US Airways

US Airways was started in 1939 by the du Pont family of Pittsburgh as All-American Airways, delivering mail via small planes out of its hometown hub.

Over time, US Airways evolved through the help of mergers, including the acquisition of Pacific Southwest Airlines and Piedmont Airlines in the 1980s, and a completed merger with Phoenix-based America West Airlines in 2005. Between those years, US Airways had some financial strife, including failing to sell itself to other potential suitors for almost 10 years before the America West merger. US Airways also had financial difficulties after 9/11 shut down the industry and when fuel prices skyrocketed in 2007 and 2008, hitting most airlines in the pocketbook, causing them to raise prices and install new fees.

US Airways is currently based out of Phoenix, Arizona, operating over 3,500 domestic and international flights a day. US Airways operates its hubs out of Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Phoenix.

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• Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

  
  Points Wizard — Authority: 132
  “As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized… The airlines say they are listening to fliers’ concerns and, in several cases, reacting. Some are even specifically looking for swine flu… Earlier this ...
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• Quick way to run up miles at US Airways

  
  PracticalHacks — Authority: 128
  It’s probably obvious at this point that I’ve embarked upon a frequent flier mile kick, what with the British Airways 100K Visa sign on (times 2), the US Mint Presidential coin scheme, the 62,500 Hilton Honors Amex sign on bonus, and related posts.  Just yesterday I came across a deal that – bottom line – ...
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• A Big Winner for US Airways Fans

  
  Frugal Travel Guy — Authority: 508
  US Airways has the best holiday online shopping promotion this season, the "Big Bonus" It will earn up to 250% on top of the normal miles for merchandise earned through their partners. The offer is valid through December 30th, and applies to the first (10)purchases which post to your account and are dated by ...
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• Jeff Skiles to speak at Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 150
  November 23, 2009Flight 1549 appearances/videos/postsFlight 1549 First Officer Jeff Skiles is scheduled to speak at the annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, which commemorates the 106th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, NC.The banquet is sponsored by the Experimental ...
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• Capt Sullenberger to be Rose Parade grand marshal

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 150
  November 27, 2009Another honor for Captain Sullenberger. He was named Grand Marshal of the 121st Rose Parade – the theme: “A Cut Above the Rest”. He will sit in the head float for the parade, which begins at 8 am on Jan 1st and will televised locally on KTLA.Later, he will flip the coin to [...]
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• Matt Lauer interviews the Sullenbergers

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 150
  November 27, 2009Flight 1549 appearances/videos/postsWonder if this started out awkwardly. Lauer had a conniption after Capt Sullenberger canceled his Today appearance only to be interviewed by Katie Couric for 60 Minutes. No brainer. Morning show bit vs nighttime news program. (follow link above for Flight 1549 ...
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• UK airlines less vulnerable to seasonality on routes to US; Delta serves 34 European airports in summer

  
  anna.aero — Authority: 130
  How do the European and US carriers cope with seasonality in the transatlantic market? Who was the biggest carrier this summer and which US airline has cut the most flights this winter?
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• Taca Airlines and US Airways enter codeshare agreement

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 522
  TACA Airlines has entered into a new codeshare agreement with US Airways, which will go into effect on 12 January 2010. read more
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• Making sure you can hear the safety briefing

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 144
  Here’s an odd one: On my recent US Airways flight into Washington National, I couldnt hear the safety briefing. Why? Because a guy three rows behind me was talking loudly, non-stop, during the briefing. He was in a pilot’s uniform. A first officer. And he wouldnt shut up.
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• US Airways Offers Up to 250% Bonus on Shopping Purchases

  
  Business Travel Tips — Authority: 420
  US Airways is offering their “Big Bonus” promotion, through which you earn a progressively larger bonus on all of your purchases every time you shop at a different store.If you make 5 purchases from eligible merchants, then all of your purchases earn a 250% bonus.  The bonus will apply to a maximum of your first ...
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• US Airways delays delivery of 54 Airbus jets

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 522
  US Airways will delay delivery of 54 new Airbus jets until at least 2013 and take other steps to boost its cash reserves until travel demand rebounds. read more
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• US Airways celebrates season of giving by matching dividend miles members Miles of Hope Donations

  
  PlaneTalking.com — Authority: 439
  US Airways today announced it will match mileage donations made by members of its frequent flyer program, Dividend Miles, to the airlines Miles of Hope program during the holiday season.
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• US Airways defers Airbus deliveries, raises liquidity

  
  AIRLINE BIZ — Authority: 551
  US Airways, one of the carriers that got mentioned earlier this year by analysts as facing potential liquidity problems, said Tuesday it is deferring delivery of 54 Airbus jets to 2013 and afterward to save money. The airplanes were to be delivered between 2010 and 2012. "These deferral arrangements will reduce the ...
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• No Rebooking For People With H1N1 , So, You Know, Good Luck Flying [H1N1]

  
  Consumerist — Authority: 797
  When I look at flight attendants I do not see mere mortals. I see heroic flying immune systems. When the zombificating superflu does eventually strike, those who survive will no doubt be ruled by former flight attendants and elementary school teachers. In the meantime, theyll somehow continue working in a "flying ...
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• TMI Nation: Do We Really Need To Know About Capt. Sully’s Sex Life?

  
  Debbie Schlussel — Authority: 625
  By Debbie SchlusselYup, this is what it’s come to in our age of over-sharing, over-exposure, sex tapes that get you on Sean Vannity’s FOX News show (in several cases), and the annoying excess of reality TV shows galore.Captain Chesley Sullenberger was an instant hero when he landed a plane in the Hudson River and ...
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• Hero Pilot Sully Says He’s Getting “Rock Star Sex”

  
  Genesis Online — Authority: 147
  Celebrated airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger and his wife did an interview with NBC in which they talked about how their sex life has improved since the man America knows as “Sully” became a national hero. In an interview with NBC’s People of the Year TV, the man who saved his crew and passengers by taking US ...
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• AirTran Airways eyes seatback ads as novel way to boost revenue

  
  DailyFinance — Authority: 793
  Filed under: Company News , Economy , People , Boeing It seems airlines will stoop to anything in their pursuit of saving or making money. Long gone are the days of free food on bargain flights. Be prepared to pay to check even one bag. As if those skinflint ideas werent enough, AirTran Airways ( AAI ) is ...
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• US Airways New 5% Surcharge: Other Airlines NOT Matching

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 435
  At least, the other airlines aren’t matching - yet. Maybe they’re waiting to see how much bad publicity - if any - will result from the move by US Airways to add a 5% surcharge to all its flights, beginning May 8. It may be that the new surcharge is accepted - after all, we accepted (grudgingly) bag fees. On ...
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• (UAUA) United Airlines’ Parent UAL Corporation Raises Funds

  
  Stock Blog Hub — Authority: 165
  UAL Corporation ( UAUA ), the parent company of United Airlines, has announced the issue of $810 million notes to pay off existing debt. The $810 million in pass-through securities raised consists of $697 million of Class A certificates with a coupon interest rate of 9.75% expiring in Jan. 2017 and $113 million of ...
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• Travel Maze: Hungry in coach? Your cash is no good here. Try plastic

  
  DailyFinance — Authority: 793
  Filed under: Company News , Columns , Economy Next time youre flying coach on Delta Airlines ( DAL ), and you want an almond-butter-and-grape-jelly sandwich or a grilled-chicken gyro, youd better have a credit or debt card handy. The jelly sandwich is $4, the gyro $8 -- and cash transactions for food will soon be ...
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