R. Bucco SENATOR. 25tH DISTRICT 

MQlUtlS COUNTY 

715 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. SUITE 302 

DENVIl..LE. NEW JEliSBY 07834 

TEL: S73·e27·S700 

FAX: 973·627-0131 

SenBucoo@njieg.org 

The Honorable Ray laHood 

Secretary 

United States Department ofTransportatlon 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

March 4, 2010 

COMMITTEE&. 

BUDG-JIlT AND APpaOPBIATlONS 

LAw AND PUBLIC SAl'ETY ANII 

VBTEaANS' Al>FAmS 

JOINT BUDGJIlT 

OVBJiSIGHT 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -o5T·2010-0018 

Dear Secretary laHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Uberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haoeda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at liberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken Into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 
NEW JERSEY SENATE 

ANDREW R. CIESLA COMMITTEES: 

SENATOR. 10TH DISTRICT (OCEAN/MONMOUTHI 

852 HIGHWAY 70 

TRANSPORTATION 

ENVIRONMENT 

BRICK. NEW JERSEY 08724 

732-640-9026/I'AX 732-640-97157 

SenCiesla@njleg,org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Vv'ashillgtoll, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

February 18,20 10 

I write to you today in support of the Continental Airlines application Lo provide 

daily nonstop service between New YorkJNewark and Tokyo Baneda airpoli. This new 

service was made possible by your Depatiment through the Open Skies agreement with 

Japan. We feel choosing Newark Libelty Intemational AirpOli would link the U.S.'s 

financial and commercial center and provide many lasting opportunities for the residents 

of New Jersey and beyond. 

Newark Liberty International is our "home-state hub" airline with over 14,000 

employees. Recent studies have shown that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained. 

Choosing Liberty would start a movement to create job growth through the tri-state area, 

in a struggling American economy. 

Liberty-Haneda service would also provide a critical link between two of the 

world's largest economies and wiJI help boost trade and commerce across the New 

YorldNewark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. In 

addition, Continental Airlines is the clear choice for this 0PPOliunity because oftlleir 

persistent commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

r urge you to approve Continental's application to serve Haneda, Japan from 

Newark Liberty International Airport because thousands of consumers and employees 

will benefit from this additional air service. If you have any questions, please do not 

hesitate to contact our office. 
Mar. 4. 2010 3: 14PM 

NEW ,JERSRY SRNATE 

ROBERT M. GORDON 

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PO Box Goa 

FAIHLAWN. NJ 07410 

TEL 12011 1Q~·'91'fJ 

FAX I~on 7(').;)·61P.? 

SenG(trdonOnjleg,org 

The Honoruble Ray Lallood 

Secretary, United Stalcs Department of Transportation 

12UO New Jer!\ey Avenue, SE 

Washmgton, D.C. 20590 

March 3, 2010 

Re: lIaneda Combination Sen'ices Alloclltiun l'rocccding DOT-OST.2010·0018 

Dear Secl'etary r .aHood: 

No.6352 p 2 

COMMITfEES: 

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& Sl!N10l! CnlZl!NIi 

Thi~ purpo~c uf this letter is to express my support of Continental Airlines'applicatioIJ to provide daily 

nonst\)p service bctween Nl.:w York/Newark and Tokyo Ilaneda Airport. 

11 has beon brought to my attention that air service to Hancda has becn made possible by a historic open 

skies agreement willl Japan achieved by your Department. T ask that you now consider Continental 

Airline.s to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New YorkINewark 

wilh Tokyu's central/downtown airport. 

Continental Airlines operates the largest hub in the New York/New Jersey region, connecting this reglon, 

a. w(,}11 U1e entire eastern United States, to the world. By supporting Continental's application to provide 

dally nonstop service bclwucl1 the New York/New Jersey region and Tokyo Haneda, you will provide a 

critical link between two of the world's largest economies. Moreover, recent studies sugge~t additional 

!lights added by Continental Airlines in the New York/New Jersey region directly b"nl.:iillocal economies 

as employment is su~tained, regional incomc:> arv ~l1himCcdal1d trade expands. lt is also important to note 

that Newark Liberty International Airport i!; surrounded by the largest popululi1.m p~r squnre mile in the 

country, which includes millions of A~illn Americans. 

Con tim.'Ilta 1 Airlines has distinguished itself as a strong. d\,"ptmdable airline committed to safety and 

excellent customer !i~"vice. I am confident they will continue proVlding these high qualily services with 

the addition of nonstop Tokyo Hancda sl.:rvice. :For the benefit of the New York!New Jersey regional 

economy, ConSumers and Continental's thousands of employees, I respectfully ask you to consider 

awarding Tokyo Hancda rights to Continental Airlines, 

Sincerely, 

At~·6~-

Robert M. Gordon 

Senator, District 38 
THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

NEW JERSEY SENATE 

March 3,2010 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I write in support of the Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would 

provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help boost trade and 

commerce across the New Yorlc/Newark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of 

the U.S. 

As you know, Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every 

flight added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment 

is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. As Continental operates the largest hub in 

the region that connects New YorklNewark and much of the U.S. to the world, Contmt..'lltal is the right 

choice tor new Haneda service. Additionally, Continental Airlines has distinguished itself as a strong 

airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

The New YorklNewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, 

and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working 

together to make Liberty mternationaJ Airport - Haneda service a real success. I urge you to award 

Tokyo Halleda rights to Continental Airlines. 

425 NORTH AVENUE EAST 

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 

Sincerely, 

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Thomas H. Kean. Jr. 

Senate Minority Leader 

(908) 232-3673 

SENKEAN@NJLEG.ORG 
RAYMOND J. LESNIAK 

SENATOR 

February 17, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE 

20TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 

ELIZABETH, KENILWORTH, RoSELLE & UNION 

985 STUYVESANT AVENUE, UNION, NJ 07083 

PHONE (908) 624-0880 - FAX (90S) 624-0587 

JOSEPH CRYAN 

AsSEMBLYMAN 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

ANNE'ITE QUIJANO 

AsSEMBLYWOMAN 

As legislators of the 20tl! District of the State of New Jersey we support Continental Airlines application to 

provide daily nonstop service between New YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to 

Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your efforts on the historic open sides agreement and now 

urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will 

help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkINewark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight 

added by Continental ill the New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, 

regional incomes are enhanced and n-ade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New YoiklNewark and much of the U.S. to 

the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities aCNSS the entire eastern U.S. 

will·gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a 

strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into 

account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 'The New 

Yorl<INewark economy, millions of Americans on the u.s. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work 

together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

Once again, the legislators of the 20th Legislative District support Continental Airlines application to provide 

daily nonstop service between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport and we urge you to award Tokyo 

Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and our region of the U,S. 

Sincerely, 

Senator Raymond Lesniak 

New Jersey State Legislature 

20th Legislative District 

Assemblyman Joseph Cryan 

Qv.~ Q",ir-' 

Assemblywoman Annette Quijano 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secret"ry 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Rc: Hancda Combination Services Allocation Proci:eding DOT-OST-20JO-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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We support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between 

New YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airpurt. New air service to Hancda. which is scheduled to 

begin laler this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open !lkics agreement with Japan 

achi~ved by your Department. We applaud your efforts on the hisloric.: op~n skies agreemenl and 

now urge you to Sl:l<:r..:t Continental to provide service connecting the United State's financial and 

commercial center at New YorkINl:wurk with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Libcrty,Halleda service would provide u crilicallink between two of the 

world's largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark 

region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the United States. Liberty Airport 

is surrounded by the largest population per square mik in the country, which includes millions of 

A~ian-Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental 

in the N~w Y orklNcwark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, 

regional incom~s are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorkJNcwark 

and much of the United States to the world, Continentul is the right choice for new Haneda 

sl:Tvice as communities lIeross the entire eastern United States will gain uccess h) Hanedu ViOl 

connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a ~trol1g airline 

with t\ commitment to safety lind excellence for customers. We certainly believ~ that this should 

be tuk!.!n into account when awarding any route to Hancda. 

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Continental Airlines is committed t.o serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo 

Baneda service. The New York/Newark economy, the consumer~ in the region and on the 

United States east const, and the airline':; thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's 

proposed service. working together to make Liberty International Airport-·Hancda service a real 

success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Hancda rights to Continental Airlines and OUT region of the 

United States. 

&~1H~ Alison Littell Mellose 

Assemblywoman 

SVO/ALM/URClhc 

Enclosure 

;;Y~!JJ. Steven V. ~rohO Senator 
Mar. 4. 2010 10:3dAM No.8l81 P. 2 

NEW JEB5:EY SENATE 

KEVlN J. O'TOOLE 

RCf'UBLIC"N WHIP 

SENATOR. 40N OISTRICT 

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W~}1..NJ 01470 

FAX: 19131 a37·13G4 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Education 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

March 4,2010 

COMMITTEES: 

BUDO.ET & APPROPRIATIONS 

STATE GOVEBNMENT 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New YorkINewark 

and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made 

possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud 

your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service 

connecting the U.S. 's financial and commercial center at New YorkINewark with Tokyo's 

central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty-Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkINewark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the u.s. Liberty Airport is sunounded by the largest population per 

square mile in the country,which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies SllOW 

that for every flight added by Continental in the New YotkINewatk region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes aTe enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New Yorlc/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire 

eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has 

set itseJf apart as a strong ail-line with 1\ commitment to safety and ex.cellence for customers. No doubt this 

should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

TIle New YorkINewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport-Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Air1ines and my region of the U.S. 

~~.erely,., (J V "-r~~ ff' -

~~""(..i7' IU~ 

Kevin J, O'Toole 

Senator. District 40 
Mar, 4, 2010 3:13PM 

JOE PENNACCHIO 

S(NA10R <l6'" DISTRICT 

3:30 CHANGEmtlDO.l$ RO .... I>, SUITE 10e 

PINE BIlooK, NEW J'l'tRl'lEY 07058 

TEL;lQ73' H7· 40,2 

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March 4, 2010 

NEW JERSEY SENATE 

The Honorahle Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United Stat<ls Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocution Proceeding DOT·OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

No.3012 p 2 

SENATE COMMITTEE 

BUDGET AND AI't>aOPPIA'l'JONS: 

1 support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New YorkINcwark and 

Tokyo Huneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possihle 

by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. 1 applaud your cflbrts on 

the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the 

U.S.'s financial and conunercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a eriticallink between two oftha world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across 

the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded hy the largest population per square mile 

in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every 

flight added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is 

sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region tbal connects New YorkINewark and much of the U.S. to 

the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. 

will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itsc1fapart as a 

strong airline with a conunitment to safety and excellence for customers. No douht this should be (aken into 

account when awarding any route to Haneda, 

Continent!!1 Airlines is conlluitted to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

New YorklNewark economy, the U.S, consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the airline's 

thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty 

International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 1 support the awarding of Tokyo Haneda rights to 

Continental Airlines and my region of the U, S. 

Sincerely, 
RONALD L. RICE 

SENATOR. 28TH IHSTRICT 

1044 SOUTH ORANGE A YENm~ 

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 

(973) ;371- 6665 

FAX: (97:3 I :n 1-6738 

NEW JERSEY SENA'I'E 

February 17, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.c' 

20590 

COMMJ'f'!'EES 

CHAIRMAN 

COMMUNITY & UHJ3A.."i AFYAlRS 

CHAIRMAN 

JOINT COMMITTE"; ON 

THE PUBlJC SCHOOLS 

:VIEMBER 

HEALTH, HU"'lj~'i SERVICES AND 

SENIOl:{ CITIZENS 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-05T-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin 

later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved 

by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge 

you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial 

center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and 

secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Libertv airport is surrounded by 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and 

much of the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as 

communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. 

Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to 

safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when 

awarding any route to Haneda. 

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Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

New York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's 

thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from 

Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport -

Haneda service a real success. I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines 

and my region of the U.S. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at your convenience. 
MH, 3. 2010 2:06PM 

PAULA. SARLO 

DEPUTY MA.JOJUTY LEADER 

86TH LBOtSL;.'I'IVE DISTRICT 

21)7 HACKENSACK ST~E&T - 2ND nOOR 

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ 07076 

PHONE: (201) 804-8118 

FAX: (201) 804'8844 

March 3, 2010 

NEW JERSEY SENATE 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United State Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

No, 0648 p, 2 

COtdtdrrI'E!8 

CIWRMAN 

JUDICIARY 

L!tOI9LATlVIii OVZRSIOIiT COMMl'M'lltE 

VICE-CHAIRMAN 

BUDGET Be APPROPRIATIONS 

LABOR 

I am writing in support oithe ContinentallUnitedlAIl Nippon Airways Joint application for antitrust 

immunity and approval for the three carriers to create the first ever joint airline venture between the 

u.s, and Asia. 

Last year, I supported Continental's TrarIs·Atlantic antitrust immunity and joint venture application 

to join the Star Alliance given the consumer benefits it would provide, Continental's subsequent 

entrance into Star has enhanced competition among all three global alliances in the NewarkINew 

York City region and, for instance, is the primary reason Continental is launching new non-stop 

service between Newark Liberty and Munich, Germany later this year. I am confident that approval 

of the Pacific application can also be helpful to Continental in expanding its network in the Pacific 

region once economic conditions warrant. 

I flnnly believe cooperation among airlines benefits air travel consumers, airline competition, and 

drives jobs and economic growth. With the recent U.S. - Japan open skies agreement, barriers to 

new air service between our region and points in Japan have been removed. Antitrust immunity will 

enable all three airlines to make coordinate decisions that will give airline customers and shippers 

more flight choices,more itinerary options, and more fares to choose from when traveling between 

the U.S. and Asia. 

