pdf authored by Richard A. Our goal is to bring these new
ideas to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security, the
U.
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USXP, whose subsidiaries include Luggage Express,
Inc.92 rate posted for the first quarter of '04. points out that people traveling luggage-free can
reduce the possibility of terrorist attacks because travelers would be
less likely to be targets of travel related terrorism," continued Mr.

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* Require federally mandated codesharing agreements between major
airlines and EAS carriers to streamline ticketing and baggage
processes; and
* Provide direct funding to the community for local air service
marketing efforts;

"The language establishing these benefits is contained in Public Law
108-176, enacted Dec.

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Altomare, USXP's CEO.72 per 1,000
passengers, up from the 4.S.

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"The agency's data also indicates the increasing number of
consumer complaints about U. The overall rate is based on the total number of reports
each carrier received from passengers concerning lost, damaged,
delayed or pilfered luggage," continued Mr.
Section 406 of the act allows the DOT to establish a pilot program -- for
no more than 10 communities -- to allow EAS carriers to form multiple
codeshare partnerships with major airlines to improve air transportation
services.

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Congress and the White House," said Mr. These
providers are already operating on thin margins just to meet expenses," said
Parker.

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services. Altomare cites figures from the U. "By requiring major airlines to codeshare with EAS carriers, the
DOT could increase the number of viable transportation options at small
airports, boost traffic from small communities and increase enplanements,"
said Parker.
"While the few remaining rural service carriers struggle to provide critical
air service to small communities, the DOT claims to have a question on
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Department of Transportation Urged to Implement Key Vision 100 Provisions to Aid Essential Air Service Program

"Although RAP remains opposed to community match programs, we do
believe this particular program could be helpful to EAS communities one,
because the program is voluntary and two, those that participate can receive
matching funds from the DOT of up to three times the community match. EAS
airports could become self sufficient enough not to require a subsidy at all,
thereby reducing the overall funding demands on the EAS program. We submit that the act is clearly stated and any
further delay in implementing the rule is improper.

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Altomare. Regional Aviation Partners Urges EAS Communities to Demand Congressional
Action

PHOENIX, Regional Aviation Partners (RAP) today
requested that the U. "Passengers flying from small communities would be more prone to
fly from their local airports when service options and access to lower fares
are in line with what they want."

Regional Aviation Partners was founded in April 2001 as a grassroots ,
non-profit lobbying organization, representing the interests of rural, small
communities and the business entities that serve them who depend on air
service as their link to the national transportation system.

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The centerpiece of the Coalition's
campaign is a policy paper entitled "More Safety, Less Hassle for
American Travelers: A Private Sector Solution for the Airline
Industry " http://www. It also requires communities to provide a
25 percent match. If over 12 moths, average monthly
boardings rise by 50 percent or more, then the match requirement is removed,"
said Parker ."
RAP will be asking congressional leaders to urge the DOT to explain why
they have not implemented these important provisions of the act, said Parker.

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Universal Express is funding a government relations and public
affairs communications team, which is now in place in Washington, D.
"The Coalition's recommendation of shipping luggage ahead using
private sector carrier services would provide a new revenue stream for
airlines.
"The Luggage Security policy paper now circulating on Capitol Hill
in Washington , D. 12, 2003," said RAP Executive Director Maurice Parker."
Section 402 of the act allows the DOT Secretary to unilaterally increase
compensation to EAS carriers when unanticipated industry costs , such as fuel,
rise by more than 10 percent for more than 60 consecutive days.

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Richard A.30 reports per 1,000 passengers
in March of this year, which is higher than both March '04's 4. For the first three months of '05, the
carriers reported a rate of mishandled luggage of 6.usxp. Department of Transportation (DOT) quickly implement
provisions in the Vision 100 - The Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
that would benefit communities participating in the Essential Air Service
(EAS) program.
"But the programs have yet to be implemented by the DOT some 16 months after
enactment.

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S. carriers reporting flight delay and mishandled luggage data
posted a mishandled luggage rate of 6. "Skyrocketing
fuel costs are costing rural air service providers millions of dollars.

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(OTCBB: USXP) today announced as Memorial Day weekend approaches and
major U.
"The Coalition for Luggage Security is a voluntary partnership
which has invited business leaders in the transportation and logistics
industries to discuss and debate innovative ideas for enhancing
passenger and travel luggage security.
Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report that states
U.C. These benefits:

* Provide financial relief to EAS carriers to compensate them for cost
increases, namely for fuel.

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Section 410 of the act provides eligible EAS airports with a grant of no
more than $50,000 in a fiscal year to develop and implement a marketing plan
to increase passenger boardings.

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07 mark . Their present losses could be turned into an estimated
profit between $5 billion and $17 billion a year and should result in
lower ticket prices for airline passengers," continued Mr.
"The Coalition 's lobbying and communications program intends to
call upon Members of Congress, federal agencies , the White House and
the airline industry to reform the current structure for handling
luggage to benefit the traveling public," concluded Mr. Altomare. For additional information please visit www .
"However, once the airport is able to show that the plan has increased
boardings, the match drops to 10 percent.

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"Our multi-level lobbying and communications effort in the
nation's capital is an outgrowth of my long-term mission to help
reform the way luggage is handled.com

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airlines grapple with luggage security screening problems
at the nation's 450 airports, its CEO is formally launching a
Coalition for Luggage Security group aimed at changing the way
airlines handle traveler luggage. The paper advocates that for security reasons,
luggage should be viewed as cargo and shipped separately from
passenger flights. Luggage
is cargo and should be shipped separately from passengers," continued
Mr.

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