2010-16637. Submitting Airline Data via the Internet  

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    AGENCY:

    Office of the Secretary, DOT.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    The U.S. Department of Transportation requires U.S. air carriers to submit their recurrent financial, traffic, operational and consumer data reports electronically via the Internet using the comma separated value (CSV) file format or a PDF file for reports that are not entered into a database such as signed certifications, transmittal letters, and annual reports. This rule will enhance security of the data submissions, eliminate air carriers' fax and mailing costs, eliminate the need for the Department to manually enter hardcopy data submissions, and provide reporting air carriers with immediate notification and a receipt from the Department that the report was received. This action is taken on the Department's initiative.

    DATES:

    Effective Date: October 1, 2010.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Bernie Stankus, Office of Airline Information, RTS-42, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001, Telephone Number (202) 366-4387, Fax Number (202) 366-3383 or e-mail bernard.stankus@dot.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Electronic Access

    A copy of the proposed rule, copies of the public comments, and an electronic copy of this final rule may be downloaded at http://www.regulations.gov, by searching docket OST 2006-26053.

    Background

    Receiving and processing aviation data are essential business processes for the Department of Transportation (DOT). To increase data collection and processing efficiencies and reduce the burden and costs of the filing process for both the air carriers and the government, all recurrent aviation data, that are collected by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration's (RITA's) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), must be submitted electronically (e-filing). The new e-filing system is designed to be user friendly. E-filing via the Internet is more secure than submitting files as attachments to e-mails. Carrier-designated personnel will be given a user name and password that will enable them to access the BTS e-filing system and meet their reporting obligations by either attaching a comma separated value or PDF file. To assist U.S. and foreign air carriers that may not be familiar with the CSV file format, BTS is providing on its Web site downloadable Excel forms that the air carriers may complete and save in the CSV format to meet the filing requirements. A significant advantage of e-filing is that it does not have the size limit constraints encountered by attachments to e-mail submissions. E-filing provides the submitters with a confirmation acknowledgement and a receipt that the filing has been received by BTS. E-filing will eliminate the need for BTS to manually enter hardcopy records into its various databases. E-filing also reduces the possibility of human error in manual data entry.

    Comments

    The Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to require airlines to submit their recurrent financial, traffic, operational, and consumer reports to BTS via the Internet on December 20, 2006, (71 FR 76226). Comments were received from Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA); United Parcel Service, Co. (UPS); American Airlines, Inc.; Eugene M. Schulman; Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, LLC; and Ameristar Air Cargo. On January 12, 2007, following a telephonic inquiry by Ruel Lacanienta, a senior analyst with American Airlines, American Airlines sent its comments to RITA in an e-mail submission. RITA placed the American Airlines comments in the docket.

    The comments, with the exception of Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, fully support the Department's proposal to collect aviation data via the Internet.

    ATA believes that: (1) BTS should be able to release aviation data to the public on a timelier schedule by eliminating the need to manually enter data. (2) Since the Department has proposed a phased e-filing requirement for the various data collections, carriers should be given 90-days advance notice with the relevant technical and process details to comply with the filing deadline. (3) The Department should incorporate a data submission grace period as new data sets become subject to e-filing in case of unforeseen problems. (4) Respondents should receive immediate confirmation of data transmittal success or failure. (5) Confidentiality in the data transfer process should be maintained and the Department should ensure its ability to hold certain data elements confidential, as is done today when specific types of data are filed with petitions for confidential treatment. (6) The Department should hold a stakeholder meeting before the new requirements are implemented.

    The Department is in agreement with most of ATA's comments. BTS anticipates a reduction in the time to process the quarterly financial data. However, the reduction in the processing time may not be immediate. We anticipate that the reduction should be realized within three reporting cycles. International T-100 and T-100(f) traffic data are restricted from public release for a 6-month period; therefore, while e-filing will reduce processing time, e-filing will not advance the public release of international traffic data. U.S. air carrier traffic data between two foreign points are restricted from public release for three years, so e-filing will not impact the release of these data. We do not anticipate reducing the lag time for the release of on-time data, which are already released on an accelerated basis.

    We agree with the ATA request for a 90-day lead time for implementation of the rules requirements for e-filing. The reporting elements are not changing and the Department will only be requiring the use of a comma separated values (CSV) or portable document format (PDF) file format in submitting the same data elements that are now being reported. CSV is a delimited data format that has fields/columns separated by the comma character and records/rows separated by new lines. The Department believes that this change in reporting does not represent a significant burden for the affected air carriers. The 90-day lead time will allow carriers to test their new data transmission procedures.

    The ATA commented that there could be “unforeseen problems” with the e-filing system and asked DOT incorporate a grace period for each filing deadline. Section 385.19(f), delegates the Director of the Office of Airline Information (OAI), BTS, authority to grant air carriers extensions of the due dates for filing required aviation reports. In response to the ATA comment, the Department is amending part 385.19(f) to include foreign air carriers to that delegated authority so that foreign air carriers may also file a request for an extension. This will help assure that the administrative process provides all carriers sufficient lead time to convert to the CSV format. If an air carrier or Start Printed Page 41581foreign air carrier encounters unforeseen problems that will delay the implementation of e-filing, an affected carrier may submit a request for an extension of the scheduled due date. As a reminder, the regulations require that requests for filing extensions must be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the report's due date.

    As to ATA's comment that respondents should receive immediate confirmation of data transmittal success or failure, the e-filing system is designed so that the submitter of reports will receive an immediate confirmation that the reports were received. It should be noted that carriers that submit an “acceptable” report may later be directed to revise the report due to errors identified in an in-depth data quality review performed by the BTS data administrators.

    In its comments, ATA noted that confidentiality in the data process should be maintained and the Department should be able to ensure that certain data elements remain confidential, as is done today.

    The Department agrees with ATA that the current treatment of confidential data should be retained in the new system for transmitting data. Also, UPS requests clarification of the treatment of confidential information including the airframe and aircraft engine cost data reported on Form 41, Schedules B-43 Inventory of Airframes and Aircraft Engines and B-7 Airframes and Aircraft Engines Acquisitions and Retirements.

    The e-filing system will not adversely affect the public withholding of confidential data. It will, however, result in a burden reduction for air carriers requesting confidential treatment, by relieving them of the requirement to submit a redacted version of their data submission. Under the e-filing system, the party requesting confidential treatment will submit a formal motion for confidential treatment to both DOT Dockets and the appropriate DOT Group E-mail Address for the affected data base. These e-mails will alert the public, through Dockets, that confidential treatment has been requested and the data base administrator that special handling of the data submission is required. Motions for confidential treatment must continue to adhere to the requirements found in DOT's Rules of Practice in Proceedings, which are contained in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 302.12, Objections to public disclosure of information. After submitting the motion for confidential treatment, the air carrier will transmit a complete e-file data submission that contains both confidential and non-confidential data. BTS will then validate the entire file and withhold the designated confidential data from public release pending a decision from DOT on the carrier's motion.