I encourage you to approve this joint application as promptly as possible, 

Sincerely, 

@/U 

Paul A, Sarlo, 

Senator, District 36 

faa 

Nrw Jer81Y II An Eqllal Opportllnlty Employ" • Prinfld on R.cyctBd Pap" and RlCyclabltl 
ROHERT W. SINGER 

SENATOR. OISTRICT 30 

COMMITTEES 

SENIOR REp\1IlLlCAN }l((ElUIRlI 

BUt.TlL lIUMAN SUVXClI8 

IX SENJon CITrZIL"lS 

MDmllB. COI<!la:RCE 

March 4, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

SecrelM)' 

NEW JERSEY SENATE 

United States Depanment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. DC 20590 

SubJcct: Haneda Combination Servi~e. Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-10IO-001S 

Oelll' Secretary LaHood: 

PASTS OF MONNOUTB·OC1l!AN"' 

BURLlNOTON·MBJlCl!:R COUNTIES 

2110 WHST COUNTY LIN!!: ROAD 

JACKSON. NEW JEJlBliY 08~~1 

17..lZl aOl'070Z 

'AX· '7~ZI aOI·0587 

3U FARNSWORTH AVENUE 

}30BDENTOWN. N.J. oa~ol5 

11)01;> •• qa·e,so ",4.X; 16001 eg,e .. S359 

I S\lPPQrt die Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Nowark 

and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda. which is scheduled to begin later this year, IS made 

possibly by the wide ranglllg open slcies agreement and now urge you 10 select Continental 10 provide 

service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's 

centraLidownto"'l1 airport. 

Continental's Libelt}' - Halleda service would provide a critical link between IWO of the world's largest 

economies lind will help boost trade lind commerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily 

across Ihe entire northeasrem region of the U,S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the luges! population por 

square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans, Additionally. recent studies show 

that for every flight added by Conrinental in the New YorkINewark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in me region that COlUlects New YorkINewark and much oflhe U.S. 

10 the world. Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as corrununities across the entire 

eastcrn U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Libelt}'. Additionally, Continental Airlines has 

set itself apart 8S 8 strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellenco: for customers. No doubt this 

should be taken into account When awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Raneds service. 

The New YorklNewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and On the u.s east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty Intcrnational Airport - Hnneda SIlrvice a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continenl.al Airhnes lind my region of the U.S, 

7L69 'ON 
NEW JERSEY SENATE 

STEPHEN M. SWEENEY 

Senate President 

Email: SenSweeney@njleg.org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Tl'ansportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

February 23, 2010 

Please reply to: Ji Kingsway Commons, Suite 400 

935 Kings Highway 

West Deptford, NI08086 

Tel: (856)251-9801 

Fax: (856) 251-9752 

o 14E. Commerce Street 

Bridgeton, NJ 08302 

Tel: (856)455-1011 

Fax: (856) 455-2853 

o 199 East Broadway, Suite G 

Salem, NJ 08079 

Tel: (856) 339-0808 

Fax: (856) 339-9626 

I Sllpport the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New YorklNewark and 

Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the 

wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your eftorts on the historic open 

skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S. 's financial and commercial 

center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty .-.. Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help 

boost trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of 

the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of 

Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark 

region, the local economy benefits as employment is sllstained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much of the U.S. to 

the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain 

access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with 

a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any 

route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorklNewark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds 

of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Liberty 

International Airport - Haneda service a real Sllccess. 

SMS/bas 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

/. 

~;n_l~ 

Stephen M. Sweeney 

Senate President 

Third Legislative District 
NEW JERSEY SENATE 

SHIRLEY K. TURNER 

SENATOR 15TH DISTRICT 

1440 PENNINGTON ROAD 

TRENTON. NJ Oa618 

We:eSITE: www.$onetorwrner.com 

T,"L.16Q!jlllS30-3277 

FAX le091 530-3292 

(-MAIL: SBnturner@nJls\I.org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

March 1,2010 

MV;MllER 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE 

STATE GOVlmNMENT. WAOEfUNO. 

TOURtSM & HISTORIC Prtll:SERVATION COMMITTEE 

COMMISSIONER 

EDUCA1'IQN COMMISSION' 01' 'fnE S1'ATES 

RE: HANEDA COMBINATION SERVICES ALLOCATION PROCEEDING 

DOT-08T-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am pleased to offer my support oflhe Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service 

bet\veen New YorkfNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Baneda, which is scheduled to begin 

later this year, is made possible by the wide-ranging open skies agreemenl with Japan achieved by your Department. 

I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide 

service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center al New YorkINewark wilh Tokyo':; central/downtown 

airport. 

Continental's Liberty -- Haneda Service would provide a critical1ink between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region. Also, the entire 

nortileastem region of the U.S. Liberty Airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, and includes millions of Asian-Americans. Recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental 

in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are 

enhanced, and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorkiNewark and much of the U.S. 

to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Baneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. 

will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itse.Jfapartas a 

strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for cllstomers. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

The New York/newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region, and on the U.S. east coast, and the airline's 

thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty 

International Airport-Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region orthe U.S. Thank you fbr 

your kind consideration. 

Sincerely, ~ 

/d~~~ Shirley K. Turi 

Senator - IStll District 
JOSEPH F. VITALE OEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER 

SENATOR. DISTRICT IW IM,gg.ue;xl 

1569 RABWAY AVENUE 

WOODBRIDGE. NEW JERSEY 070915 

E-MAIL: senvltaleClh\lleg.org 

WlIBSITE: www.scnatotjoevltale,org 

(73218!55-744( 

!'AX 17321 8515-7558 

February 23,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

NEW JERSEY SENATE 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

COMMITTEES 

CHAIRM.AN: 

HEALTH. HUM.AN SEBVICES 

Be SENIOR CITIZENS 

MEMBIUI: 

BUDGET AND ApPROPRIATIONS 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST.;2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorkfNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and 

commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's centraVdowntown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's 

largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region 

and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New YorklNewark region. the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that COtlllects New YorkINewark and much 

of the U.S. to the world. Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities 
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across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. 

Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to 

safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding 

any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. The New YorkINewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east 

coast, and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, 

working together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Withb~~~ 

~'Viml' 
JOHN F. AMODEO 

ASSISTANT REPUBL.ICAl'l WlflP 

ASSEMIlLYMAN. 2ND DYSTRICT 

1801 ZION ROAD, SUITE 1 

NORTHfIELD, NJ 08225 

TEL (609) 677-8266 

f'AX; (609) 677-88~3 

March 4, 2010 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D,C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Sen'ices Allocation Proc~eding DOT-OST-2010-001S 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

COMMr'ITEES 

AGRICULTURE AND 

NATURAL RESOURCES 

TRANSPONTATION. 

PUBUC WORKS 

AND INDEPENDENT 

Atn1iORITlES 

ASlUAmodeo@njleg.org 

Given the expected benefit to the State of New Jersey and the surrounding region, I support the 

Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service betWeen Newa:rk' Llberty International 

Airport and Tokyo Haneda airport, 

ApproVing Continental's application for a daily non-stop routo wil1link U.S, 's financial and commercial 

center at New YorkJNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport, This is an opportunity the United 

States and our region cannot miss. Continental's Liberty - Haneda serYice will help boost trade and 

commerce across the New YorkJNewarkregion and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of 

the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which 

includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally. recent studies show that for every flight added by 

Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, 

regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

It makes sense that Continental would make tlllS application since it operates the largest hub in the region 

that connects New YorkfNewark and much of the U.S. to the world. I !mow you will keep all of these 

factors in mind as you review its application and am confident you will see the merit in having a non-stop 

flight from Newark to Japan. 

Sincerely, 

&F:~ODEO 

~~ 

Assemblyman, District 2 

JFA:ts 
Mar. 4. 2010 11:02AM No. 4305 p, 2 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

,JON BRA.\1:NICK 

CONFERENC&LEADER 

ASSf/>IBI,YMAN. 21ST DISTRICT 

"~SSEX, MORRIS. SOMERSET 

AND UNION COUNTIES 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

U.S Department ofTransportation Secretary 

1200 New Jer~ey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood; 

March 4, 2010 

COMMlTIEES 

BUDGET 

LAw AND PU8LlC SAFETY 

L£GISt.A'l'lVE SERVICES 

COMMlssrON 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s finanCial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental In the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands, 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

ramnick 

Assemblyman 

251 NORTH AVENUE W., 2ND FLOOR 

WESTFIELD, NJ 07091) 

TEL: (908) 232'207~ 

FAX: (908) 232'2741 

allxnb",amnick@njI9g.0rg 

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Mar. 4. 2010 2:43PM (973) 450-0487 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

RALPH R. CAPUTO 

A.SSEMBLYM:AN.28TH DISTRICT 

BELLEVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, 

IRVINGTON AND NEWARK PA.RTIAL 

146-152 FRANKLIN STREET 

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109 

(973) 450-0484 

FAX (973) 450·0487 

E-MAIL: AsmCaputo@njleg.o~g 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

United States Department ofTranspol1ation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, Sf 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

February 23,2010 

Haneda Combination Serviees Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: . 

No.2769 P. 1 

J support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting theU.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

YorkfNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkfNewark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.s. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionall}', recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New Y orklNewark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire 

eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has 

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set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt 

this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service, 

The New YorklNewark eoonomy, the U.S, consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

1 urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.s. 

Sincerely, 

~~ RaJph R. Caputo 

Assemblyman, 28th Word 
COMMITIEES 

Chair, Telecommunications & Utilities 

Member, Commerce & Economic 

Development 

March 2, 2010 

The Honorable Ray laHood 

Secretary 

New Jersey General Assembly 

UPENDRA J. CHIVUKULA 

Assemblyman, 17th District" 

888 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 

732-247-3999; 732-247-4383 fax 

AsmChlvukula@NJLeg.org 

COMMiSSiONS & CAUCUSES 

NJ Science & Tech Commission 

Co-Chair. Sclenoe & Tech Leg. Cauous 

Co-Chair, World Languages & Inti Educ. Caucus 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T-OST-2016-0018' 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I wish to offer my support for the Continental Airlines application to provide dally nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is 

made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your 

efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting 

the U.S:s financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies 

and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty Airport serves one of the most densely populated regions In the country, 

which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by 

Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the U.S. to the 

world, Continental Is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will 

gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong 

airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account 

when awarding any route to Haneda. 

I salute Continental Airlines commitment to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Upendra J Chivukula 

Deputy Speaker, lift Legislative District 

*D 17-Parts of Middlesex and Somerset Counties 

Franklin Twp, Highland Park, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Piscataway 
ALBERT COUTINHO 

AsSEMBLYMAN, 29TH DISTRICT 

73-75 FERRY STREET, 2ND FLoOR 

NEWABK. NJ 07105 

(973) 589-0713 

FAX: (973) 589-0716 

EMAIL: AsmCoutinho@njleg.org 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

HIGHER EDUCATION 

COMMl'M'B£ 

COMVDCK AND ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT COJ4MI'l'TEE 

BUDGET CoMMI'1"l'EE 

The Honorable Ray LaHood March 1, 2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT·OST-2010"()()18 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda. which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and 

will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the 

entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square 

mile in the country, which Includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that 

for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of 

the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

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MAJORITY LEADER 

JOSEPH CRYAN 

ASSEMBLYMAN, 20n ) DISTRICT 

February 22, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-001S 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

985 STUYVESANT A VENUE 

UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083 

(908) 624-0880 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo 

Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement 

and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown ail1)ort. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help boost 

trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire northeastem region ofthe U.S. 

Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every Hight added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, 

the locaJ economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New YorkINewark and 111uch of the U.S. to the world, 

Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to 

Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a 

commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to 

Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New YorklNewark 

economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands of 

U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Liberty Intemational 

Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge Y/laward Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Re~~f/ Ii I'jttJ1sep I ~-ryan ;Vssemblyman, District 20 

f 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

ALEX DECROCE 

REPUBLICAN LEADER 

ASSEMBLYMAN, 26TH DISTRrcT 

MORRIS COUNTY. PASSAIC COUNTY 

February 17,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

760 ROUTE 10 WEST, SUITE 101 

WHIPPANY, NJ 07981 

(973) 884-6190. FAX (973) 884-6197 

asmdecrooe@njleg.org 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I supp011 the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorldNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, 

is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department I applaud 

your eff0l1s on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service 

connecting the U.S:s financial and commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown 

airport. 

Lihet1y - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and 

will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population pt-T square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight 

added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, 

regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much ofthe 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern 

U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart 

as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into 

account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorkiNewark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together 

to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

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NEW JERSEY GENERAL, ASSEMBLY 

THOMAS P. GIBLIN 

ASSEMBLYMAN. 34TH DISTRICT 

PAR'f OF ESSEX AND 

PASSAIC COUNTIB1S 

1333 BROAD STHEET 

CLIFTON, N.] 07013 

(973) 779-3125 

FAX (973) 779-3156 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C., 20590 

! 

February 17,2010 

COMMITTEES 

HIGHER EDUCATION 

TRANSPORTATION 

& PUBLIC WORKS 

VICE-CHAIR. REGULATED 

PROFgSSJONS COMMIrl'E]) 

Subject: Hnneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines aiJplication to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorklNewark and Tokyo lfaneda airpOlt. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin late 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your etTorts on the historic Open Skies Agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s Financial and Commercial Center at New York! 

Newark with Tokyo's CentrallDowntown airport. 

Libelty-Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies 

and wiII help boost trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily across 

the entire Northeastern region of the u.s. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per 

square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark ~U1d much of 

the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across 

the entire Eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, 

Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence 

for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

New YorklNewark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. East Coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of u.s. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport- Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

ards,~ .\. ) ~,t, . 

