| Date | Title | | | 12/19/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by December Winter Storm May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz., Dec 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may
have to change travel plans as a result of the December snow storms. The
airline will waive the standard change fee, advance reservation and
ticketing requirements for customers traveling to the following markets
between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20 on any US Airways, US Airways Express or US
Airways codeshare flight:
Philadelphia; New York-LaGuardia;... |
|  | | 12/05/08 | US Airways Kicks off 3rd Annual Holiday Travel Storytelling Contest| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2008--For the third consecutive year, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) invites travelers
to share their favorite holiday travel memories with the rest of the
world. The winning submission will take home a $500 US Airways Gift Card
to be used anywhere US Airways flies, and two runners-up will take home
a $250 and $100 US Airways Gift Card. Last year, entries ranged from
humorous (folks trapped in their cars by their Christmas tre... |
| | | 12/03/08 | Vacation in Europe This Winter with Big Savings from US Airways and MasterCard| Save up to 20 Percent or Earn Double Preferred-Qualifying Miles When Visiting Your Favorite European City This Winter
TEMPE, Ariz., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is offering significant winter savings for
MasterCard(R) cardholders traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Brussels,
Belgium, Dublin, Ireland, Frankfurt, Germany, London, Madrid, Spain,
Manchester, England, Milan, Italy, Munich, Germany, Paris or Rome.
For a limited time, US Airways cu... |
| | | 12/03/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports November Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2008--US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported November and
year-to-date 2008 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles
(RPMs) for the month were 4.3 billion, down 6.9 percent from November
2007. Capacity was 5.5 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 6.1
percent versus November 2007. Passenger load factor for the month of
November was 77.7 percent, down 0.7 points versus November 2007.
... |
| | | 11/24/08 | US Airways Says 'Hail to the Chief' with Expanded Inauguration Service to All Three Washington, D.C.-Area Airports| Airline Plans to Increase Flying at Reagan, Dulles and Baltimore Beginning Jan. 17
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) customers will have more travel options beginning
Jan. 17, 2009, at all three Washington-area airports as record crowds
are expected to attend the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.
Customers will benefit from both more frequency and on some flights,
larger aircraft, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Ai... |
| | | 11/21/08 | US Airways Offers Travelers Handy Holiday Travel Tips| TEMPE, Ariz., Nov 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is once again offering travel tips to ensure
customers have a smooth experience while visiting friends and family for
the holidays. Here are some helpful travel tips and reminders to ease
the hustle and bustle for customers this holiday season:
--
What's new this holiday season: A lot has changed in the
airline industry over the last year. During the busy travel season, US
A... |
| | | 11/21/08 | US Airways Presentation at the 2008 Credit Suisse Global Airline Conference to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC - News ) President Scott Kirby will present at the Credit Suisse Global Airline Conference on Dec. 2. Kirby's presentation will be webcast live at 10:50 a.m. ET at www.usairways.com . To access the webcast, click on About US >> Investor Relations >> Webcasts/Presentations/Updates.
An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's Web site through Jan. 2, 2009. Listeners to the webcast will need a current version of MediaPla... |
| | | 11/20/08 | US Airways Reinstates Preferred Bonus Miles and Preferred Minimum Miles| Action Includes Retroactive Credit for Travel between May 1, 2008 and Nov. 19
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) announced today that it is reinstating the bonus
miles and 500 minimum miles accrual benefits for customers with
Preferred membership in the US Airways Dividend Miles frequent flyer
program. US Airways Dividend Miles members earn and retain Preferred
status when they purchase and fly at least 25,000 miles or 30 segm... |
| | | 11/06/08 | US Airways Offers Bostonians More Ways to Escape to the Caribbean This Winter and Spring|
Airline To Provide 74 percent More Caribbean and Latin American
Weekly Roundtrips at Boston Logan International Airport on a
Year-Over-Year Basis
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2008--Beginning January 2,
2009, US Airways (NYSE:LCC) will offer Boston customers more non-stop
ways to escape Old Man Winter and plan for Spring Break to eight
fun-in-the-sun destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Totaling 75
average weekly departures through M... |
| | | 11/05/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports October Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported October and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were
4.7 billion, down 3.6 percent from October 2007. Capacity was 5.7
billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 5.2 percent versus October
2007. For the third consecutive month, US Airways set a monthly record
with passenger load factor of 81.9 percent for the month of October
2008 versus 80... |
| | | 10/30/08 | US Airways Reconnects the Queen City and the City of Light| Airline Set to Resume Charlotte, N.C., - Paris Service After Nearly Eight-Year Hiatus
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) customers will once again have access to Paris' Charles De Gaulle
airport through the airline's largest hub at Charlotte, North
Carolina. The airline is set to provide daily seasonal service between
The Queen City and The City of Light beginning April 21, 2009.
US Airways currently serves London's Gatwick Airport and Frank... |
| | | 10/23/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results| Highlights of US Airways Group, Inc.'s (the Company's) third quarter 2008 results:
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported a net loss for
its third quarter 2008 of $242 million or $2.35 per share which
excluded special charges that totaled $623 million. Special charges in
the third quarter 2008 included $488 million of unrealized losses
resulting from mark-to-market adjustments on fuel hedging instruments.
