Arlington, Va., July 9, 2002—US Airways, Inc. and the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 546 have reached a tentative agreement on the company’s restructuring plan.

The agreement, which is subject to ratification by its membership, covers the union’s approximately 46 simulator engineers.

“We are grateful to the TWU for their commitment in concluding this agreement, which will help to take our company further along its path towards a successful restructuring,” said US Airways Senior Vice President of Employee Relations Jerry A. Glass.

US Airways earlier had reached tentative agreements on its restructuring plan with the Association of Flight Attendants, and the TWU’s dispatchers and assistant dispatchers. US Airways continues discussions with its other unions, comprising the Air Line Pilots Association, International Association of Machinists, Communications Workers of America and the TWU’s flight crew training instructors.

Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Communications at (703) 872-5100.

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