    The E-mail Addresses for contacting the data base administrators are:

    298c.Support@dot.gov(PART 298—Form 298-C Financial reports).
    F41Financials.Support@dot.gov(PART 241—Form 41 Financial reports).
    ODsurvey.Support@dot.gov(PART 241—Passenger Origin & Destination Survey reports).
    OnTime.Support@dot.gov(PART 234—ASQP `On-Time' and `Mishandled Baggage' reports).
    Form251.Support@dot.gov(PART 251—Passengers Denied Confirmed Space—denied boarding—reports).
    T100f.Support@dot.gov(PART 217—Form 41 Schedule T100(f) Foreign Air Carrier Traffic reports).
    T100.AK.Support@dot.gov(Alaskan Air Carrier WEEKLY T100 reports).
    T100.Support@dot.gov(PART 241—Form T100 U.S. Air Carrier Traffic reports).
    Form291.Support@dot.gov(PART 291—Statement of Operations—Section 41103 Operations reports).
    Part248Audit.Support@dot.gov(PART 248—Annual Audit reports).
    OAI.eSubmit.Support@dot.gov(To request a user account and other general inquiries).

    The Department agrees with ATA's comment as to the value of holding a stakeholders meeting prior to the initial submission of data. We will schedule a meeting for reporting carriers at the DOT Headquarters Building and announce the meeting in the Federal Register. An E-filing User Guide and other instructional materials will be distributed at the meeting and the material also will be available on the BTS Web site at: http://www.bts.gov/​programs/​airline_​information/​efiling.

    American Airlines supports the Department's e-filing initiative and requests that the Department offer the secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) for delivery of large files to reduce the manual intervention required for large files. While this mode of delivery is not currently available due to higher workload priorities and limited staff resources, BTS does plan to implement the SFTP mode of delivery in the future.

    The Director of Operations at Ameristar Air Cargo commented that e-filing is a long overdue convenience for the airlines.

    Lester Bridgeman of the law firm Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom commented that the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) includes no specific e-filing formats for foreign air carriers. Mr. Bridgeman has concerns that the NPRM may not be in compliance with 5 U.S.C. sec. 553(b)(3) which requires a NPRM to provide either the term or the substance of the proposed rule or a description of the subjects and issues involved.

    DOT believes it met the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3). In the NPRM, the Department proposed two options for foreign air carriers to submit their T-100(f) reports via the Internet. The carriers could either complete the schedule on a Web-based form, or they could attach a file when they log into the new system. The substance of the NPRM was that carriers would be required to submit their reports to DOT through a secured Internet site. There is no change to the underlying reporting elements.

    In the final rule, BTS decided that foreign carriers will be required to submit their reports through a secured Internet site using a comma separated value (CSV) file format. To assist foreign air carriers that may be unfamiliar with CSV files, BTS is placing a downloadable spreadsheet with the required data elements for the Schedule T-100(f) report on the RITA Web site along with documentation on the required file format and file naming convention. Foreign carriers may populate the spreadsheet and save it in the CSV format, and attach the saved file for e-filing.

    The schedule for implementing e-filing is:

    October 1, 2010

    (1) Part 234 Airline Service Quality Performance (ASQP) reports (both on-time data and mishandled baggage reports—due November 15, 2010.

    (2) Part 217 T-100(f)—Foreign Air Carrier Traffic Data by Nonstop Segment and on-Flight Market—due November 30, 2010.

    (3) Part 241 T-100—U.S. Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity Data by Nonstop Segment and On-Flight Market—due November 30, 2010.

    (4) Part 241 Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report—due February 15, 2011.

    (5) Part 241 Form 41 schedules:

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    P-12(a) Fuel Consumption by Type of Service and Entity—due November 20, 2010.

    P-1(a) Interim Operations Report—due November 30, 2010.

    P-10 Employment Statistics by Labor Category—due February 20, 2011.

    A Certification (PDF file)—due February 10, 2011.

    B-1 and B-1.1 Balance Sheet—due February 10, 2011.

    P-1.1 and P-1.2 Statement of Operations—due February 10, 2011.

    P-2 Notes to BTS Form 41 Report (PDF file)—due February 10, 2011.

    P-5.1 and P-5.2 Aircraft Operating Expenses—due February 10, 2011.

    P-6 Operating Expenses by Objective Groupings—due February 10, 2011.

    P-7 Operating Expenses by Functional Groupings—due February 10, 2011.

    B-7 Airframe and Aircraft Engine Acquisitions and Retirements—due February 10, 2011.

    B-12 Statement of Changes in Financial Position (PDF file)—due February 10, 2011.

    T-8 Report of All-Cargo Operations—due March 30, 2011.

    B-43 Inventory of Airframes and Aircraft Engines—due March 30, 2011.

    (6) Part/Form 251—Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space—due January 30, 2011.

    (7) Part/Form 291—A Statement of Operations for Section 41103 Operations—due February 10, 2011.

    January 1, 2011

    (1) Part/Form 248—Audit Reports—the earliest carriers are required to report via e-filing is February 15, 2011.

    (2) Part 298 Form 298-C, Schedules F-1—Report of Financial Data, and F-2—Report of Aircraft Operating Expenses and Related Statistics—May 10, 2011.

    Part 248 Audit Reports are due at BTS within 15 days after the due date of the appropriate periodic BTS Form 41 report filed for the 12-month period covered by the audit report or the date the accountant submits an audit report to the air carrier, whichever is later.

    Carriers may volunteer to start e-filing before the dates listed above by contacting the e-mail address for the data base administrator. BTS welcomes carriers to submit a trial version of e-filing before the initial due date for required e-filing submission. In order to retain consistent data, carriers will submit their reports both by e-filing and their current mode of delivery until one cycle of the e-filed report is completed successfully. Once completed successfully, e-filing will be the only accepted means of delivery.

    Selected Alaskan carriers are currently participating in an e-filing pilot program for submitting their T-100 traffic data. These carriers are allowed to logon to the RITA Web site and electronically submit T-100 market and/or segment data. The Web application uploads the files to an isolated secure location on a Pilot Server, logs the receipt, and sends an acknowledgement to the submitter.

    Depending on the form, an air carrier will attach either a CSV or PDF file to meet its reporting obligation. For “free form” reports, such as the BTS Schedule B-12, Statement of changes in Financial Position, and P-2 Notes to BTS Form 41, carriers will attach a PDF file to meet their reporting obligations. The signed certifications for Forms 41 and 298-C, the On-time Data and Mishandled Baggage Reports certification and transmittal letters, and the transmittal letter for the Passenger Origin-Destination Survey will also be delivered as PDF files.

    An Accounting and Reporting Directive that specifies the required file format is being published with the final rule.

    The e-filing system performs user authentication, validates filer information and checks the file name extension for the format of the data to be uploaded, uploads the files to an isolated secure location, logs the receipt of the data report, and transmits an acknowledgement of receipt to the sender. The URL of the BTS E-Filing Center is http://eSubmit.rita.dot.gov. The URL will automatically redirect the user to a secure portal (http).

