https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/us airways/ Us Airways News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T13:37:13+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-secures-joint-operating-certificate-with-us-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-secures-joint-operating-certificate-with-us-airways/ American Airlines has received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for American and US Airways, marking a major milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The news is one step closer to the end for US Airways, with the brand expected to disappear from markets in the next year. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-moves-closer-to-us-airways-integration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-moves-closer-to-us-airways-integration/ American Airlines and US Airways have reached a significant milestone in their merger today as the Cargo divisions combine under a single air waybill. The new entity currently brings in more than $800 million each year and moves more than one billion pounds of freight and mail annually. Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:28:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-to-start-codeshare-with-us-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-to-start-codeshare-with-us-airways/ Finnair has launched its codeshare flights with transatlantic joint business partner US Airways, further enhancing its relationship with fellow oneworld alliance member and providing customers increased access to cities in North America. Customers can now book tickets for codeshare flights for travel beginning July 24th. Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-codeshare-agreement-with-airberlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-codeshare-agreement-with-airberlin/ US Airways, part of American Airlines Group, has announced the launch of its codeshare agreement with fellow oneworld member airberlin, further enhancing its relationship with the Berlin-based carrier and providing customers increased access to major destinations throughout Germany and beyond. The codeshare includes placing the US Airways code on airberlin flights from Chicago, Miami and New York to Berlin, and from Fort Myers, Florida, Los Angeles, Miami and New York to Dusseldorf. Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-signs-up-for-us-airways-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-signs-up-for-us-airways-codeshare-deal/ British Airways and US Airways are launching a codeshare arrangement which will allow British Airways customers access to nearly 40 destinations in North America and the Caribbean. In the reciprocal arrangement, US Airways customers will be able to fly with British Airways to more than 70 destinations throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Mon, 12 May 2014 08:56:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-joins-iag-in-transatlantic-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-joins-iag-in-transatlantic-business/ Bigger is definitely better for transatlantic travellers now that IAG airlines British Airways and Iberia’s joint business with American Airlines has been extended to include American’s merger partner, US Airways. Following the merger between American Airlines and US Airways, customers booking with British Airways and Iberia will now be able to choose from a total of 70 direct flights a day between the UK and US and up to 16 flights per day between Spain and North America. Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:21:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-confirmed-for-oneworld-entry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-confirmed-for-oneworld-entry/ US Airways will join oneworld with effect from March 31st 2014, following completion of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 11:08:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-american-airlines-to-trade-on-nasdaq/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-american-airlines-to-trade-on-nasdaq/ After the American Airlines-US Airways merger closes and American parent company AMR Corporation emerges from Chapter 11, the combined company will be renamed American Airlines Group. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the group will trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol AAL. Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:47:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-agrees-deal-with-justice-department/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-agrees-deal-with-justice-department/ American Airlines and US Airways have settled the litigation brought by the US department of justice, the states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Tennessee, the commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia challenging the merger of the two airlines. The companies also announced an agreement with the department related to small community service from Washington Reagan National Airport. Thu, 14 Nov 2013 05:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-us-airways-extend-merger-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-us-airways-extend-merger-agreement/ AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, and US Airways Group have each agreed to extend the outside date at which either party may terminate the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger. The decision comes in light of the trial schedule surrounding litigation with US department of justice, which is seeking to block the merger. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-us-airways-to-fight-us-justice-department/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-us-airways-to-fight-us-justice-department/ AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, and US Airways have come out fighting against the US justice department following the decision to oppose the merger between the two. The airlines confirmed they would “mount a vigorous and strong defence” of their plans. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:57:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-department-of-justice-seeks-to-block-us-airways-american-airlines-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-department-of-justice-seeks-to-block-us-airways-american-airlines-merger/ The United States department of justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit challenging the proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways and American Airlines’ parent corporation, AMR Corp. The department said that the merger, which would result in the creation of the world’s largest airline, would substantially lessen competition for commercial air travel in local markets throughout the United States and result in passengers paying higher airfares and receiving less service. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:57:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-steps-up-inflight-internet-access/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-steps-up-inflight-internet-access/ US Airways has completed installation of the Gogo wi-fi in-flight internet service on its fleet of 270 Airbus A319, A320, A321 and Embraer 190 aircraft. The 58 Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft operated by Republic Airlines as US Airways Express have also been updated. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:46:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-offers-baggage-delivery-service-and-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-offers-baggage-delivery-service-and-tool/ US Airways now offers customers the ability to skip the line at baggage claim with Bags VIP delivery service; which delivers their bag to their home, hotel or office. The airline also offers customers the Track Your Bag tool on usairways.com. Track Your Bag allows travelers to follow their bags from check-in to landing from their smart phone, tablet or laptop. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-march-load-factor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-march-load-factor/ US Airways Group, Inc. today announced March and year-to-date 2013 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.6 billion, up 5.1 percent versus March 2012. Mainline capacity was 6.5 billion available seat miles (ASMs), up 3.2 percent versus March 2012. Mainline passenger load factor was a record 86.1 percent for the month of March, up 1.5 points versus March 2012. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-gets-green-light-on-us-airways-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-gets-green-light-on-us-airways-deal/ The proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways has been approved by a judge in the United States. The decision, which had to be approved by a judge following American Airlines’ decision to enter bankruptcy protection in November 2011, moves the two companies one step closer to forming the largest carrier in the world. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:36:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-flight-attendants-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-flight-attendants-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-contract/ US Airways flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants - CWA (AFA), ratified a new contract today that provides immediate pay increases and includes support for the merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-mergers-not-always-great-news/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-mergers-not-always-great-news/ With recent news of a merger between American Airlines and US Airways, the airline industry seems to be headed toward four “super-airlines” dominating the market. Recent mergers have consolidated brands and routes across the country, but passengers do not benefit. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-seals-deal-with-us-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-seals-deal-with-us-airways/ American Airlines parent AMR Corporation has agreed a merger with US Airways, ending weeks of speculation a deal was imminent. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will combine to create a premier global carrier, which will have an implied combined equity value of approximately $11 billion. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:20:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-highest-annual-profit-in-company-history/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-highest-annual-profit-in-company-history/ US Airways has recorded a net profit of $537 million, or $2.79 per diluted share, for financial 2012. The figure excludes net special items totalling a credit of $100 million, and compares to a full year 2011 net profit of $111 million excluding net special items, or $0.68 per diluted share. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-signs-pilots-deal-with-us-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-signs-pilots-deal-with-us-airways/ American Airlines and US Airways have signed a ‘pilot’s agreement’ which could potentially smooth the path of any merger between the two airlines. The two United Stated-based carriers confirmed they had completed discussions with the Allied Pilots Association and the US Airlines Pilots Association, with a deal now in place in the event of a merger. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:53:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-november-load-factor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-november-load-factor/ US Airways Group, Inc. today announced November and year-to-date 2012 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.8 billion, up 4.0 percent versus November 2011. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-festive-flights-for-key-west-florida/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-festive-flights-for-key-west-florida/ Snowbirds who want to fly south to the sunshine and warmth of the Florida Keys this winter will find it even easier as air access to Key West, the southernmost point of the continental USA, expands with the pre-Christmas launch of non-stop seasonal flights from Washington DC and New York City. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:42:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-launch-charlotte-london-flights-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-launch-charlotte-london-flights-in-march/ US Airways has confirmed it will inaugurate a daily, non-stop service between its Charlotte hub and Heathrow Airport in London. The flights are expected to begin in March 2013. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:25:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-new-texas-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-new-texas-service/ US Airways is launching a new daily, non-stop service from the airline’s international gateway of Philadelphia International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Antonio International Airport. Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aa-us-airways-sign-nondisclusure-pact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aa-us-airways-sign-nondisclusure-pact/ US Airways and American Airlines parent AMR could be a step closer to a merger after the companies entered into a nondisclosure agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies have agreed to exchange certain confidential information and to work in good faith to evaluate a potential combination, according to a memo from US Airways chief executive Doug Parker. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:20:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-employees-take-home-more-than-260000/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-employees-take-home-more-than-260000/ A US Airways flight attendant won $10,000 after making a customer “feel at home” on a flight from Charlotte, N.C. to Mexico City earned her an entry into the airline’s “Above and Beyond” employee recognition drawing.  The employee took home a portion of the more than $260,000 that US Airways gives away each quarter to 360 employees. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-offer-dinefresh-in-flight-menu-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-offer-dinefresh-in-flight-menu-options/ US Airways continues to enhance its customers’ in-flight experience with the introduction of DineFresh, a premium meal option in Economy that allows customers to treat themselves when flying internationally to Europe, the Middle East and South America. The new premium choice enhances the airline’s current complimentary meal offerings. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-aircraft-come-close-to-collision-at-regan-national-aiport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-aircraft-come-close-to-collision-at-regan-national-aiport/ Three aircraft have come close to an accident at Regan National Airport in Washington following a “miscommunication” with air traffic control. Reports from the United States transport officials said two regional commuter jets took off in the direction of an incoming flight with inadequate separation. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-express-flight-attendants-open-strike-vote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-express-flight-attendants-open-strike-vote/ Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), today began casting votes on whether to authorize a strike at the carrier after unproductive negotiations. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-extends-deal-with-guestlogix/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-extends-deal-with-guestlogix/ US Airways has renewed its agreement with GuestLogix, the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry. The multi-year contract renewal, representing more than 50 million passenger-trips annually, will expand the relationship between US Airways and GuestLogix. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-begins-service-to-14-communities-from-reagan-national-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-begins-service-to-14-communities-from-reagan-national-airport/ US Airways began new service to 11 communities today and improved service to three from Washington, D.C’s Reagan National Airport. The airline launched nonstop flights to Birmingham, Ala.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Islip, N.Y.; Little Rock, Ark.; Jacksonville, N.C.; Pensacola, Fla.; Tallahassee, Fla. and Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inflight-wi-fi-takes-off-on-more-us-airways-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/inflight-wi-fi-takes-off-on-more-us-airways-flights/ US Airways is expanding its Gogo® Wi-Fi inflight Internet service to its fleet of Airbus A319, A320 and Embraer 190 aircraft. With the expansion of inflight Internet across the Airbus A320 (A319, A320 and A321) family and Embraer 190 fleet, US Airways will have 90 percent of its mainline domestic fleet equipped with Wi-Fi Internet access. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-and-association-of-flight-attendants-reach-tentative-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-and-association-of-flight-attendants-reach-tentative-agreement/ US Airways today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants, which represents the airline’s 6,700 mainline flight attendants. Details of the agreement will be made available by AFA. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-american-carriers-introducing-ets-surcharge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-american-carriers-introducing-ets-surcharge/ Two more major American carriers have added surcharges to ticket prices in order to meet the cost of a new European Union-sponsored Emissions Trading Scheme. Delta Air Lines led the way in the US last week, with American Airlines and US Airways now following suit. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:12:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-expands-washington-d.c-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-expands-washington-d.c-service/ US Airways has announced it will offer services to 11 new destinations and add flights to three existing destinations at Reagan National Airport following the closing of its slot transaction with Delta Air Lines. Eight of the 11 new communities the airline will serve currently have no service to Washington’s downtown airport. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:20:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-december-load-factor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-december-load-factor/ US Airways Group, Inc today announced December, fourth quarter, and full-year 2011 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.9 billion, up 3.6 percent versus December 2010. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-us-airlines-welcome-dot-slot-ruling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-us-airlines-welcome-dot-slot-ruling/ Delta Air Lines and US Airways welcome the decision by the Department of Transportation to approve the proposed slot transaction at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan National airports, subject to certain conditions. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:48:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-and-us-airways-move-closer-to-slot-swap-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-and-us-airways-move-closer-to-slot-swap-deal/ Delta Air Lines and US Airways have welcomed the decision the decision by the US department of transport to approve the proposed slot transaction at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan National airports. The order, which is subject to conditions, represents a clear recognition by the Obama administration the slot transaction is in the public interest because of the service benefits and efficiencies that would result in both New York and Washington, argued the carriers. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:20:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-appoints-bill-post-to-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-appoints-bill-post-to-board/ US Airways today announced that William J. Post, retired chairman and CEO of Pinnacle West Corporation, and former president and CEO of Arizona Public Service (APS), has joined its Board of Directors. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:45:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-provisionally-supports-delta-air-lines-us-airways-slot-swap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-provisionally-supports-delta-air-lines-us-airways-slot-swap/ Officials at the United States Transport of Department have provisionally agreed to allow Delta Air Lines and US Airways to proceed with a large swap of takeoff and landing rights at Reagan Washington National Airport and New York’s LaGuardia Airports. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:28:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-names-new-executives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-names-new-executives/ US Airways today announced the appointment of Paul Galleberg to the position of vice president, legal affairs, and John McDonald to the position of vice president, corporate communications. Both officer appointments replace open positions and have been approved by the airline’s Board of Directors. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-june-load-factor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-reports-record-june-load-factor/ US Airways Group, Inc. today announced June, quarter and year-to-date 2011 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.7 billion, up 2.5 percent versus June 2010. Mainline capacity was 6.6 billion available seat miles (ASMs), up 2.3 percent versus June 2010. Mainline passenger load factor was an all-time record 87.1 percent, up 0.2 points versus June 2010. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dispatchers-ratify-contract-between-us-airways-and-the-transport-workers-un/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dispatchers-ratify-contract-between-us-airways-and-the-transport-workers-un/ Flight dispatchers at US Airways, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), have voted to ratify the new four-year collective bargaining agreement previously announced on June 15. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:20:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-53-million-aircraft-financing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-53-million-aircraft-financing/ US Airways, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, Inc, announced today its intention to make an offering, subject to market and other conditions, of Class C enhanced equipment trust certificates (the “Certificates”) in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $53 million. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:20:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-and-twu-dispatchers-reach-tentative-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-and-twu-dispatchers-reach-tentative-agreement/ US Airways has announced it has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) that represents the airline’s 164 flight dispatchers. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:37:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-cancelled-as-united-airlines-us-airways-are-hit-by-computer-outages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-cancelled-as-united-airlines-us-airways-are-hit-by-computer-outages/ Flights across the United States were returning to normal today after computer glitches caused disruption at both United Airlines and US Airways over the weekend. On Friday a five-hour outage forced United to ground 16 flights and around 25 on Saturday, with a similar incident striking at US Airways on Sunday. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-releases-update-regarding-system-outage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-releases-update-regarding-system-outage/ US Airways’ website - usairways.com - and the airline’s airport computer systems are back online and we are working to restore operational order following a systems outage earlier today. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-latest-to-bit-hit-by-rising-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-latest-to-bit-hit-by-rising-fuel/ US Airways Group has become the latest airline to report a net loss on the back of rising fuel costs. The airline lost $114 million, or 71 cents per diluted share, on total revenues of $2.96 billion for the quarter ending March 31st. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:28:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-take-on-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-to-take-on-sabre/ US Airways has confirmed it will sue Sabre Holdings, arguing the operator of reservations systems shuts out competition to protect monopoly pricing power. The airline is the latest to tackle the global airline distribution system, stating the fees paid to third party distributors are too high. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:40:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/employment-continues-to-fall-in-us-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/employment-continues-to-fall-in-us-aviation/ Employment figures in the US aviation industry continued to fall during June, with the sector shedding 8,700 posts over the past year. Delta Air Lines was able to buck the trend – taking on over 4,000 employees – following the acquisition of Northwest Airlines. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:41:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/US-Airways-end-United-merger-talks-as-American-and-Continental-see-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/US-Airways-end-United-merger-talks-as-American-and-Continental-see-losses/ In what has been a turbulent week for aviation in the United States, US Airways has called off merger talks with United Airlines. American and Continental airlines both reported financial losses, while transportation secretary Ray LaHood also confirmed new limits to tarmac waiting times would come into force. