America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) and Big
Sky Airlines (PCX: BSA) today announced a codeshare agreement expanding
America West`s route structure with service to 20 new markets in Montana,
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.  Customers can begin booking flights through
this codeshare agreement on March 12 for travel in early April.
 
In conjunction with this codeshare agreement, America West adds Big Sky
Airlines as a partner in its FlightFund frequent flyer program.  This
partnership will allow FlightFund members to earn and redeem miles on Big Sky
when an itinerary includes an America West flight.  Members will earn one mile
for every mile flown with a minimum of 500 miles earned per segment.
 
As a special launch offer, FlightFund members will earn double miles on
Big Sky flights when connecting to America West before June 30, 2001.
 
“America West is excited to be partnering with Big Sky,” said Bernie Han,
senior vice president of marketing and planning.  “This agreement provides our
customers with more online travel destinations in our expanding route
network.”
 
“This agreement will provide new connections to popular destinations such
as Phoenix and Las Vegas for our customers in Montana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Texas,” said Kim Champney, president and chief executive officer of Big Sky.
“We are very happy to be a part of the America West system and to offer the
benefits and services this brings to our markets.”
 
When the codeshare is implemented, customers will be able to make
reservations and request advanced seat assignments on America West-marketed,
Big Sky-operated flights by calling America West.  The codeshare agreement
offers online connections to Big Sky destinations such as Kalispell, Billings,
Missoula and Great Falls, Mont.; Enid, Okla.; and Jonesboro, Ark., via America
West non-stop flights from Phoenix to Spokane, Wash.; Denver and Dallas.
 
To make a reservation, customers can contact America West Airlines at
1-800-2-FLY-AWA (1-800-235-9292) or their travel agent.

Big Sky Airlines serves 28 cities with more than 100 daily departures,
featuring comfortable 19-seat Metroliner 23 and Metroliner III aircraft.

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