    In updating the regulatory language in Appendix A to SEC. 19-7—INSTRUCTIONS TO AIR CARRIERS FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY STATISTICS, the Department is removing the language in the Appendix which referred to “magnetic tapes” and ADP (automatic data processing) instructions. Technology advances have rendered this regulatory language obsolete and thus, the Department is removing the obsolete language. In addition, in updating the regulatory language in 14 CFR Part 241.25, the Department is removing the portion of the Appendix that contains instructions pertaining to magnetic tape specifications, record layouts for microcomputer diskettes and mainframe reporting. Technology advances have rendered this regulatory language obsolete and thus, the Department is removing the obsolete language. The Department is moving the two remaining paragraphs, the discussion of reporting concept (paragraph l) and joint-service operations (paragraph i), to 14 CFR 241.19-2.

    Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    A. Executive Order No. 12866: Regulatory and Planning Review

    Under Executive Order No. 12866, (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is “significant” and therefore subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines “significant regulatory action” as one that is likely to result in a rule that may (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order.

    It has been determined that this proposed action is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order No. 12866 and was not reviewed by OMB.

    B. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This action does not add any additional reporting burden to air carriers, as the reported elements are unchanged. In fact, this rule will lessen the compliance costs for Respondents by reducing Respondents' mailing costs. In addition, this action will enhance data security and save government costs by eliminating the need for the BTS to manually enter hardcopy data submissions. Finally, this rule will provide air carriers with immediate submission notification and a receipt that the BTS has received the data.

    C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

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    I certify that no small entity will experience a significant adverse economic impact from this rule.

    D. Executive Order 12612

    This rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria in Executive Order 12612 (“Federalism”) and BTS has determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

    E. Trade Agreements Act

    This act prohibits agencies from setting standards that create unnecessary obstacles to foreign commerce of the United States. The department has taken special steps to ease the transition for foreign air carriers to e-submission. BTS is providing a Web application which the carrier may use to save data in the CSV format for e-submission. E-submission should reduce air carrier compliance costs.

    F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This Act requires agencies to prepare written assessment of costs, benefits, and other effects of a proposed rule that include a Federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by State, local, or Tribal government. This rule imposes no expenditures on State, local, or Tribal government.

    G. Regulation Identifier Number

    A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda each April and October. The RIN Number 2139-AA11 contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross reference this action with the Unified Agenda.

    Cost/Benefit Analysis

    The benefits of e-filing primarily lie in business process improvement, data quality improvement, strengthened security, and automatic notification to late filers. As the system rolls out, the following savings are anticipated:

    Air carriers that use a delivery service to deliver the required reports to BTS will save the cost of that service. BTS estimates the industry savings at $1,095 annually (100 submissions at an average cost of $10.95 per submission). Most carriers will use their Web browsers to download their reports to BTS, thus, reducing work-time by eliminating the need to type hard copy reports and address and package the submission.

    RITA/BTS savings are estimated at one fourth of a full-time employee (FTE) for a data administrator or approximately $65,000 (GS 11 salary and operations cost) and an additional $165,000 savings in data processing and data administration manually keying data.

    Qualitatively, the e-filing project aims to lay the foundation for continuous data quality management through process improvements utilizing automatic editing of the electronically submitted data. Other benefits of the new system are: (1) Filings will be performed electronically using an e-filing portal. (2) There will be a standardized CVS file format. (3) Carriers will receive an automated receipt when files are submitted. (4) BTS will reduce the time needed to load carrier submissions into data bases. (5) There will be an automatic log and submission record management system, including e-mail capability and a Web application to display the submission status, track the submitted data (including originals and revisions), and log in major events in processing. (6) Automatic e-mails will alert air carriers when they have a delinquent report.

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    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Parts 217, 241, 250, 291, and 298

    • Administrative practices and procedures
    • Air carriers
    • Air taxis
    • Consumer Protection
    • Freight
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and Uniform system of accounts
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    Accordingly, the Department of Transportation amends 14 CFR Chapter II as follows:

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    PART 217—[AMENDED]

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    1. The authority citation for part 217 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41102, 41301, 41708, and 41709.

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    2. In § 217.3, paragraph (e) is revised to read as follows:

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    Reporting requirements.
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    (e) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    3. In § 217.10:

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    a. Paragraphs (a) and (b) are revised;

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    b. Paragraph (a)(3) of the appendix is revised;

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    c. Paragraph (a)(7) of the appendix is removed and reserved;

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    d. Paragraph (e) introductory text of the appendix is revised; and

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    e. Paragraphs (f) and (j) are removed and reserved.

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    The revisions read as follows:

    Instructions.

    (a) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

    (b) The detailed instructions for preparing Schedule T-100(f) are contained in the appendix to this section.

    Appendix to Section 217.10 of 14 CFR Part 217—Instructions to Foreign Air Carriers for Reporting Traffic Data on Form 41 Schedule T-100(F)

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    (3) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    (e) Preparation of Schedule T-100 (f):

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    PART 241—[AMENDED]

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    4. The authority citation for part 241 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41101, 41708, and 41709.

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    5. Section 1-8 is revised to read as follows:

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    Address for reports and correspondence.

    Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    6. Section 19-1 (c) is revised to read as follows:

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    Applicability.
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    (c) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    7. Section 19-2 is amended by adding paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) to read as follows:

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    Maintenance of data.
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    (d) Schedule T-100 collects summarized flight stage data and on-Start Printed Page 41584flight market data. All traffic statistics shall be compiled in terms of each revenue flight stage as actually performed. The detail T-100 data shall be maintained in a manner permitting monthly summarization and organization into two basic groupings: The nonstop segment information that must be summarized by equipment type, within class of service, within pair-of-points, without regard to individual flight numbers. The second grouping requires that the enplanement/deplanement information be broken out into separate units called “on-flight market records.” These records must be summarized by class of service, within pair-of-points, without regard for equipment type or flight number.

    (e) The Department may authorize joint-service operations between two direct air carriers. Examples of these joint-services are blocked-space agreements, part-charter agreements, code-share agreements, wet-lease agreements, and other similar arrangements. Joint services operations are reported by the air carrier in operational control of the aircraft. The traffic moving under these agreements is reported on Schedule T-100 the same way as any other traffic on the aircraft.

    (f) Any questions regarding T-100 should be e-mailed to T100.Support@dot.gov.

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    8. Section 19-7 is amended by:

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    a. Adding a new sentence to the end of paragraph (a);

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    b. Revising paragraph (b);

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    c. Revising appendix A to section 19-7 introductory text;

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    d. Revising paragraph C, removing and reserving paragraph D, and revising paragraph E of section IV of Appendix A to section 19-7;

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    e. Revising paragraph B of section VI of Appendix A to section 19-7; and

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    f. Removing and reserving sections IX and XI of Appendix A to section 19-7.

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    The addition and revisions read as follows:

    Passenger origin-destination survey.

    (a) * * * Copies of these Instructions and Directives are available on the BTS Web page at (http://www.bts.gov/​programs/​airline_​information/​).

