### BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C.
Applications of

FRONTIERAIRLINES, INC. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. US AIRWAYS, INC. for an exemptionpursuantto 49 U.S.C. § 

### 41718(b) (Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) ) ) ) ) ) ) 

### ) ) ) ) 

### ) 

### Docket DOT OST-2000-7182

SECOND ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OF THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION BYUS AIRWAYS, INC. FORAN EXEMPTION TO PROVIDE NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT AND JACKSON-MEDGARWILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Communications withrespectto this document should be sentto: Alan L. 

### Moore BakerDonelson Bearman Caldwell & 

### Berkowitz, P.C. 4268 I&J-torth,_Meadowbrook Office Park Jackson, Mississippi 39211 Email: amoore@bakerdonelson.com Direct: 601.973.3603 

### Counsel for the Jackson MunicipalAirportAuthority March 20,2012

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### BEFORE THE 

### U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C.
Applications of

FRONTIERAIRLINES, INC. SOUTHWESTAIRLINES CO. US AIRWAYS, INC. for an exemptionpursuantto 49 U.S.C. 

### § 41718(b) (Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) ) ) 

### ) ) 

### ) ) ) ) 

### ) ) ) 

### Docket DOT OST-2000-7182

SECOND ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OF THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION BY US AIRWAYS, INC. FORAN EXEMPTION TO PROVIDE NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT AND JACKSON-MEDGARWILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 

### I. Background. On March 5, 2012, three applications were filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation ("USDOT") in this Docket DOT OST-2000-7182 (the "Docket") seeking**---~@~Il_t_a}lQ_ca_tjQJl_J>J!l"§J.!~l!tto** 

### 49 U.S.C. § 41718(b) oftwo within-perimeter slot exempti{)l1_s (the "Slot Exemptions") at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC ("DCA").
1. US Airways, Inc. ("US Airways") filed an application seeking to use the Slot Exemptions for nonstop service between Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers

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### International Airport m Jackson, Mississippi ("JAN") and DCA (the "US Airways Application").
2. Southwest Airlines Co. ("Southwest") filed an application seeking to use the Slot Exemptions for nonstop service between Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ("OKC") and DCA (the "SouthwestApplication").
3. Frontier Airlines, Inc. ("Frontier") filed an application seeking to use the Slot Exemptions for nonstop service between Louisville International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky ("SDF") and DCA (the "Frontier Application").
JAN is owned and operated by the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority ("JMAA"), a separate public body created by the City of Jackson, Mississippi ("Jackson"). Jackson is the state capital ofMississippi and the largest metropolitan area in Mississippi.
On March 5, 2012, JMAA filed (i) Comments and (ii) Additional Comments with a link to a video, both supporting the US Airways Application. JMAA files these Second Additional Comments in further support ofthe US Airways Application.


### II. Statutory Criteria and Congressional Intent. 49 U.S.C. § 41718(b) (2)-(5) requires the Secretary ofTransportation (the "Secretary") to allocate the Slot Exemptions to the application which 

### bestpromotes air transportation: (2) to communities without existing nonstop air transportation to DCA; (3) to small communities; (4) that will provide competitive nonstop air transportation on a monopoly

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### nonstop route to DCA; or (5) that will produce the maximum competitive benefits, including low fares. The US Airways Application cited the Congressional Record to describe accurately the primary purpose ofthis statute, which is to allocate slot exemptions at DCA so as to provide and protect air service to and from small communities that would otherwise have no nonstop air link to the nation's Capital. 1


### III. First Time Consequence ofDenying the US Airways Application. The US Airways Application also accurately described the unique issue before USDOT in this proceeding.


### Is the Department prepared to take away [for the first time] 

### the only nonstop air service between DCA and a small community [Jackson] 

### that has supported itfor the last seven years; or will 

### the Department affirm over a decade ofCongressional activity supporting small community air service to DCA by maintaining Jackson's seven-year nonstop service to DCA? 2 

### IV. The US Airways Application Best Meets the Statutory Criteria and Congressional Intent. A. 

### 49 U.S.C. 

### § 41718(b)(2) requires the Secretary to consider which application 

### best promotes 

### arr lransportation "to communities without existing nonstop air transportation to [DCA]."

1 See US Airways Application at pages 3 - 6. 2 See US Airways Application at pages 2 - 3.

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### The US Airways Application meets this requirement because ifit is not granted, Jackson and the entire state ofMississippi will have no nonstop service to DCA (or to Washington Dulles International Airport ("lAD"), the other airport which serves metropolitan Washington, DC).
The Frontier Application does not meet this requirement because it seeks to provide nonstop service to and from Louisville/SDF, which already has 20 nonstop round-trip flights to DCA a week (and seven nonstop round-trip flights a week to lAD).
OKC has no nonstop service to DCA at the present time so, technically, the Southwest Application satisfies the statutory language. However, OKC has seven nonstop round-trip flights

a week to lAD.
The Congressional intent to provide nonstop links between the nation's Capital and small communities where such service does not otherwise exist is clearly best serviced by the US Airways Applicationto serve Jackson/JAN.
B. 49 U.S.C. § 

### 41718(b)(3) requires the Secretary to consider which application would 

### bestpromote air transportation from DCA "to small communities."
The governing statutes set aside certain slot exemptions at DCA for small hub and nonhub airports,3 

### confirming that "smaller" communities and airports need extra protection, as explained by the Congressional comments described in detail in the US Airways Application on pages 3- 6. Taken together, the statutory language and Congressional comments show that the

3 See 49 U.S.C. §41718(c)(3)(A).

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### scales are to be weighted in favor ofnotjust small communities and small airports, but smaller communities and smaller airports.
In this proceeding, Jackson is clearly the smaller community. Louisville and Oklahoma City had 2010 Metropolitan Statistical Area ("MSA") populations of 1,273,611 and 1,242,888, respectively.4 

### Jackson's 2010 MSA population was 551,584, less than halfeither Louisville or Oklahoma City. 5


### Jackson is also the smaller airport. Both OKC and SDF are medium hubs. JAN is a small hub. For the twelve months preceding September 30, 2011, SDF and OKC served approximately 3.0 Million and 3.2 Million total passengers, respectively. 6 

### For the same twelve months, JAN served approximately 1.1 Million total passengers, slightly over one-third ofthe passengers served by either SDF or OKC. 7 

### Although all three airports qualify for the Slot Exemptions at issue in this proceeding, the US Airways Application would serve the smaller airport (JAN) and the smaller community (Jackson), thus 

### bestpromoting air transportation from DCA "to small communities."

4 ESRI Business Analyst Online at http://bao.esri.com/. 5 Id. 6 U. S. Department ofTransportation Origination and Destination Survey for twelve months ending September 30, 2011. 7 id.

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### C. 49 U.S.C. 

### § 41718(b)(4) requires the Secretary to consider whether an application would allocate the Slot Exemptions to an airport "that will provide competitive nonstop air transportation on a monopoly nonstop route to [DCA]." 49 U.S.C. 41718(b)(2) and (4) are mutually exclusive.
Since neither JAN nor OKC has permanent nonstop flights to DCA at this time, only the Frontier Application (SDF) can possibly satisfy this factor. All 20 current nonstop round-trip SDF- DCA flights per week are provided by Republic Airlines ("Republic") for US Airways Express, so Republic's SDF

- DCA service is a "monopoly" within the meaning of (b)(4). However, Republic is the parent company of Frontier. If the Frontier Application is granted, both brands serving the SDF- DCA marketnonstop will be operated by Republic.
D. 49 U.S.C. 14718(b)(5) reqmres the Secretary to consider which application promotes "maximum competitive benefits, including fares." The US Airways Application offers superior and less speculative competitive benefits than the other applications. Competition is about fares, certainly, but competition is also about comfort and timing.

_ PermanentnonstopDCA,.... JAN service by US Airways would immediately provide significantly less travel time and one day business trips between Washington and Jackson

- highly competitive advantages for passengers whose other primary options would be much longer Delta Airlines connections through Atlanta or Memphis. Competition is also about connectively to other destination points. The opportunity to connect at DCA to US Airways flights to other east coast destination points would be a huge

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### competitive factor on flights originating at JAN. For decades, Jackson travelers going to Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Hartford, and other east coast destinations have had little choice but to fly Delta and connect in Atlanta at fares that have been the subject ofmany complaints. Ifthe US Airways Application is granted, Jackson travelers would immediately have competitive

access to approximately 14 US Airways east coast destinations via DCA, creating certain, immediate, strong competition for Jackson travelers long limited to Delta flights connecting in Atlanta (and recently in Memphis). Travelers to Jackson from those 14 US Airways destinations would also immediately enjoy new choices

- new competition

- for their business. These "competitive benefits" can be quantified. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2011, Jackson Origination and Destination passengers for those 14 cities served by US Airways at DCA totaled 84,828. 8 

### Neither the Frontier Application nor the Southwest Application can come close to providing comparative immediate, certain "competitivebenefits."
In making the argument that its application would lower multiple fares and create new travel options through OKC's connections to Dallas and other locations farther west, the Southwest Application, supported by the Campbell-Hill Aviation Group report, relies heavily on

· traffte forecasts-and

### fare projections- all speculative. No one really knows the impact a nonstop

OKC-DCA route would have on other flights and fares. In any event, it is difficult if not impossible to imagine those competitive benefits, as actually realized, outweighing the certain competitive benefits from US Airways' connectivity through DCA.

8 U. S. Department ofTransportation Origination and Destination data, as analyzed for the twelve months ended September 30,2011,by Aviation DataMiner.

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### Southwest also supports its application by pointing out that Oklahoma City "is the largest DCA market without nonstop service today" with 33,664 Origination and Destinationpassengers between OKC and DCA. 9 

### The DCA-JAN market is approximately 26,400 Origination and Destination passengers, with a realistic potential market of approximately 51,000 Origination and Destination passengers. 10 

### If Jackson loses its direct service to and from DCA, Jackson would replace Oklahoma City as the largest DCA market with nonstop service. What logic

- what competitive benefit

- is there to allocating the Slot Exemptions to the largest DCA market without nonstop service at this time, if the "cost" is discontinuing nonstop service to another DCA market which would immediately replace Oklahoma City as the largest DCA market without nonstop service?
The Southwest Application would decrease by one - Jackson

- the number of small communities served by nonstop flights to and from Washington since OKC currently has seven weekly nonstop round-trip flights to lAD. That would undercut the core statutory goal and Congressional intent of providing nonstop round-trip service to Washington from more small communities

- not fewer.
The Frontier Application claims that it would provide lower fares than the $240 average for US Airways Express between DCA and Louisville, and that its aircraft would be more comfortable and carry more people. Frontier may create fare competition on DCA

- SDF routes,

9 See Southwest Application at page __ . 10 See Comments dated January 5, 2012, filed by The Boyd Group International, Inc. in this Docket in support ofthe application ofUS Airways forpendente lite authority to use the Slot Exemptions to provide DCA- JAN Service, also attached as Exhibit A to JMAA's Comments filed in this proceeding on March 5, 2012.

