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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• (LUV) Southwest Airlines Reports Higher Traffic

  
  Stock Blog Hub — Authority: 459
  Last week Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) reported that its November traffic has jumped 11.7% over the same month last year. Load factor, or the percentage of available seats filled with passengers, in September rose to 76.5% from 63.2% in the prior-year period. Southwest said paying customers flew 5.88 billion miles ...
  19 hours ago

• US Airways to Pull Shuttle Crews From La Guardia and Boston

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 900
  The airline intends to base planes and personnel for New York and Boston routes elsewhere in a measure that would cut more than 250 jobs at La Guardia.
  2 days ago

• US Airways’ New Award Chart Released

  
  The Gate — Authority: 131
  There is a NEWS FLASH: New US Star Alliance/Partner Award Charts Released - Effective 1/6/10 and — for the most part — FlyerTalk members are breathing a sigh of relief that the increase in miles needed to redeem for award tickets on US Airways flights has not substantially increased and that the changes ...
  3 days ago

• US Airways Star Alliance award chart changes are coming

  
  One Mile at a Time — Authority: 503
  The inevitable has (sort of) happened. US Airways has finally released their new Star Alliance award chart which goes into effect on January 6, 2010 , coinciding with the other award chart changes that are coming. When I first saw that they announced the changes on a Friday night I was expecting the worst, since ...
  4 days ago

• They Turned My Flight Around For A Sick Stewardess

  
  Consumerist — Authority: 802
  An anonymous reader says her U.S. Airways flight 798 from Philadelphia to Amsterdam gave her a shorter round trip than she bargained for. The pilot turned the plane around over the Atlantic because a stewardess felt under the weather. She writes: Apparently, a stewardess on our flight wasnt "feeling well" and 2 ...
  4 days ago

• No More Middle Seats! New Yorkers, Bostonians Rejoice!

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 436
  Well at least that’s how I imagine those who commute between New York and Boston will react - once they learn about this change from US Airways: Starting this January 4 th , the airline will be switching to the Embraer 190 for its on-the-hour shuttle service between the NY and Boston, and this is a plane with a ...
  5 days ago

• US Airways says unit revenue was flat in November (thats good)

  
  AIRLINE BIZ — Authority: 589
  US Airways has become the second airline this month to offer hope that the unit revenue drop is easing for the airline industry. "The revenue environment continues to show core sequential improvement with strength in close-in bookings," US Airways president Scott Kirby said Thursday. "Additionally, both booked yields ...
  5 days ago

• Planes, Trains and Automobiles

  
  Traveling Mom — Authority: 428
  I thought it was only fitting to write a post for Traveling Mom while I’m at 32,000 feet in the air. Ah, the magic of wi-fi! As part of my national book tour for See Mom Run, presented by Swiffer WetJet, I’ve been traveling across the country visiting the cities where all our [...]
  6 days ago

• The Math on the Hilton Waikoloa Timeshare Offer

  
  Frugal Travel Guy — Authority: 425
  After a long but comfortable without a hitch trip to Kona, we settled in to our Palace Tower 5th floor room. I saw 6 other room lights on in the building. As always, this place is empty the first week in December. Staff reported occupancy at 36%. Last year I counted lounge chairs around the big pool and came up with ...
  6 days ago

• Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

  
  Points Wizard — Authority: 131
  “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 ...
  1 week ago

• Quick way to run up miles at US Airways

  
  PracticalHacks — Authority: 127
  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 – ...
  1 week ago

• A Big Winner for US Airways Fans

  
  Frugal Travel Guy — Authority: 425
  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 ...
  1 week ago

• Jeff Skiles to speak at Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 152
  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 ...
  1 week ago

• Capt Sullenberger to be Rose Parade grand marshal

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 152
  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 [...]
  1 week ago

• Matt Lauer interviews the Sullenbergers

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 152
  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 ...
  1 week ago

• 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?
  1 week ago

• Taca Airlines and US Airways enter codeshare agreement

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 541
  TACA Airlines has entered into a new codeshare agreement with US Airways, which will go into effect on 12 January 2010. read more
  1 week ago

• 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.
  1 week ago

• 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 ...
  2 weeks ago

• US Airways delays delivery of 54 Airbus jets

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 541
  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
  2 weeks ago

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