Thomas P. iblin 

Assemblyrnan 

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LOUIS D. GREENWALD 

AsSEMBLYMAN. 6TH DISTRICT 

CHAIRMAN 

BUDGl!.'T COMMITTEE 

MEMBER 

APPROPRlATIONS COMMITTEE 

e-mail: asmgreenwald@njleg.org 

March 3, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

1103 LAUREL OAK ROAD 

SUITE 142 

VOORHEES, NJ 08043 

(856) 435-1247 

United States Department ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

PAMELA R. LAMPITT 

AssEMBLYWOMAN, 6TH DISTRICT 

VICE CHAIRWOMAN 

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE 

MEMBER 

COMMERCE & ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

e-mail: aswlampitt@n.jleg.org 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -o5T·2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide dally nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the Wide ranging open skies agreementwith Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S:s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental 

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Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the u.s. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

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Chairman 

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Assembly Budget Committee Assembly Higher Education Committee 
Mar. 4. 2010 3:27PM 

REED GUSCIORA 

DliI'VTY MAJORITY T.F.AD~ll 

:t1l6 WuST STATE STRF.t'l' 

TJlI,;NTON. NJ oa60~ 

(609) 292'0500 

FAX: (609) 63a'2179 

Email: AsmGu"~i"ra@njJeg.org 

March 4, 20 I 0 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

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VICE CHAIRMAN 

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As yuu already know, the recent opcn skies agreement hetween the United Slates and 

Japun will undoubtedly guarantee long-term trade and commen.;e gains for both countries. 

In this regard, 1 would like to express my SUpp(lr( tor Continental Airlines' application to 

provide daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Tokyo 

Hancda Airport. 

A~ a State representalive for the rcsidcnt5 of New JeTsey, I know that many of our 

citizens stand to benefit from a signific<lnllink between two of the world's largest 

economics. I believe that service provided by the proposed Continental Liberty- Hancda 

link will strengthen our locul and regionaJ economies, which boast both the largest 

population density and some of the largest Asianeommunities in the United Slates. 

Further, Continental Airlines' has an excellent safety n:Cllrd and u current workforce of 

over 14,000 that would realize important benefits from this link. As Continental Airlines 

base hub is Newark Liberty, this acquisition would expand its operations, providing 

increased employment for New Jersey residents. 

In the metultimc, should you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please do 

not hesitate to contact me. 

Very truly yours, 

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY 

JOSEPH R. MALONE III 

RJ::PUI)LIGAN BUDGET OFFICER 

ASSEr-tBLYMAN, 30TH DISTRICT 

3n FAlU'l"SWORTH AVENUE 

BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505 

(609) 298·6250 

FAX (609) 298·6359 

E·M.AlL: A.&mmalonQ@njleg.org 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

No.6714 P.2 

COMMITTEES 

MEMBER, BUDGET 

Mt:MBJl:R, EDUCATION 

MEMBER, JOINT BUDGE:T 

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 

MJ::MBER, JOINT COMMI'ITE 

ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

March 4, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation proceeding DOT·OST·2010·0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies ~greement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Amedcans. Additionally, recent studres 

show that for every flight added by Continental In the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at liberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set it$elf apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

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Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the u.s. 

Respectfully, 

! 

/,'i /r .. ~ 

R. Malon, III 

30th District Assemblyman 
NEW ~JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

NAl'\]'CY F. MUNOZ 

ASSEl'vIBLYWOMAN, 21S~1' DISTRICT 

ESSEX, MORRIS, SOMERSET AND UNION COUNTIES 

February 19, 20 I 0 

Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

COl'vIMI'l'TEES 

ASSEMBLY HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES 

AsSEMBLY HUMAN SERVICES 

email: aswmul1oz@njleg.org 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-001S 

Dear Secretmy LaHood: 

J write in support of the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is sched.ded to begin later this year, is made 

possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by yom" Department. J applaud your efforts on 

the historic open skies agreement and without reservation s~lpport the selection of Continental to provide service 

connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial cent.er at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty _. Haneda scrvice would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help 

boost lradc and commerce across the New York/Newurk region and secondanly across the entire northeastern region of 

the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population pet square mile in the country, which includes millions of 

Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark 

region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, re~gionlJl incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connect.s New York/Newark and much of the U.S. to 

the world, and Continental is the right choice for new Haneda servicc as communities across the entire eastern U.S. wiII 

gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline 

with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. I am confident this is a consideration when awarding any 

route to Hancda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to thc Asian l'egiol1 and to nonstop Tokyo HHl1eda service. The New 

York/Ncwark economy, millions of Americans on the U.::l. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds 

of thousands of U.S. eonsumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Liberty 

International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I apprcciate your consideration of my request to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region 

of the United States. 

Sincerely, "/'d Nancy • F. Munoz 

A,,;;er~blywoman 

jeac 

57 UNION PLACE, SUI1'E 310 

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY 07091 

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SHElLA Y. OtM:R 

SPll:AKl!:R 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

M\ll'dl 4, 20 I 0 

The Honomble Ray LaHood 

Secrelary, United States Depurtment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, sa 

Wilshington. D.C. 20590 

RE: Huneda Comblnntion Services Allocation l'roceedlng DOT·OST·ZOJO·0018 

Deal' Secretary LuHood: 

STAn [{OUSE-PO Box 098 

TR1l:NTON. NJ 08625 

(609) 084-S200 

I support the Continentul Airlines application (0 provide daily nonstop l\¢fvice between New 

YorklNtlwark and Tokyo Hanedn ail'pol'!. New air l>ervicc to Haneda, which Is scheduled to begin larcr 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. J applaud your ~rfortl\ on the historic open skies llgreement and now urge you to select 

Contme.ntul to pfllvicle service connecting the U .5.'s finunciul nnd commercial center at New 

YorklNewllrk with Tokyo's central/downtown airport:. 

Liberty - HaMda ~ervk¢ would pl'ovide n criticlil link between two of the world'ji largest economies und 

will help boost trude und commerce across the New York/Newark region nnd secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S .. 1.iber\:y airport i:> surrounded by the largesl populMion per squllre mile in 

the country. which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally. recent studies show that for 

every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark r~gion. the local economy benefits as 

employment is su~tained, regional incomes '1I'e enhunccd and trade expands, 

As Continental openllt.lS the only lrue hub in the region Ihat connects New YorklNewnrk nnd much of the 

U.S. to I.he world. Continental is the right choice for new H(lIledu service as communities across the entire 

¢:lstem U.S. will gain ac.cess to Haneda via connections af. Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines hll!i 

set it~elf apart as a strollg nil'line with II commJ[menl' 10 sufety and eltcellen<;e for clistomers. No doubt 

this should be taken into ilCCollnt when awarding any route to HanedlJ. 
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Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region nnd to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east cousc. the airline's tho~lsands of 

employees and hundreds ofthousnnds of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continenwf's propo$cd service 

and will work together [0 make Liberty International Airport - Hnneda service a real succe~):. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Hanedn rights to Continental A irlines and my region of the United States. 

Regards, 

Assemblywoman 

~cr'~ Sheila Y. Oliver 

Assembly Speaker 
DECLAN O'SCANLON 

ASSEMBLYMAN 12TH DISTRIO'l' 

32 MONMOUTH STREET 

3RDFLOOR 

RED BANK. NJ 07701 

(782) 933-1591 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

NEW JERSEY STATE J;-EGISLATURE 

JENNIFER BECK 

SENATOR 12TH DISTRICT 

March 4, 2010 

CAROLINE CASAGRANDE 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN 12TH DIS1'RICT 

71 WEST MAIN 8'rREE'l' 

SUITE 101 

l.<'REEHOLD, NJ 07728 

(732) 866·1695 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this 

year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. 1 

applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to consider selecting Continental to 

provide service connecting the D.S,'s financial and commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's 

central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and conunerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily across 

the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile 

in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every 

flight added by Continental in the New YorkINewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is 

sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. The New YorklNewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make 

Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to 

Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Sincerely, 

Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. a c.roHnec~ NJ Assemblyman NJ Assemblywoman 

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NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

ERIK PETERSON 

ASSEMBLYMAN, DIS'MUCT 28 

HUNTERI>ON AND 

WARREN COIJNTIES 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

March 3,2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

23 ROVAL ROAD, SUITI 201 

FLEMINGTON. NEW Josn 08822 

TItLEPHONE: (90B) 287-4694 

'FACSIMILE: (90S) 287-1098 

ELltC'I'RONIC MAIL: A"mPet8!'son®njloa-.org 

I understand that Continental Airlines is applying to provide daily non-stop 

service between New YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda Airport, which has been made 

possible by the recent Open Skies Agreement between the United States and Japan. 

I am writing to support Continental's request. 

If selected, Continental's Libeny to Haneda service would enhance trade and 

commerce across the northeastern portion of the United States. Newark Liberty 

International Airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

United States, Therefore, if more flights are added by Continental in the New 

YorkINewark area, the local economy will be enhanced through new employment 

opportunities. 

I fully suppon Continental Airlines' application to be awarded rights for the 

new air service to Tokyo Haneda, I appreCiate your consideration of my letter, 

Best wishes. 

Sincerely, 

~t:, (!~ 

Erik Peterson 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

NELLIE POU 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN, 86TH DISTRICT 

PASSAIC AND BERGEN COUNTIES 

100 HAMILTON PLAZA, SUITE 1405 

PATERSON, NJ 07505 

(973) 247-1555 

FAX: (973) 247-1550 

EMAIL: Aswpou@njleg.org 

March 3,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New JerseyAvenue. SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

CHAIR 

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 

BUDGET COMMITTEE 

HIGHER EDUCATIO:N COMMITTEE 

JOINT BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 

JOINT OOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

NEW JERSEY COMMISSION ON 

CAPITAL BUDGETIN() 

WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 

NJ TASK FORCE ON CHILD 

ABUSE AND NEGLECT 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made -possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.' s financial and 

commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two ofthe world's 

largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkJNewark region 

and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is sunounded by 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New YorklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorkINewark and much 

of the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities 

across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. 

PrinkdonR~kdPap" 
Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to 

safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding 

any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. The New YorklNewarkeconomy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east 

coast, and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, 

working together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I rirge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 
JOAN M. QUIGLEY 

AsSEMBLYWOMAN, 32ND DISTRICT 

236 OO'H STUET 

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-1624 

(201) 217-4614 

The Honorable Ray laHood 

Secretary 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

March 3, 2010 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

MA.ro&rl'Y" CoNPBllBNOJC LBADBB 

MEMIlEROF 

BUDGET COMMITTEE 

COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

HEALTH AND SENIOR 

SERVICES COMMlTTEE 

BIPARTISAN LEADERSlDP COMMl'rl'EE 

MANDATED HEALTH BENEFITS 

ADVISORY COMMISSION 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST ·201t)·OO18 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am very pleased to add my support to the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin 

later this year, Is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan aChieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement.and now urge you to select Continental to 

provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's 

central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Uberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies 

and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and consequently across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. I have been advised that recent studies indicate that each 

flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region benefits the local economy with sustained employment, 

enhanced regional incomes, and expanded trade. 

I understand Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world. Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service because communities across the entire 

eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Uberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself 

apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken 

Into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to.thls nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the airline's thousands of 

employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty International Airport -

Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Sincerely, 

~i~·~u.4~: Assemblywoman 

Prin~ on Recyckd Paper 
RUBEN J. RAMOS, JR. 

ASSEMBLYMAN. 33RD DISTRICT 

70 HUDSON STREET. 7TH FLOOR 

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 

(201) 714'4960 

FA.X; (20)) 714-4963 

February 23, 2010 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

COMMITTEES: 

VlCE-CHNRMAN 

ASSEMBLY: APPROPRIATIONS 

MEMBER 

ASSEMBLY EDUCATION 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010~0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your, Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s fmandal and 

commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Uberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's 

largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark region 

and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian , 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New Y orklNewark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much 

of the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities 

across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. 

Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to 

safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be tllken into account when awarding 

any route to Haneda 

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer • Primed on Recycled Paper and Recyclable 
RUBEN J . RAMOS, JR. 

ASSEMBLYMAN. 33RD DISTRICT 

70 HUDSON STREET, 7TH FLOOR 

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 

(201) 714-4960 

FA.X: (201) 714'4963 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

COMMITTEES: 

VlCE-CHAlRMAN 

ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS 

MEMBER 

ASSEMBLY EDUCATION 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. The"New YorklNewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and On the U.S. east 

coast, and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, 

working together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

~l~f Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. 

NJ State Assemblyinan-33rd District 

New Jersey Is Art Equal Opportunity Employer • Printlld on ReCYCled Paper and Recyclable 
Ma r, 4, 20 1 0 3 : 26 PM 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

MINORITY WHIP 

DAVID RIJ:lLE 

ASSEMBLYMAN. 11TH DlSTRICT 

1955 HIGHWAY 34, EWILDING 2A 

WALL, NJ 07719 

TEL: (732) 974'1719 

FAX: (132) 974'3615 

Tho Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

V nited State Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. D,C. 20590 

March 4, 2010 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT·OST·2010·0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

No, 1803 p 

COMMITTEES 

ASSEMBLV LAW AND 

PUBLIC SAFETY 

ASSEMBLY 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

flNI> t,J'TILlTIES 

MEMBER 

FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New YorklNewark and 

Tokyo Haneda a.irport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by 

the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. 1 applaud your efforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S. 's 

financial and commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link: between two of the world's largest economies 

and will help boost trade and commerce across the New ¥orkINewark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region oflhe U,S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every t1lght added 

by Continental in the New YorkiNewark region. the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much of the U.S. to the 

world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will 

gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally. Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong 

airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account 

when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental AIrlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorklNewark economy, the U,S. conswners in the region and on the U.S, east coast. and the airline's thousands of 

employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty International 

Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U,S. 