    (b) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    Appendix A to § 19-7—Instructions to Air Carriers for Collecting and Reporting Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Statistics

    All questions, comments, extension and waiver requests should be e-mailed to ODsurvey.Support@dot.gov.

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    IV. Submission of Reports

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    C. Format of the Report. Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

    D. [Reserved]

    E. All reports shall be filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    VI. Summarization of Recorded Data

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    B. Rules for Summarization. Sort the recorded entries into sequence by the entire record (excluding the passenger field) i.e., by origin, complete routing (including fare-basis codes), tickets destination, and dollar value of ticket. All identical records are then to be combined into one summary record. The number of passengers on the summary record is to be the sum of the passenger amounts of all the individual records combined. Passengers are only summarized where records are identical in all respects except in the number of passengers including dollar value of ticket. Note: Do not summarize dollars over identical records. This summarization is to include the entries from group tickets, but only after the entries for group tickets with 11 or more passengers have been summarized and divided by 10, as stated in Section V.D.(2)(d).

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    Section 21 [Amended]

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    9. In section 21, paragraphs (e) and (f) are removed and reserved.

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    10. Section 23, schedule B-12, is amended by adding paragraph (i) to read as follows:

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    Section 23 Certification and Balance Sheet Elements

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    Schedule B-12—Statement of Cash Flows

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    (i) Carriers shall submit Schedule B-12 in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    11. Section 24, Schedule P-2, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:

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    Section 24 Profit and Loss Elements

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    Schedule P-2—Notes to BTS Form 41 Report

    (a) This schedule shall be filed quarterly by all Group II and Group III air carriers and Group I air carriers with annual revenues of $20 million or more. Carriers shall submit Schedule P-2 in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    Section 25 [Amended]

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    12. In section 25 remove and reserve paragraph (b), remove Schedule T-100(f), and remove Appendix to Section 241.25 of CFR Part 241—Instructions To U.S. Air Carriers For Reporting Traffic And Capacity Data On Form 41 Schedule T-100.

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    PART 248—[AMENDED]

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    13. The authority citation for part 248 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41102, 41708, and 41709.

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    14. Amend § 248.2 by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows:

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    Filing of audit reports.
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    (c) Carriers shall submit their audit reports or their statement that no audit was performed in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    PART 250—[AMENDED]

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    15. The authority citation for part 250 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41102, 41301, 41708, 41709, and 41712.

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    16. Amend § 250.10 by designating the existing test as paragraph (a) and adding paragraph (b) as to read follows:

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    Report of passengers denied confirmed space.
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    (b) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airlines Information.

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    PART 291—[AMENDED]

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    17. The authority citation for part 291 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41103, 41708 and 41709.

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    18. In § 291.42, revise paragraph (a) (2) to read as follows:

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    Section 41103 financial and traffic reporting.

    (a) * * *

    (2) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

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    19. In § 291.45, revise paragraph (e) (2) to read as follows:

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    BTS Schedule T-100, U.S. Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity by Nonstop Segment and On-Flight Market.
    * * * * *

    (e) * * *

    (2) Carrier, Carrier entity code. Each air carrier shall report its name and entity code (a five digit code assigned by BTS that identifies both the air carrier and its entity) for its particular operations. The Office of Airline Information (OAI) will assign or confirm codes upon request. Such requests should be transmitted by e-mail to T100.Support@DOT.gov.

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    PART 298—[AMENDED]

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    20. The authority citation for part 298 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 41102, 41708, and 41709.

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    21. In § 298.60, paragraph (c) is revised and paragraphs (d) and (e) are removed.

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    The revision reads as follows:

    General reporting instructions.
    * * * * *

    (c) Reports required by this section shall be submitted to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in a format specified in accounting and reporting directives issued by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Director of Airline Information.

    [Amended]
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    22. In § 298.61, remove Appendix to § 298.61—Instructions to U.S. Air Carriers for Reporting Traffic and Capacity Data on Schedule T-100.

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    PART 385—[AMENDED]

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    23. The authority citation for part 385 is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters 40101, 41101, 41301, and 41701.

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    24. In § 385.19, paragraph (f) is revised to read as follows:

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    Authority of the Director, Office of Aviation Information, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
    * * * * *

    (f) Grant or deny a request by an air carrier or foreign air carrier for an extension of a filing date for reports required by subchapters A and D of this chapter.

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2010.

    Peter H. Appel,

    Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration.

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    Note:

    The following appendix will not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations.

    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS

    OFFICE OF AIRLINE INFORMATION

    ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING DIRECTIVE

    RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

    No. 293    Issue Date: 6-23-2010    Effective Date: 10-1-2010

    1. E-filing

    This Accounting and Reporting Directive gives detailed instructions for the file format for submitting recurrent reports via a secured Web portal using a comma separated vales (CSV) of the already required data or a PDF file. CSV is a delimited data format that has fields/columns separated by the comma character and records/rows separated by new lines.

    PART 241—Form T100

    Traffic and Capacity Statistics Segment Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: T100—Traffic and Capacity Statistics for Segment Report

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Data TypeCharacter1One letter code (S)S
    Entity codeCharacter5Five character code assigned by DOT0A050
    Year of DataNumeric4Year (CCYY)2010
    Month of DataNumeric2Month (MM)03
    Origin AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeBWI
    Destination AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeLAS
    Service ClassCharacter1One letter service class code: F, G, L, N, P, R, HF
    Segment Aircraft TypeNumeric3DOT assigned three numeric aircraft type code698
    Segment Cabin ConfigurationNumeric1One numeric aircraft cabin configuration code: 1,2,3,41
    Segment Departures PerformedNumeric5Up to five numeric departures performed25
    Segment Available CapacityNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in pounds125000000
    Segment Available SeatsNumeric7Up to seven numeric, aircraft seating capacity1250
    Segment Passengers TransportedNumeric7Up to seven numeric, reported transported passengers922
    Segment Freight TransportedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, freight reported in pounds25338
    Segment Mail TransportedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, mail reported in pounds989
    Segment Scheduled DeparturesNumeric5Up to five numeric scheduled departures23
    Segment Ramp to Ramp MinutesNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in minutes789
    Segment Airborne MinutesNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in minutes685

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The T100—Traffic and Capacity Statistics for Segment data reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format Start Printed Page 41586is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-T100SEG.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    S,0A050,2010,03,BWI,LAS,F,698,1,25,12500000,1250,922,25338,989,23,789,685

    PART 217—T100(f) Certification

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION/INSTRUCTIONS: T100(f) Certification

    A certification statement is required identifying an appropriate official of the reporting carrier. The certification statement will read:

    Carrier Name:

    Address:

    Homeland:

    (Homeland is the name of the country under the laws of which air carrier organized.)

    Carrier Code:

    Report Date (Year/Month):

    I, the undersigned, do certify that this report has been prepared under my direction in accordance with the regulations in 14CFR Part 217. I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this is a true, correct and complete report.

    Date:

    Signature:

    Name (Please Print or Type):

    Title:

    Telephone Number:

    Name of Person Who Prepared Report:

    Telephone Number:

    E-mail Address:

    RECORD FORMAT:

    Once signed, the T100(f) Certification must be published as an electronic “portable document format” file format, for uploading to the eSubmit application.