On a GAAP basis, the Company report... |
| | | 10/23/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Secures $950 Million in Financing and Liquidity Commitments| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) announced today that as part of
a comprehensive liquidity program launched in mid August, the Company
has raised approximately $950 million of financing and near-term
liquidity commitments. On October 20, 2008 the Company closed on $800
million of these transactions with $400 million of proceeds used to
prepay the Company's $1.6 billion bank debt facility. In exchange for
this prepayment, the unrestricted cash covenant... |
| | | 10/22/08 | US Airways Bolsters Its trans-Atlantic Portfolio with Birmingham and Oslo| Airline Will Serve 23 trans-Atlantic Destinations from Its Philadelphia Gateway Next Summer
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Airways (NYSE: LCC) customers will have a new United Kingdom
option and their first Norwegian offering next summer when the airline
inaugurates service to Birmingham and Oslo from its international
gateway at Philadelphia International Airport. These new routes
complement Tel Aviv service, which was announced earlier this year.
The two routes are subject t... |
| | | 10/17/08 | US Airways Third Quarter 2008 Financial Conference Call to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) will conduct a live audio
webcast of its third quarter 2008 financial results conference call
with the financial community on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 1:00 p.m. EDT
(10:00 a.m. PDT).
The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis
at the company's Web site, www.usairways.com. An archive of the
webcast will be available on the site through Nov. 23. Listeners to
the webcast will need a current versio... |
| | | 10/03/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Record September Load Factor| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported September, third
quarter and year-to-date 2008 traffic results. Mainline revenue
passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.6 billion, down 1.0
percent from September 2007. Capacity was 5.8 billion available seat
miles (ASMs), down 3.5 percent versus September 2007. Passenger load
factor for the month of September was a record 80.1 percent, up 2.0
points versus September 2007.
US Airways President ... |
| | | 09/12/08 | US Airways Announces Executive Changes| David Seymour Promoted to Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) today announced changes to its executive team, including
the promotion of David Seymour to senior vice president, technical
operations and the expanded roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing
and Planning Andrew Nocella and Vice President, Human Resources Daniel
Pon. The company previously communicated to its employees the
departures of Senio... |
| | | 09/12/08 | US AIRWAYS HONORED BY FAA WITH TENTH CONSECUTIVE DIAMOND AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE TRAINING EXCELLENCE| TEMPE, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2008 — US Airways received its tenth consecutive Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Charlotte, North Carolina hub line maintenance facility.
This is the tenth consecutive year that US Airways received the award with the distinction of Special Recognition, which is an honor given only when all eligible employees participate in the FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Program. The program, which ... |
| | | 09/04/08 | US Airways Presentation at the 2008 Calyon Securities U.S. Airline Conference to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz., Sep 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) President Scott Kirby will present at the
Calyon Securities U.S. Airline Conference on Sept. 18. Kirby's
presentation will be webcast live at 1:00 p.m. EDT at www.usairways.com.
To access the webcast, click on About US // Investor Relations //
Webcasts/Presentations/Updates.
An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's
Web site through Oct. 18. Listeners to the webc... |
| | | 09/04/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Record August Load Factor| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported August and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were
5.7 billion, down 0.5 percent from August 2007. Capacity was 6.7
billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 1.3 percent versus August
2007. Passenger load factor for the month of August was a record 85.8
percent, up 0.7 points versus August 2007.
US Airways President Scott Kirby said,... |
| | | 08/28/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Gustav May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz., Aug 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may
have to change travel plans as a result of Tropical Storm Gustav in the
Caribbean, Mexico and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The airline is offering the following revised policies, which apply to
all customers flying through Sept. 1 on any US Airways or US Airways
codeshare flight to or from the following locations:
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM); Punt... |
| | | 08/19/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Completes Public Stock Offering| Transaction Bolsters Liquidity Position by $179 Million
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) announced today that it has completed its recent
public stock offering. The transaction, underwritten by Merrill Lynch
& Co. as sole book runner, included the issuance of 19.0 million
shares at a price of $8.50 per share as well as the full exercise of
2.85 million shares included in the overallotment option granted by
the company at the same pri... |
| | | 08/19/08 | US Airways Files Application to Operate Tel Aviv Service from Its Philadelphia Hub in 2009| Proposed Route Will Be the Airline's First-Ever Service to the Middle EastTEMPE, Ariz., Aug 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) continues its international expansion today
as the airline applies to operate year-round service between its hub
in Philadelphia and Tel Aviv, Israel. Linking the two sister cities
with a daily nonstop flight, the service is set to begin in July 2009
and is subject to both U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and
Israeli government approval.
"Ann... |
| | | 08/14/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option| TEMPE, Ariz., Aug 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) ("US Airways" or the "Company")
announced today that the underwriter of its public offering of
19,000,000 shares of common stock has exercised in full the
over-allotment option granted to it by the Company. As a result, the
Company will sell an additional 2,850,000 shares of its common stock
at the offering price of $8.50 per share. Including the exercise of
the over-allotment option, the net proceeds from the... |
| | | 08/14/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Prices Offering of Common Stock| TEMPE, Ariz., Aug 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) ("US Airways" or the "Company")
announced today that the Company has priced its public offering of
19,000,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $8.50 per
share for net proceeds, after the underwriting discount and estimated
offering expenses, of approximately $155 million. The Company has
granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an
additional 2,850,000 shares to cover over-allotm... |
| | | 08/14/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Announces Offering to Sell Common Stock| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) ("US Airways" or the "Company") announced today that
Merrill Lynch & Co., as sole underwriter, has agreed to purchase
19,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock in an underwritten
public offering. The Company plans to use the net proceeds for general
corporate purposes. Completion of the offering is subject to customary
closing conditions.
