OST Filings for January 23, 2002

OST Docket Filings for January 23, 2002

Last Updated 01/28/02 12:58 PM

Applications and Renewals:

Aeromexico - Mexico City- El Paso | American - Dallas/Ft. Worth- Tokyo | IATA

United - Renewals and Amendments

Answers and Replies:

Air Midwest - 90 Day Notice to Terminate | American/British Airways - Comments

EAS at Seward AK - Notice to Terminate | IATA - Technical Correction | Market Based - Comments

Midwest Express - 90 Day Notice to Terminate | Orbitz - Letter | U.S.-Ecuador - Translation/20th Report

U.S.- U.K. Alliance - Washington Times Article

Notices of Action Taken:

None

Notices and Orders:

Tower Air - Revoking Foreign Certificate

Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

OST-02-10374	January 23, 2002	Application for Exemption	Mexico City- El Paso
		Service List

By this application, Aeromexico seeks an exemption to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Mexico City, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Aeromexico proposes to offer daily nonstop service in the market with MD-80 Series or other appropriate aircraft. Aeromexico's proposed service will provide travelers with first nonstop nonstop service in the Mexico City-El Paso market. Consequently, the proposed service clearly will provide significant benefits for U.S.-Mexico passengers and shippers.

Counsel: Verner Liipfert, William Evans, 202.371.6030

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Air Midwest, Inc.

OST-02-11378

January 7, 2002
Docketed January 23, 2002

90 Day Notice To Terminate Scheduled Air Service

90 Day Notice To Terminate Scheduled Air Service; Staunton, Virginia- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Air Midwest, Inc., a Mesa Air Group subsidiary, intends to discontinue scheduled non-subsidized Essential Air Service between Staunton Virginia, and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, effective April 1, 2002. Air Midwest, Inc. is currently operating three daily round trips using Beech 1900D aircraft.

Although Air Midwest would prefer to continue providing scheduled air service to the Shenandoah Valley, the substantial cost increases resulting from increased federal regulations for regional carriers makes it impossible to continue without an EAS subsidy. The absence of any subsidy requires Air Midwest to advise the city of Staunton that scheduled air service will be discontinued. We are willing to discuss possible alternatives, but will need to hear from you as soon as possible.

At present, Air Midwest is providing the only scheduled air service in Staunton. Air Midwest is hereby providing public notice of said intention to terminate scheduled air service with the expiration of the 90-day notice as required. Air Midwest will make all required notifications as outlined in 14 CFR United States Code section 323.7.

By: Air Midwest, William Kostel

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American Airlines, Inc.; U.S.- Japan Combination Frequencies

OST-02-11366	January 23, 2002	Application for Allocation of Three Additional Weekly U.S.- Japan Combination Frequencies	Dallas/Ft. Worth- Tokyo
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American Airlines, Inc. hereby applies for the allocation of three additional weekly U.S.-Japan combination frequencies from the unallocated pool. American will use these frequencies to increase its nonstop service in the Dallas/Ft. Worth-Tokyo market from seven to 10 weekly roundtrips, effective June 1, 2002.

Counsel: American, Carl Nelson, 202.496.5647, carl_nelson@aa.com

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American Airlines, Inc. and British Airways PLC

OST-01-10387

January 22, 2002

Comments of Stuart Bishop

Approval of and Antitrust Immunity for Agreement

Counsel: Stuart Bishop

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Essential Air Service at Seward, Alaska

OST-97-2942

January 21, 2002
Docketed January 23, 2002

Re: Ninety Day Notice to Cease Air Service

Essential Air Service at Seward, Alaska- Anchorage Alaska

Per your telephone with General_.Manager, Hob Cannon, effective 90 days from this date F. S. Air Service, Inc, will cease scheduled service between Anchorage and Seward, Alaska. , Mr. Cannon will provide DOT with the statistics in the near future. The_. BAS supplemental income to this route has become less and less sufficient over the years. The escalating insurance premiums, fuel, employee packages and lack of passenger travel are a factor in our decision to discontinue service. It was a pleasure working with you and we are hopeful of working with you in the future.

By: F.S. Air Service, Sandra Butler

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Market Based Actions to Relieve Airport Congestion and Delay

OST-01-9849

October 31, 2001
Docketed January 23, 2002

Comments of Leigh Giroux

Public Comment to Relieve Airport Congestion and Delay

By: Leigh Giroux

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Midwest Express, Inc.