Sincerely, 

l 

ave Rible 

Assemblyman. II th District 

New JtJrstJY IsAIf Equal Oppurlllnlf)! Employer • P,intlld all Rllcyctlld Paper and Recyclable 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

86TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 

FREDERICK SCALERA PARTS OF BERGRN. PASSAIC 

DEPUTY SPEAKER 

ASSEMBLYMAN, 36TH DISTRICT 

800 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE 

LOWER LEVEL 

NUTLEY, NJ 07110 

PHONE: (973) 667-4431 

FAX: (973) 667-9478 

EMAIL: asmScalera@njleg.org 

February 23, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

& ESSEX COUNTIES 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT·OST·201D"()()18 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

CHAIR 

HOMELAND SECURITY & 

STATE PREPAREDNESS 

MEMBER 

HOUSING AND LoCAL 

GOVERNMEN'l' COMMITTE 

LABOR COMMIT'l'EE 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Llberty- Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Uberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Uberty. Additionally. Continental 

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunltv Em"'nvpr. "..,~.~.t _ .. n 
Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Fred Scalera 

Assemblyman District 36 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

L. GRACE SPENCER 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN, 29TH DrS'I'RlC'l' 

223 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, 1ST FLOOR 

NEWARK, NJ 07112 

(973) 624-1730 

FAX (973) 624-5045 

E-l\1:ail: AswSpencertiYnjleg.org 

February 17,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-Osr·2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE 

JUDICIARY COMMI'f'I'EE 

LAW & PUBUC 

SAFETY COMMITTEl<; 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connectin~ the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and 

will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the 

entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square 

mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that 

for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much" of 

the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Uberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Printed on Recycled Paper 
Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport - Hanada service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

L. Grace Spencer, Assemblywoman 
LINDA STENDER 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN, 22ND DISTRICT 

PARTS OF UNION, MlDDLES~;X 

AND SOMERSET COUNTIES 

1801 EAST SECOND STREET 

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076 

(908) 668-1900 

FAX: (908) 668-9962 

EMAIL: aswstender@njleg.org 

February 17, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

Secretary, United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

COMMITTEES: 

TRANSPORTATION, VICE CHAm 

ApPROPRIATIONS 

HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES 

TOURISM AND GAMING 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo 

Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which Is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open 

skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and 

commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help boost 

trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the 

U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of 

Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark 

region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the U.S. to the 

world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain 

access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline 

with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when 

awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New York/Newark 

economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of 

thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Liberty 

International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regard~, 

~ C~ 

("\:-ihvJc,-, cI~ltJ~ Linda Stender 

Assemblywoman. NJ LD-22 

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on Recycled Paper and Recyclable 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

SAMUEL D. THOMPSON, PH.D. 

ASsr'~MBLYMAN, 13TH DISTRICT 

P ARTS OF MONMOUTH AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES 

725 HIGHWAY 34 

MATAWAN, N,J 07747 

O1"C: (732) 583-5558IFAX: (732) 583-4039 

a-mail: AsmThompson@njleg.org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of TranspOltation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

March 1,2010 

COMlVlI'lV!'El'S 

HEALTH AND HUM1\N SERVICES 

REGULATORY OVERSIGHT 

HOMELAND S:r.XoUHITY AND 

STATE PREPAHEDNESS 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda AirPOlt. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your Department. I applaud your effOlts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S. 's financial and 

commercial center at New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's 

largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region 

and secondarily across the entire nOltheastem region of the U.S. Liberty airport is sun'ounded by 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian 

Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the 

New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional 

incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much 

of the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities 

across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. 

Additionally. Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to 

safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding 

any route to Haneda. 

Printed 011 Recycled Paper 
Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service. The New YorklNewark economy, the US consumers in the region and on the U.S. east 

coast, and the airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, 

working together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

SOT/lac 

,]:AJ~ Samuel D. Thompson, Ph.D. 

Assemblyman 

13th Legislative District 
NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

CHARLO'ITE V ANDERVALK 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN. 39TH DISTRICT 

220 KlNDERKAMACK ROAD, SUITE E 

WESTWOOD. NJ 07675 

(201) 666-0881 

FAX (201) 666-5255 

E-Mail: aawvandervalk@njleg.ol'g 

The Honorable Ray LaHood. Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington. D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

March 3, 2010 

CONSUMER AFFAIRS 

COMMITTEE 

HOUSING AND LOCAL 

GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation 

Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

It has come to my attention that Continental Airlines has filed an application to provide 

daily nonstop service between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airpott under the wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan which was negotiated by your Department. I am 

writing to urge that you give every due consideration to granting the Continental application. 

This daily nonstop service would connect the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at 

New YorklNewark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport and provide a critical link between 

two of the world's largest economies. This daily service will help boost trade and commerce in 

our immediate New York/Newark region which will spread across the entire northeastem region 

ofthe U.S. 

Newark Liberty Airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. My legislative district 39 has a significant 

and growing Asian community which would undoubtedly make heavy use of this service. Mass 

transit connections to Newark Liberty are excellent and connect the airport to the rest of the 

country. This makes the Newark Liberty hub of Continental an excellent choice for this new 

nonstop service. 

It is my understanding that the airline itself is financially strong with a very good 

consumer reputation. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline 

with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into 

account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Therefore, I strongly urge that your office give every due consideration to the Continental 

Airlines application and seriously consider awarding this route to Continental and its New 

YorklNewark Liberty hub. 

Very truly yours, 

~fl-..£ CVlbfs 

. Charlotte Vandervalk Prmted on-Recycled Paper 
CONNIE WAGNER 

38TH DISTRICT 

BERGEN COUNTY 

205 ROSIN ROAD 

SUITE 216 _. 

PARAMUS. NJ 07652 

(201) 576-9199 

FAX: (201) 576-9432 

E-mail: aswwagne:r@njleg.org 

March 3, 2010 

NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T-05T-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

COMMI'l'TEES 

VICE CHAIR 

HEALTH AND 

SENlOR SERVICES 

MEMBER 

TRANSPORTATlON. PUBLTC 

WORKS AND INDEPENDENT 

AUTHORITIES 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile In the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incornes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

u.s. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Printed on Recycled Paper 
Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. 

, The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Connie Wagner 
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Hare&. 2. 2010 

1'be ROIlOrable RAy Lalood. Sec'tetaT:} 

United States Department of fransportatio~ 

1200 New Jersey AVQuue. SE 

W&Sbingt011. D.G. 20590 

Subject: Raneda Combin~t1on Sexvj~es Allocation Proceeding 

DOT-oST -2010-0018 

Dear Sac~etary LaBoods 

I 6upport the Continental Ai~lines application to provide uaily 

nODStop Service bene" "New York/YQ101ark aud "lokyo Baneda Airport. 

New a.:ir sen1em to Baneda. wbleb is scheduled to beg'i.u later this 

yea-or; is lllade pDssible by the vide raUi"ing open slc.:i.es agreement 

with ~apan acbleved by yonr nepar~nt. 1 applaud your efforts on 

the histOTiQ open skiee IJ.(p:e81ll8nt aod ~ow u't'ge yOI1 to select 

Coatiuental to provide service counec~iu8 tn. U.S.'s flaaneial and ~~rcla1 4~uter at New lork/Newark With Tokyo's ceDt~al/dawntowu 

Airport. 

PAGE 02/03 

Cont1nenc#1's Liber~y-Haned8 Smtv1ce WOuld provide a ~ritical ligk 

betwe.eu two of the world's largest: eeOl1OPdes ~1:\d w:i.l1 help boost: 

trade and eOmRe:tce aC~O$S the NevYork/Ne.aT~ region and secondar1ly 

acrosS the entire nortbeastera regi~ of the U.S. Liberty Airport is 

5u%':touuded by the largest popul.ll'tlon peT square mile in the country, 

wh1eb :i.nclu!em !II.111ious of AlJ1an Americans. Additio1Ully. reea.nt 

studies shaw that for every flight added by Cont1neutal the New York, 

Newark region, the loeal economy benefits as employment 1$ &UstaiD~d. 

regional incomes &¥e enhanced and trade expands. 
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As CoueineD~al operat.s ~be largest bub in tbe region that connects 

New York/N8W&~k aud much of the u.s. to the world. CODtiucDtal 1s 

the right choice 1:01: Dew Baneda serl1:Lee as cmma\l!:lj,cies across the 

entire ea&te~ U.S. will gain access t~ B~eda via connect1ous at 

1.f.bet:ty. Add"itiDnally, Coutinentlll Airlines bas gilt itself apal!'t 

as a strong airline ~th a commitment co saf~ty and excellwoce 

for eu_tamers. No doubt this should be ~akeu iDto aecouut wben 

lIVard:i.JJg any rou.u to Baneda. 

Caatlnental Airlines 1s committed to serving the Aeiao Tegion and 

to tbis uoostop Totyo Baueda service. The New York/Newark economy. 

the U.S. CODsu.ers in the regioD aud Ob tbe D.S. east coast aDd the 

airline's tbauaands of employees vill benefit fr~ COntinental's 

proposed service. vorklng ~ogetbQr to make 'Liberty Inte~oatioDal 

AS.rport - \taeda service. t"eal success. 

I ~~ge you to award tokyo Baoeda riKbt~ to Continental Airl1nes and 

my region of the O.S. 

With all good wishes. 

s~ yZJ'C ... . /:>~ ..... u ... m •• 
February 23.2010 

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COUNTY OF UNION 

OFFICE 01: ANGEL G. ESTRADA 

Freeholder 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transporlation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines aprllieation to provide daily nonstop service between New YorkiNewark and Tokyo 

[-Ianeda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by Ule wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Depariment. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial and commercial center 

at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Libcrty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economics and will 

help boost trade «nd commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region 

of the U.S. Liberty airpOli is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions 

of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the New YorkiNewark 

region. the local economy benefits as employment is sustained. regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and mllch of the U.S. to the world, 

Continental is the right cho.ice for new Halleda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to 

Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a 

commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route 

to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to serving the Asian region and to this nonstop Tokyo llaneda service. The New 

York/Ncwark economy. the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. east coast, and the aidine's thousands of 

employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to make Liberty International Airport -

I laneda service a real Sllccess. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and Ill)' region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Angel 

~~ G. Estrada 

Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders 

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As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects New 

York/Newark and much of the U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice 

for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain 

access to Haneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines 

has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence 

for customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any 

route to Haneda. 

Continental Airli-nes is committed to serving the ASian region and to this nonstop 

Tokyo Haneda service. The New York/Newark economy, the U.S. consumers in 

rhe region and on the U.S. east coast, and the airline's thousands of employees 

will benefit £l'om Continental's proposed service, working together to make 

Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region 

of the U.S. 

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SENATOR FRANK B. AGUON, JR. 

Chairman., Committee on Economic Development, 

Health & Human Service~ and Judiciary 

/ Milfa'Trenta Na LiIu;~skltUrctn GutUmll 

(Thirtieth Guam Legislature) 

February 23, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

SUBJECT: Legislative SDllport for Guam / Haueda Route request by Continental Micronesia; 

"Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-201 0-001 S!' 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

Buenas yan lIafa Adail (Greetings From Guam) 

As Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development, Health & Human Services, and Judiciary, 30u1 Guam 

Legisla1ure, 1 am writing in support of the effort of Continental Micronesia Airlines in seeking USDOT approval 

for a Guam. USA ~ Haneda, Japan - Guam. USA air passenger route. The approval and implementation of the 

requc!>ied passenger route would be a positive step towards bolster.ing Guam's economic recover efforts. 

Though federal recession recovery strategies have been the driving focus of mainland American communities, our 

situation is somewhat unique in its complications in that we are economically tied to Asia, as well as America. 

Guam's economic survival and ability to prosper requires an east-west consideration and approach. With this in 

mind, I am respectfully appealing to you to give due consideration to approving the Continental-Micronesia 

reqtlest; a small but important endeavor beneficial to the people of Guam - but an extremely strategic commercial 

move for an American airline. 

Th.e footprint of Continental Micronesia in Asia, solidly placed. bodes well for America's future economic 

posture and presence in the Asia-Pacific region, within which Guam is strategically situated. What better position 

cou4d be promoted, than another extension of an American air passenger route to Asia. Or more specifically. as in 

this case - from Guam to Haneda to Guam (Pr()(.'eeding: DOT-OST-10lo.oOI8). 

Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I thank you 

for your attention and positive consideration on tilis matter. 

UII f/aJtgk(J/o' N{I Si Yu'us Ma'aJie' (Thank You Vel)' Much). 

Continental Micronesia Airlines 

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Senator BenjamlnJ.F. Cruz 

VICE SPEAKER 

CHAIRMAN, COMMl'rTEl! ON TOURISM, CIlLTIJRALAl'FATRlJ, 

YOUTH ANP PUBUC BROADCASTING 

February 18,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

I Mma'Trent/l nil Liheslaturlln Caulban 

TUfRTIETH GUAM Loc-.ISLATUR£ 

155 BaWl I'uca.l-t\GArNA. GUAM 96910 • Itn"""thf(,'~llilc("'1 

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Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop 

service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. 

The landmark Open Skies agreement that you negotiated with Japan is welcome news to 

the people of Guam, especially those in OUI visitor, travel and transportation industries. 