The Company has asked the New York Stock Exchange to halt... |
| | | 08/07/08 | Explore Europe This Fall with US Airways and MasterCard(R)| Save up to 10 Percent and Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles When Visiting Your Favorite European City This Fall
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) offers generous savings this fall when MasterCard cardholders
visit Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Dublin, Rome, London, Madrid,
Manchester or Milan. For a limited time, US Airways customers who book
travel using a valid MasterCard card can get 10 percent off and 15,000
bonus miles when flying Envoy, US Airways'... |
| | | 08/05/08 | DOT Ranks US Airways Number One in On-Time Performance for First Half of 2008 among 10 Largest Airlines| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) has soared to the top of the charts by ranking number one in
on-time performance among the 10 largest airlines for the first half
of 2008 according to results released today by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) in its monthly Air Travel Consumer Report. For
the first six months of the year, 79.4 percent of US Airways' flights
arrived within 14 minutes of their published arrival time, or A14--the
metric the D... |
| | | 08/05/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports July Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported July and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were
5.9 billion, down 0.8 percent from July 2007. Capacity was 6.9 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), up 0.4 percent versus July 2007.
Passenger load factor for the month of July was 85.1 percent, down 1.2
points versus July 2007.
US Airways President Scott Kirby said, "July consolidated
... |
| | | 07/22/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results|
Unprecedented Fuel Prices Add $390 Million in Additional Costs
versus the Second Quarter 2007;
Liquidity Position Remains Strong at $2.8 Billion in Total Cash
and Investments at Quarter's End
Highlights of US Airways Group, Inc.'s (the Company's) second
quarter 2008 results:
-- The Company reported a second quarter 2008 net loss of $567
million, or $6.16 per share, which included net special items
of $466 mil... |
| | | 07/16/08 | US Airways Community Foundation Seeks Grant Applicants| TEMPE, Ariz., July 16, 2008 (NYSE: LCC) — The US Airways Community Foundation announced today it has begun accepting grant applications for its Fall 2008 funding cycle. The Community Foundation supports multi-year capital and building campaigns (bricks and mortar building projects only) for 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organizations located in the airline’s hubs of Charlotte, Phoenix and Philadelphia. Eligibility includes organizations that improve the quality and availability of charitable healthcar... |
| | | 07/08/08 | US Airways Second Quarter 2008 Financial Conference Call to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE:LCC) will conduct a live audio webcast of its second
quarter 2008 financial results conference call with the financial
community on Tuesday, July 22 at 12:30 p.m. EDT (9:30 a.m. PDT).
The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis
at the company's Web site, www.usairways.com. An archive of the
webcast will be available on the site through Aug. 22. Listeners to
the webcast will need a curr... |
| | | 07/07/08 | US Airways Leads Industry in Sustained On-Time Reliability| Airline Achieves Top Three On-Time Performance Ranking for Six
Consecutive Months
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2008--For the sixth
straight month US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has ranked as one of the top
three airlines in on-time performance (among the 10 largest U.S.
carriers) according to results released today by the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT). This includes three number one finishes in
December, January and March.
US Airways' on-... |
| | | 07/07/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports June Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE:LCC) today reported June, second quarter and year-to-date
2008 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the
month were 5.7 billion, down 0.5 percent from June 2007. Capacity was
6.7 billion available seat miles (ASMs), up 0.4 percent versus June
2007. Passenger load factor for the month of June was 85.0 percent,
down 0.8 points versus June 2007.
US Airways President Scott Kirby said, "Jun... |
| | | 07/01/08 | Swing, Batter Batter! US Airways Hits It out of the Park with the Dividend Miles Grand Slam Promotion| Dividend Miles Members Can Earn Up to 40,000 Bonus Miles This
Summer
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:LCC)
invites members of US Airways' frequent-flyer program, Dividend Miles,
to step up to the plate for the airline's Grand Slam promotion.
Through Sept. 30, members who register for the promotion will be able
to earn up to 40,000 bonus miles just for doing business with Dividend
Miles partners.
Dividend Miles membe... |
| | | 06/26/08 | US Airways Vacations Introduces Another Great MasterCard(R) Offer with Wynn Las Vegas| Customers Will Save $50 When They Book a US Airways Vacation
Package with Wynn Las Vegas Plus Get a $150 MasterCard Gift Card
TEMPE, Ariz., June 26, 2008 — US Airways Vacation travelers looking to vacation in Las Vegas can save $50 at Wynn Las Vegas when they book an air and minimum three-night hotel package at Wynn Las Vegas by July 31 online at usairwaysvacations.com/wynn. If customers book their trip using a valid MasterCard card, they will also receive a $150 MasterCard gift card 30... |
| | | 06/26/08 | US Airways and TrackItBack Offer Bonus Miles and Peace of Mind While Traveling| New Partnership Allows Dividend Miles Members to Earn Miles While
Protecting the Items They Travel with the Most
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2008--Members of US
Airways' (NYSE: LCC) frequent-flyer program, Dividend Miles, now have
even more ways to earn miles as the airline teams up with TrackItBack,
the world's largest lost and found recovery service. Dividend Miles
members will also have access to a special limited-time 25 percent
bonus offer on purchases of... |
| | | 06/23/08 | US Airways Inks Codeshare Pact with Air China| Fellow Star Alliance Member Carrier to Link US Airways Passengers to Beijing and Shanghai
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) customers will soon have more Asia-Pacific connecting options
through a new US Airways codeshare relationship with Star Alliance
member carrier Air China Limited. The agreement puts the US code on
Air China service to Beijing from Los Angeles, San Francisco and New
York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
US Ai... |
| | | 06/19/08 | Surf's up! Hit the Beach with US Airways and MasterCard Worldwide| Save Five Percent and Earn 5,000 Bonus Miles When Visiting the
Beach This Summer
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) vacationers that use a MasterCard card to book their travel now
have two more reasons to hit the beach this summer. For a limited
time, US Airways travelers who pay with a valid MasterCard card can
get five percent off and 5,000 bonus miles when they book their
vacation to select beaches. For a complete lis... |
| | | 06/19/08 | US Airways' Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Hal Heule, Announces Retirement after 41-Year Career| Vice President, Technical Services, David Seymour Assumes Heule's
Responsibilities
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2008--US Airways' (NYSE:
LCC) Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Hal Heule, announced
today his plans to retire at the end of September. His retirement
follows a 41-year career in the aviation industry that spanned Pan
American, Texas International Airlines, Continental Airlines, America
West and US Airways, as well as se... |
| | | 06/12/08 | US Airways Accelerates Business Model Transformation| TEMPE, Ariz., Jun 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced that it is making
additional domestic capacity reductions, reducing headcount and
implementing several new revenue initiatives to help expedite the
airline's return to sustained profitability in this new and
challenging environment.