OST-02-11376

January 23, 2002

90 Day Notice To Terminate Scheduled Air Service

90 Day Notice To Terminate Scheduled Air Service Between Salina, Kansas and Kansas City, Kansas

Midwest Express Inc., a Mesa Air Group subsidiary, intends to discontinue scheduled non-subsidized Essential Air Service between Salina Kansas, and Kansas City effective April 20, 2002. Air Midwest, Inc. is currently operating three daily round trips using Beech 1900 aircraft. Although Air Midwest would prefer to continue providing scheduled air service to Salina, the substantial cost increases resulting from increased federal regulations for regional carriers makes it impossible to continue without an EAS subsidy. The absence of any subsidy requires Air Midwest to advise the Department of Transportation that scheduled air service will be discontinued.

At present, Air Midwest is providing the only scheduled air service in Salina, Kansas. Air Midwest is hereby providing written notice of said intention to terminate scheduled air service with the expiration of the 90-day notice as required. Air Midwest will make all required notifications as outlined in 14 CFR United States Code section 323.7.

By: Midwest Express, William Kostel

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Orbitz, L.L.C.

OST-01-11086

January 22, 2002

Re: Letter of Susan Shields Regarding Fees

Unbundling Airfares and Fess

By: Susan Shields

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Tower Air, Inc.

Order 02-1-09
OST-99-6382
Docket 48247
Docket 48272
Docket 48278
Docket 49575

Issued November 6, 2001
Served January 28, 2002

Order Revoking Foreign Certificate Authority

Reissuance of Certificate of Authority for Route 401

By: Randall Bennett

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United Air Lines, Inc.

OST-95-369 OST-96-1348 OST-96-1560 OST-98-3476 OST-98-3732 OST-99-5097 OST-99-6600 OST-99-6720 OST-00-7628	January 23, 2002	Application for Renewal and Amendment of Exemptions	U.S.- Nairobi, Kenya; Manchester, England; Baku, Azerbaijan; Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan; Sarejeo, Bosnia; Zagreb, Coratia; Windhoek, Namibia; Cyprus; Accra, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; New York- Paris
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By this application, United seeks to renew each of the above-detailed exemption authorities for a minimum period of two years or until the Department grants United's corresponding applications for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, as amended, currently pending in Dockets OST-95-625, OST-98-3853 and OST-996385. United also requests that the Department give each of the above-detailed exemption authorities a common expiration date so there will not be a need for multiple renewals. In the case of United's exemption in Docket OST-99-5097 to serve Windhoek, Namibia, via points in Germany, United requests an amendment to include the right to operate via any intermediate points in third countries which United is authorized to serve. Such an amendment would give United additional flexibility to serve Windhoek consistent with its broad exemptions in other markets.

Counsel: Wilmer Culter, Jeffrey Manley, 202.663.6670, jmanley@wilmer.com

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U.S.- Ecuador All Cargo Frequency Allocations

OST-00-7513

January 22, 2002

Translation of Ecuadorian Operating Permit Issued to Gemini Air Cargo, Inc.

U.S.- Ecuador All-Cargo

Counsel: Roller Bauer, Moffet Roller, 202, 331.3300, mroller@rollerbauer.com

OST-00-7513	January 22, 2002	Twentieth Interim Report of Gemini Air Cargo: Re Ecuadorian Licensing	U.S.- Ecuador All-Cargo
		Service List

As Gemini advised in its Application of January 17, 2002, in this docket seeking an extension of its startup deadline, Gemini is waiting to receive from the General Directorate of Civil Aviation the authorization required under Part 129 of Ecuadoran aviation regulations (or under a waiver from Part 129) for Gemini to start scheduled all-cargo flights to Ecuador. Gemini expects to receive this authorization imminently. Gemini requires this authorization in order to exercise the permit that the "Consejo National de Aviaci6n" (National Aviation Council) of Ecuador granted Gemini on January 11, 2002.

The DGAC has granted Gemini authority to operate two charter flights to Ecuador. Gemini will use this authority if it does not receive the DGAC authorization in time for it to satisfy its commercial requirements with scheduled flights.

Counsel: Roller Bauer, Moffet Roller, 202, 331.3300, mroller@rollerbauer.com

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U.S.- U.K. Alliance Case

OST-01-11029

January 23, 2002

Re: Washington Times Article Submitted by Northwest Airlines

U.S.- U.K. Alliance

Counsel: Northwest, Megan Rae Rosia, 202.842.3193, megan.rosia@nwa.com

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International Air Transport Association

OST-01-11078

January 22, 2002