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### but no one knows for sure at this time. What we do know is that competition already exists in the Louisville- Washington market because there are presently 20 nonstop round-trips a week to DCA and seven nonstop round-trips a week to lAD. More to the point, even if some "competitive benefits" were achieved, they would be far outweighed by (i) the positive competitive benefits the US Airways Application would bring JAN travelers to Washington and JAN travelers connecting via DCA to other US Airways east coast destinations, and (ii) the negative competitive impact for Jackson and the entire state ofMississippi ifthey were to lose their only nonstop service to and from Washington.


### V. Conclusion Each of the three airlines which filed applications in this proceeding is an excellent airline, and each ofthe applications has merit. However, the Secretary can accept only one of the applications- the application which best

### meets the criteria set out in 49 U.S.C. 14718(b) (2)- (5) and the Congressional intent underlying those factors.
The discussion in Section IV above clearly shows, subsection by subsection, that the US Airways Application best satisfies the three statutory goals set out in 49 U.S.C. 14718(b) (2), (3) and (5) and the Congressional intent supporting those criteria, which was to provide and protect commercial air service between the nation's Capital and small communities. The fourth factor set out in 49 U.S.C. 14718(b)(4) is not applicable to the US Airways Application.
In making his determination, we urge the Secretary to consider the impact his decision will have onJackson and the state ofMississippi ifthe US Airways Application is denied.

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### • For the first time since enactment of49 U.S.C. 41718, a small community within the protective cover of49 U.S.C. 41781(b)(2) would lose nonstop service to DCA (and Washington) without any evidence of failure to support its prior nonstop DCA service.

• Mississippi would be the only state east ofthe Mississippi River without nonstop service to Washington, except for Maryland and Delaware which are in short driving range ofWashington.

• The impact of losing nonstop serv1ce to Washington would be devastating economically for Jackson and the state ofMississippi, and would penalize many business men and women; federal, state and local government employees and officials; military personnel and civic leaders who have depended on nonstop DCA-JAN service for seven years. We trust the Secretary has seen and will consider the video previously filed by JMAA in this proceeding. In that video, the Governor of Mississippi, the Mayor of Jackson, key business leaders and others describe the importance of nonstop DCA-JAN service to Jackson and Mississippi.

• Attached as Exhibit A to this filing are 72 letters and emails from additional business, political and community leaders and regular DCA-JAN travelers, expressing support for the US Airways Application and describing the negative impact that would follow denial ofthe US Airways Application. All ofthe letters

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### are important, but the following are quoted herein as examples ofthe depth of
concern overthe possibility oflosing Jackson's nonstop DCA- JAN service.

• Duane O'Neill, President/CEO, The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership: "Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth of the greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area."
• Blake A. 

### Wilson, President & 

### CEO, Mississippi Economic Council, The State Chamber ofCommerce: "Direct service to our nation's capitol makes all the difference in helping further the commerce ofthe state
- and in connecting Mississippi leaders to the important governmental leadership of our nation. Without direct service to Washington, DC, it becomes more difficult for leaders from a rural southern state to have our voice heard and to participate as effectively in the daily workings of government as our more populated southern neighbors or our more geographically connected northern brethren."
• Honorable Dick Hall, Central District Transportation Commissioner, Mississippi Department ofTransportation: "I have used the [nonstop DCA

- JAN] service many times for trips to Washington to discuss major transportation issues that affect our state and nation. Discontinuing the DCA-JAN Service would be a major blowto the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. 

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### Honorable Trent Lott, former U. S. Senator and Senate Majority**Leade~** 

### now with Patton Boggs: "The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA

- JAN Service is a service to a "small community." Denial of the US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon
12the DCA

- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years." After considering (i) the statutory criteria, (ii) Congressional intent, (iii) the absence ofan applicable precedent for losing DCA service, and (iv) the relative impact ofeach application on the communities they seek to serve, the US Airways Application clearly offers the best use ofthe two DCA Slot Exemptions at issue in this proceeding. Wherefore, JMAA respectfully requests that the Secretary grant the US Airways Application and allow US Airways to provide permanent DCA-JAN service.

JM ALM2 1084183 v2 2902786-000001 03/20/2012 Respectfully submitted,

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. Counselfor Jackson MunicipalAirportAuthority March 20, 2012

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### CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on March 20, 2012, a copy ofthe Second Additional Comments of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority in Support ofthe Application by US Airways, Inc. for an Exemptionto Provide Nonstop Service Between Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport and Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was served via e-mail on each ofthe following: Susan.Kurland@dot.gov (US. DepartmentofTransportation) Robert.Letteney@dot.gov (US. Department ofTransportation) Todd.Homan@dot.gov (US. Department ofTransportation) James.Dann@dot.gov (US. Departmentof Transportation) john.allen@faa.gov (FederalAviationAdministration) dan.weiss@coair.com (United) steve.morrissey@united.com (United) jonathan.linde@united.com (United) carl.nelson@aa.com (American) sascha.vanderbellen@delta.com (Delta) jeff.morgan@delta.com (Delta) jhill@dlalaw.com (Counsel for JetBlue andHawaiian) robert.land@jetblue.com (JetBlue) jyoung@yklaw.com (Counsel for Spirit) dkirstein@yklaw.com (Counselfor Spirit) efaberman@wileyrein.com (Counsel forAirTran) bob.kneisley@wnco.com (Southwest) leslie.abbott@wnco.com (Southwest) john.fredericksen@suncountry.com (Sun Country) robert.cohn@hoganlovells.com (Counselfor Republic andFrontier) patrick.rizzi@hoganlovells.com (Counsel for Republic andFrontier) Lydia_collins@cochran.senate.gov (Office of Senator Cochran) Ta
_hawks@cochran.senate.gov (Office of Senator Cochran) Greg=-orlando@wickeLsenate.gov (Office of Senator Wicker) Ty.mabry@mail.house.gov (Office of Representative Harper) chorton@mail.house.gov (Office of Representative Thompson) Elizabeth.parks@mail.house.gov (Office of RepresentativeNunnelee) Tara.morgan@mail.house.gov (Office of RepresentativeNunnelee) Jt.jezierski@mail.house.gov (Office of Representative Palazzo) info@govemorbryant.com (Office of the Governor of Mississippi) hjohnson@city.jackson.ms.us (Office of the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi) dvanderleest@jmaa.com (Jackson MunicipalAirportAuthority) amoore@bakerdonelson.com (Counselfor Jackson MunicipalAirportAuthority)

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# rlf-List of Letters in Support of US Airways Application Company Signer Format AJA Management & Technical Services Jenkins, Andrew letterhead AT&T Mississippi Flynt, Mayo letterhead Atmos Energy Gates, David letterhead Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Painter, William S. letterhead BancorpSouth Darnell, Thomas F. letterhead Beckham, Aubrey letter Brunini Weems, WalterS. letter Buchanan, Natalie letter Buchanan, Theresa email text Butler Snow Rosenblatt, Steven W. letterhead City ofJackson, Mississippi Johnson, Jr., Harvey letterhead City ofJackson, Mississippi Johnson, Jr., Harvey resolution City of Ridgeland, Mississippi McGee, Gene G. letterhead Clements, Chaille email text Community Bancshares Bagley, Freddie J. letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Browning, Jesse letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Byrd, Robert 0. letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Coleman, Jody letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Farr II, Robert E. letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Lemons, David letterhead Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Somers, Ann letterhead Cowboy Maloney's Electric City Maloney, Edward C. letterhead Dale Partners Architects P.A. Barnes, Jeff letterhead Ellmore, George email text Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Arledge, John letterhead Foundation for the Mid South Allen, Ph.D., lvye L. letterhead Global Strategies, Inc. Larsen, Mike letterhead GreaterJackson Chamber Partnership O'Neill, Duane letterhead Hampton Inn & Comfort Suites Banks, Endia email text Hederman Brothers Hederman, Doug email text Henderson, Alan Ballard email text Hinds County Economic Development Authority Wallace, Blake letterhead Jackson Advocate Thomas-Tisdale, Alice email text Jackson Convention Complex Banks, Jr., Judge Fred L. letterhead Jackson Preparatory School Lindsay, Susan R. letter L3 Communications Hall, E. Randall letterhead Lemont Scott Group Scott, Dr. Tanya D. letter Lewis, Karen Conway email text Lott, Nic letter Madison County Economic Development Authority Coursey, Timothy P. letterhead Mississippi College Royce, Lee letterhead Mississippi Development Authority, Asset Development Division Foy, Joy letterhead Mississippi Development Authority, Energy & Natural Resources Division Sims, Gayle L. letter Mississippi Economic Council Wilson, Blake A. letterhead 

### 1086161v1List of Letters in Support of US Airways Application Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc. Hardwick, Carol letterhead Mississippi Main Street Association Wilson, Robert J. letterhead Mississippi Transportation Commission Hall, Dick letterhead Moore, Catharine K. email text National Guard Bureau Phillips, CIV, Donna M. email text Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc. Sheble, Jim letterhead Patton Boggs LLP Lott, Trent letterhead Rankin County Board ofSupervisors Bishop, Jay resolution Regions Financial Corporation Bee,AionW. letterhead Springer Law Office, PLLC Springer, Francis letterhead St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. Bell, Deidra S. letterhead St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. Harbarger, Claude W. letterhead Stanga, Elizabeth Fargason letter State Street Group LLC Ditto Ill, John K. letterhead Studdard, Keith S. email text Taggart, Rimes & Usry, PLLC Taggart, Andy letterhead Taylor, Elizabeth email text Town of Pelahatchie, Mississippi Ross, Jr., Knox W. letterhead Trilogy Communications, Inc. Cole, Ryan letterhead Trilogy Communications, Inc. Lee, Edmund letterhead Trilogy Communications, Inc. Lee, Grace letterhead Trilogy Communications, Inc. Lee, S. Shinn letterhead Trustmark Corporation Host, Gerard R. letterhead University of Mississippi Medical Center Keeton, M.D., James E. letterhead University of Mississippi Medical Center Powe, Ed.D., Davd L. letterhead Warren County Port Commission Mansfield, Wayne letterhead William Morris Group, P.A. Morris, Jr., William H. letterhead William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at Ole Miss Glisson, Dr. Susan email text



### 1086161v1

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### March 16, 2012
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## ~xisted, Mississippi's access to the nation's capitalhas improved immensely to thebenefit oftensof thousands ofbusiness people,tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughoutMississippi who traveltoWashington,DC. TheDCA-JAN Serviceis the onlynonst()p serviceinMississippi to eitherof the two airports, which serve Washington, DC. IftheDCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would lose its' only nonstop service to thenation's capital. • Progrnm Management •Construction

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### TheUS Ailways Application is in the bestinterest ofthe airline traveling public inJackson, the entire state ofMississippi, and the Washington, DC area. Discontinuance oftheDCA-JAN Servicewould be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. Thankyou for consideringmy comments.