Major changes and initiatives announced today include:
Reducing fourth quarter domestic mainline capacity by six to eight
percent on a year-over-year basis.
... |
| | | 06/11/08 | US Airways Announces Results of 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held
today at its corporate headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. Stockholders voted
to re-elect W. Douglas Parker and Bruce R. Lakefield to three-year
terms on the Board of Directors, expiring at the annual meeting of
stockholders in 2011. In addition, stockholders voted to ratify the
appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered
accounting firm. S... |
| | | 06/10/08 | US Airways Presentation at the 2008 Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2008--US Airways Group
(NYSE: LCC) President Scott Kirby will present at the Merrill Lynch
Global Transportation Conference on June 18. Kirby's presentation will
be webcast live at 2:00 p.m. EDT at www.usairways.com. To access the
presentation, click on About US // Investor Relations //
Webcasts/Presentations/Updates.
An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's Web
site through July 18. Listeners to the webcast will need a c... |
| | | 06/04/08 | US Airways to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) will conduct a live audio webcast of its annual meeting of
shareholders on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. The webcast will
be available to the public on a listen-only basis at www.usairways.com
under the About US/Investor Relations tab. An archive of the webcast
will be available in the Public/Investor Relations portion of the Web
site through July 11, 2008. Listeners to the webcast will need a
current version o... |
| | | 06/04/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports May Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported May and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.4
billion, up 0.6 percent from May 2007. Capacity was 6.5 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), flat versus May 2007. Passenger load
factor for the month of May was 82.3 percent, up 0.4 points versus May
2007.
"Our May consolidated (mainline and Express) passenger revenue per
available seat mil... |
| | | 06/04/08 | US AIRWAYS AND ACCOR HOSPITALITY OFFER A DREAMY NEW WAY FOR DIVIDEND MILES MEMBERS TO GET CLOSER TO AWARD TRAVEL| New partnership lets frequent flyer program members earn up to triple miles this summer
TEMPE, Ariz., June 4, 2008 - Members of US Airways' award-winning frequent-flyer program, Dividend Miles, now have even more ways to earn miles as the airline teams up with Accor Hospitality, Europe's leading hotel company, to offer miles, including a special limited-time triple-miles offer, on stays at any of Accor's premium hotel brands: Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel and Mercure, with more than 1,300 locat... |
| | | 05/30/08 | Letter to Employees from US Airways CEO Doug Parker Regarding Industry Consolidation| Fellow Employee:
As you know, we have been assessing our strategic options over the last several months and there has been much speculation about our airline and consolidation. With fuel in the $130 range, I thought it would be helpful to let you know where we are at this point. Hopefully that will help to relieve some of the anxiety created by rumors.
After much work and many conversations with other airlines, we have come to the conclusion that consolidation involving US Airways will not... |
| | | 05/15/08 | US Airways Fleet Service Employees Ratify Unified Contract| All IAM-Represented Employees Now Working Under Unified Contracts
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2008--Fleet service
employees at US Airways (NYSE:LCC) have ratified a single agreement
that brings all of the airline's ramp and baggage employees to one
labor contract. US Airways now has ratified contracts with all 11,000
of its International Association of Machinists (IAM)-represented
employees.
This latest contract with ramp and baggage employees provides wage
increas... |
| | | 05/13/08 | US Airways Vacations and MGM MIRAGE Ante up for Las Vegas Package Savings| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2008--US Airways Vacations
and MGM MIRAGE have teamed up to save Vegas vacationers up to $65 when
they book their air travel and hotel through June 15 and travel May 21
through Sept. 12. Travelers can save $65 by booking a vacation with
their American Express card and entering promo code MGM65 at
usairwaysvacations.com/mgm to Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Signature at
MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Monte Carlo, New
York, New Yor... |
| | | 05/13/08 | US Airways Vacations Wants You to 'Show Us Your Vegas!'| TEMPE, Ariz., May 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways Vacations, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Convention
& Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Snapfish by HP, wants you to Show US
Your Vegas!
In a contest beginning today, vacationers can submit memorable Las
Vegas snapshots at www.usairwaysvacations.com/showusyourvegas for the
chance to win fabulous prizes. Contestants may submit one photo every
day from May 12 through Oct. 31. The best photo will be eligible to
win one of the followin... |
| | | 05/07/08 | US Airways Ranks First in On-Time Performance for March| Airline also ranked first in on-time performance for first quarter and among top three for the past four months.