    The portable document format file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [PDF] or [pdf] following the file name, as the file name extension. You must have Adobe Reader software downloaded on your computer in order to “save as/print” your document as a “pdf” file.

    While the file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, the portable document format (pdf) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    Suggested file name: XXX201003-217T100fCert.pdf

    PART 217—T100 (f) Foreign Air Carrier Traffic Data

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: T100 (f) Foreign Air Carrier Traffic Data

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier CodeCharacter32 or 3 digit Carrier CodeBA
    Year and Month of DataNumeric6Format: YYYYMM YYYY = century and year; Format: MM: 01 = January 12 = December200612
    Origin AirportCharacter3The three letter OAG code identifying the airport.IAH
    Destination AirportCharacter3The three letter OAG code identifying the airport.LGW
    Service ClassCharacter1One letter service class code: F, G, L, N, P, R, HF
    Segment Aircraft Type and Cabin ConfigurationNumber4The 1st 3 characters identify the type of aircraft used on the non-stop segment.6271
    The 4th character is used to identify the type of cabin configuration:
    1—Passenger
    2—Cargo
    3—Passenger/Cargo
    Segment Departures PerformedNumberUp to 5Up to five numeric Revenue departures performed49
    Segment PassengersNumberUp to 10Up to seven numeric, reported transported passengers6707
    Segment FreightNumberUp to 10Up to ten numeric, freight reported in kilos521842
    Segment Available SeatsNumberUp to 7Up to seven numeric, aircraft seating capacity10976
    Segment Available CapacityNumberUp to 10Up to ten numeric, reported in kilos1903195
    Market PassengersNumberUp to 10Up to seven numbers Enplaned passengers6707
    Market FreightNumberUp to 10Up to ten numbers, reported in kilos521842

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The T100(f) Foreign Air Carrier Traffic Data reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XXX201003-T100F.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    BA,200612,IAH,DTW,F,6261,30,1647,17137,5670,772500,0,0

    BA,200612,IAH,LGW,F,6271,49,6707,521842,10976,1903195,6707,521842

    BA,200612,IAH,LHR,F,0,0,0,0,0,0,1643,12935

    PART 241—T100—Alaskan Air Carrier Weekly Traffic and Capacity Data Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: T100—Alaskan Air Carrier Weekly Segment and Market Report

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Data TypeCharacter1One letter code (S)S
    Entity codeCharacter5Five character code assigned by DOT06000
    Year of DataNumeric4Year (CCYY)2010
    Month of DataNumeric2Month (MM)05
    Day of ServiceNumeric2Day of month the service was performed—for use by USPS Only27
    Origin AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeFAI
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    Destination AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeGAL
    Service ClassCharacter1One letter service class code: F, G, L, N, P, RF
    Segment Aircraft TypeNumeric3DOT assigned three numeric aircraft type code405
    Segment Cabin ConfigurationNumeric1One numeric aircraft cabin configuration code: 1, 2, 3, 43
    Segment Departures PerformedNumeric5Up to five numeric departures performed1
    Segment Available CapacityNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in pounds3793
    Segment Available SeatsNumeric7Up to seven numeric, aircraft seating capacity16
    Segment Passengers TransportedNumeric7Up to seven numeric, reported transported passengers3
    Segment Freight TransportedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, freight reported in pounds239
    Segment Mail TransportedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, mail reported in pounds1106
    Segment Scheduled DeparturesNumeric5Scheduled departures1
    Segment Ramp-to-Ramp timeNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in minutes72
    Segment Airborne time in minutesNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in minutes60
    DOT CertificationNumeric3Values are: 135, 121—for use by USPS Only121

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The T100—Alaskan Air Carrier Weekly Segment Report reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX20100528-T100AKSEG.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    S,06000,2010,05,27,FAI,GAL,F,405,3,1,3793,16,3,239,1106,1,72,60,121

    PART 241—T100-Alaskan Air Carrier Weekly Market Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: T100—Alaskan Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity Data—On-Flight Market

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Data TypeCharacter1One letter code (M)M
    Entity codeCharacter5Five character code assigned by DOT06000
    Year of DataNumeric4Year (CCYY)2010
    Month of DataNumeric2Month (MM)05
    Day of ServiceNumeric2Day of month the service was performed—for use by USPS Only27
    Origin AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeFAI
    Destination AirportCharacter3Three letter OAG airport codeGAL
    Service ClassCharacter1One letter service class code: F, G, L, N, P, RF
    Market Passengers enplanedNumeric7Up to seven numeric, reported market passengers3
    Market Freight EnplanedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in pounds239
    Market Mail EnplanedNumeric10Up to ten numeric, reported in pounds1000

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The T100—Alaskan Air Carrier Weekly Market Report reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-T100AKMKT.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    M,06000,2010,05,27,FAI,GAL,F,3,239,1000

    PART 241—U.S. Carrier Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION/INSTRUCTIONS: Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter—U.S. Carriers

    Full name of airline:

    Reporting period:

    A certification statement for the Origin and Destination Survey Report is required identifying an appropriate official of the reporting carrier. This statement certifies that:

    I ___________________,

       (Name)

    and __________________,

       (Title)

    of the above named carrier, certify that the information in this transmittal letter is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and a complete report for the period stated.

    Total Number of records:

    Total Number of passengers:

    Date:

    Signature:

    Name (Please Print or Type):

    RECORD FORMAT:

    Once signed, the Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter must be published as an electronic “portable document format” file format, for uploading to the eSubmit application.

    The portable document format file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [PDF] or [pdf] following the file name, as the file name extension. You must have Adobe Reader software downloaded on your computer in order to “save as/print” your document as a ‘pdf’ file.

    While the file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, the portable document format (pdf) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

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    File name: XX201003-ONDtransmittal.pdf

    NOTE:

    XX = Carrier 2 letter code

    2010 = Year of report

    03 = Quarter of report (First Quarter) 06 = (Second Quarter) 09 = (Third Quarter) 12 = (Fourth Quarter)

    PART 241—Foreign Carrier Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION/INSTRUCTIONS: Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter—Foreign Carriers

    Full name of airline:

    Reporting period:

    A certification statement for the Origin and Destination Survey Report is required identifying an appropriate official of the reporting carrier. This statement certifies that:

    I ___________________,

       (Name)

    and __________________,

       (Title)

    of the above named carrier, certify that the information in this transmittal letter is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and a complete report for the period stated.

    Total Number of records:

    Total Number of passengers:

    Date:

    Signature:

    Name (Please Print or Type):

    RECORD FORMAT:

    Once signed, the Origin-Destination Survey Transmittal Letter must be published as an electronic “portable document format” file format, for uploading to the eSubmit application.

    The portable document format file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [PDF] or [pdf] following the file name, as the file name extension. You must have Adobe Reader software downloaded on your computer in order to “save as/print” your document as a ‘pdf’ file.