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### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary oi Transportation Suggested !Header U.S. Department of Transportation 

### 1200 New**J~rsey** 

### Avenue, SE**Washington~** 

### DC 

### 20590 Dear Secretf'try LaHood: March 

### 7, 2012

I support the application of US Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 

### 11, 2007 Docket OST

### 2000-7182. As Mississippi's capital city and the largest population center between Memphis, Birminghami and New Orleans, Jackson is a hub for economic activity in this region. Efficient air iravel to the Nation's capital is important to the citizens, businesses,

### government~ and other institutions in central Mississippi who depend on non-stop air travel afterttaveling to Jackson for air service. The DCA-JAN service has been a significant benefit for our economy and the many travelers in this area that routinely need to visit!Washington, D.C. My understanding is that the potential change in this service route is due to an exchange ori "swap" of slots between two carriers, not poor route economics. This region is**fort~nate** 

### that USAirways sees the economic benefit of continuing DCA-JAN service and we support their application. DCA-JAN has been beneficial for this region and it is important that it continue, especially 

### given the economic viability of the route. USAirways wants Jackson and Jackson wants USAirways. In fact, we need them. I hope you will approve USAirways application so this region may continue to benefit from 1his important service route. We need DCA-JAN. 

## '

Mayo Flynt President- AT&T Mississippi 

### 2012 Chairman, GreaterJackson Chamber PartnershipThe Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation Suggested Header U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: March 7, 2012

I support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. As Mississippi's capital city and the largest population center between Memphis, Birmingham, and New Orleans, Jackson is a hub for economic activity in this region. Efficient air travel to the Nation's capital is important to the citizens, businesses, governments and other institutions in central Mississippi who depend on non-stop air travel after traveling to Jackson for air service. The DCA-JAN service has been a significant benefit for our economy and the many travelers in this area thatroutinely need to visit Washington, D.C. My understanding is that the potential change in this service route is due to an exchange or "swap" ofslots between two carriers, not poor route economics. This region is fortunate that USAirways sees the economic benefit ofcontinuing DCA-JAN service and we supporttheir application. DCA-JAN has been beneficial for this region and it is important that it continue, especially given the economic viability ofthe route. USAirways wants Jackson and Jackson wants USAirways. In fact, we need them. I hope you will approve USAirways application so this region may continue to benefit from this important service route. We need DCA-JAN. Sincerely, Mayo Flynt President- AT&T Mississippi 2012 Chairman, GreaterJackson Chamber Partnership**----------------------~-~-.~.~----c---.·-----~** 

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March 12, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing to support the application of US Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11,2007, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofour state, Jackson, MS, is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south and Memphis to the north. Our metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. During the 8 years the DCA- JAN service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN service are immense. This service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. If the DCA- JAN service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to our nation's capital. That said, discontinuance ofthis service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. I ask that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

David Gates President

Atmos Energy Corporation 790 Liberty Road, Flowood, MS 39232, 9321 P**601-420~5010** F601-933-1954 david.gatcs@atmoscncrgy.com

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### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: March 6, 2012 MEADOWBROOK OFFICE PARK 4268 1-55 NORTH JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211 PHONE: 601.351.2400 FAX: 601.351.2424

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### I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson

- Mcdgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is not only the state capital, but it is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1 ,000,000. During the eight years the DCA

- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U. S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA -JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial of the US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act of the 213t Century and the Vision 100

- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years.

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### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood March 6, 20 12 Page 2 Discontinuance of the DCA

- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thank you for considering my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

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### March6,2012
The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation Suggested Header U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the JacksonMedgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. We need your support ofourcommunity and ourmany assets. Some statistics are:

• Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • Jackson'smetropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds I,000,000. • Major corporate investors includeNissan, LockheedMartin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University ofMississippiMedical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the SonnyMontgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. • Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the AirNational Guard 172ndAir Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly.

P.O. Box 1605 • Jackson, MS 39215-1605 • 601-354-4500

### • The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to eitherofthe two airports which serve Washlngton, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop serviceto the nation's capital. • DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 20II. • JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. Tills new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thankyou in advance for your support.

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# 4**~~~·~/** Thomas F. DarnellI I I I I I II I I I II I I I I IMarch 9, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182.

• Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds I,000,000. • Mayor corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. • As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. • Duringthe eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. • The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington,DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would bewithout nonstop service to the nation's capital. • JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011.• Theproceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." • Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. • TheUS Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. • Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thankyou in advance for your support.

Respectfully,

Aubrey BeckhamATTORNEYSAT LAW



### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: WalterS. Weems The Pinnacle Building, Suite 100 Post Office Drawer 119 190 East Capitol Street Jackson, Mississippi 39205 E-mail: wweems@brunini.com Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Direct: 601.960.6863 Telephone: 601.948.3101 Facsimile: 601.960.6902 

### March 6, 2012

I am writing to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7I82. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education, and manufacturing. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College, and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration of federal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many of whose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, D. C. Jackson is also the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172"ct Air Wing and its fleet ofC17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, D.C., regularly. During the eight years the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel, and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, D.C. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA-JAN Service are immense.

WSW Letter to DOT Secretary Raymond H LaHood (01326463).DOC

### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood March 6, 2012 Page 2
The US Airways Application is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. This new service is critical to the future growth of the Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

WalterS. Weems WSW/vmp

WSW Letter to DOT Secretary Raymond H LaHood (01326463).DOC

### March 8, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing to supportthe application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemptioninthe Departments slot exemptionproceeding noticed on January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jacksonregion's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is also a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located inJackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, BelhavenUniversity, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jacksonhas the largestby far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices inMississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airpmts which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi wouldbe without nonstop service to the nation's capital.

### DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. JAN is by far the busiest airport inMississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 andtotal passengers were I,227,225 in calendar year 20II. The proceedingunder Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell 

### H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 1 00

- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Applicationis in the best interest ofthe airline traveling publicinJackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blowto the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thank you for considering my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe .T

### ackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Closings,

Nat lie BuchananMoore, Alan From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:40 PM Moore, Alan FW: Support letter for non-stop airline service DCA to JAN Support Keeping Direct Flight from DCA to JAN.pdf

From: Natalie Buchanan [mailto:buchanan.natalie@gmail.com] 

### Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:01 PM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: Support letter for non-stop airline service DCA to JAN 

### Please see my attached letter ofsupport in keeping the non-stop airline service to and from JAN and DCA. I fly this non-stop flight numerous times a year and it would be a detriment to the city ifstopped. Thank you! Natalie

Natalie L. Buchanan

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### Alan From: Sent: To: Subject: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:40 PM Moore, Alan FW: Support for Non-stop flight service to Washington, DC

From: Theresa Buchanan [mailto:theresabuchanan@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 7:45AM To: Duane O'neill Subject: Support for Non-stop flight service to Washington, DC
Date: March 9, 2012
The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood:

I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11, 2007 Docket OST<."!000- 7!S2.
Located in the centerofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Majorcorporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L- 3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Centerand numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhighereducation are located in Jackson, including the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration of federal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd AirWing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year endingJune 30, 2011. The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjobcreation in Mississippi. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendaryear2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21stCentury and the Vision 100- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Ainvays Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutiveyears. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a majorblow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thank you for consideringmy comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Theresa D. Buchanan

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing in support ofUS Airways' request to provide service from the JacksonEvers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center i11. the midSouth region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north and between Birmingham to the east and Dallas to the west. The population ofthe Jackson metropolitan area is approximately 539,000 residents. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi; it fuels the economic growth for much ofthe surrounding area. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, government, manufacturing, communication, energy and education. Major corporate investors include Nissan, LockheedMartin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center, the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans' Hospital and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, ·Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people,

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### the DCA- JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi will be without non-stop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ended June 30, 2011. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. § 

### 41718(b), the DCA-JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA

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TheHonorable RogerWicket U.S. Senate 555 Dhksen Senate OfficeBuilding Washington, DC20510 Dear Senat01 Wicker: 219 Sooth President Streer Post Office Box 17 Jackson. Mississippi 39205-0017 Telephone: 601·960·1084 Facsimile: 601·960·2193

AsMayor ofthe City ofJackson, I writeto askforyom suppmtofAmerican Airlmes dming its reorgaruzation. Jacksonhas enjoyed a long and successful relationship with AmericanAirlines and suppmtfiom leaders like you- at this critical point- is very iiirpmtant. AmericanAirlines and American Eagle havebeenvaluable contributors to om region and our economy overthe years. With 7 flights perday to Dallas/FortWmth (DFW), we are provided access fromJackson to markets aroUIId theUnited States andthe wmld. Reorgrurization is a difficultprocess and requires sacrifices for all constituencies
.. Americanwill be forced to make difficult decisions while restructuring,just as otherahlineshave done. But iii the end, the sacrifices will preserve tens ofthousands ofjobs, and commUIIities like omswill retain as much air service as possible
.. Wewantto see the company returnto financial health as quickly as possible.. I believe itis best for Jacksonthatthecourt managed process ofremgaruzation be allowed to proceed quickly. The people of.Jackson will bebest served by an airline industry withhealthy andvigmous competition. Success for Americanwillmean success for all ofus. 

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SecretaryRaymondLaHood U.. S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200New .JerseyAve., SE, 9th Floor, WestBuil<ling Washington, DC20590 Dear SecretaryLaHood: 219 South President Street Post Office Box 17 Jackson, Missis'sippi 39205AOOJ 7

· Telephone: 601-960-1084 Facsimile: 601-960-2193

I am writing to request your help in preserving the nonstop flight between Jackson, Mississippi and Reagan Washington National Airport. This flight- which represents the only nonstop service between the State ofMississippi 

## and the airport most conveniently located to ournation's capital- is atrisk. But yourDepartmenthasthe opportunityto ensurethatnonstop service is maintained. Congress originally passed the AIR-21Nision 100 legislation with the goal of improving smallcommunity access to Washington, DC
. .Just as Congress intended, duringthe nearly eightyears .JacksonWashington service has existed, Mississippi's access to the n<1tion's capital has improved immensely Ihis has benefitted thonsarrds of business people, tourists arrd civic leaders throughout Mississippi, including military personnel arrd defense contractors who routinely travel to Washington
.. Likewise, federal arrd state government officials have utilized this nonstop serviceto travel efficiently between .Jackson arrd Washington. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobscreated by this service amhuge
.. I have enclosed a resolution passed by the local Metropolitarr Pla:rming Organization (MPO). As you know, the MPO is responsible for coordinating the.transportation pla:rming process in our metropolitan region, arrd is made up ofmrmicipal arrd county officials, arrd other representatives from a five-county area. I heMPO is in full supportofthe continuation ofthisvital air service. I here is little doubt aboutthe importrmce ofthis serviceto Mississippi.. With the reduction in air: service at other Mississippi airports due to the economic climate and high fuel prices, this flight to Washington becomes an even more impmtarrt asset for all Mississippians to maintain arrd secure for the future. We urgeyou to preservethenonstop servicebetween.Jackson andWashington, D.C. Pleaseletus know ifwe carr be ofanyfurtherassistance.