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2008--For the third time in
four months US Airways' (NYSE:LCC) on-time performance ranked first
among the 10 largest U.S. carriers according to results released today
by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
US Airways' on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percent for March also
propelled the airline to the number one spot for the... |
| | | 05/05/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports April Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008--US Airways Group, Inc.
(NYSE: LCC) today reported April and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.1
billion, down 2.0 percent from April 2007. Capacity was 6.2 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), down 2.6 percent from April 2007.
Passenger load factor for the month of April was 83.2 percent, up 0.5
points versus April 2007.
"Our April traffic comparison reflects the Easter holiday shift
... |
| | | 05/01/08 | US Airways Maintenance Training Employees Ratify New Labor Agreement| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2008--US Airways' (NYSE:
LCC) maintenance training instructors represented by the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142
have ratified a new contract, the airline announced today.
The agreement, which covers 40 maintenance training instructors,
establishes new wages and other improvements and becomes amendable on
Dec. 31, 2011.
"We're extremely pleased with the progress we are making with the
IAM ... |
| | | 04/29/08 | US Airways Announces Board of Directors Change| Richard Bartlett and Edward Shapiro Not to Stand for Re-Election
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) today announced that two of its Board members, Richard Bartlett,
managing director and principal of Resource Holdings, Ltd. and
chairman of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation; and Edward Shapiro,
vice president and partner at PAR Capital Management, Inc., will not
stand for re-election at the company's annual meeting on June 11,
2008.
Both mem... |
| | | 04/24/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results| Highlights of US Airways Group, Inc.'s (the Company's) first
quarter 2008 results:
-- The Company reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of $236
million, or ($2.56) per share. Excluding net special items,
the net loss was $239 million or ($2.60) per share.
-- The first quarter loss was driven by higher oil prices. Had
jet fuel prices remained constant versus the first quarter
2007, US Airways' fuel expenses including realized gains on
... |
| | | 04/18/08 | US Airways Inks New Codeshare Agreement with Swiss International Air Lines| Fellow Star Alliance Member Carrier to Link US Airways Passengers to 10 European Destinations Though Its Zurich Hub
TEMPE, Ariz., Apr 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways' (NYSE: LCC) customers traveling on the airline's
popular nonstop flight from its international gateway hub at
Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich, Switzerland will now be
able to enjoy convenient connections to 10 European destinations
through a codeshare agreement with Swiss International Air Lines (LX).
SW... |
| | | 04/14/08 | US Airways and IAM Reach Tentative Agreement for Maintenance Training Employees| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers (IAM) District 142 today announced a tentative agreement on a
single contract for the airline's 40 maintenance training instructors.
The tentative three-year agreement, which is subject to
ratification, establishes new wages and other improvements. It would
become amendable on Dec. 31, 2011. The IAM is releasing details of the
agreement, and a... |
| | | 04/14/08 | US Airways Spreads Joie De Vivre to Its Customers with New Charlotte-Montreal Service| New Daily Flight to Montreal Begins July 3 from the Airline's Hub in Charlotte, N.C.
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) is giving customers a chance to beat the heat this summer
and head up north with new service to Montreal. A new daily flight to
Montreal will begin July 3 from the airline's largest hub in
Charlotte, N.C. This new service will be operated by US Airways
Express partner Republic Airlines using 86-seat Embraer 175 aircraft.
"Mon... |
| | | 04/10/08 | US Airways Announces Executive Leadership Appointments| Captain Lyle Hogg Promoted to Vice President, Flight Operations; James Olson Named Vice President, Corporate Communications
TEMPE, Ariz., Apr 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) today announced it has promoted Captain Lyle
Hogg to the position of Vice President, Flight Operations, and named
James Olson to the position of Vice President, Corporate
Communications. Both officer appointments were approved today by the
airline's Board of Directors.
"We couldn't be more pleased t... |
| | | 04/09/08 | US Airways and IAM Reach Tentative Agreement for 7,700 Fleet Service Employees| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers (IAM) District 141 today announced they have reached a
tentative agreement on a single contract for the airline's 7,700 ramp
and baggage handling employees.
The tentative agreement, which is subject to ratification,
establishes new wages and makes other improvements for the airline's
baggage handlers and ramp personnel.
The IAM is releasin... |
| | | 04/09/08 | US Airways First Quarter 2008 Financial Conference Call to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE:LCC) will conduct a live audio webcast of its first quarter
2008 financial results conference call with the financial community on
Thursday, April 24 at 12:30 p.m. EDT (9:30 a.m. PDT).
The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis
at the company's Web site, www.usairways.com. An archive of the
webcast will be available on the site through May 24. Listeners to the
webcast will need a cur... |
| | | 04/08/08 | US Airways Mechanics-and-Related Employees Ratify Unified Contract| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) mechanics represented by the International Association of
Machinists (IAM) District 142 today ratified a three-year agreement
that moves all US Airways' maintenance-and-related employees to one
labor contract. The new agreement provides annual wage increases, job
security and new pension benefits for all members, and becomes
amendable on Dec. 31, 2011.
The IAM mechanics' agreement, covering approximately 3,300
ma... |
| | | 04/05/08 | US Airways to Assist Skybus Airlines Customers Affected by Suspension of Service| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) will accept tickets for standby travel from passengers who were
scheduled to fly on Skybus Airlines flights to/from Skybus' former
operational centers at Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, N.C.