    While the file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, the portable document format (pdf) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    File name: XX201003-FONDtransmittal.pdf

    NOTE:

    XX = Carrier 2 letter code

    2010 = Year of report

    03 = Quarter of report (First Quarter), 06 = (Second Quarter), 09 = (Third Quarter), and 12 = (Fourth Quarter).

    PART 241—Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: Origin-Destination Survey Report—U.S. Carriers

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier codeCharacter2IATA codeXX
    YearNumeric3Date: YYQ094
    Where ‘09’ = Year: 2009, Quarter: 4
    FareNumericvariableValue of the ticket in whole U.S. dollars($)4913
    Passenger CountNumericvariable3
    1st Airport CodeCharacter31st Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the first Origin airportBOS
    1st Operating CarrierCharacter2IATA Carrier CodeIO
    1st Ticketed CarrierCharacter2IATA Carrier CodeXX
    1st Fare Basis CodeCharacter1C—Unrestricted Business Class D—Restricted Business Class F—Unrestricted First Class G—Restricted First Class X—Restricted Coach Y—Unrestricted Coach U—UnknownG
    2nd Airport CodeCharacter32nd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the first destination airportLAX
    2nd Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    2nd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    2nd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    3rd Airport Code3rd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the second destination airportSYD
    3rd Operating CarrierCharacter2Surface Segment Indicator—for Operating Carrier.
    3rd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2Surface Segment Indicator—for Ticketed Carrier
    3rd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1For surface travel segment, leave the Fare Basis Code blank
    4th Airport CodeCharacter34th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the third destination airportCNS
    4th Operating CarrierCharacter2DJ
    4th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    4th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    5th Airport CodeCharacter35th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fourth destination airportBNE
    5th Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    5th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    5th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    6th Airport CodeCharacter36th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fifth destination airportLAX
    6th Operating CarrierCharacter2IO
    6th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2IO
    6th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    7th Airport CodeCharacter37th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the sixth destination airport.BOS
    7th Operating CarrierCharacter2OH
    7th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2DL
    7th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    8th Airport CodeCharacter38th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the seventh destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketDCA
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    8th Operating CarrierCharacter2If 23 coupons have to be recorded, then the format continues as follows:EV
    8th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2DL
    8th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    9th Airport CodeCharacter39th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eighth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketCLT
    9th Operating CarrierCharacter2YV
    9th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2YV
    9th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    10th Airport CodeCharacter310th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the ninth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketATL
    10th Operating CarrierCharacter2FL
    10th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2FL
    10th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    11th Airport CodeCharacter311th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the tenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMIA
    11th Operating CarrierCharacter2MQ
    11th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    11th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    12th Airport CodeCharacter312th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eleventh destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketFLL
    12th Operating CarrierCharacter2NK
    12th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2NK
    12th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    13th Airport CodeCharacter313th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twelfth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketFMY
    13th Operating CarrierCharacter2NK
    13th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2NK
    13th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    14th Airport CodeCharacter314th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the thirteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketATL
    14th Operating CarrierCharacter2EV
    14th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2DL
    14th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    15th Airport CodeCharacter315th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fourteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLAS
    15th Operating CarrierCharacter2SY
    15th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2SY
    15th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    16th Airport CodeCharacter316th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fifteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketSAN
    16th Operating CarrierCharacter2XE
    16th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2CO
    16th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    17th Airport CodeCharacter317th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the sixteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMEX
    17th Operating CarrierCharacter2AM
    17th TicketedCharacter2MX
    17th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    18th Airport CodeCharacter318th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the seventeenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLIM
    18th Operating CarrierCharacter2AA
    18th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    18th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    19th Airport CodeCharacter319th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eighteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMEX
    19th Operating CarrierCharacter2MX
    19th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2MX
    19th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    20th Airport CodeCharacter320th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the nineteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLAX
    20th Operating CarrierCharacter2AA
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    20th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    20th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    21st Airport CodeCharacter321st Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twentieth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketPDX
    21st Operating CarrierCharacter2QX
    21st Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AS
    21st Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    22nd Airport CodeCharacter322nd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-first destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketANC
    22nd Operating CarrierCharacter2NW
    22nd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AS
    22nd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    23rd Airport CodeCharacter323rd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-second destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketBNE
    23rd Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    23rd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    23rd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    24th Airport CodeCharacter324th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-third destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketSYD

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The Origin-Destination Survey reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file with file extension [CSV] or [csv] following the file name.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-OND.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    XX,94,4913,1,BOS,IO,XX,G,LAX,VA,VA,G,SYD,—,—,,CNS,DJ,VA,G,BNE,VA,VA,G,LAX,IO,IO,G,BOS

    NOTE:

    The second itinerary in the sample record format above indicates a surface segment between SYD and CNS. The —,—,, indicate the positions the two carriers and fare code would have occupied had there been air transportation between the two airports.

    PART 241—Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: Origin-Destination Survey Report—Foreign Carriers

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier codeCharacter2IATA codeXX
    YearNumeric3Date: YYQ
    Where `09' = Year: 2009 Quarter: 4094
    FareNumericvariableValue of the ticket in whole U.S. dollars($)1234
    Passenger CountNumericvariable3
    1st Airport CodeCharacter31st Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the first Origin airportBOS
    1st Operating CarrierCharacter2IATA Carrier CodeIO
    1st Ticketed CarrierCharacter2IATA Carrier CodeXX
    1st Fare Basis CodeCharacter1C—Unrestricted Business Class D—Restricted Business Class F—Unrestricted First Class G—Restricted First Class X—Restricted Coach Y—Unrestricted Coach U—UnknownG
    2nd Airport CodeCharacter32nd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the first destination airportLAX
    2nd Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    2nd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    2nd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    3rd Airport Code3rd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the second destination airportSYD
    3rd Operating CarrierCharacter2Surface Segment Indicator—for Operating Carrier
    3rd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2Surface Segment Indicator—for Ticketed Carrier
    3rd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1For surface travel segment
    4th Airport CodeCharacter34th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the third destination airportCNS
    4th Operating CarrierCharacter2DJ
    4th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    4th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
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    5th Airport CodeCharacter35th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fourth destination airportBNE
    5th Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    5th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    5th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    6th Airport CodeCharacter36th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fifth destination airportLAX
    6th Operating CarrierCharacter2IO
    6th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2IO
    6th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    7th Airport CodeCharacter37th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the sixth destination airport and in this example, the final destination for this ticketBOS
    8th Airport CodeCharacter38th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the seventh destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketDCA
    8th Operating CarrierCharacter2If 23 coupons have to be recorded, then the format continues as follows:EV
    8th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2DL
    8th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    9th Airport CodeCharacter39th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eighth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketCLT
    9th Operating CarrierCharacter2YV
    9th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2YV
    9th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    10th Airport CodeCharacter310th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the ninth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketATL
    10th Operating CarrierCharacter2FL
    10th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2FL
    10th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    11th Airport CodeCharacter311th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the tenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMIA
    11th Operating CarrierCharacter2MQ
    11th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    11th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    12th Airport CodeCharacter312th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eleventh destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketFLL
    12th Operating CarrierCharacter2NK
    12th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2NK
    12th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    13th Airport CodeCharacter313th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twelfth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketFMY
    13th Operating CarrierCharacter2NK
    13th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2NK
    13th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1X
    14th Airport CodeCharacter314th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the thirteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketATL
    14th Operating CarrierCharacter2EV
    14th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2DL
    14th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    15th Airport CodeCharacter315th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fourteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLAS
    15th Operating CarrierCharacter2SY
    15th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2SY
    15th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    16th Airport CodeCharacter316th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the fifteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketSAN
    16th Operating CarrierCharacter2XE
    16th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2CO
    16th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1y
    17th Airport CodeCharacter317th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the sixteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMEX
    17th Operating CarrierCharacter2AM
    17th TicketedCharacter2MX
    17th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
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    18th Airport CodeCharacter318th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the seventeenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLIM
    18th Operating CarrierCharacter2AA
    18th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    18th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1y
    19th Airport CodeCharacter319th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the eighteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketMEX
    19th Operating CarrierCharacter2MX
    19th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2MX
    19th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    20th Airport CodeCharacter320th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the nineteenth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketLAX
    20th Operating CarrierCharacter2AA
    20th Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AA
    20th Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    21st Airport CodeCharacter321st Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twentieth destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketPDX
    21st Operating CarrierCharacter2QX
    21st Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AS
    21st Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    22nd Airport CodeCharacter322nd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-first destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketANC
    22nd Operating CarrierCharacter2NW
    22nd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2AS
    22nd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1Y
    23rd Airport CodeCharacter323rd Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-second destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketBNE
    23rd Operating CarrierCharacter2VA
    23rd Ticketed CarrierCharacter2VA
    23rd Fare Basis CodeCharacter1G
    24th Airport CodeCharacter324th Airport Code is the 3 letter code for the twenty-third destination airport, and in this example, the final destination for this ticketSYD

