1. Nov. 3, 2014

2. SMAAC’s Concerns SAFETY – MSP operations at peak hours are risky. MAC should compare the hub safety risks and costs to more balanced operations throughout the day. PUBLIC HEALTH STUDIES -- No action in response to the 2010 WHO warnings, unless you call being tabled by the Noise Oversight Committee an action. ECONOMIC GROWTH LIMITED – High CIP and operational costs lead to high fares – and unfair fares. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION -- Federal exemptions and standards are, and should be, under attack as unwise.

3. MSP Congestion MSP had peak operations of about 85 operations per hour accepting arrivals on both main runways and staging planes near the runways. Expansion led to more flights, more gates, and a slightly larger hub bank in 2005. As hub use was increased by using more regional jets, peak use increased as a percent of daily use. In 2011 and 2012 airlines began use of departure runways based on flight destination, increasing the average taxi distance. Jetliners 2000 2005 2010 2015 SAFETY FIRST The trend toward more congestion should be disturbing.

4. MSP FeatureHub AirlinePassenger Local fares and feesProfitableHigh Average flight check-in time at gate (Curb to Gate) Scheduled for connections ~ 2 hours Average connecting time in Terminal 1 (Gate to Gate) ~ 15 minutesNot Applicable International Arrivals CapacityNeutral (Federal cost) Either Terminal Airline to Airline Connections now After non-hub gates moved OK Difficult OK Difficult

5. Capacity Tables Many flight scheduling options and CIP projects can support expected passenger capacity.

6. MSP: 2020 With the hub expanded, frequently operating at “minimum” intervals: A million+ annual capacity with high safety and health risks. Economic disadvantages associated with high O&D passenger fares and other airline policies. Under a negotiated safe capacity and low environmental impact agreement with FAA? Which will take into account safe but ample hub operations, reduce investment and operating costs, and help meet Metro economic growth and public health needs.

7. Paying More for Less