Having Japan as an Open Skies partner presents an enormous opportunity for a vital 

tourism boost on Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, a.nd the rest of 

Micronesia. Japan is our region's primary source market and having dire<-'! service between 

Guam and Haneda will enhance our ability to attract visitors from the southern and western 

Tokyo area. 

Continental Micronesia, the oniy canier operating a hub on Guam, has long been 

committed to servicing the Japan market. I am pleased that the canieracted quickly in 

submitting an application as securing this new route will benefit Guam tremendously. 

Respectfully,l urge your approval of Continental Micronesia's Guam/Tokyo Haneda route 

application. 

Very truly yours. 

/'/-~ 

~~... ----_/ 
Senator James V. Espaldon 

I Minai Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan 

30th Guam Legislature 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

February 23, 2010 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop 

service between Guam and Tokyo's Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in 

securing a wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts to obtain 

this historic open skies agreement, and respectfully urge you to select Continental Micronesia 

to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's 

central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy depends greatly upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, 

with Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the 

Japanese tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier 

scheduled service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

Since Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam, Continental 

Micronesia is the RIGHT choice for the new Haneda service. Communities around Guam, 

such as Saipan, will also benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. 

Increased competition by U.S. carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental 

Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island 

conununities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by 

the carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further 

supplements the airline's growth, fortifies employment, and will mean added economic 

benefits for Guam and her people. 

155 Hesler Street, Hagatna, Guam 96910, Tel.: (671) 475-5437, Fax: (671) 475-2000 

Email: senator@espaldon.com/senjim@lte.netWebsite:espaldon.com 
I urge you to award the Tokyo I-Ianeda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of 

the U.S. - Guam, USA! 

Senseramente, 

~'ll- (yES V. ESPALDON 
M~'!11ber of lbe 

Committee on 

ApPfopriatiOllS, 

TaXlltion, Banking. 

Insurance, Re!ir~nl\mt 

:md Land 

Member ,11' tfl<' 

Committee on 

Economic 

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l-Iumun Ser, ;c~, and 

Judiciary 

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Cnmmmcc on (;Iili!i~" 

Transportation. Public 

\).:orks and Veh:ral1:>' 

Affairs 

Member of the 

Committe.., on the 

Guam Militmy Buildup 

and Homelll!ld Security 

Memhcr of the 

Committee Oil 

Municipal Allah" 

Aviation. HOtl5ting ~md 

Recreation 

Member of !la: 

Commith:': on T,'urisIR 

Cultural Anil;rs, Public 

Broa,ku"tillg and 

Youth 

Member nflhc 

Cnmmi!!ec on Lllbor, 

the Puhlic SlruClUlC, 

P!lbli~ Lib!urics and 

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J ivfina' Trenta Na UheslalUran Gudhan 

Secretary Ray LaHood 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

202-366-4000 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

February 22,2010 

Hqfa Adai! It is my privilege to support Continental Micronesia's petition to implement 

an airline service route from Guam to Haneda, Japan. I believe this initiative will be a 

great opportlmity to foster economic growth in the Pacific region, as tourism remains 

Guam's most critical industry. 

For more than three decades, Continental Micronesia has been one of our island's 

greatest partners in progress. They have been instrumental in developing and 

strengthening Guam's visitor industry throughout the years, servicing direct routes for 

millions of tourists throughout the years, providing jobs for our residents and 

contributing to the growth of our main economic engine. 

Continental Micronesia has stood by the people of Guam through times of prosperity and 

perhaps most importantly, they have been there to support the local community through 

times of difficulty. They have helped to rebuild our island after natural disasters and 

sponsored many of our community's non-profit organizations, raising the standards of a 

public-private pminership that should benefit all communities, especially during these 

times of economic difficulty. 

I encourage the U.S. Department of Transportation to grant Continental Micronesia's 

petition to establish the Guam-Haneda, Japan, air service route. 

Continental Micronesia is the only passenger carrier to establish a hub on Guam. They 

remain a comerstone of travel in the Paci1ic region and I will continue to support their 

growth. 

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(/ 'ii-fr.::AITAGUE 

'-_/' 30th Guam Legislature 

Suite 501 • 238 Archbishop Flores Street Haglltna, GU 96910 

Telephone: (671) 969-8356 • Fax: (671) 969-8357 

E-mail: senatortelo@gmail.com 
SENATOR RODNEY ELLIS District 13 

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE 

1999 - 2000 

Febmary 24,2010 

'Dle Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

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United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C 

20590 

Subject: Hmeda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary laHood: 

COMMITTEES: 

Chair, Government Organization 

Criminal Justice 

Transportation & Homeland Security 

State Affairs 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Tokyo I-Ianeda aitport and connecting service between the Houston region t.hat I represent and Tokyo Haneda 

via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan 

achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to 

select Continental to provide service that will connect other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo'S 

downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 people 

in the state, making the company a key component of the Texas economy. I support Continental's efforts to 

grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for Continental is good for 

Houston. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, 

making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. C'.Dntinental's proposal to serve Haneda opens 

the door for travelers and shippers in my community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from 

Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo I-Ianeda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is conmntted to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. lbe economies of 

many u.s. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of 

thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make 

new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to C.ont~lental Airlines and to my community. 

Regards, 

Rodney Ellis 

lyric Centre 

440 louisiana, Suite 575 

Houston, Texas 77002 

(713) 236·0306 

FAX: (713) 236-0604 

p. O. Box 12068 

Austin. Texas 78711 

(512) 463-0113 

FAX: (512) 463·0006 

Dial 711 For Relay Calls 

E-Mail: rodney.ellis@senate.state.tx.us 

2440 Texas Parkway. Suite 110 

Missouri City, Texas 77489 

(281) 26"1-2360 

FAX: (281) 261·4726 
TEXAS SENATE 

STATB CAPrroL, ROOM B1.804 

P.O. Box 12068 

2205 CLINTON DRIVIl 

P.O. Box 41 

GALENA PARK. TIlMS 77547 

(713) 678-8600 

FAX (713) 678-7080 

AUSTIN. TEXAS 78711 

(512) 463.(JI06 

FAX (512) 463-0346 

Dw. 711 FOR RBLAY CALLS 

February 27, 2010 

MARIO GALLEGOS, JR. 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I would like to express my wholehearted support of Continental Airlines' application to provide 

daily nonstop service between New YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting 

service between the Houston region that I represent, and Tokyo Haneda. This will be via an easy 

connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan achieved by your Department. Your efforts on the historic open skies agreement are to 

be commended. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 

17,000 people in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. 

Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations is good for the Houston 

region. I understand that given the amount of service between key cities like Houston and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to Tokyo Haneda is a service that is not difficult to do. In addition, 

Continental's proposal to serveHaneda gives travelers and shippers in my district a choice 

between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many United States communities, millions of Americans. and the airline's 

thousands of employees will benefit from this proposed service. As my home town airline. I 

know that if awarded the opportunity into Haneda, Continental will make the new Tokyo Haneda 

service a true success. 

Please give Continental's application to provide service that will connect other points across the 

central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda utmost consideration. Should you have any 

questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to call upon me. 

Sincerely, 

Mario Gallegos, Jr. 

District 6 

C;OMMlTIllES: CHAIR. S\lliCOMMIITBl! ON FLooDING & EVACUATIONS * TNTI!ROOYERl-lMllN'l1<L Rm.A'l'IONS * JURISPRUDENCE 

GoVERNMENT OROANIZATION * INTIlRNATlONAL RBUTION8 & TRADE 

DISTRICT 6 
COMMlTIEES: 

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERV1CE>S 

TRANSPORTA'I10N & HOM6LANU SECURITY 

VgfERANS AFfAIRS & MILITARY INSTAl.LATIONS 

SUBCOMMITI'EE ON BASE REALlGNMENT & CLUSIJRE.~ 

February 18,2010 

'nle Honorable Ray LaHood 

JOAN HUFFMAN 

DISTRICT 17 

Secretary, United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

CAPITOL QpPlCE: 

ROOMOE5 

P.O. Box 12068 

AUSTIN. TllXAS 7871 J 

(512) 463-0117 

(512) 463-0639 FAX 

HOUSTON OFPlCE: 

6217 RDWE 

Hou~'TOr;. TEXAS 77005 

(713) 662-3821 

(713) 682-3842 FAX 

LAKE JACKSON QJ<1'!CE: 

129 CIRelli WAY 

SUITE 101 

LAKEJACKSON,TEXAS77566 

(979) 480-0994 

(979)480-9122 FAX 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorkINewark and Tokyo Haneda airport and oOlUleoting servioe between the Houston region that I 

represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection thro~~gh Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air 

service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open 

skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open 

skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect other points 

across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 

people in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. I support Continental's 

efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for 

Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas 

cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. 

Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelt!rs and shippers in my 

community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop 

Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds ofthousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work 

together 10 make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Halleda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community_ 

BRAZORIA * CHAMBF.RS * FORT BEND * GALVE>STON * HARHIS * JEFFERSON 
THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS 

MIKE JACKSON 

March 1,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary, United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, SE 

Washington, D.C 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-201 0-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

COMMITnlES 

NOMINATIONS, CHAIR 

AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS 

BUSINESS & COMMERCE 

NATURAl. RESOURCES 

STATE AFFAIR..'> 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda ahllort and connecting service between the Houston region that I 

represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New 

air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin latcr this year, is made possible by the wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic 

open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect 

other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's do\vntown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 

17,000 people in the state making the company a key component oftlle Texas economy. I support 

Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is 

good for Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service 

between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo 

Haneda service is easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for 

travelers and shippers in my community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from 

Houston and Newark tmd nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees 

and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and 

will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda fights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

m~ Mike Jackson 

State Senator 

District 11 

CAl'ITOlOHler: 

P.O. flClX 120<>8 

AlJSTIN, TEXAS 7«711 

512/-11>,-0111 

['AX: 512n7~-3727 

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DAN PATRICK 

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February 22, 2010 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C., 20590 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocatioll, DOT-OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Hancda airport and connecting service 

between the Houston region, which I represent, and Tokyo Baneda via an easy 

connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Hancdu, 

which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your 

efforts on the historic open skies ag: 'cmentand now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service that will connect other points across the central U.S. 

with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headqum1ers is located in Houstonand the airline directly 

employs over 17,000 people in the state making the company a key component of 

the Texas economy. I support Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of 

its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for Continental is good t(lr 

the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas 

cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo 

Haneda service is easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda 

opens the door for travelers and shippers in my community to choose between 

nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo 

Hancda service trom Newark. 

Continenta1 Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo 

Haneda service. The economies of many U.S. communities, millions of 

Arnericans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands of 
U.S. consumers will benetit from Continental's PI;oposed service and will work 

together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my 

community. 

Regards, 
\Ebe ~enate of \Eue ~tate of \Eexas 

SENATE COMMITI'EES: 

Crimi",,] fU5tice, Chair 

Finance 

Gov{'rnnlt?nt Organization 

Administration 

Legislative Budget Board 

February 18, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

Senator John Whitmire 

D€an of the Texas Senate 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

D!STRlcr OFFICE: 

803 Yale Strce t 

Honstnfl, TeX,1S 77007 

(713) 864-8701 

FAX: (713) 86-1-5287 

CAPITOL OFFICE: 

PD. Box 12068 

Austin, Texa, 78711 

(512) 463.0115 

~AX: (512) 475-3717 

Dial Tn fDr Rday C,Bs 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the Houston region that I 

represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air 

service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open 

skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open 

skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect other 

points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 

people in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. I support Continental's 

efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for 

Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas 

cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. 

Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my 

community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop 

Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT STATE EXPENSE 

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Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many u.s. communities, millions of Americans I the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of u.s. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work 

together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Reg.,~l#c 
TOMMY WILLIAMS TEXAS STATE SENATOR 

February 22,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D. C. 20590 

DISTRICT 4 

Re: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -08T -20 I 0-00 18 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

COMMlTTEr:S~ 

FH,ANCE 

COUCATiOIi 

I"",TEffN",T"';>"'i,,- RE; ... A"fIO,""S $- TP'J',DF.; 

I support Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

YorkJNewark and Tokyo Haneda Airport and cOlmecting service between the Houston region I 

represent and Tokyo Haneda via Continental's Newark Liberty hub. The new air service to 

Haneda, scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide-ranging open skies 

agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I commend your efforts on the historic open 

skies agreement, and now urge you to select Continental to provide service to COlmect other 

points across the central U. 8. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Baneda. 

Continentals' worldwide headquarters is located in Houston al1d the airline directly employees 

over 17,000 people in Texas and their presence is a key component of the Texas economy. I 

SUppOl1 Continental's eHarts to grow its network from all key hub locations because what is good 

of Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between 

key Texas cities like Houston and Newark Liber,ty, making a connection to Haneda is easy to do. 

This proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my region to choose 

between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda 

service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Baneda service. The 

economies of many U. S. cities, millions of Americans, Continental's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of U. S. consumers will benefit from this proposed service. 

Thank you for the opportunity to express my support. I urge you to award the Tokyo Haneda 

rights to Continental Airlines. 

Sincerely, 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

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Chamber of Commerce 

Southern New Jersey 

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February 24, 2010 

Kathleen A. Davis 

Executive Vice President & COO 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing you to urge your support of Continental Airlines and its whollyowned subsidiary, Continental Micronesia'S, joint application to provide nonstop service 

from the carriers' hubs in New YorklNewark and Guam to Tokyo's Haneda airport. 

Last year, the Chamber supported Continental's Trans-Atlantic antitrust immunity 

and joint venture application to join the Star Alliance given the consumer benefits it 

would provide. Continental's subsequent entrance into the Star Alliance has enhanced 

competition among all three global alliances in the NewarklNew York City region and is 

the primary reason Continental is launching a new non-stop service between Newark 

Liberty and Munich, Germany later this year. 