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The Origin-Destination Survey reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file with file extension [CSV] or [csv] following the file name.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-FOND.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    XX,94,1234,1,BOS,IO,XX,G,LAX,VA,VA,G,SYD,—,—,,CNS,DJ,VA,G,BNE,VA,VA,G,LAX,IO,IO,G,BOS

    NOTE:

    The second itinerary in the sample record format above indicates a surface segment between SYD and CNS. The —,—,, indicate the positions where the ticketing carrier, the operating carrier, and the fare basis code information would have been entered had there been air transportation between the two airports.

    PART 234—ASQP—On-Time Data

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: ASQP—Monthly On-Time Data

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier codeCharacter2IATA codeXX
    Flight numberCharacter41234
    Origin airport codeCharacter3Airport codeDFW
    Destination airport codeCharacter3Airport codeBNA
    Date of flight operationDATEccyymmddYear (CCYY)20100301
    Day of the week of flight operationNumeric1Mon = 1, Sun = 71
    Scheduled departure time as shown in Official Airline Guide (OAG)Numeric424 hour clock0735
    Scheduled departure time as shown in CRSNumeric424 hour clock0735
    Gate departure time (actual)Numeric424 hour clock0737
    Scheduled arrival timeNumeric424 hour clock0915
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    Scheduled arrival time per CRSNumeric424 hour clock0915
    Gate arrival time (actual)Numeric424 hour clock1148
    Difference between OAG and CRS scheduled departure timesNumeric4In minutes—G minus H (2 hours = 120 min)0
    Difference between OAG and CRS scheduled arrival timesNumeric4In minutes—J minus K0
    Scheduled elapsed timeNumeric4In minutes—K minus H100
    Gate-to-Gate TimeNumeric4In minutes—L minus I251
    Departure delay time (actual minutes CRS)Numeric4In minutes—I minus H2
    Arrival delay time (actual minutes CRS)Numeric4In minutes—L minus K153
    Elapsed time difference (actual minutes CRS)Numeric4In minutes—P minus O151
    Wheels-off time (actual)Numeric424 hour clock0753
    Wheels-on time (actual)Numeric424 hour clock1141
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6N123XX
    Cancellation codeCharacter1Values are A, B, C, D
    Minutes late for Delay Code E—Carrier CausedNumeric4In minutes
    Minutes late for Delay Code F—WeatherNumeric4In minutes
    Minutes late for Delay Code G—National Aviation System (NAS)Numeric4In minutes
    Minutes late for Delay Code H—SecurityNumeric4In minutes
    Minutes late for Delay Code I—Late Arriving Flight (Initial)Numeric4In minutes
    First gate departure time (actual)Numeric424 hour clock
    Total ground time away from gateNumeric4In minutes
    Longest ground time away from gateNumeric4In minutes
    Number of landings at diverted airportsNumeric11 to 5 for diversions, 9 designates a fly return canceled flight1
    Diverted airport code 1Character3Airport codeMEM
    Wheels-on time at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock1005
    Total ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes69
    Longest ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes69
    Wheels-off time (actual) at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock1114
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6N234XX
    Diverted airport code 2Character3Airport code
    Wheels-on time at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Total ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Longest ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Wheels-off time (actual) at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6
    Diverted airport code 3Character3Airport code
    Wheels-on Time at Diverted AirportNumeric424 hour clock
    Total ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Longest ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Wheels-off time (actual) at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6
    Diverted airport code 4Character3Airport code
    Wheels-on time at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Total ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
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    Longest ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Wheels-off time (actual) at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6
    Diverted airport code 5Character3Airport code
    Wheels-on time at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Total ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Longest ground time away from gate at diverted airportNumeric4In minutes
    Wheels-off time (actual) at diverted airportNumeric424 hour clock
    Aircraft tail numberCharacter6

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The ASQP—On Time Data reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-234ontime.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    XX,1234,DFW,BNA,20100301,1,0735,0735,0737,0915,0915,1148,0,0,100,251,2,153,151,0753,1141,N123XX,,,,,,,,,,1,MEM,1005,69,69,1114,N234XX,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    PART 234—ASQP—On-Time Data Transmittal

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION/INSTRUCTIONS: ASQP—On-Time Data Transmittal Letter

    The transmittal letter must identify the carrier and month and year for which the On-Time Data are being submitted, and contain the following information:

    A certification statement identifying an appropriate official of the reporting carrier. The certification statement will read:

    I, (Name) and (Title), of the above-named air carrier, certify that the BTS Form 234 “On-Time Flight Performance Report” is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct, and a complete report for the period stated.

    Date:

    Signature:

    Name (Please Print or Type):

    The name(s) and telephone number(s) of the carrier's staff who can be contacted to resolve problems regarding both carrier data and technical matters.

    For control purposes, a statement indicating the total number of flight operations and unique flight numbers in the Form 234 submission.

    For the initial submission, a description of the data submitted, specifying whether the eSubmit file includes data for only reportable airports or for all domestic scheduled nonstop flight operations.

    For the initial submission and for subsequent changes, a statement identifying the source of the scheduled arrival and departure times used in the report: (1) Official Airline Guide in effect on (date) and (2) the name of the computer reservation system used for reporting purposes, pursuant to § 234.4(f).