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RESOLUTION OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPIMETROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGARDING CONTINUATION OF US AIRWAYS NONSTOP SERVICEFROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TO WASHINGTON DC WHEREAS, THE CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISIRJCI (CMPDD) IS THE METROPOLITANPLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) RESPONSIBLE FORCOORDINATING THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI METROPOLITAN AREA; AND WHEREAS, IHEMPOIS AWARE THAI DELIAAIRLINES WILL DISCONTINUENONSTOP SERVICEFROMJACKSON-MEDGARWILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT ON MARCH 2, 2012; AND WHEREAS, DELIAAIRLINES HAS FLOWN THAI ROUTE SINCE 2004; AND WHEREAS, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOI) HAS GRANTED USAIRWAYS TEMPORARYAUTHORITY TO OPERATENON-STOP SERVICEFROM JACKSON TO WASHINGTON, DC EFFECTIVE MARCH 4,2012; AND WHEREAS, THE USDOI INFEBRUARY, 2012, IS EXPECTED TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF ·PROPOSEDRULEMAKING TO DETERMINE THE VIABILITY OF THE JACKSONTO WASHINGTON ROUTE; AND WHEREAS, UPON THEISSUANCE OF THAINOTICE, COMMUNITIES IN THE JACKSONAREA CANPLEAD THEIR CASE TO USDOI EXPLAINING THE NEED FOR THEFLIGHT SLOTS AND CONTINUATION OF THE NON-STOP SERVICE; AND WHEREAS, THE JACKSON-WASHINGION SERVICE HAS BENEFITTED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, SCHOOLS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND TOURISTS THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI; AND WHEREAS, THE REDUCTION IN AIR SERVICEAI SMALLERMISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS DUE TO THEECONOMIC CLIMATE AND HIGH FUEL COSTS RESULTS IN EVEN GREATERIMPORTANCE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS SERVICE; AND \VHEREAS, THE COMMUNIIIES.REPRESENTED ON THE MPO BYMAYORS, COUNTY OFFICIALS AND OTHERSFROM THE JACKSON METROPOLITAN AREADEEM II EXTREMELYIMPORTANI TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THEPOSITIVE IMPACT ONJOBS CREATED BY THIS SERVICE THAI CONTINUATION OF THEJACKSON TO WASHINGTON SERVICE BEMAINTAINED; NOW THEREFORE, BEII RESOLVED THAI THE MEMBERS OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION DO HEREBYBESEECH THE U S DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION TO GRANT PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO US AIRWAYS TO CONTINUE THE NON-STOP SERVICEFROM JACKSON-MEDGARWILEY EVERS INTERNATIONALAIRPORT TO RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT. RESOLVED TillS THE 8m DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.March 9, 2012

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, D.C. Dear SecretaryLaHood: Iam pleased to support US**Ai~ways'** request to provide service from theJackson- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to**~onald** Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Dockei OST-2000-7182. Located in the centerofthe**st~te,** Jackson is the largest population centerin a region stretching400 I miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis tothe north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately

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### Date: March 7, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: I ampleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles betweenNew Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000.TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Mayor corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L- 3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University ofMississippi Medical Center, BaptistHealth Systems, MethodistRehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports, which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011.
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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: March 15, 2012

l am pleased to suppmt US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Boasting a metropolitan area population ofapproximately 539,000 residents, Jackson has a total catchment area for the airportthatexceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is hometo the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private hea1thcare facilities. During the eight years the DCA

- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washiogton, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobscreated by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The US Airways Application is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has beenin effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance of the DCA

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The Honorable Raymond H_ LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U_ S_ Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: COOKE DOUGLASS FARR LEMONS

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson
- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under lhe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in aregion stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in lhe south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy,'education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of highereducation. The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic centerfor economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eightyears the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immenselyto the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to eitherofthe two airports that serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance of this service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support sc;;J;·nc fJ y,

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: COOKE DOUGLASS f A R R

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson
- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of higher education. LEMONS

The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created bythe DCA- JAN SetVice are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports that serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance ofthis service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth of the Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: C 0 0 K E DOUGLASS F A R R

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson
- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of higher education. LEMONS

The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports that serve Washington, DC.Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance of this service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth of the Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U. S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: C 0 0 K E DOUGLASS F A R R

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson
- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in aregion stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of higher education. LEMONS

The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic centerfor economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impacton jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to eitherofthe two airports that serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance ofthis service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: C 0 0 K E DOUGLASS f A R R

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in aregion stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of higher education. LEMONS

The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created bythe DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports that serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance of this service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth of the Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: C 0 0 K E DOUGLASS f A R R

Iam pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing as well as numerous institutions of higher education. LEMONS

The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created bythe DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports that serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance ofthis service would be amajor blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Iask you that you consider my comments. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thankyou in advance for your support Sincerely,

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### I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding notice January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airpo1t exceeds 1 ,000,000. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. The DCA-JAN service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports which serve Washington, DC. If the DCA-JAN service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Discontinuance of the DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. 

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TheHonorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTranspmtation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed onJanuary II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles betweenNew Orleans inthe south, and Memphis to the nmth. Jackson's metropolitan areapopulation is approximately 539,000 residents. Thetotal catchment area for the airpmt exceeds I,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located inJackson, includingthe University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds CommunityCollege and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and ti·om Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquatters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the AirNational Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, Suit-:150 188 hl:'t Copitol S1rcc1 Iathon, MS 3'J201-ll00 ph 60/.3J2.S-!ll ).\' (i0J.35Z.:\.lf>2**U-!.t.~t,f:Tt;!;i~~** CCU

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: To: Subject: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:44 PM Moore, Alan FW: Docket OST-2000-7182

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TheHonorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: Entergy Mississippi, Inc. Electric 308 308 East Pearl Street, Suite 700 PO Box 1640 Jackson, MS 39215-1640 Tel 601 969 2343 Fax 601 969 2582 John Arledge Vice President Public Affairs

I am writingto supportthe application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Department slot exemption proceeding noticed on January II, 2007, DocketOST-2000-7182. Located in the centerofthe state, Jackson is the largestpopulation center in a region stretching400 miles betweenNewOrleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan areapopulation is approximately 539,000 residents. Thetotal catchment area for the airportexceeds I,000,000. TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led byhealthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. As the StateCapital, Jackson also has by far the largest concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson also plays a key role in ournation's defense. Itis the state headquartersfor the Mississippi National Guard and othermilitary reserve units. JAN ishometo theAirNational Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. EntergyMississippi uses the route extensively for meetings withthe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Congress about critical business needs. Itwould create a burdento ourbusiness operations to restrict directtravel accessto Washington, D.C. Duringthe eightyears the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's direct access to theNation's Capital has improved immenselytothe benefitoftens ofthousands ofbusinesspeople, tourists, civic leaders, governmentemployees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughoutMississippi who routinely traveltoWashington, DC. Simply put,the economic benefits and positive impactonjobs created by the DCA- JAN Serviceare immense. This new service is critical to the sustainability and future growth ofourbusiness and many other business, government, and healthcareorganizations in the Jackson area. Thankyou in advance for your consideration. Sincerely,
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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson is the capital and the most populous city inthe state ofMississippi. It has approximately, 539,000 residents and the total catchment area for the airport exceeds I,000,000. The region's economy includes healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy and manufacturing industries. Moreover, Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is the home to the AirNational Guard 172"ct Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. Duringthe eightyears the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital have improved immenselyto the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, militarypersonnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simplyputthe economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN service is immense. DCA is Jan's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. The DCA- JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi.

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March 12,2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson**~** Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST**~2000-7182.** Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is tile largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south. and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Mmtin. General Electric. Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny MontgomerY Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration of federal, state and local government agencies o.wd offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headqumters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN'stenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 20II. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendaryear 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to aSecretary LaHood March 12,2012 Page 2 "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Jnvestment and RefOrm Act ofthe 21 51 Cenh1ry and the Vision 100**~Century** of Aviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and lhe Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance of the DCA

- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely,

Mike Larsen, President Global Strategies Inc.

## GreaterJackson Chamber 

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March 16,2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: :MISSISSIPPI

I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. As the CEO ofa six-county regional economic development entity, the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, I believe this flight is critical in our efforts for our continued success in economic development. Direct service to major destinations such as Washington DC is a must in our economic development efforts. This direct flight is extremely important to the future success ofJackson due to the makeup ofour local economy. TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

# ffiz~t.&lxD Duane O'Neill President/CEO The GreaterJackson Chamber Partnership

### Moore, Alan From: Sent: To: Subject: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:48 PM Moore, Alan FW: Support of US Airways providing Flights to Washington DC

From: Endia Banks [mailto:endia@shshotelus.com] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:06 PM To: Duane O'neill Subject: Support of US Airways providing Flights to Washington DC Date: March 15,2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendaryear 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21"Century and the Vision 100

- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a majorblow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. I ask that you consider my comments Endia Banks Director of Sales Hampton Inn & Comfort Suites 115 Hospitality Drive 1Flowood, MS 39232 601-709-5215 Direct Line 601-709-5200 Front Desk 601-709-5201 Fax endia@shshotelus.com

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:34 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: Docket OST-2000-7182

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### Subject: Docket OST-2000-7182 March 6, 2012
The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation Suggested Header U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing to support the application of US Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The US Airways Application is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA -JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely, 1Doug Hederman CEO and President Hederman Brothers Printing and Direct Mail 500 Steed Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157 Post Office Box 6100, Ridgeland, MS 39158 601-853-7370 Direct 601-750-7370 Cell 601-853-7335 Fax dhederman@hederman.com 1809001-2008 Certified FSC Certified 

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:46 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: Direct Service from Jackson to Washington, DC

From: Alan Henderson [mailto:alanbhenderson@gmail.com] 

### Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:55 PM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: Direct Service from Jackson to Washington, DC 

### March 12, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation

U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I ampleased to support US Airways' requestto provide service from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located inthe center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles betweenNew Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan areapopulation is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds I,000,000. Major corporate investors includeNissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications.
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### Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, includingthe University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, BelhavenUniversity, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local govermnent agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. JaDuring the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, govermnent employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital.

DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year endingJune 30, 2011.
The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic centerfor economic development andjob creation in Mississippi.
JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58%ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were I,227,225 in calendaryear 20II.
The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community."
Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Refonn Act ofthe 21

st Century and the Vision I00- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act.
The US Ainvays Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Tmvelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a majorblow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson areaand the state ofMississippi.
Thank you for considering my comments
This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support 

### Alan Ballard Henderson

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March 6, 2012 The HonorableRaymondH. LaHood Secretaty ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Slot Exemption Proceeding

- DocketOST -2000-7182

- DearSecretatyLaHood: Hinc/; County. Yourpartnerinprosperity.

I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide setvice from theJackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport GAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST -2000-7182. Jackson is located in the center of the state and is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area exceeds !million. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy,' education and manufacturing and its major cotpotate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T, and L-3 Communications. Major healthcare facilities in the region include the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. Jackson is home to numerous institutions of higher education which include the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has by far the largest concentration of federal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC.. Jackson is also the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to d1e Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet of C-17 cargo. aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DCregularly.

Post Office Ool{ 248, J<ickson, Mississippi 39205 I 909 North President Street. Jackson. Mississippi 39202 601.353.6056 phone I 601.353.7179 f<tx I www.selecthinds.comU.S. Department ofT ransportation Slot Exemption Proceeding Docket OST-2000-7182 Page 2 of2

During the eight years the DCA

- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washiogton, DC. Simply put, the economic.benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA -JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop setvice in Mississippi to either of the two airports which serve Washiogton, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippiwould bewithoutnonstop service to the nation's capital. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public inJackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washiogton metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washiogton, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has beenin effect for eight consecutive years. The greater Jackson area is the most**dyn~mic** center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth of the greater Jackson area and the state of**Mi~sissippi.** This new service is cdtical to the future growth oftheJackson area. Thankyou for considering my comments.

# ~,IL Blake Wallace Executive Director

Post Office Box 248, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 I 909 North President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 601.353.6056 phone ! 601.353.7179 fax I www.selecthinds.com

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### Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:03 AM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: FW: permanency of us airways jan-dca flight FYI From: Alice Tisdale [mailto:alicethomastisdale@gmail.com] 

### Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 11:11 AM To: USAirDCA 

### Subject: permanency of us airways jan-dca flight 

### Jackson Advocate 100 W. Hamilton Street Jackson, MS 39202 60 1-948-4122 March 7, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. Dear SecretaryLaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' requestto provide service from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Community-wise, the direct flight is needed for all Mississippi communities and neighboring states who travel to the nation's capital for business and pleasure. I have particular interest for our elected officials who desperately access to the governmental offices located in Washington, D.C. Time is always ofessence when you're slated last in almost every economic and social category. It's time to grow our communities and we need outreach to our capital in a timely fashion. Professionally and personally, throughout the year, I attend several meetings and events at the National Press Club, D.C. governmental buildings, area hotels, African American museums/art galleries, churches and other entities. It is important to my business that I have access to efficient air transportation. The JAN-DCA Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, D.C. Ifthe JAN1

### DCA is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Please do not allowthis to happen. Thank you for your consideration inthis matter,
Alice Thomas-Tisdale Publisher

2COMMISSIONERS FredL. Bank$, Jr. Chairmnn
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## ,. 'JAN IshometotheAirNational Guard 172""AirandWing and ItsfleetofC-17cargo aircraft. Numerous activedutyand reserve militarypersonneltraveltoandfrom washington, DCregularly. Duringtheeightyearsthe DCA-JANServicehasexisted, MISsissippi'saccesstothe nation'scapital has Improved Immenselytothe benefitoftensofthousandsof businesspeople,

### tourists, civicleaders, governmentemployees,mUitarypersonneland defensecontractorsfromthroughoutMississippiwhoroutinelytraveltoWashington, DC. Simplyput,theeconomicbenefitsand positiveimpactonjobscreated bythe DCA-JANService created bytheDCA-JANServiceareImmense. The DCA-JANService

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### two airportswhichservia!Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JANServia! isdiscontinued,the entire stateofMississippiwouldbewithoutnonstop servicetothenation's capital. CA IsJAN'stenth largestoriginationand destination airport, withapproximately 26,400total passengersfortheyearendingJune 30,2011. ThegreaterJacksonarea Is themostdynamiccenterforeconomicdevelopmentandJobcreation In Mississippi andJANIsbyfarthebusiestairportInMississippi; JAN serves58%ofairlinepassengersoriginatinginMississippi. Enplanementswere 615,501 andtotal passengerswere 1,227,2251ncalendaryear2011. The proceeding underDocketD0T..()$1'..Z000.71821sessentiallyaboutsmallcommunityaccessto washington, DC. Asrequired by49

## u.s.c. Section41718 (b),theDCA· JANServiceIs servia!toa "smallCommunity.• DenialoftheUSAirwaysApplicationwould be countertothecore purposes oftheWendellH. FordAviationInvestmentand Rerorm Actofthe21"CenturyandtheVIsion 100-CenturyofAviation ReauthorizationAct. The

## us AirwaysApplicationIsinthebestInterestoftheairlinetraveUnspublicin Jackson,thestateofMISsissippi,andtheWashington metropolitanarea. Travelersto andfromJacksonandWashington, DChavecometo depend upontheDCA-JAN Servicethat hasbeenineffect

### Foreightconsecutiveyears. Discontinuanceofthe DCA -JANServicewoulda

### maJorblowtotheeconomicdevelopmentandgrowthofthe greaterJacksonareaandthestateofMlssiSslppL This serviceiscriticaltothefuturegrowthoftheJackson area. ThankyouInadvance foryoursupport. Sincerely,

# ~ L. Banks,Jr., Chairman capitalCityConvention CenterCommission CC: Cllpltai CityConventronCenterCommissioners CommissionCounsel, E. Charlene

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:38 PM Moore, Alan FW: Letter to Sec. ofTransportation Letter to Sec. ofTransportation.docx

From: Julia Grant [mailto:jgrant@jacksonprep.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 2:48 PM To: Duane O'neill Subject: Letter to Sec. ofTransportation 

### At the request ofSusan Lindsay, I am attaching a copy ofthe letter supporting US Airways, which was mailed today to the Secretary ofTransportation.
Julia Grant Executive Assistant to Head of School and Board ofTrustees Jackson Preparatory School 60I.

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1March 7, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleasedto supportUS Airways' requestto provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) toRonald Reagan WashingtonNational Airportunder the Department's slotexemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. I supportthis request for the following reasons:
• Located in the centerofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles betweenNew Orleans in the south, andMemphis to the north. • Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. Thetotal catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. • The Jackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • As the state capital, Jackson has the largest, by far, concentration offederal, state and local govermnent agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employeesregularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • During the eightyears the DCA- JAN Servicehas existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immenselyto the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, govermnent employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simplyput, the economicbenefits andpositive impact onjobscreated bythe DCA- JAN Service are immense. • The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would bewithout nonstop serviceto the nation's capital. • The US Airways Application is in the bestinterest ofthe airline travelingpublic inJackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have cometo depend uponthe DCA- JAN Servicethat has beenin effect for eight consecutive years. Thank you for consideringmy comments. Sincerely,

Susan R. Lindsay Head ofSchoolE. Randall Hall VIce President and General Manager

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood:

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I am writing to support the application of US Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Department's slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications Systems Field Support. During the eight years the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA-JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The US Airways Application is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA-JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow to the economicdevelopment and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. I respectfully askthat you consider my comments.

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson
- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. I had the opportunity to move to Jackson, Mississippi in September 1999 recruited out ofgraduate school at the University of Oklahoma as a Director of Nursing. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet of C17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense.

### The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. This is of particular interest and concern for rne because I am originally from Virginia, more specifically Fredricksburg and it has been the biggest reason for why I have chosen to stay in Mississippi for 11 years. The ability to travel home easily and frequently has allowed me to continue to give my high level of education and expertise in health care to an underserved populous of individuals around the state while still maintaining my personal connections outside ofthe state. Individuals such as myself are quite numerous here and the direct flight makes it quite beneficial to the overall future growth ofthe state especially in recruiting in outside professionals into the state. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi and JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial of the US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100 - Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance of the DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support Sincerely,

Dr. Tanya D. Scott

### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:47 PM To: Subject: Attachments: Moore, Alan FW: Letter to USDOT Letter to USDOT.pdf

From: Tanya Scott [mailto:tanya@lemontscottgroup.com] 

### Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:02 PM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: Letter to USDOT 

### Tanya Scott Green Economic StrategyPartner (601) 212-2030 cell (601) 510-0703 fax Tanya@lemontscottgroup.com www.lemontscottgroup.com

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:44 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: flights from Jackson, MS to DCA

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### Subject: FW: flights from Jackson, MS to DCA FYI From: Karen Conway Lewis [mailto:kconwaylewis@comcast.net] 

### Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:14PM To: USAirDCA 

### Subject: flights from Jackson, MS to DCA


### dear us airways,
we urge you continue support for the direct flight between Jackson ms and Washington national airport, it is vital to us in Jackson as a fast connection for business between our national capitol and our city. we have come to rely upon the service for years and to lose it now would jeopardize what years of tourism, business connections and close ties that we value, sincerely Karen Conway Lewis -Jackson, MS resident

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### March 12, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largestpopulation center in a region stretching 400 miles betweenNew Orleans inthe south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds I,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Corporate investors includeNissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic andprivate healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jacksonhas the largest byfar concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the AirNational Guard 172nd AirWing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people; tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simplyput, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense.

