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OST-99-6692

Des Moines International Airport and Midwest Express Airlines, Inc.

Accordingly, and with the concurrence and support of Des Moines, Midwest Express by this Joint Supplemental Application request; that the award of six LaGuardia slots be made to Midwest Express under section 41714(c). Under this section of the transportation code, the Secretary is authorized to grant exemptions from the FAA's High Density Airport Rule (Subparts K and S of Part 93 of the FAR' s) to new entrant and limited incumbent carriers upon a showing of exceptional circumstances. Such circumstances are carefully described in the Des Moines application, and Midwest Express will not repeat those arguments in this supplemental filing. It is sufficient to note that the community of Des Moines recently, lost its direct, single plane access to New York when Access Air ceased all operations last month. This has created a service void that Midwest Express is prepared to fill upon the grant of this application. Assuming timely consideration of this application, Midwest Express may be able to commence twice daily single plane service to New York via Indianapolis as early as March, 2000. Nonstop Des Moines-New York service would commence as early as June, 2000. The service would be provided with Midwest Express's Stage 3 aircraft, with its renowned two-plus-two seating configuration, superior meal service and competitive low fares. Midwest Express has earned the reputation as the best domestic air carrier for five years running and it is honored that Des Moines has joined with it to ensure that the growing Des Moines-New York market is not downgraded to a connecting market

Counsel:  Silverberg Goldman, Robert Silverberg, 202.944.3300

Des Moines International Airport

Counsel: Office of the Queens Borough President, Hugh B. Weinburg

Counsel: Office of the Queens Borough President, Hugh B. Weinburg

Des Moines International Airport and Midwest Express Airlines, Inc.

Counsel: Silverberg Goldman, Robert Silverberg, 202.944.3300 and Des Moines Airport Board, John Fitzgibbon

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