The Chamber is confident that approval of this application can also be helpful to 

Continental in expanding its network in the Pacific region once economic conditions 

warrant. We believe cooperation among airlines benefits air travel consumers, airline 

competition, and drives jobs and economic growth. This open skies agreement between 

the U.S. and Japan would provide the U.S. airline industry access to Haneda, with its 

close proximity to Tokyo's central business district, for the first time in over 30 years. 

For the above reasons, we respectfully urge your approval of this joint application 

as promptly as possible. Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 
February 17,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

ClAra 

Commerce and Industry ~oc;aHon of New Jersey 

South 61 Paramus Road, Mack-Call Centrtt IV, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 

201-368-2100 Fax 201-368-3438 www.cianj.org 

United states Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T·08T·2010·0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provIde dally nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo 

Haneda airport. New aIr service to Haneda. which Is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaLJd your efforts on the historic open 

skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide servJce connecting the U.S:s financial and 

commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Uberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help boost 

trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern region of the 

U.S. Uberty airport is sUlTOunded by the largest population per square mile In the country, which Includes mill!ons of 

AsIan Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark 

region, the local economy benefits as employment is sustained, regional Incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New YorklNewark and much of the U.S. to the 

world, Contlnentalls the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the enUre eastern U.S. will gain 

access to HanecJa via connections at Uberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with 

a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken Into account when awarding any 

rou~ to Haneda. 

Continental Al~ines Is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New York/Newark 

economy, millions of Amertcans on the U,S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands 

of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Uberty International 

Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

New Jersey's business advocate for over 80 years. 
Friday. February 19,2010 

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood 

Secretary 

I! .S. Oepartment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. SE 

WashinglOn, D,C. 20590 

Subject: Ibnetla Combination Services AlloHltion ProCl'eJing OOT-OST-2010-0018 

Deaf !,v1r. Secretary, 

I am writing you on behalf of the B(mrd & iVkmbership offlle Great",· Elizabeth Chamber of 

Commerce. We haw a great deal of interest in Ihis matter. as Newark Libel1y Internationnl 

Airport i~ located 48% within the boundaries of Elizabeth. NJ. 

New air service to Itaneda, which is sdtedukd to begin later this year. is made possible by the 

\\ ide-ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved oy your Department. I applaud your 

dli.lrh on the historic open skks agret'm.;m and now Ul'g(' you to seleCT Comin.:ntal to provide 

service connecting tht' u.s:s nnancial and comnv::rciai center at Nell York: New ark with 

Tokyo's centmrdowl1town airport, 

Libcrty - Haneda service would provide a critical link betwcel1[IVo ~)fthe world's large,t 

economies and will help boost track and I:Ol1l1l1"n:e aero% the N.;w York'Newark region and 

sccondaril~' across the entire northeastern n~gio!l of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded hy 

the largest population per square mile in the country, which includes millions of f\sian 

Amt'ricans. Additionally, rect'nt :-.tudies ~how that fix every flight added by Continental in the 

Ncw Y url,JNewark n:gion. the local ecoliom) benefits as employment is sustained. regional 

incomes are enhanced and Irade expands. 

,\s Continental operates the on I)' tl1k' hub in the region that connects New Y ork.'Newark and 

much oflhc U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice tlJl' new Hancda snvice as 

communities across the entire eastern U,~. VI-ill gain access to rlancda via cllfmcctiollS at 

Liberty, Additionally. Continental Airlines has st;'t itself apati as a strong airline with a 

commitmen1 to safety and t'xct:lknce for customers. No doubt tllis should be (lIken imo account 

wh<.'n awarding allY route to Hanl'da, 

COl11inental Airlines i~ committed to the Asian region and 10 llonsWp 1"ok:o llancda seniee. 

The New YOl'k'Newark economy, millions nt' Afl1erican~ on the L.S. ca',l coast. tile ztirlin\:'~ 

thousands of cmp!oyet's and iwndrl:(b ofthnusands of U.S. conSUlllf:rs will benetit fi'om 

ConI inental" s propo,>ed service and \\" ill work. together II) make Liberty Inkrnationul A jrpOJ1 -

HUlleda service a real success. 

I mge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airiines and my region \Ifth.: U.S. 

SinCerely, 

Uurd,)J1 I. Haas 

Chid' Fx('cnrhe Officer 

CreateI' Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce 

456 North Broad ~ln;<,;t 

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Commerce 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

February 16, 2010 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

As a business partner of Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia, I am writing in 

support of the carriers' joint application to provide new service to Tokyo Haneda Airport from 

New York/Newark (Continental) and from Guam (Continental Micronesia). 

I applaud your efforts on negotiating an historic open skies agreement with Japan which will 

lead to an opening of Haneda airport for U.S. carrier service later this year. I now urge you to 

select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.' s financial and commercial center at 

New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region. 

Continental has proven its commitment to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo service, and 

Haneda will be a valuable addition to our region and to Continental's network. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's 

proposed service and will work together to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service 

a success much like Tokyo Narita has been and will continue to be a successful route from 

Newark Uberty. 

President 

GATEWAY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

135 Jelferson Avenue, Box 300, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 

908·352·0900 • Fax 908-352·0865 
February 23,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

89 JAMES STREET 

NEWARK Nrw 1rmv 0710:> 

NEWARKERS 

TRANSFORMING 

Olin NEIGHBORHOOOS 

971 B-134tO : ffi 

973 733 .w3! . Fill. 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I wholeheartedly SUppOlt the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between 

Ncwark "the greatest Metro ill the world" and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which 

is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with 

Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now 

urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s tinancial and commercial center at 

New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest 

economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New YorklNewark region and secondarily 

across the entire northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population 

per square mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies 

show that for every flight added by Continental in the New YorklNewark region, the local economy 

benefits as employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the largest hub in the region that connects Newark"the greatest metro in the 

world" and much of the U.S. to the rest of the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda 

service as communities across the entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at 

Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a cOlllmitment to 

safety and excellence tbr customers. No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route 

to Haneda. 

The New YorklNewark economy, the U.S. consumers in the region and on the U.S. cast coast, and the 

airline's thousands of employees will benefit from Continental's proposed service, working together to 

make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real Sllccess. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Best regards, 

t:ifl;(i.c""l $;..vfu.p 

Anthony Santiago 

Ch ief Operating Officer 

NH\AR~ Now 9UlLOS STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS 8~ INYESTING 

IN NEWARK'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE -- ITS PEOPU. 
February 19,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Dcpa rtment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T-05T-2010·0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

~t~J'~ 

nrb' 

NEWARK 

REGIONAL 

BUSINESS 

PARTNERSHIP 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by 

the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s 

financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will help 

boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the entire northeastern 

region ofthe U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which 

includes millions of AsIan Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight added by Continental 

in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as emplovment is sustained, regional incomes are 

enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the U.S. to 

the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the entire eastern u.s. 

will gain access to Haneda via connections at Uberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has set itself apart as a 

strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this should be taken into 

account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the u.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together 

to make Liberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the u.S. 

Chip Hallock, President 

The National Newark Building • 744 Broad Street, 26th Floor • Newark, NJ 07102·3802 

P (9.73) 522-0099 • F (973) 824-6587' www.newarkrbp.org 
New jersey 

ALLIANCE for ACTION INC: 

PHILIP K. BEACHEM 

Preshle!l1 

February 22, 2010 

P.O. Box. 6438 • Raritan Plaza II • Edison, New Jersey 088]8--6438 

(732) 225-1 [80 • FAX (732) 22.5-4094 

www.alliancefoHlclion.com 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

GERALD T. KEENAN 

Executive Vice Pn'.Yidem 

CLIFFORD HEATH 

Senior \Iice Proidenf 

I am writing in support of Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New 

York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda Airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later 

this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your 

Department. ! applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental to provide service connecting the U.S.'s financial.and commercial center at New 

York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and 

will help boost trade and commerce across the New York/Newark region and secondarily across the 

entire northeastern region of the U.S. Uberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square 

mile in the country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for 

every flight added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much of the 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice for new Haneda service as communities across the 

entire eastern U.S. will gain access to Haneda via connections at Uberty. Additionally, Continental 

Airlines has set itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. 

No doubt this should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. . 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

York/Newark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. east coast, the airline's thousands of 

employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make Uberty International Airport - Haneda service a real success. 

I encourage you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

tp;cereIY. 

/p~!!a~ President 

PKB:las 

COUNTY ALLIANCES 

41iluui<: • NCi;I{('JI $ Budinglofl • Camdl'fl • EX.H:' • GIO/;/("l'sler" fiudscm .. A:len '('r • A1idlllesex • AlonnltJlIJh Ii ;t10n-j., .. u~ -{'tHI • SOJner.~el 
New Jersey Business & Industry Association 

Philip Kirschner 

President 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Departrnent of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

~BIA 

February 17,20 I 0 

Re: Haneda Combinati()n Services Allocation Proceedillg DOT-OST-20IO-()018 

Dear Secretary Lallood: 

On behalf of the 22,000 member companies onhe New Jersey Business & Industry Association, I SUppOit 

the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo 

Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by 

the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. 1 applaud your efforts Oil 

the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting the 

U.S.'s financial and commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies and will 

help boost trade and commerce across the New YorkINewark region and secondarily across the entire 

northeastern region of the U.S. Liberty airport is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the 

country, which includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every flight 

added by Continental in the New York/Newark region, the local economy benefits as employment is 

sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

As Continental operates the only true hub in the region that connects New York/Newark and much ofthe 

U.S. to the world, Continental is the right choice II)!' new Haneda service as communities across the entire 

eastern U.S. will gain access to llaneda via connections at Liberty. Additionally, Continental Airlines has sel 

itself apart as a strong airline with a commitment to safety and excellence for customers. No doubt this 

should be taken into account when awarding any route to Haneda. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New 

YorkINevvark economy, millions of Americans on the U.S. cast coast, the airline's thousands of employees 

and hundreds of thousand., oCU.S. consumers will benefIt from Continental's proposed service and will \Vork 

together to make Liberty International AirpDl1 - l-Ianeda service a real sliccess. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

P~O.~~ 

Philip Kirschner 

102 West Srate Streff, Tr~nton, ~J 08608-1199' 609-J93-77()'7 • ww'W.njhio.org 
THE 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

STA 

United States DepaItment of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

CHAMBER 

February 19,2010 

RE: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop 

service between New YorklNewark and Tokyo Haneda airpOlt. Your department's 

achievement of the wide-ranging open skies agreement with Japan has made this expansion 

of service possible, and Continental is the ideal airline to service Haneda. 

By way of background, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is recognized as the 

independent voice of business in New Jersey. With a broad based membership ranging 

ii'om the Fortune 500 companies to small proprietorships, representing every corner of the 

state and every industry, our members provide jobs for over a million people in New 

Jersey. 

Continental's focus on growing its international network, along with its strong 

commitment to customer service, is well documented. This new flight connection will 

enhance Continental's long-term competitiveness, while at the same time providing 

additional opportunities for the Garden State's challenged workforce. 

Specifically, Libelty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the 

world's largest economies and will help boost trade and commerce across the New 

YorklNewark region as well as the entire northeastern region of the United States. Liberty 

airpOlt is surrounded by the largest population per square mile in the country, which 

includes millions of Asian Americans. Additionally, recent studies show that for every 

night added by Continental in the New YorkINewark region, the local economy benefits as 

employment is sustained, regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

NEW JERSEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 216 WEST STATE SmEET • TRENTON, NJ 08608 

PHONE: 609-989-7888 • FAX: 609··989-9696 • WWW.NJCHAMBER.COM 
The Honorable Ray LaHood - 2- Fcbmary 19,2010 

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds your efforts to date, and we respectfully 

urge you to select Continental to provide service connecting our t1na11cial and commercial 

center with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

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Sincerely, 

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JOAN VERPLANCK 

/President 
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February 19, 2010 

The Honorable Ray laHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

WashIngton, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing In support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is ma~e possible by the achievements of your office In securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your effOrts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism andtrade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy In part depends upon tourist'trafficfrom points across the Asian region, with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the Island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who Ilves In central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia 

is the right choic.e for new Haneda service. CommunifiesaroundGuam such as Saipan will also 

benefltfrom one,..stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda.~ IncreasecJ competition by U~S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by ~he 

carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airlineJs growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 
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I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region ofthe U.S. 

~ L_. __ ._._. 

Regards, 

Frederickj. 

~J~ Horecky 

Legal Counsel and Director, 

ChInese Chamber of Commerce of Guam 

Horecky & Associates 

643 Chalan San Antonio, Ste. 1028 

Tamuning, Guam 96913 

(w)1-671-646-8274/5 

(f) 1-671-646-B463 

horeckylaw@teleguam,net 

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CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GUAM 

February 20, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, Sf 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding OOT-OST-201Q-OO18 

Dear Secretary laHood: 

I am pleased to write this letter in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide 

daily nonstop service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, 

which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office 

in securing a wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide 

service connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy depends to a significant degree upon tourist traffic from points across the 

Asian region, with Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is Ideally situated 

for the Japanese tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, the Capital of Japan 

and the most populated area in the country. Haneda is much closer to Downtown Tokyo than 

Narita which is about 70 minutes by bus or train. From Haneda to Downtown Tokyo, it will be 

about 30 minutes by bus or train. Haneda is aiso very dose to Yokohama, another major city in 

the KaniO area. Obtaining U.s. carrier SCheduled service to/from Haneda will be a big boost to 

Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the oniy carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia 

is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also 

benefjt from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. increased competitIon by U.S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region ofthe U.S. 
1 mJfJ*ill_~ Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Guam 

www.guamchinEse.mm 

F ebmary 18, 20 lO 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-201 0-00 1 8 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing to support Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. 