    RECORD FORMAT:

    Once signed, the On-Time Data Transmittal Letter must be published as an electronic “portable document format” file format, for uploading to the eSubmit application.

    The portable document format file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [PDF] or [pdf] following the file name, as the file name extension. You must have Adobe Reader software downloaded on your computer in order to “save as/print” your document as a `pdf' file.

    While the file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, the portable document format (pdf) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-234transmittal.pdf

    PART 234—ASQP—Mishandled Baggage Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: ASQP—Mishandled Baggage Report

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier codeCharacter2Two letter IATA codeXX
    Year of DataNumeric4Year (CCYY)2010
    Month of DataNumeric2Month (MM)03
    Number of Domestic Scheduled Passengers EnplanedNumericVaries8004000
    Number of Mishandled Baggage Reports Filed with CarrierNumericVaries35000

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The ASQP—Mishandled Baggage reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.Start Printed Page 41595

    Suggested file name: XX201003-234mbr.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    XX,2010,03,8004000,35000

    PART 234—Mishandled Baggage Report Certification

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION/INSTRUCTIONS: ASQP—Mishandled Baggage Report Certification

    A certification statement for the Mishandled Baggage Report is required identifying an appropriate official of the reporting carrier. The certification statement will read:

    I, (Name) and (Title), of the above named carrier, certify that the Mishandled Baggage Report file is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and a complete report for the period stated.

    Date:

    Signature:

    Name (Please Print or Type):

    RECORD FORMAT:

    Once signed, the Mishandled Baggage Report Certification must be published as an electronic “portable document format” file format, for uploading to the eSubmit application.

    The portable document format file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [PDF] or [pdf] following the file name, as the file name extension. You must have Adobe Reader software downloaded on your computer in order to “save as/print” your document as a `pdf' file.

    While the file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, the portable document format (pdf) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-234mbrCert.pdf

    PART 251—Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: 251—Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space Report

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Carrier NameCharacter30Atlantic Southeast
    OAG Carrier CodeCharacter2Two Letter CodeEV
    Quarter EndedCharacter6Quarter/Year3Q2010
    Number of passengers who were denied boarding involuntarily who qualified for denied boarding compensation and:NumericVaries1177
    (a) were given alternate transportation within the meaning of § 250.5.
    (b) were not given such alternate transportation.NumericVaries1358
    Number of passengers denied boarding involuntarily who did not qualify for denied boarding compensation due to:NumericVaries0
    (a) accommodation on another flight that arrived within 1 hour after the scheduled arrival time of the original flight.
    (b) substitution of smaller capacity equipment.NumericVaries0
    (c) failure of passenger to comply with ticketing, check-in, or reconfirmation procedures, or to be acceptable for transportation under carrier's tariff or contract of carriage.NumericVaries746
    TOTAL NUMBER DENIED BOARDING INVOLUNTARILYNumericVaries3281
    Number of passengers denied boarding involuntarily who actually received compensation.*NumericVaries*If any passengers qualified for denied boarding compensation but were not offered compensation, attach a pdf statement as to the number of such passengers and an explanation of why the offer was not made.2535
    Number of passengers who volunteered to give up reserved space in exchange for a payment of the carrier's choosing.NumericVaries28566
    Number of passengers accommodated in another section of the aircraft: (a) Upgrades.NumericVaries0
    (b) Downgrades.NumericVaries0
    Total Boardings.NumericVaries25450773
    Amount of compensation paid to passengers who: (a) were denied boarding involuntarily and were given alternate transportation within the meaning of § 250.5.CurrencyVaries407092
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    (b) were denied boarding involuntarily and were not given alternate transportation.CurrencyVaries480726
    (c) volunteered for denied boarding.CurrencyVaries0

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The 251—Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space Report reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-Form251.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    Atlantic Southeast Airlines, EV,3Q2010,1177,1358,0,0,746,3281,2535,28566,0,0,25450773,407092,480726,0

    Part 241—Form 41 P-1a Interim Operations Report

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: P-1a Interim Operations Report—Group I+, II & III

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Schedule ItemCharacter4P01A
    Carrier CodeCharacter33Z
    Entity RegionCharacter1D
    Aircraft TypeCharacter4P-5.1, P-5.20000, 9999
    Account CodeCharacter50014A, 10100
    FrequencyNumeric12
    YearCharacter42010
    MonthCharacter212
    Gain or LossNumeric2282243, −5645

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The P-1a Interim Operations reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-F41-P-1a.csv

    Sample Record Format:

    P01A,YV,S,0000,39010,1,2010,06,-68401383

    Part 241—Form 41 P-12a Fuel Cost and Consumption

    REQUIREMENTS

    RECORD DESCRIPTION: P-12a—Fuel Cost and Consumption Report—Group I+, II & III

    Field descriptionData typeLengthCommentsSample data
    Schedule ItemCharacter4P12A
    Carrier CodeCharacter33Z
    Entity RegionCharacter1D
    Aircraft TypeCharacter4Reported on P-5.1, P-5.2 only0000
    Account CodeCharacter50014A, 10100
    FrequencyNumeric12
    YearCharacter42010
    MonthCharacter212
    Gain or LossNumeric2282243, −5645

    RECORD FORMAT:

    The P-12a—Fuel Cost and Consumption reports must be created as an electronic “comma separated values” file, using ASCII text character encoding, for uploading via the “eSubmit” application.

    The comma separated values file MUST BE indicated when naming the file, by using the letters [CSV] or [csv] following the file name, as the file name extension.

    The file name is flexible and may be determined by the individual air carrier, but the comma separated values (csv) file format is required, as outlined in the rule entitled, Submitting Airline Data via the Internet.

    The fields in the sample record shown below follow the same order as the above record description, separated by commas, and saved with the file name extension of .csv.

    Suggested file name: XX201003-F41-P-12A.csvStart Printed Page 41597

    Sample Record Format:

    P-12a Fuel Cost and Consumption

    P12A,3Z,S,0000,0008 A,1,2010,06,213786

    P12A,3Z,S,0000,0008 B,1,2010,06,2208410

    P12A,3Z,S,0000,0008 C,1,2010,06,820818

    Account Code

    A = Gallons

    B = Cost

    C = Gallons not Paid for

    End Supplemental Information

    [FR Doc. 2010-16637 Filed 7-15-10; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4910-HY-P

Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
07/16/2010
Department:
Transportation Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2010-16637
Pages:
41579-41597 (19 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. OST 2006-26053
RINs:
2139-AA11: Submission of Aviation Data Via the Internet
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2139-AA11/submission-of-aviation-data-via-the-internet-
Topics:
Administrative practice and procedure, Air carriers, Air taxis, Consumer protection, Freight, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Uniform System of Accounts
PDF File:
2010-16637.pdf
CFR: (13)
14 CFR Sec. 19-1
14 CFR Sec. 19-2
14 CFR Sec. 19-7
14 CFR Sec. 1-8
14 CFR 217.3
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