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:22:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-and-us-airways-flight-attendant-leaders-claim-merger-is-imp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-and-us-airways-flight-attendant-leaders-claim-merger-is-imp/ Leaders of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), representing nearly 21,000 flight attendants at United Airlines, US Airways and the former America West, responded to speculation about a potential merger between their airlines. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:07:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/United-AirlinesUS-Airways-renew-talks-as-sceptics-question-feasibility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/United-AirlinesUS-Airways-renew-talks-as-sceptics-question-feasibility/ United Airlines and US Airways have renewed merger talks as conditions in the international aviation sector continue to improve. A combined organisation could rival US leader Delta Air Lines in terms of size, but sceptics have begun to question synergies between the proposed partners. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:21:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-us-airways-announce-agreement-with-four-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-us-airways-announce-agreement-with-four-airlines/ Delta Air Lines today announced an agreement to transfer to four airlines 12 percent of the takeoff and landing slots involved in a previously announced transaction between the carriers at New York’s LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan National airports. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:33:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-new-non-stop-service-from-charlotte-to-los-cabos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-new-non-stop-service-from-charlotte-to-los-cabos/ The Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced new non-stop service to Los Cabos (SJD) from Charlotte (CLT) on US Airways. This new airlift from the carrier’s largest hub will be effective as of June 5. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:37:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-contracts-for-additional-passurr-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-contracts-for-additional-passurr-solutions/ PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PSSR) announced today that US Airways has contracted for PASSUR’s arrival management system, RightETA(TM), to further enhance hub reliability, improve the customer experience, and reduce operational costs. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:24:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airlines-passenger-numbers-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airlines-passenger-numbers-up/ Four of the US’s biggest airlines saw passenger numbers increase last month compared to November 2008. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Jet Blue Airways carried between them almost 20m passengers – up from 19.12 a year ago. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:26:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-3q-2009-financial-conference-call-to-be-webcast/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-3q-2009-financial-conference-call-to-be-webcast/ US Airways Group, will conduct a live audio webcast of its third quarter 2009 financial results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. PDT). Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:15:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-becomes-the-official-airline-of-the-philadelphia-flyers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-becomes-the-official-airline-of-the-philadelphia-flyers/ The Philadelphia Flyers today team up with US Airways (NYSE: LCC), Philadelphia’s hometown airline. In a new corporate sponsorship agreement, US Airways becomes the official airline of the Philadelphia Flyers and will hold a celebration with the airline’s 6,000 Philadelphia-based employees later this month. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:14:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hudson-river-pilot-awarded-new-management-role-with-us-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hudson-river-pilot-awarded-new-management-role-with-us-airways/ US Airways announced today that Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who piloted Flight 1549 during its emergency water landing on the Hudson River in January, is returning to work in a new role as a management pilot. In addition to his flying duties, Capt. Sullenberger will join the US Airways flight operations safety management team. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:20:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-unique-jpa-designed-business-class-seat-on-a330-200s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-launches-unique-jpa-designed-business-class-seat-on-a330-200s/ An innovative concept in aircraft seating design has just been unveiled as US Airways launches its new Envoy Suite, the airline’s business class seat, designed by James Park Associates (JPA), the leading designers of aviation interiors. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:13:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-unveils-envoy-suite-the-next-gen-of-business-class-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-unveils-envoy-suite-the-next-gen-of-business-class-travel/ US Airways (NYSE:LCC) offers business class travelers the ultimate in comfort, peace and privacy on trans-Atlantic flights with the new Envoy Suite. Starting this November, the airline will begin installing fully lie-flat business-class seats with an advanced on-demand in-flight entertainment system on its fleet of Airbus wide-body aircraft. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:01:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-slot-transaction-with-delta-air-lines-us-airways-nyse-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-slot-transaction-with-delta-air-lines-us-airways-nyse-/ US Airways today announced a transaction with Delta Air Lines that will allow US Airways to expand service at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:31:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-group-year-to-date-2009-traffic-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-group-year-to-date-2009-traffic-results/ US Airways Group, Inc. today announced July and year-to-date 2009 traffic results. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-new-nonstop-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-announces-new-nonstop-service/ US Airways lauches new Nonstop Service from Phoenix to Montego Bay, Jamaica Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:08:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-group-inc.