1 highly recommend Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and 

trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. Tourism is one ofthe major industries on 

Guam and having a U.S. can-ier scheduled service to and from Haneda will be a great boost to 

increase incoming tourists from central and southern/western Tokyo. Continental Micronesia, 

being the only carrier operating a hub on Guanl, is the right choice for the new Haneda service. 

Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also benefit from one-stop connections at 

Guam's airport to Haneda. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the 

carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. Knowing 

Continental Micronesia's connnitment and history, I am confident that they will deliver excellent 

services. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 
February 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 00T-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia is 

the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also 

benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the 

carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

~ ( \ 

Khay sun~, \ 

sports Committee Chairman, 

Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Guam 
February 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washlngton, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

, am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to setect Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffiC from pOints across the Asian region, with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia 

is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also 

benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the 

carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 
I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

hairman of the Real Estate & Education Committee 

& Board Director 

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Guam 

Executive Director 

Westpac Institute of Management 

194 Chalan San Antonio, Suite 204 

Tamuning, Guam 96913 

Tel: 671-649-8583, Fax: 671-649·8612 

Emait: wim@ite.net 

MZ:nz 
GUAHAN RESOURCES UNLIMITED 

515 W. O'Brien Drive 

Hagatna, Guam, U.s.A. 96910 

February 20, 2010. 

The Honorable Ray laHood, Secretary 

U. S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: HANEDA COMBINATION SERVICES ALLOCATION PROCEEDING - DOT-OST-2010-0018 

HAFA ADA!! (Hello!) Secretary Ray LaHood, 

Mr. Guam Tourism supports Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily non-stop service 

between Guam and Haneda Airport in Tokyo. In good times and in bad, for over 40 years, Continental 

provided excellent air service for the people of Guam and Micronesia. From 1970 to the present, this 

All-American Carrier cooperated with us in our efforts to grow tourism for our islands. And, we have 

been successful! 

Since 1970, I served as the first native Chamorro to be involved with Continental. I can testify to their 

sincerity to provide the best possible air service to magnificent, but isolated Islands. As a token of my 

appreciation for their love and loyalty to our people, without reservation, I wholeheartedly support 

Continental for this lucrative route. We expect tourism from Japan to continue to grow, and we want 

them to grow with us. Our people love Continental Micronesia because they are good to us. 

As "Mr. Guam Tourism," I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement with Japan. It will 

be a win-win for all the Island people of Micronesia if you select our benefactor, Continental Micronesia, 

to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and the travel trade industry with Haneda, Tokyo's central 

downtown airport. Guam's economy depends on Japan. 

Continental is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam. Communities around Guam, former U.S. Trust 

Territories, such as Saipan Tinian & Rota; Chuuk, Kosrae, Majuro, Palau, Ponape, and Yap, will all benefit 

from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Therefore, Continental Micronesia is the right 

choice for a new Haneda service. 

Respectf~ - fh~~tqBERT RE~~~~Ya~T~ri;n# P.S. A copy of PORTRAIT OF GUAM, U.S.A. is being forwarded for your review of our readiness. 
February 19, 2010 

Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association 

Suite 101 DFS Pacifica Bldg" 643 Chalan San Antonio, Tarnuning, GU 96913 

P.O. Box 8565, Tamuning, GU 96931 

Tel: (671) 649-1447. Fax: (671) 649-8565. E-Mail: info@ghra.org. Website: www.ghra.org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OS1'·2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

L Mary P. Torre, President of the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, am writing in support of 

Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and 

now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and 

trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

The GHRA is the leading private, non-profit organization that includes the tourism industry, private 

sector partners. public sector partners, and other non-profit organizations. The GHRA is made up of 

more than 300 members with over 20,000 employees and receives 1.2 million visitors that equates to 

$1.3 billion in annual revenues. wllich makes up 60 percent of the island's Gross Domestic Product. 

More than 80 percent of tourists to Guam come from Japcm. Haneda is ideally situated for the 

Japanese tourist and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled service to and from Haneda will be a boost to 

Guam's travel marketing efforts. As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a Ilub on 

Guam, Continental Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around 

Guam such C1S Saipan will also benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. In 

addition, increased competition by U.S. carriers ond the opportunity to choose among Continental 

Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island 

communities. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia. Thank you again for the 

opportunity to provide feedback regarding Honeda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding 

DOT-OST-2010-0018. The GHRA will continue to be an active corporate citizen in the community and 

work with government to improve the overall quolity of life on Guam for its members, local 

community. military community, and visitors. 

ReQards. 

rJ4 

MARY P. TORRE 

President 

Guorn Hotel & r~estaurant Association 
February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood, 

I am writing to you on behalf of the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) in support of Continental 

Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service between Guam and Tokyo's Haneda 

International Airport, which is scheduled to begin later this year. This opportunity is made possible 

from your success in securing an open skies agreement with Japan. 

The GVB is a public, non-stock private corporation with a dues paying membership of nearly 400 

individuals and businesses in our community of 175,000. 

Tourism is the most important sector of Guam's economy, representing more than 35% of the island's 

Gross Island Product and some $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Japanese tourists make up 75% of 

Guam's 1.2 million annual visitors and is the island's most important market. Each Japanese visitor 

creates $120 in tax receipts, generates $170 in direct wages paid to Guam workers, and $113 in 

income to businesses that do not directly "touch" that visitor. 

From a regional perspective, approval of Continental's application will also benefit more than 200,000 

residents living in Micronesia, a group of U.S. affiliated islands occupying an ocean area the footprint 

equivalent of the lower 48 states, and whose economies are also highly dependent on tourism. The 

ability of U.S. carriers to compete with Japanese airlines is very important to our island communities, 

and Continental Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda service because it is the only carrier 

operating a hub on Guam that connects the islands of Micronesia to Japan. 

The Tokyo area make up about 50% of all Japanese visitors to Guam, and Haneda is the most 

convenient gateway, saving passengers an hour's travel to Narita. Easier access to Guam from 

Haneda is of special benefit to families with young children, the elderly, and those coming to the 

island for weddings, which now number about 25% of all foreign overseas Japanese weddings and a 

very strategic market in terms of volume and yield. 

GUAM 
Secretary Ray LaHood 

February 24, 2010 

Re: Tokyo's Haneda International Airport 

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For Guam and Micronesia to sustain their tourism industry, it is vital that air connectivity to their most 

important market afford convenience, healthy competition, and consumer choice. Direct air service to 

Guam from Haneda provides the air service that enhances the financial security of Guam and the 

region's tourism industry at a time when a strong regional economy is needed to pay for infrastructure 

and other improvements associated with the relocation to Guam of 8,000 marines in Okinawa, their 

families, and support personnel. 

Sincerely. 

DlJ/T 

Chairman 

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GUAM 

'\ 
February 19,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D,C. 

20590 

SubJect: HanedaCombination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Hafa Adai Secretary LaHood, 

I am writing this letter in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service between 

Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda airport, which is scheduled to begin later this year. is made 

possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide-ranging open skies agreement with Japan, I applaud your 

efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now recommend you to select Continental Micronesia to provide 

service-connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, with Japan being a vital 

tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese tourists who live in central and 

southern/western Tokyo. and obtaining a U,S, carrier to provide scheduled services to and from Haneda will enhance 

visitor traffic to Guam. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only airline carrier operating as a hub on Guam, Continental Micronesia serves to be 

the right choice lor new Haneda service, The Micronesia islands surrounding Guam, such as Saipan will also benefit 

from one-stop connections from Guam's airport to Haneda. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the carrier's recent addition 

of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements the airline's growth, and therefore employment 

and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and our region of the U.S, 

Senseramente, 

GUAM VISITORS BUREAU 

t~) 

GERALD S.A. PEREZ 

General Manager 

GUAM 
HISTORIC INALAHAN FOUNDATION 

PO BOX 170051, IN.\RAJAN, GU %917 

'feJ.671-828-1671/21 Fa;; 828-16721 Gift Shop: 828-167] Ihi$toric@tclegul1l1l.net 

February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, Sf 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-0018 

Dear Secretmy LaHood: 

T am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin latcr this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist trafflc from points across the Asian region, with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in central and southcl11/westel11 Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only catTier operating a hub on G'lam Continental Micronesia 

is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan wiH also 

benefit from one-stop connections at Guam"s airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and ollr region is proven by the 

carrier"s recent addition off1ights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Judy Flores, PhD, President 

Member, Executive Committee of Guam Visitors Bureau 

Inarajan National Historic District is a Living Museum ofCbamolTo Life of the Early 1900s 
February 18, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Box 399 

t<oSI'L)e, Micl'onesia 96944 

Phone + 691 370.34H3 

'Fax + 691 3705839 

l{osI'CleVilJ<')9e@ n-lail.fm 

""IWW. J(osI'CleViIlL)ge,COtH 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-001S 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service 

between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to 

begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan. r applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting 

Guam's tourism and trade industry with tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, with 

Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Hancda is ideaIIy situated for the Japanese 

tourist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. calTier scheduled 

service to/from Haneda will be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia is 

the right choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan wiII also 

benefit from one-stop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. 

carriers and the opportunity to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services 

otIered by Japanese airlines is important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the 

carrier's recent addition oftlights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements 

the airline's growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Katrina Adams 

Owner Manager 

Micronesia, Naturally! 
CHAPTER OFFICERS 

Darin De Leon 

Chair 

Dolores deUrmn-Kattii 

ViceCbnir 

,lac 1'. Medina 

Secretary 

.Iudj' C. Torres 

Treasurer 

EXECUTIVE COMMITrEE 

Darin De Leon 

Palau Visitors Aulll0rily 

.1 ud)' C. 'I'm' res 

Marianas Visitors r\uthority 

Pilar Lagunns 

Guam Visitors BufC'au 

Dolores d .. Umm-Kattill 

Marshal! Islands Visitors Authority 

GrIlut ismael 

KOSfll<.' Visiturs Bureau 

nOll Enms 

Yap Visitor, l1un,;I\I 

Mason t'rlt" 

Chuuk Visitors Burcuu 

Edgnr Santos 

Pohnpd Visitors Bureau 

Lmu'f!cs Sanchez 

Continental Airlilles 

Jac F. Medina 

Paci fie nuily News 

S,mlUcl Scott 

Sam's Tours Palau 

Monty McDowell 

Advance Manugemelll. Inl', 

Donald "8m" Thayer 

Norton Lilly 

CL. Cheshire 

Paci lie Business Center Prugram 

UU1vcrsity off lawaii 

Casey .les7.ellka 

Pncilie lshmds Small Bu"iness 

D~v,:h.)pmcnt (~cnlet· Network 

Katrina Adams 

Kosm~ Villugc RCSOlt 

Jim Pinson 

tiMI Scubt! Wholesale 

Diamlf Collins 

iv1icrtH'H;"inn Divers Ass(1(:iHt1{)n 

February 16,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

PATA 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT -OST -2010-001 R 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia'8 application to provide daily nonstop 

service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Hanecla, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the achievements of your office in 

securing a wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your etforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to 

provide service connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's 

centraVdowntowll ai11)Ort. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian 

region, with Japan being a critical tourist market for the island. Hancda is ideally 

situated for the Japane..<w tOlu'ist who lives in central and southern/western Tokyo, and 

obtaining u.s. carrier scheduled service to/from Hancda will be a boost to Guam's 

Lravel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental 

Micronesia is the right choice for new Haneda service. Communitie..'l around Guam such 

as Saipan will also benefit from one-stop COIU1cctiOl1S at Guam's airport to Hanecla. 

rncreased competition by U.S. calTiers and the opportunity to choose among Continental 

Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is important to OUl' 

island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven 

by the carrier's recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda 

further supplements the airline's growth, and theretore employment and economic 

benefits [or Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Hallecla service to Continental Micronesia and my region of 

the u.s. 

Regards, 

Darin 

~ 

De Leon 

Chairman 

Chapter ~,xcl'i!ellce ;\wanl. 

100-# P.O. Box 23217; Guam Main Facility; BalTigacla, Guam 96921 

Email: pa.tamicro«llgmai1.com 0 Website: www.magnificemmicronesia.com 
/ 

SKALCLUB 

February 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service between Guam and 

Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, Is made possible by 

the achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan. I applaud your efforts 

on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental Micronesia to provide service 

connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region, with Japan being a 

critical tourist market for the Island. Haneda is Ideally situated for the Japanese tourist who lives In central and 

southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled service to/from Haneda will be a boostto Guam's 

travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia is the right choice 

for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also benefit from one-stop connections at 

Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. carriers and the opportunity to choose among 

Continental Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is important to our island 

communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the carrier's recent 

addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements the airline's growth, and therefore 

employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

"'----'- ~;;'~ / Jeffrey Schweizer 

/ President, Skal Club of Guam 

P. O. BOX 4501 • AGANA, GUAM 96932 
February 16, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

University of Guam 

SCHOOL Of BUSINESS AND PUlliO ADMINISTRATION 

PACIFiC ISLANDS 

SMALL BUSINESS oeveLOPMENT CENTER NETWORK 

IN PARTNERSHfP WiTH THE u.s, SMALL 8USINESS ADMINISTRATION 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT~OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I am writing in support of Continental Micronesia's application to provide daily nonstop service between 

Guam and Tokyo Haneda airport. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, 

is made possible by the achievements of your office in securing a wide ranging open skies agreement 

with Japan. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select 

Continental Micronesia to provide service connecting Guam's tourism and trade industry with Tokyo's 

central/downtown airport. 