### The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. JAN is by far the busiest airport inMississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100- Century of Aviation ReauthorizationAct. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a majorblowto the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thankyou for considering mycomments. This service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

Nic Lott Jackson, MS resident

### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:47 PM To: Subject: Attachments: Moore, Alan FW: USDOT Letter USDOT Letter.docx

From: Nic Lott [mailto:niclott@yahoo.com] 

### Sent: Monday, March 12., 2.012. 4:56 PM To: Duane O'neill 

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### Hello Duane, Attached is the letter. Thank you. Nic


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March 6, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: The Official Home of Tomorrow

I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the ait·port exceeds I,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries Jed by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufactlll'ing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. Also, as the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration of federal, state and local govemment agencies and offices in Mississippi, many of employees ofwhich regulal'!y travel to and from Washington, DC. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN service are immense. The DCA-JAN service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either of the two airports which serve Washington, DC. If the DCA-JAN service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA -JAN service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. The critical need to continue this service is in the best interest of the airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. It is for this reason we are supporting the US Airways application to continue the service which so many businesses and individuals depend upon. Thank you for considering these comments, I 

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### March 12, 2012 TheHonorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTranspmtation U.S. Depattment ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: Office of the P1·esident



### I am pleased to support U.S. Airways' requestto provide service from theJacksonMedgar Wiley Evers InternationalAirport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington NationalAirport underthe Department's slotexemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000- 7182. Our state needs this direct flight to thenation's capital andwe cannotaffordto seethis connection discontinued. Duringtheeightyearsthe DCA-,JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access tothe nation's capital hasimprovedimmenselytothebenefitoftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractorsfrom throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, theeconomicbenefits and positive impactonjobs createdbythe DCA-JAN Service are immense. As 

### I hopeyou are aware, Jackson locatedin the center ofthestate, is thelargest populationcenterin a region stretching400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000residents. Thetotal catchment areafor the airport exceeds 

## 1,ooo,ooo. TheJackson region's economyconsists ofindustriesledby healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education andmanufacturing. Major corporateinvestors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthelocal economy. Jackson is hometo the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the SonnyMontgomeryVeterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublicandprivate healthcarefacilities. We also host eight institutions ofhigher learning with over 43,000 students. As

### the state capital, Jackson has thelargest concentration offederal, state andlocal government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to andfrom Washington, DC. We serve as the stateheadquartersfor the

### Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is hometotheAir National Guard 172ndAir Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve militatypersonnel travel to andfrom Washington, DC regularly. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippito eitherofthetwo airports which serveWashington, DC. IftheDCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entirestate ofMississippi would bewithout nonstop service tothenation's capital. DCA is JAN'stenth largest origination anddestination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengersfor theyear endingJune 30, 2011. Surelythis countis sufficient tojustifythe requested service. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentiallyabout small communityaccessto Washington, DC. As 

### requiredby 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA-JAN Service is serviceto a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application wouldbecountertothecore purposes oftheWendell H. FordAviation Investment and ReformAct ofthe 21'' Century andtheVision 100- Century ofAviation ReauthorizationAct. The US Airways Application is in thebestinterestofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the stateofMississippi, andtheWashington metropolitan area. Travelersto andfrom Jackson andWashington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA-JAN Servicethathas beenineffect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a majorblowtothe economic development and growth ofthe greater,Jackson area andthe stateofMississippi. This new service is critical tothefuture grovvth oftheJackson area. Thankyou in advancefor your support.

### March 6, 2012 STATE OFMISSISSIPPI PHIL BRYANT, GOVERNOR 

### MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JAMES L. BARKSDALE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, District ofColumbia 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: SUBJECT: Docket OST-2000-7182 I 

### am writing to suppmt the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Department's slot exemption proceeding notice dated, January 11, 

### 2007, Docket OST2000-7182. As the state's capital, Jackson has the largest concentration of federal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi. Many ofthese executives, employees, and elected officials regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. The direct flight service ensures the trip can be made in a timely manner which is a determining factor in many busy executive's decision to fly. I 

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### H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. Department ofTranspmtation 1200NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 DearSecretaryLaHood: I ampleased to supportUS Airways' requestto provide servicefrom the Jackson- Evers International Airpmt (JAN) to Ronald ReaganWashingtonNational Airportunderthe Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state,Jacksonis the capital city ofMississippi and largest populationcenter ina region stretching400 miles betweenNewOrleans inthe south, and Memphisto the north. Jackson'smetropolitan areapopulationis approximately 539,000 residents. As the statecapital, Jackson has the largest by far concentrationoffederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employeesregularly travel to and fi·om Washington, D.C. I was recently selected to serve as a Volunteer Coordinatorto the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. and I was delighted to find a directflight to D.C. TheDCA-JAN Serviceis the only nonstop service inMississippi to either ofthe two airpotts which serveWashington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. JAN is by far thebusiest airport in Mississippi and travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC depend uponthe DCA- JAN Servicethat has been ineffect for eight consecutiveyears. Discontinuanceofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blowto the economicdevelopment and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. This newserviceis critical to the future growth oftheJackson area. Thankyou in advance for your suppOlt. Si c rely

### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:39 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: Attachments: FW: letter of support for direct D.C. flights su pport_letter.pdf

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### March 15, 2012 Resources



### The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Leadership 

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### Mississippi EconomicCouncil

RE: DOCKET OST-2000-7182- SUPPORT OF USAIRWAYS SERVICE TO DCA Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing on behalf of the Mississippi Economic Council, the State Chamber of Commerce for Mississippi to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson-MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST2000-7182. The Mississippi Economic Council serves over 8,000 members within 1,200 different companies in over 2,000 locations around the state. Air service is hugely important to the economic viability ofthe metro Jackson area - as well as other small communities across the entire state. Direct service to our nation's capitol makes all the difference in helping further the commerce of the state - and in connecting Mississippi leaders to the important governmental leadership of our nation. Without direct service to Washington, DC, it becomes more difficult for leaders from a rural southern state to have our voice heard and to participate as effectively in the daily workings of government as our more populated southern neighbors or our more geographically connected northern brethren. Jackson is both the governmental and economic center of Mississippi with approximately 539,000 residents in the market area. The airport's catchment area exceeds 1 million. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T, L-3 Communications and C-Spire Wireless- all with strong needs to connect to the Washington, DC area.

MISSISSIPPI ECONOMIC COUNCIL -THE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Leadership Mississippi The Public Education Forum of Mississippi M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation STAR Student/Teacher Awards P.O. Box 23276, Jackson, MS**39225~3276** 666 North Street, Suite 104, Jackson, MS 39202 601-969-0022/1-800-748-7626 FAX: 601-353-024711..888-717-2809 www.mec.msThe Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation -2- During the eight years that the JAN-DCA service has existed non-stop, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens of thousands of business leaders, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors who routinely travel to Washington, DC. So the economic benefits are significant. What makes this even more important is that the JAN-DCA service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which directly serve Washington, DC. If the JAN-DCA service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. Jackson is our state's busiest airport, serving 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 

### 615,501 and total passengers were 

### 1.227 million in calendar year 

### 2011. Denial ofthe US Airways application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 

### 21 51 Century and Vision 

### 100- Century ofAviation Authorization Act. What's more, it would be a serious blow to the economic development growth of Jackson and the entire state of Mississippi. Without this connection, Mississippi's voice in our national government becomes more difficult to raise and limits our ability to compete as effectively with other states that enjoy more direct connections. It is for these reasons that the Mississippi Economic Council supports US Airways request to provide this service and urge your consideration and approval. Thank you in advance for your time on this issue
- and for your consideration. Sincerely,

Blake A. Wilson President & CEOMississippi Economic Development Council, Inc. P. 0. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207 www.medc.ms

The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket OST-2000-7182 Dear Secretary LaHood: March 13, 2012

I am pleased to support U. S. Airway's request to provide service from the Jackson MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) under the DOT's slot exemption proceeding referenced above. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic centerfor economic development and job creation in Mississippi. JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. It serves 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has by far the largest concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees must travel to and from Washington, DC on a regular basis. · Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet of C-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly.The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood March 13, 2012 Page Two During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who must routinely travel to Washington, DC because oftheirjobs. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Discontinuance of the DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi, as this is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington. DC. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to show our support of this vital service to the people and businesses of Mississippi. Sincerely, is/ Carol Hardwick Carol Hardwick Executive Director

### March 7, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewjerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to supportUS Airways' requestto provide service from thejackson

- MedgarWiley Evers InternationalAirport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slotexemption proceeding, DocketOST

### 2000-7182. 

### Located in the centerofthe state,jacksonis the largestpopulation centerin a region stretching400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. jackson's metropolitan areapopulation is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchmentareafor the airport exceeds 1,000,000. Thejackson region's economy consists ofindustriesled byhealthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Mayor corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segmentofthe local economy.jackson is hometo the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny MontgomeryVeterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located injackson, includingthe University ofMississippi Medical Center,jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes CommunityCollege. As the statecapital,jackson has the largestbyfar concentration offederal, state and

### local governmentagencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularlytravelto and from Washington, DC. jacksonis the stateheadquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other militaryreserve units. JAN is home to theAir National Guard 172ndAir Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve militarypersonnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eightyears the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's accessto the nation's capital has improvedimmenselytothebenefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, militarypersonnel and defense contractorsfrom throughout Mississippi who routinelytravelto Washington, DC. Simplyput, the economicbenefits and positive impactonjobs createdbythe DCA- JAN Service areimmense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports that serveWashington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be withoutnonstop serviceto the nation's capital. Most Sincerely,

Robertj. Wilson Executive Director Mississippi Main StreetAssociation 

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2569 NORTH WEST STREET • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI39216 • 601-359-7035 • FAX 601-359-7051 

### Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, chairman

March 8, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am writing in support ofUS Airway's request to provide non-stop service from the JacksonMedgarWiley Evers International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. During the eight years the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has benefitted tens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from across the state that routinely travel to Washington, DC. The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. The economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA-JAN Service are immeasurable. Jackson is also the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and the AirNational Guard 172"ct Air Wing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC on a regularbasis. Ihave used the service many times for trips to Washington to discuss major transportation issues that affect our state and nation. Discontinuingthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blowto the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. This new service provided by US Airways is critical not only to the growth ofthe Jackson area, but also to the entire state ofMississippi. Thankyou in advance for your support.

DickHall Central District Transportation Commissioner Page I ofI 3/19/2012

### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:44 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: Docket OST-2000-7182

From: USAirDCA [mailto:usairdca@jmaa.com] 

### Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:03 AM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: FW: Docket OST-2000-7182 FYI From: Keeley Moore [mailto:keeleymoore@hotmail.com] 

### Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:55AM To: USAirDCA 

### Subject: Docket OST-2000-7182 I am writing in SUPPORT ofthe current US Air non-stop flight between DCA and JAN, Docket OST-2000-7182. I encourage USDOT to continue this flight as it is the only non-stop flight between Washington, DC and Jackson, MS. Please grant US Airways' application for permanent service for this flight. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Catharine K. Moore

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-----Original Message----- Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:49 PM Moore, Alan FW: Direct flights JAN to DCA (UNCLASSIFIED)

From: Phillips, Donna M Ms CIV US NG MS ARNG [mailto:donna.phillips1@us.army.mil] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 9:15 PM To: Duane O'neill Cc: Phillips, Donna M Ms CIV US NG MS ARNG Subject: Direct flights JAN to DCA (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Hi, I am writing to express my concern in losing the direct flight from Jackson, MS to Washington DC, Reagan Airport. I currently work for National Guard Bureau, in DC but from an office at the US Property & Fiscal Office in Jackson, MS. I frequently travel from Jackson to DC for meetings and required events that I need to attend. This direct flight, that Delta offered, allowed me to travel to and from the DC area in the same day to attend meetings. I appreciate the service and would hate to see us lose the availability to do this. Thanks foryour time and consideration in keeping this flight.

Donna M. Phillips, CIV Procurement Analyst, PARC-S 601-313-1896 dsn 293-1896 Donna.Phillips1@us.army.mil

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc 3630 Fourth Street Flowood, MS 39232 601-936-6264

I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from theJackson- Medgar Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washing National Airport under the Department's slot exempt proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182.

• Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. • The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • Mayor corporate investors include, Nissan, Lockhead martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Medical Veterans Hospital, St. Dominique Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. • Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. • As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC • Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172"'Air Wing and its fleet of C-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washing, DC regularly. • During the eight years the DCA -JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense.• The DCA- JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA- JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would Be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. • DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year endingJune 30, 20II. • The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. • JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,50I and total passengers were I,227,225 in calendar year 20II. • The proceedingunder Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." • Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21"Century and the Vision I00

- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. • The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have cometo depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. • Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blowto the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Jim Sheble Vice President & General Manager Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc.

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### I am pleased to support US Airways' requestto provide service from the JacksonMedgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slotexemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largestpopulationcenterin a region stretching 400 milesbetweenNew Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. The Jacksonregion's economy consists ofindustries ledbyhealthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. Major corporate investors include Nissan, LockheedMartin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located inJackson, including the University ofMississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, BelhavenUniversity, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. As the state capital, Jackson has the largestby far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices inMississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the AirNational Guard 172nd Air Wing and its

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### fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. During the eightyears the DCA- JAN Servicehas existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simplyput, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs createdby the DCA- JAN Service are immense. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. JAN is by far thebusiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The proceeding under DocketDOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. Asrequiredby 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCAJAN Service is serviceto a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the corepurposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision I00

- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is in the best interestofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have cometo depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effectfor eightconsecutive years. Thankyou for considering my comments. Sincerely yours,

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. WHEREAS, THE RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS AWARETHAT DELTA AIRLINES WILL DISCONTINUE NON-STOP SERVICE FROM JACKSONMEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT ON MARCH 2, 2012; AND WHEREAS, DELTA AIRLINES.HAS FLOWN THAT ROUTE SINCE 2004; AND WHEREAS, THE U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) HAS GRANTED US AIRWAYS TEMPORARYAUTHORITY TO OPERATENON-STOP SERVICEFROM JACKSONTOWASHINGTON, DC EFFECTIVEMARCH 4,2012; AND WHEREAS, THE USDOT IN FEBRUARY, 2012, IS EXPECTED TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING TO DETERMINETHE VIABILITY OF THE JACKSON TO WASHINGTON ROUTE; AND ' WHEREAS, UPON THE ISSUANCE OFTHATNOTICE, COMMUNITIES IN THE JACKSONAREA CANPLEAD THEIRCASETO USDOT EXPLAININGTHENEED FOR THE FLIGHT SLOTS AND CONTINUATION OF THENON-STOP SERVICE; AND WHEREAS, THEJACKSON-WASHINGTON SERVICE HAS BENEFITTED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, CIVIC AND COMMUNITYLEADERS, SCHOOLS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND TOURISTS THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI; AND WHEREAS, THEREDUCTION IN AIR SERVICE AT SMALLER MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS DUE TO THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE AND HIGHFUEL COSTS RESULTS IN EVEN GREATER IMPORTANCE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS SERVICE; AND WHEREAS, THE RANKIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM ITEXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THEPOSITIVE IMPACT ONJOBS CREATED BY THIS SERVICETHATCONTINUATION OFTHEJACKSON TO WASHINGTON SERVICEBEMAINTAINED;

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• Located in the center ofthe state,Jackson is the largestpopulation center in a region stretching400 miles betweenNew Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, MethodistRehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous otherpublic and private healthcare facilities. • As the state capital, Jackson has the largestby far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi wouldbe without nonstop service to the nation's capital. • Theproceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41 718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." • Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a major blow tothe economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. Sincerely,

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TheHonorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. This service is veryhelpful to the manyprofessionals that travel from Mississippi to Washington, DC. Many citizens ofMississippi use the services ofthe Jackson-MedgarWileyEvers International Airport (JAN) to fly from Mississippi. Havingthis non-stop flight would make for a much more efficient travel to ourNation's Capital. I ask that you please consider mycomments. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,

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The Honorable Raymond H. L1Hood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182.

• Located in the center of the State, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. • The Jackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • Major corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. • As the State capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration ofFederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • TheDCA-JANService is the onlynonstop service inMississippi to eitherofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the Nation's Capital. • JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% of airline passengers originatinginMississippi.Enplanementswere 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendaryear 2011.**~** 

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• Discontinuation of the DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the State ofMississippi.
This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely,

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The Honorable RaymondH. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U. S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear SecretaryLaHood: I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service· from the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemptionproceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans and Memphis. The Jackson metropolitan area population is approximately 539,000 residents and the total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. Some of the major corporate investors in the area include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. HealthcaJ:e is also a large segment ofthe local economy as it is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the G. V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital, St. DominicHealth Systems and numerous otherpublic andprivatehealthcare facilities. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest concentration of federal, state and local goverillnent agencies and offices in Mississippi, many of whose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. Jackson is also the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units: In fact, JAN is home tothe AirNational Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet of C-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly, During the eight years the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA-JAN Service are immense. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi wouldbe without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The Jackson- MedgarWileyEvers International Airport is byfar the busiest airportinMississippi and DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30,2011. JAN serves 58% ofthe airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 incalendaryear 2011.**~** 

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### Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington DC metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend uponthe DCA-JAN Service thathas been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth ofthe greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi. This service is criti.cal to the future growth of the Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your consideration ofmy comments. · Sincerely,
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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood SecretaryofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear SecretaryLaHood, Iam writing to supportthe application ofUS Airways to obtain a slotexemption in the Departments slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. • Located in the centerofthe state,Jackson Is the largest population centerin a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans In the south, and Memphistothe north. • Jackson's metropolitan area population Is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area forthe airport exceeds 1,000,000. • TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • Mayor corporate investors Include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy.Jackson Is home tothe University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, the Sonny MontgomeryVeterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Centerand numerous other public and private healthcare facilities. • Numerous institutions ofhighereducation are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. • As the state capital,Jackson hasthe largest by far concentration offederal, stateand local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • Jackson is the state headquartersforthe Mississippi National Guard and othermilitary reserve units. JAN is hometothe Air National Guard 172nd AirWing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personneltravel to and from Washington, DC regularly. • During the eightyears the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's accesstothe nation's capital has improved immenselytothe benefitoftens ofthousandsofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, governmentemployees, military personnel and defense contractorsfromthroughout Mississippi who routinelytravel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive Impact onjobs created by the DCA-JAN Service are immense. • The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to eitherofthetwo airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued,the entire state of Mississippi would bewithoutnonstop serviceto the nation's capital. • DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the yearendingJune 30, 2011. • The greaterJackson area is the most dynamic centerfor economic development andjob creation in Mississippi. • JAN is byfarthe busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanementswere 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendaryear 2011: • The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access toWashington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." • Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counterto the core purposesofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21stCentury and the Vision 100- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. • The US Airways Application is in the bestinterestofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelersto and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service thathas been in effectfor eightconsecutiveyears. • Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow tothe economicdevelopment and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi. This newservice is critical tothefuture growth oftheJackson area.Thankyou In advance for your support Sincerely,

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I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Department's slot exemption proceeding noticed on January II, 2007, Docket OST-2000-7182. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the Nation's capital. As a small rural state with few air service options this route is very important to our area. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:46 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: DOT Support for DCA-JAN service

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Secretary LaHood:

I am writing to support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption inthe Departments slot exemptionproceeding noticed on January II, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182.

Located in the center ofthe state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. Jackson's metropolitan areapopulation is approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact onjobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense.

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### The DCA-JAN Service is the onlynonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital.

DCA is JAN'stenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. The proceeding under Docket DOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section 41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community." Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act ofthe 21st Century and the Vision 100- Century ofAviation Reauthorization Act. The US Airways Application is inthe best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state ofMississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. Discontinuance ofthe DCA- JAN Service would be a majorblowto the economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state ofMississippi.

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### Mr. Secretary: I strongly support the application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemption to provide non-stop air service from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) as a part ofthe Department's slot exemption proceeding bearing Docket No. OST-2000- 7182. Non-stop service to Washington, DC is of critical importance to the commercial and governmental interests ofour state and community, and this segment, previously served by a different carrier, is the only non-stop flight from Jackson to DC. Connections into and out ofJackson can be a challenge for business travelers and public officials whose work requires frequent travel by air. Forthose ofus whose work requires that we frequent the nation's capital, a non-stop flight such as that which US Airways now provides and which we are asking that you grant pennanently is a very significant asset to ourcommunity. My request is particularly timely from a personal perspective, inasmuch as I booked a round trip flight on this segment for April before even knowing that your decision on the pennanent fate ofthe slot was pending. The efficiencies and cost and time savings enjoyed by those ofus who travel this route are sometimesthe difference between being able to make a trip and not making it at all. Thank you for your careful consideration ofthis matter, and in advance for what we hope will be your favorable decision to grant the pennanent slot exemption to US Airways for the JAN-DCA flight segment. Very truly yours, RT, RIMES & USRY,PLLC

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:44 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: docket OST-2000-7182

-----Original Message----- From: USAirDCA [mailto:usairdca@jmaa.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:05 AM To: Duane O'neill Subject: FW: docket OST-2000-7182 FYI -----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Taylor [mailto:libby.taylor@me.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:41 PM To: USAirDCA Subject: docket OST-2000-7182 To Whom It May Concern: As a resident ofJackson, MS and one who flies to DCA, I am definitely in favor of US Air maintaining the JAN to DCA on a permanent basis. It is convenient and definitely a better option than flying to Atlanta and having to change planes. L. Taylor Sent from my iPad

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: BOARD OF ALDERMEN Michael Adams Frank Boyd Margie Warren Billy Watson Jerry Norwood email - pelahat@bellsouth.net

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I am writing to support the application of US Airways to obtain a slot exemption in the Department's slot exemption proceeding noticed on January 11, 2007 Docket OST-2000-7182. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely to the benefit of tens of thousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simply put, the economic benefits and positive impact on jobs created by the DCA- JAN Service are immense. I have utilized this service myself on numerous occasions in my capacity as Mayor, as an officer in the Mississippi Municipal League, and in my business life. This service allows me to quickly access my representatives in Washington and just as quickly return to my duties here. The loss of this service would certainly put our state at a competitive disadvantage and make it more difficult and costly to do business in Washington. I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration ofthis matter. Sincerely, /

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# IMarch 5, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: 

# Trilogy COMMUNICATIONS INC.

I am pleased tosupport US Airways' requestto provide service from theJackson-MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Located in the center ofthestate, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans inthe south and Memphis to the north. During the eightyears the DCA-JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immenselytothe benefit of tens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, governmentemployees, military personnel, and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinelytravel to Washington, DC. The US Airways Application is in the best interestofthe airlinetraveling public inJackson,the state of Mississippi, and the Washington Metropolitan area. Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blowtothe economic developmentand growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi. Our company, Trilogy Communications, Inc., has come to come to depend upon the DCAJAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years.