Skybus customers will be able to travel on a space available
standby basis for a $50 fare per person per non-stop segment plus any
applicable taxes and fees on US Airways flights to/from Columbus and
Greensboro and the cities ... |
| | | 04/04/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports March Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported March and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.4
billion, down 0.2 percent from March 2007. Capacity was 6.4 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), down 2.7 percent from March 2007.
Passenger load factor for the month of March was 84.5 percent, up 2.1
points versus March 2007.
"Our March consolidated (mainline and Express) passenger revenu... |
| | | 04/03/08 | US Airways to Assist ATA Airlines Customers Affected by Suspension of Service|
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2008--US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will
accept tickets for standby travel from passengers who were scheduled to fly
on ATA Airlines flights to/from the Hawaiian Islands and Mexico.
ATA customers will be able to travel on a space available standby basis for
a $100 fare per person per non-stop segment plus any applicable taxes and fees
on any US Airways flight including flights to/from the Hawaiian cities of Honolulu,
Kahului (Maui), Kona ... |
| | | 04/02/08 | US Airways Relaunches Its Envoy Experience| Airline Improves Trans-Atlantic Business Class Product; Enhanced in-Flight Service and New Meals
TEMPE, Ariz., Apr 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has freshened up its Envoy (trans-Atlantic
business class service) experience to meet the expectations of today's
discerning travelers. Envoy is available on all nonstop flights
between US Airways' international gateways -- Charlotte, N.C. and
Philadelphia -- and all 20 European airports served by the carrier,
including new ... |
| | | 03/31/08 | US Airways to Assist Aloha Airlines Customers Affected by Suspension of Aloha Service| TEMPE, Ariz., Mar 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will accept tickets for standby travel from
passengers who were scheduled to fly on Aloha Airlines flights to/from
the Hawaiian Islands.
Aloha Airlines customers will be able to travel on a space
available standby basis for a $100 fare per person per non-stop
segment plus any applicable taxes and fees on any US Airways flight
including flights to/from the following Hawaiian cities: Honolulu,
Lihue, Kahului (Maui) and Kon... |
| | | 03/31/08 | US Airways Launches First Ever Service to London's Heathrow Airport| Airline Begins Daily Service from Its Philadelphia Hub
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2008--On Saturday March,
29, US Airways (NYSE:LCC) launched its first ever service to London's
Heathrow Airport from its international gateway and hub in
Philadelphia. US Airways is utilizing its flagship international
aircraft on the new route, the Airbus A330, offering 29 Envoy and 259
economy seats.
The Philadelphia-Heathrow route is the airline's seventh new
trans-Atlantic rout... |
| | | 03/19/08 | Spring Has Sprung and So Have the Savings When Visiting Europe with US Airways and MasterCard(R)|
Save up to 20 Percent and Earn up to 20,000 Bonus Miles When
Visiting Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Milan, Venice or Zurich This
Spring
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) announced today that MasterCard cardholders now have two more
reasons to visit Europe this spring. For a limited time, US Airways
travelers who book using a valid MasterCard card can get 20 percent
off and 20,000 bonus miles when flying Envoy... |
| | | 03/17/08 | US Airways' Employees Share $49 Million in Profit Sharing| TEMPE, Ariz., Mar 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Profit sharing checks totaling $49 million will be distributed to
US Airways (NYSE:LCC) employees in hundreds of communities today as
the airline celebrates its second consecutive year of profitability
since merging with America West in 2005.
"Last year was our second consecutive profitable year as one
carrier and I'm delighted that today our employees will share in this
success through our profit sharing program," said Chairman and CEO
Doug P... |
| | | 03/14/08 | US Airways Applauds Legislation Introduced to Relax Perimeter Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport| Legislation Enhances Competition While Protecting Small Communities
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) applauds legislation to relax the 1,250 mile perimeter rule at
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Legislation introduced on
Thursday would allow airlines which currently have slots at Reagan
National to convert flights now serving large hub airports inside the
perimeter into flights serving any airport outside the perimeter.
The prop... |
| | | 03/12/08 | US Airways, International Association of Machinists Reach Tentative Agreement for Unified Mechanics-and-Related Contract| TEMPE, Ariz., Mar 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) and the International Association of
Machinists (IAM) District 142 today reached a tentative agreement on a
unified contract that moves all US Airways' maintenance-and-related
employees to one labor contract.
The contract, if ratified, would move pre-merger America West
("West") maintenance-and-related employees to the higher pay scales of
the pre-merger US Airways ("East") labor contract and modifies the
existing East l... |
| | | 03/07/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by Ohio Valley and Northeast Winter Weather May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to
change travel plans as a result of winter weather in the Ohio Valley
and Northeastern United States.
The airline is offering the following revised policies, which
apply to all customers flying through March 8 on any US Airways or US
Airways codeshare flight to or from the following locations:
Little Rock, Ark.; Memphis, Tenn.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Johnson
... |
| | | 03/06/08 | US Airways Presentation at the 2008 JPMorgan Aviation and Transportation Conference to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2008--US Airways Group
(NYSE: LCC) President Scott Kirby will present at the JPMorgan
Aviation and Transportation Conference on March 18. Kirby's
presentation will be webcast live at 4:45 p.m. EDT at
www.usairways.com. To access the presentation, click on About US --
Investor Relations -- Webcasts/Presentations/Updates.
An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's Web
site through April 18. Listeners to the webcast will need ... |
| | | 03/05/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports February Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported February and year-to-date 2008 traffic
results. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.5
billion, up 2.9 percent from February 2007. Capacity was 5.8 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), up 2.2 percent from February 2007.
Passenger load factor for the month of February was 77.2 percent, up
0.5 points versus February 2007.
