NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN

RENEW

January 31, 1997

This serves as interim notice to the public of the action described below, taken orally by the Department official indicated; the confirming order or other decision document will be issued as soon as possible.

Application of Carnival Air Lines, Inc. filed 12/9/96 in Docket OST-96-1003 for:

XX Renew exemption under 49 U.S.C. to provide the following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Applicant rep.: Aaron A. Goerlich, 202-822-9070 DOT analyst: Sylvia Moore, 202-366-6519

DISPOSITION

XX Under assigned authority (14 CFR 385) by: Paul L. Gretch, Director
Office of International Aviation
(Petitions for review may be filed from now until 10 days after the confirming order/letter issues.
Filing of a petition shall not stay the effectiveness of this action.)

XX Authority granted is consistent with the aviation agreement between the United States and the Costa Rica.

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:

XX Holder's certificate of public convenience and necessity

XX Standard Exemption Conditions (attached)