# ~:_c:__r:_ Ryan Cole SeniorVice President, Domestic Sales

2910 Highway 80 East Pearl, Mississippi 39208 601·932·4461 80(}874·5649 601·939·6637 (Fax)II II I I 

### IMarch 5, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 DearSecretary LaHood: 

# nilogy COMMUNICATIONS INC.

I am pleased to support US Airways' requestto provide service from theJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. Our company, Trilogy Communications, Inc., has come to come to depend upon the DCA-JAN Service that has been in effectfor eightconsecutive years. Jackson's metropolitan area population is approximately539,000 residents. The local catchment area forthe airport exceeds 1,000,000. TheJackson region's economy consists of industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education, and manufacturing. Majorcorporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The US AirwaysApplication is in the best interestofthe airlinetraveling public inJackson, the state of Mississippi, and theWashington Metropolitan area. Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blowtothe economic developmentand growth ofthe greaterJackson area and the state of Mississippi.

Business Development Manager

2910 Highway 80 East Pearl, Mississippi 39208 601-932-4461 80().874-5649 60 1-939·6637 (Fax)March 5, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation 

## u.s. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: 

# 1lilogy
COMMUNICATIONS INC.

I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provideservice from theJackson-MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. The DCA-JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to eitherofthetwo airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA-JAN Service is discontinued, the entirestate of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers fortheyear ending June 30, 2011. Additionally, JAN is byfar the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% ofairline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011. The US Airways Application is in the best interestofthe airlinetraveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and theWashington Metropolitan area. Ourcompany, Trilogy Communications, hopes that wewill be able to continue using theJAN-DCA route. This new service is critical tothefuture growth of theJackson Area. Thank you in advance for your support,

Grace Lee President

2910 Highway 80 East Pearl, Mississippi 39208 601-932-4461 800-874-5649 601-939-6637 (Fax(March 5, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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COMMUNICATIONS INC.

I am pleased tosupport US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. TheJackson region's economy consists ofindustries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education, and manufacturing. Majorcorporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. Jackson is hometo numerous public and private healthcare facilities. Additionally, numerous institutions ofhigher education are located in Jackson, includingthe University of Mississippi Medical Center,Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. Jackson is the State Headquarters forthe Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home totheAir National Guard 172"'AirWing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. The US AirwaysApplication is in the best interestofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington Metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC, Including ourcompany, Trilogy Communications, have come to depend upon the DCA-JAN Service that has been in effectfor eight consecutive years. Thank you for considering mycomments, 

# /(/·4/t::**~ ~**  S. Shinn Lee CEO & Chairman

291 0 Highway 80 East Pearl, Mississippi 39208 601-932-4461 800-874-5649 601-939·6637 (Fox)

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March 8, 2012 The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood, Trustmark Corporation Post Office Box 291 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0291 601 208 6651 Gerard R. (Jerry) Host President and Chief Executive Officer

Please considerthis as my support for approval ofthe requestfrom US Airways to provide service from the Jackson -MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan WashingtonNational Airportunderthe Department's slotexemption proceeding (reference Docket OST-2000-7182). There are numerous reasons I believe this service is critical to our state as well as ourcapital. Duringthe nearly ten years the DCA- JAN service has existed, Mississippi's access to DC has benefited tens ofthousands ofbusiness leaders, federal, state and local government agencies as well as active and reserve military personnel, all who travel regularly to and from Washington to conduct business. Ifthis non-stop service between DCA and JAN is discontinued, it would without a doubt have a negative impact on the way business is conducted between Mississippi and Washington. Itis my beliefthatthis continued service is critical to the future growth ofJackson and the entire State ofMississippi. Thankyou in advance for your consideration and support. Sincerely,

Gerard R. Host GRH/kd

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### LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear SecretaryLaHood: March 12, 2012

I am writing to supportthe application ofUS Airways to obtain a slot exemptioninthe Departments' slot exceptionproceedingnoticed onJanuary 11, 2007, Docket OST-2000-7182.

• Jackson's metropolitan areapopulationis approximately 539,000 residents. The total catchment area for the airport exceeds 1,000,000. • The Jacksonregion's economy consists ofindustries ledbyhealthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing. • Healthcare is a large segment ofthe local economy. Jackson is home to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, BaptistHealth Systems, Methodist RehabilitationHospital, the SonnyMontgomery Veterans Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Medical Center and numerous other public andprivatehealthcare facilities. • Duringthe eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immenselyto the benefit oftens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, militarypersonnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. Simplyput, the economic benefits andpositive impact onjobs createdbythe DCA- JAN Service are immense. • The DCA- JAN Service is the only nonstop service inMississippi to either ofthe two airports which se1;ve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA- JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state ofMississippi would bewithoutnonstop service to the nation's capital. • DCAis JAN'stenth largest origination and destination airport, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year endingJune 30, 2011. • Theproceedingunder DocketDOT-OST-2000-7182 is essentially about small community access to Washington, DC. As required by 49 U.S.C. Section41718(b), the DCA- JAN Service is service to a "small community."

### • Denial ofthe US Airways Application would be counter to the core purposes ofthe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment andReform Actofthe 21st Century andthe Vision I00

- Century ofAviationReauthorization Act.
Thankyoufor considering my comments.The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: March 12, 2012 Officeofthe Vice Chancellor AdministrativeAffairs 2500 NorthStateStreet Jackson, Mississippi39216-4505 Phone (6or) 984-ror8 Fax (6or) 8rJ-r662

I am pleased to support US Airways' request'to provide service from the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182.

• Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphis to the north. • Mayor corporate investors include Nissan, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Entergy, AT&T and L-3 Communications. • Numerous institutions of higher education are located in Jackson, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. • As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many of whose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. • Jackson is the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other military reserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard 172nd Air Wing and its fleet of C-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnertravel to and from Washington, DC regularly. • The greater Jackson area is the most dynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. • JAN is by far the busiest airport in Mississippi. JAN serves 58% of airline passengers originating in Mississippi. Enplanements were 615,501 and total passengers were 1,227,225 in calendar year 2011.• The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to,and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA- JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years. • Discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blow to the economic development and growth of the greater Jackson area and the state of Mississippi.

This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe Jackson area. Thank you in advance for your support.

# ~~j;L_ David L. Powe, Ed.D. Chief Administrative Officer DLP/ob

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The Honorable Raymond H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood: CoUNTY SuPERVISORS WJU.IM··I L\UDERDALE CJ IARLES SEL\·ION RJCIIAR.D GEORGE

WILLIAM BANKS

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I am pleased to support US Airways' request to provide service from the Jackson- MedgarWiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport underthe Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. With an ideal location in the center of Mississippi, Jackson is the largest population center in a region stretching 400 miles between New Orleans in the south, and Memphisto the north. The Jackson region's economy boasts industries led by healthcare, aerospace, communication, energy, education and manufacturing which make the greaterJackson area the mostdynamic center for economic development and job creation in Mississippi. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest by far concentration offederal, state and local government agencies and offices in Mississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and from Washington, DC. During the eight years the DCA- JAN Service has existed, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immenselyto the benefit oftens ofthousands of business people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinelytravel to Washington, DC. Simply stated, the economic benefits and positive impacton jobs created bythe DCA-JAN Service are immense. The DCA- JAN Service is the only nonstop service in Mississippi to either ofthe two airports which serve Washington, DC. Ifthe DCA -JAN Service is discontinued, the entire state of Mississippi would be without nonstop service to the nation's capital. The US Airways Application is in the best interest ofthe airline traveling public in Jackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon the DCA-JAN Service that has been in effect for eight consecutive years.

P.O. Box 820363 • Vicksburg, Mississippi39182 • Phone: (6ox) 631-0555 • Fax: (6ox) 63z-6953 • www.vicksburgedf.orgIn addition, discontinuance ofthe DCA-JAN Service would be a major blowtothe economic development and growth ofthe greaterJackson region and the state of Mississippi. This new service is critical to the future growth ofthe greaterJackson area. Thank you in advance for your support.

With kind regards,

Wayne Mansfield, Executive Director Warren County Port CommissionII

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### I ampleased to supportUS Airways' request to provide service fi·om the Jackson

- Medgar Wiley Evers Intemational Airport (JAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the Department's slot exemption proceeding, Docket OST-2000-7182. The US Airways application is in the best interest ofthe people ofJackson, the state of Mississippi, and the Washington metropolitan area. Travelers to and from Jackson and Washington, DC have come to depend upon DCA- JAN flights. During the eight consecutive years that this service has been in effect, Mississippi's access to the nation's capital has improved immensely, and has benefited tens ofthousands ofbusiness people, tourists, civic leaders, government employees, military personnel and defense contractors from throughout Mississippi who routinely travel to Washington, DC. As the state capital, Jackson has the largest concentration offederal, state, and local government agencies and offices inMississippi, many ofwhose employees regularly travel to and fi·om Washington, DC. This great city is also the state headquarters for the Mississippi National Guard and other militaryreserve units. JAN is home to the Air National Guard l72nd AirWing and its fleet ofC-17 cargo aircraft. Numerous active duty and reserve military personnel travel to and from Washington, DC regularly. DCA is JAN's tenth largest origination and destination airpmt, with approximately 26,400 total passengers for the year ending June 30, 2011. Continuation ofthis service, by approval ofUS Airways request [Docket OST-2000-7182], is vital to the future growth ofthe Jackson area and the state ofMississippi. Thank you in advance for your support**u_~~~** - 

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### Moore, Alan From: Sent: Duane O'neill <doneill@greaterjacksonpartnership.com> Friday, March 16, 2012 12:44 PM To: Moore, Alan Subject: FW: Docket OST-2000-7182

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### Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 11:06 AM To: Duane O'neill 

### Subject: FW: Docket OST-2000-7182 FYI From: Susan M. Glisson [mailto:glisson@olemiss.edu] 

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## May Concern, I write to support US Airways' effort to continue the nonstop Jackson, MS, to Washington, DC, flight, recently ended by Delta. Those ofus who work in Mississippi but who need to travel often to DC value having such an option available to us so that we canreturn home more quickly to be with family. Please approve US Airways' bid to continue this route. Thanks for your time, Dr. Susan Glisson

Dr. Susan M. Glisson Executive Director William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation University of Mississippi POB 1848 University, MS 38677 662-915-6734 662-915-6728 (f) www.winterinstitute.org "We need each other in order to become who we are called to be." Reverend Nelson Johnson "You have to build a bridge oftrust strong enough to bear the weight ofthe truth you are trying to deliver." Reverend John Coleman 1Confidentiality Statement: This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission ofthe University.

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