"Our February consolidated (mainline and Express) pa... |
| | | 03/04/08 | US Airways Goes Back-to-Back with Top January On-Time Performance|
For the Second Consecutive Month the Airline Ranks #1 among 10
Largest Carriers in Department of Transportation On-Time Rankings;
Performance Triggers $1.8 Million in Employee Payout
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2008--US Airways' (NYSE:
LCC) on-time performance for Jan. 2008 ranked first among the 10
largest carriers as measured by the U.S. Department of Transportation,
resulting in a $1.8 million payment to the airline's 36,000 employees
with each employ... |
| | | 02/29/08 | 'Fly with US. Read with Kids.' Campaign Takes to the Skies| US Airways and Reading Is Fundamental Put Children's Books on
Planes; Launch "Read with Kids Challenge."
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) has joined with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to launch a new
early childhood literacy campaign, "Fly with US. Read with Kids,"
which features a free children's book for passengers traveling
domestically during March, the online "Read with Kids Challenge," and
support of RIF programs serving young ... |
| | | 02/26/08 | US Airways Amends Checked Baggage Policy| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) today announced it will implement a $25 service fee for a second
checked bag. The fee applies to travel that occurs on or after May 5,
2008.
The new checked bag policy will apply to all flights within the
U.S., to/from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.
Customers may continue to check one bag free of charge. In
addition, the airline will waive the fee for its most frequent
customers including:
... |
| | | 02/25/08 | US Airways Adds Three New Transcontinental Routes Just in Time for Summer| Airline to Add Service to Sacramento, Calif. from Charlotte, N.C.
and Philadelphia and to Tucson, Ariz. from Charlotte
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) ramps up its summer schedule with three new
transcontinental routes. Beginning on June 3, the airline will begin
new nonstop service from its two largest hubs at Charlotte-Douglas
International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport to
California's capital city of Sacramento. US Airw... |
| | | 02/21/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by East Coast Winter Weather May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to
change travel plans as a result of the winter weather along the East
Coast.
The airline is offering the following revised policies, which
apply to all customers flying through Feb. 22 on any US Airways or US
Airways codeshare flight to or from the following locations: Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Washington Dulles
International Airport; Ph... |
| | | 02/13/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by Northeast Winter Weather May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who
may have to change travel plans as a result of the winter weather in
the Northeast.
The airline is offering the following revised policies, which
apply to all customers flying through Feb. 14 on any US Airways or US
Airways codeshare flight to or from the following locations:
Hartford/Springfield, Conn.; Boston; Newark, N.J.; New York's
LaGuardia Airport; New York-JFK; Providence... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Head North of the Border This Summer with New US Airways between Philadelphia and Vancouver| TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) customers on either side of North America
will have another non-stop transcontinental option this summer when US
Airways begins new seasonal service between its international gateway
at Philadelphia International Airport and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Flights are scheduled to begin June 3 and run through Sept. 2,
utilizing Airbus A319 aircraft in a 124-seat configuration. This new
flight complements US Airways' existing ... |
| | | 02/11/08 | US Airways Does the Texas Two Step with New Service to Two Destinations in the Lone Star State| Airlines Pans Flights from Its Hub in Charlotte, N.C. to Austin and San Antonio TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE:LCC) introduces a new take on the 'Texas Two
Step' with new flights to Austin and San Antonio from the airline's
largest hub in Charlotte, N.C. beginning May 4. Flights will be
operated by US Airways Express carrier Mesa Airlines using 86-seat
Bombardier manufactured Canadair CRJ900 regional jets.
"With a solid business and government base suppor... |
| | | 02/05/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports January Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported January 2008
traffic results. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.6
billion, down 0.9 percent from January 2007. Capacity was 6.2 billion
available seat miles (ASMs), down 2.7 percent from January 2007.
Passenger load factor for the month of January was 75.2 percent, up
1.4 points versus January 2007.
"Our January consolidated (mainline and Express) passenger revenue
per availab... |
| | | 02/05/08 | US Airways' Top December On-Time Performance Triggers $1.8 Million Employee Incentive Payments| Airline Ranks #1 among 10 Largest Carriers in DOT On-Time Rankings
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) today announced its on-time performance for Dec. 2007 ranked
first among the 10 largest carriers as measured by the U.S. Department
of Transportation, resulting in a $1.8 million payment to the
airline's 36,000 employees with each employee receiving a $50 bonus.
According to the DOT's December Air Traveler Consumer Report, US
Airways' arrival r... |
| | | 02/01/08 | US Airways Races into Daytona Beach with the Start of New Daily Service from Its Charlotte, N.C. Hub| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2008--Just in time for the
50th running of the Daytona 500, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) begins new,
daily service today between Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
and its hub at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT). The
inaugural flight will depart DAB at 8:30 a.m. and arrive at CLT at
10:15 a.m. US Airways Express carrier Republic Airlines will operate
the route with 86-seat Embraer 175 regional jet aircraft.
"US Airways customers... |
| | | 01/31/08 | US Airways Customers Affected by Midwest Winter Storm May Change Itineraries without Penalty| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) is relaxing certain fees for customers who may have to
change travel plans as a result of the Midwest snow storms.
The airline is offering the following revised policies, which
apply to all customers flying Jan. 31 through Feb. 1 on any US Airways
or US Airways codeshare flight to or from the following locations:
Chicago-O'Hare; Indianapolis; Louisville, Ky.; Detroit; Kansas City,
Mo.; St. Louis; Akron, Ohio; Cinc... |
| | | 01/28/08 | CORRECTING and REPLACING US Airways Vacations Offers Extension on $200 off Vacations to Grand Bahama Island| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2008--In BW5130 issued
Jan. 28, 2008: Please replace the release with the following corrected
version due to multiple revisions.