Guam's economy in part depends upon tourist traffic from points across the Asian region. with Japan 

being a critical tourist market for the island. Haneda is ideally situated for the Japanese tourist who lives 

in central and southern/western Tokyo, and obtaining U.S. carrier scheduled service to/from Haneda will 

be a boost to Guam's travel marketing efforts. 

As Continental Micronesia is the only carrier operating a hub on Guam Continental Micronesia is the right 

choice for new Haneda service. Communities around Guam such as Saipan will also benefit from onestop connections at Guam's airport to Haneda. Increased competition by U.S. carriers and the opportunity 

to choose among Continental Micronesia service and air services offered by Japanese airlines is 

important to our island communities. 

Continental Micronesia's commitment to the Japanese market and our region is proven by the carrier's 

recent addition of flights to Fiji and Hong Kong. Service to Haneda further supplements the airline's 

growth, and therefore employment and economic benefits for Guam. 

I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda service to Continental Micronesia and my region of the U.S. 

d Y

' a .. 4 ca:{l£Cr/~ 

Ne~~rector Pacific Islands SBOC Network 

P.O. Box 5014 

Mangilao, Guam 96923 

Tel: (671) 735-2593 

Fax: (671) 734-2002 

E-mail: casey@pacificsbdc.com 
COJltl'allIollstoll, Illt' .• 909 Fannin, Snite l(iel(l . Houston. Te.,,,s 770 1 0 

71:1.050.1470 TEL' cemralhouston.ol'g . hou,tundowlllOwn.cofU 

February 18, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

'vVashingloli, D.C. 20590 

Central How.;ton 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of Central Houston Inc., I support the Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop 

service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the 

Houston region that I represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark 

Uberty hUb. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year. is made possible by 

the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your 

efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service 

that will connect other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport. Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 

people in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We support 

Continental's efforts to grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good 

for Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key 

Texas cities like Houston and Newark Uberty. making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy 

to do. Finally. Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my 

community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop 

Tokyo H:'H1eda f:ervice from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The 

economies of many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and 

hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work 

together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Bes~ re~rrds, ! 

!~~i ~e~tEu~ i 

President 
March 1,2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

We support Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service 

between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service 

between Houston and Tokyo Haneda via Continental's Newark Liberty hub. 

Our District-a Major Activity Center six miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport 

-is directly impacted by Continental's operations because a large number of our 

employee base of 70,000 people are in energy and energy-related businesses, and 

they rely on Bush and Continental for domestic and international business travel. 

Additionally, many of our 100,000 area residents are employed in the aviation 

industry at Bush. 

We supported and applauded your efforts on the historic open skies agreement 

and now urge you to select Continental's application to provide service to Haneda. 

Continental service tOlokyo's downtown airport is needed and will greatly benefit 

our community. 

We urge you to award this application. 

Best regards, 

President 

CHAIRMAN 

VICE CHAIRMAN 

Mi<;h"l1", Wogan 

TREASURER 

SECRETARY 

(he1!i,." R. to~,'." 

~"- '. 'i ". i 
tfi H 14511 Falling Creek Dr, Ste. 205 o U ~ ton Houston, Texas 77014 

. . ... ~IN orthwest 281·440·4160 ok 

... '" CHAMBB<OFCOtvVv1ERCE 281·440·5302 fox __________________ ~_~_~ ____ ~~. ~~arn~~lnfo@HoustonNWChamber.org email 

February 24, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010·0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, I want to communicate our support for Continental 

Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and 

connecting service between the Houston region that we represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through 

Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made 

possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your efforts 

on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect other 

points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 people in the 

state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We support Continental's efforts to grow its network 

from all of its key hub locations as we understand that what is good for Continental is good for the Houston region. 

Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a 

connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easily accomplished. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens 

the door for travelers and shippers in our community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston 

and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The economies of many U.S. 

communities and millions of Americans will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make 

new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

We respectfully request that the Department of Transportation award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines. 

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Fehruary ::!6. 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

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Subject: Hancda Combinution Scni<:cs A 1 I Oi.:atiOl) Proceeding DO 1'-0": - '0 I O-IlO 1),( 

Dear Secretary! .al lood: 

As n business partner of Conlin en luI i\irl~!lcS and Continentnl fvlicroncs';. am \\riling 

in support oflhe carriers' joint appli\:(llioll 10 provide new service h) TOf; ,{ llanedu 

Airportli'om New 'YorklNc\yark (Contin-:mal) and 11'0111 lJWUTI (COminl:lt .J 

M Icroncsiu j. 

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willlcad to un opening of Haneda airport fllf 1· .S. carrier service lakr thi,; ,car. I nO\\ 

urge you to sckct Continental to provide service connecting the (l.S.· s Ii " ncial and 

, commercial center at New York/Newark \\ith T(lkyo-~ centralldownlO\\l : irpo11. 

Lihcrty- Hancda service would provide a critical link bem·'ecn t\\:() of th: ""{)rl<.1' s 

largest economies and will help hoost trade and commerce <Kross tht: N..: A 

YorkfNewark region. Continental has pruven its commitment to the Asian region and to 

nonstop Tokyo service. and Hanedn will be a Hlluah!e addition to our rq,i •• n and to 

Continental's network, The new Y ork/Ncv"ark economy. millions of Am,:' kans on the 

U.S. em>l coast 1he airline's thousands of employet:s anu hundreds oftlK 1I.ands of U.S. 

consumers yvill bcndlt from Continental' ~ proposed service and will Will k together to 

make l.ihcrt) International Airport - i Jar.~Ja scr\'ic~ a succt:ss much lik~ nkyo \iarita 

has hcen and will continu<: to be a succc~sful mull: from Newark Liberh 

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February 26, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the Japan American Society of Houston, I support the Continental Airlines' application to provide daily nonstop 

service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the Houston region that I 

represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, 

which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies agreement with Japa n achieved 

by your Department. We applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental 

to provide service that will connect other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 people in the state 

making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We support Continental's efforts to grow its network from all 

of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given 

the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda 

service is easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my 

community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service 

from Newark. 

Continental Airlines Is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The economies of many U.S. 

communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands of U.S. consumers will 

benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Regards, 

Carl Rosa 

Executive Director 

Japan-America Society of Houston 
February 22, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

THE 

LAKE ti OUSTON 

~ AflLA i1 AMBER 

EST HUMBLE. TX 1923 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, I support the Continental Airlines' application to 

provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service 

between the Houston region that I represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's 

Newark Uberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the 

wide ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your efforts on the 

historic open skies agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide service that will connect other 

points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 people in 

the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We support Continental's efforts to grow 

its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for Continental is good for the 

Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve 

Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my community to chose between nonstop Tokyo Narita 

service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The economies of 

many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands 

of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo 

Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Regards, 

C~-~ / 

--------~----------- Leon Brashier 

2010 Chairman of the Board 

110 West Main· Humble. Texas 77338 • (281) 446-2128 • Fax (281) 446-7483 • www.lakehoustonareachamber.org 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Mark Froehlich, PE 

Chairman 

Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. 

Alex G. Sutton III, PE 

Vice Chairman 

The Woodlands Development 

Company L.P. 

Jill Vaughan 

Treasurer 

Amegy Bank 

Jack Drake 

Secretary 

Greenspolnt District 

Joe Adams 

Union Pacific Railroad 

Jeff Anderson 

Jacobs 

Martin Basaldua, M.D. 

Optimal Health & Well ness Center 

PLLC 

Rich Squire, PE 

URS Corporation 

James Curry 

Hines Interests Limited Partnership 

Andy Dill 

Community Chamber of Commerce of 

East Montgomery County 

Glenn Graham, PE 

LandtechConsultants, Inc. 

Keith Haydon 

T·Mobile USA 

Roy Hearnsberger, PE 

HHH Group, Inc. 

Bob Jones, PE, RPLS 

Jones & Carter, Inc. 

Ray Laughter 

Lone Star College System 

David Millikan, PE 

Wilbur Smith Associates 

Don T. Norrell 

The Woodlands Township 

Eric Potts 

HOListon Airport System 

Neal Rackleft 

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP 

Neil Thomas 

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. 

Dave Walden 

Continental Airlines 

Claudia Williamson 

Lockwood. Andrews 

& Newnam, Inc. 

February 25, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of North Houston Association, we support the Continental Airlines' 

application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and 

Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the Houston region 

that we represent and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through 

Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is 

scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging 

open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We 

applaud your efforts on the historic open skies agreement and now urge you 

to select Continental to provide service that will connect other points across 

the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline 

directly employs over 17,000 people in the state making the company a key 

component of the Texas economy. We support Continental's efforts to grow 

its network from all of its key hub locations as we understand that what is 

good for Continental is good for the Houston region. Additionally, given the 

amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. 

Finally, Continental's proposal to serve Haneda opens the door for travelers 

and shippers in our community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita 

service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from 

Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo 

Haneda service. The economies of many U.S. communities, millions of 

Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of 

thousands of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed 

service and will work together to make new Tokyo Haneda service a real 

success. We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines 

and to our community. 

Regards, 

Mark 

1Y~ Froehlich 

Chairman of the Board ~~s7~:nt ~dSay~ 

16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 160, Houston, Texas 77060 

Phone: 281-875-0660, Fax: 281-875-0663 

www.north-houston.com 
February 26, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department ofTransportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

TEXAS TRAVEl INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

On behalf of the Texas Travel Industry Association, I support the Continental Airlines' application to provide daily 

nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda airport and connecting service between the 

Houston region and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's Newark Liberty hub. New air 

service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide ranging open skies 

agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. We applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental as one of the U.S. airlines to provide service that will connect 

other points across the central U.S. with Tokyo's downtown airport, Haneda. 

Continental's worldwide headquarters is located in Houston and the airline directly employs over 17,000 people 

in the state making the company a key component of the Texas economy. We support Continental's efforts to 

grow its network from all of its key hub locations as I understand that what is good for Continental is good for 

the Houston region. Additionally, given the amount of service between key Texas cities like Houston and Newark 

Liberty, making a connection to new Tokyo Haneda service is easy to do. Finally, Continental's proposal to serve 

Haneda opens the door for travelers and shippers in my community to choose between nonstop Tokyo Narita 

service from Houston and Newark and nonstop Tokyo Haneda service from Newark. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The economies of 

many U.S. communities, millions of Americans, the airline's thousands of employees and hundreds of thousands 

of U.S. consumers will benefit from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make new Tokyo 

Haneda service a real success. 

We urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental Airlines and to my community. 

Regards, 

David Teel 

President, CEO 

3345 Bee Caves Road, Suite 102-A, Austin, Texas 78746 

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* pilone 512.328.TI!A (8842) * fax 512.478.9177 * web www.ttia.org 
A • TOMPKINS COUMY 

IE CHAl\1BER -:::~; OF COlVlMERCE 

www.tompkinschamber.org 

March 1, 2010 

Maureen McLellan 

Continental Airlines 

1600 Smith Street 

19th FloOi, HQSEO 

Houston, Texas 77002 

Dear Ms. McLellan: 

The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is in full support of Continental Airlines' 

efforts to obtain a new nonstop route between Newark Liberty International and Tokyo 

Haneda Airport with a convenient connection to and from Ithaca, NY (ITH).We have a 

large ASian and Asian-American population in our community including many graduate 

students that are studying at Cornell University. A quick and reliable route to Tokyo 

would be very attractive to many people in this region. 

Our Continental connection to Newark is a very popular route and our load factors have 

increased dramatically in the last year as people have become more aware of the flights 

available. 

If there is anything further we could do to show our support please let us know. 

Best regards. 

SincerelY'j 

-'Jean McPheeters 

President 

904 East Shore Drive' Ithaca, NY 141350 • Phone: (607) 273-7080' Fax: (607) 272-7617 
Busilless expansion, retention and attraction 

March 3, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 

20590 

Subject: Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding DOT-OST-2010-0018 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

I support the Continental Airlines application to provide daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Tokyo Haneda 

airport and connecting service between Ithaca, New York and Tokyo Haneda via an easy connection through Continental's 

Newark Liberty hub. New air service to Haneda, which is scheduled to begin later this year, is made possible by the wide 

ranging open skies agreement with Japan achieved by your Department. I applaud your efforts on the historic open skies 

agreement and now urge you to select Continental to provide this nonstop daily service linking the U.S:s financial and 

commercial center at New York/Newark with Tokyo's central/downtown airport. 

Continental's Liberty - Haneda service would provide a critical link between two of the world's largest economies, and help 

boost trade and commerce between Tokyo and points ali along the east coast of the U.S. Additionally, Continental's service 

at Uberty is the closest, most convenient airport to downtown New York City, and as the only true hub in the NYC 

metropolitan area, is the only gateway access from this region that also provides Ithaca with an easy, same-airline connection 

to Haneda, benefiting our local economy as regional incomes are enhanced and trade expands. 

Continental Airlines is committed to the Asian region and to nonstop Tokyo Haneda service. The New York/Newark economy, 

the U.S. consumers in upstate New York and along the U.S. east coast, and the airline's thousands of employees wili benefit 

from Continental's proposed service and will work together to make Uberty International Airport - Haneda service a real 

success. 

For the benefits above, including those here in Ithaca, New York, I urge you to award Tokyo Haneda rights to Continental 

Airlines and my region of the U.S. 

Regards, 

Michael B. Stamm 

President 

Tompkins COl/11ty Area Development 

200 East Buffalo Street, Suite 102A 

Ithaca, New York 14850 

(607) 273-0005 • fax: (607) 273-8964