PRNewswire-FirstCall PHOENIX Nov. 10 :

Customers who have always wanted to treat themselves to first class with
complimentary beverages and extra wide seats now have a special
opportunity with fares as low as $149 one way. America West Airlines today
announced a first-class sale with fares up to 70 percent off of America
West`s normal first-class fares and lower than coach fares charged by some
other airlines.
“Our first-class seating sets us apart from other low-fare carriers, just
like our low every day business-friendly fares and our flexible ticketing
policies set us apart from the high-cost carriers,” said Scott Bowers,
vice president, revenue management. “With nonstop transcontinental
first-class fares priced at $499 one way, this sale offers customers an
incredible value.”

These special fares are available for purchase now through Nov. 17, 2003,
with travel good through March 31, 2003. The fare sale is applicable to
all America West destinations served by an aircraft with first-class
cabins. America West`s standard 50 percent FlightFund mileage bonus for
first-class ticket purchases applies on these special fares. Customers who
purchase tickets at http://www.americawest.com/ also receive an additional
500 bonus miles.
Founded in 1983 and proudly celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2003,
America West Airlines is the nation`s second largest low-fare airline and
the only carrier formed since deregulation to achieve major airline
status. America West`s 13,000 employees serve nearly 55,000 customers a
day in 92 destinations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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