The corrected release reads:
US AIRWAYS VACATIONS OFFERS EXTENSION ON $200 OFF VACATIONS TO
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
US Airways Vacations wants you to enjoy $200 off* your vacation to
Grand Bahama Island! Located just 55 miles off the southern coast of
Florida, Grand Bahama Island is easy to get to and has some... |
| | | 01/25/08 | US Airways Names Dion Flannery President, US Airways Express| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) today announced that US Airways executive Dion Flannery,
currently vice president, financial analysis, has been named president
of US Airways Express. Flannery, 41, succeeds Robert Martens, who has
announced his retirement from the airline. In his new role, Flannery
will be responsible for oversight of US Airways' wholly owned regional
carriers, Piedmont and PSA Airlines, as well as the seven regional
affiliates that... |
| | | 01/24/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Annual Profit of $427 Million| Highlights of the US Airways Group, Inc. (the Company) fourth
quarter and 2007 results:
-- The Company reported a full year 2007 net profit of $427
million, or $4.52 per diluted share, which includes net
special items of $13 million. Excluding net special items, the
Company reported a net profit of $440 million, or $4.65 per
diluted share.
-- The Company reported a fourth quarter 2007 net loss of $79
million, or ($0.87) per share,... |
| | | 01/23/08 | US Airways Introduces New Service to Three Gulf Coast Destinations| The Airline Will Serve Two Florida Markets; Fort Walton Beach and
Panama City and Gulfport/Biloxi, Miss. from Its Hub in Charlotte, N.C.
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2008--US Airways
(NYSE:LCC) introduces three new ways for customers to access the Gulf
Coast. New service will begin from the airline's largest hub in
Charlotte, N.C. on April 6 to the Fla. cities of Fort Walton Beach and
Panama City as well as to Gulfport/Biloxi, Miss. on May 4. The new
service will be ope... |
| | | 01/17/08 | US Airways Announces New Executive Appointments|
Alan Ferayorni Hired as Vice President IT Infrastructure
Kevin Riccoboni Promoted to Vice President, Technology Delivery
and Airline Operations
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) today announced two new executive appointments in its Information
Technologies group. Approved earlier today by the airline's board of
directors, Alan Ferayorni has been named vice president, IT
infrastructure and Kevin Riccoboni has been... |
| | | 01/16/08 | US AIRWAYS INTRODUCES NEW SEASONAL SERVICE FROM ITS HUB IN CHARLOTTE, N.C TO THE FLORIDA KEYS|
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2008 - US Airways introduces a faster, easier way to get to Key West, Fla. New seasonal service will begin from the airline's Charlotte, N.C. hub on Feb. 16 through May 3. The new service will operate weekly on Saturday's by US Airways' Express partner Republic Airways using 76-seat Embraer 170 aircraft.
"This new service from our largest East coast hub will allow our passengers a single connection to Key West, rather than multiple connections through Orlando or For... |
| | | 01/14/08 | US Airways Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Conference Call to Be Webcast| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE:LCC) will conduct a live audio webcast of its fourth
quarter and full year 2007 financial results conference call with the
financial community on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. ET (8:30
a.m. MT).
The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis
at the company's Web site, www.usairways.com. An archive of the
webcast will be available on the site through Feb. 24. Listeners to
the web... |
| | | 01/07/08 | US Airways Appoints Two Industry Veterans to Key Operation Positions| Suzanne Boda Named Senior Vice President, East Coast, International and Cargo Operations; Robert Ciminelli Named Vice President, Philadelphia OperationTEMPE, Ariz., Jan 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced the appointment of two
executives, pending board of directors' approval, who will oversee key
parts of the airline's east coast operation. Suzanne Boda has been
named senior vice president, east coast, international and cargo
operations and Robert Ciminelli ha... |
| | | 01/04/08 | US Airways Group, Inc. Reports December Traffic| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2008--US Airways Group,
Inc. (NYSE:LCC) today reported December, fourth quarter and full year
traffic results for 2007. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month
were 4.9 billion, down 4.5 percent from December 2006. Capacity was
6.5 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 4.4 percent from
December 2006. Passenger load factor for the month of December was
75.3 percent, down 0.2 points versus December 2006.
"Our December consolidated (mai... |
| | | 01/02/08 | US Airways Congratulates Winner of Its Second Annual Holiday Story Contest| Marlene Patrick of Cheltenham, Pa. Awarded $500 US Airways Gift
Card
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2008--A Christmas Eve
flight featuring a pilot with the holiday spirit was the clear winner
for US Airways' (NYSE: LCC) Second Annual Holiday Story Contest.
Marlene Patrick of Cheltenham, Pa., was the grand prize winner and
will receive a $500 gift card good for travel anywhere US Airways
flies.
"This was no easy task selecting the best ... |
| | | 01/02/08 | Travelers Who Pay Using a MasterCard Card Can Save $100 on Luxury US Airways Vacations| TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2008--US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) announced today that MasterCard cardholders will receive $100 off
of the booking price when they book a minimum four night air and hotel
package with their MasterCard cards to any US Airways Vacations luxury
property worldwide*. Travelers who are MasterCard cardholders can take
advantage of this promotion to see the ruins in Mexico, relax on the
beaches of the Caribbean, shop the chic boutiques of Europe, play 18
hole... |
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