-reports-record-july-load-factor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-airways-group-inc.-reports-record-july-load-factor/ US Airways Group, Inc. today announced July and year-to-date 2009 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles for the month were 5.7 billion, down 4.3 percent versus July 2008. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:36:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702121455606/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702121455606/ US Airways  debuts new, daily nonstop flying to Tel Aviv from its international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport today, linking the two sister cities and bolstering travel options between Israel and the United States.Senior Vice President, East Coast, International and Cargo Operations Suzanne Boda said, “Tel Aviv is an extremely exciting component of our trans-Atlantic portfolio and we’re pleased by the strong bookings our newest route is seeing. We look forward to offering this service and greatly appreciate the partnership of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation.” Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:14:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090622095239114/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090622095239114/ US Airways customers will now have more ways to catch the Aloha Spirit when the airline begins nonstop service between its largest hub in Charlotte, North Carolina and Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Daily, year-round service is set to begin Thursday, December 17, 2009. The new flight will complement US Airways’ daily nonstop service to Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island from its Phoenix hub. It will be operated with Boeing 767 aircraft with seating for 18 in First Class and 186 in the main cabin. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:20:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090611121405143/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090611121405143/ US Airways announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held today in New York. Stockholders voted to re-elect Herbert M. Baum, Matthew J. Hart, Richard C. Kraemer and Cheryl G. Krongard to three-year terms on the Board of Directors, expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2012. In addition, stockholders voted to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered accounting firm. Stockholders also voted against a shareholder proposal related to cumulative voting, and in favor a proposal of amendment to US Airways Group’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation to increase its authorized common stock from 200 million shares to 400 million shares. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:14:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090522100429376/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090522100429376/ US Airways inaugurates the airline’s first-ever service to Oslo, Norway today from its hub and international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport. The Oslo service is the second phase of US Airways’ expanding trans-Atlantic schedule in 2009. Flights to Birmingham, U.K. began last week, and in just five weeks US Airways begins service to Tel Aviv. In total, US Airways customers will have access to 23 trans-Atlantic destinations this summer. Fri, 22 May 2009 07:04:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090513125624602/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090513125624602/ US Airways customers today have a new United Kingdom option with nonstop service to Birmingham from the airline’s international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport. Birmingham is the first of three new US Airways offerings in 2009, preceding Oslo, Norway and Tel Aviv service to begin later this summer. Wed, 13 May 2009 07:28:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430092839116/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430092839116/ Airlines are flying some nearly empty planes from the United States to Mexico, a strong indication that swine flu concerns are keeping travelers at home. Continental Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways offer the most services to Mexico from the US and they are all seeing big falls in demand. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090403102509640/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090403102509640/ Beginning in May, US Airways customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel between the United States and Qatar, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Qatar Airways and US Airways. The agreement is subject to both United States and foreign government approval. A filing in support of the carriers’ new agreement was submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation this week. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:25:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120112823910/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120112823910/ The US Airways Airbus A320 that made its spectacular landing in the Hudson river last week had three unsung heroes on board.The pilot, Chesley “Sulley” Sullenburger kept his cool and saved all 155 lives with his quick thinking and acute judgement however the three flight attendants on board the plane also remind us what it really means to work in the skies. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:28:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090119134302404/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090119134302404/ Black box data has confirmed that a collision with a flock of birds caused the US Airways Airbus A320 to lose power, forcing the pilot to crash land into the Hudson River shortly after take-off. The pilot also told crash investigators that he ditched the plane in the Hudson River to avoid a potentially “catastrophic” crash in Manhattan. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:43:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009011523284556/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009011523284556/ US Airways flight 1549, an Airbus A320 en route to Charlotte from LaGuardia, with at least 152 people aboard, has crashed into the Hudson River in New York City but no loss of life has been reported. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:28:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080403114507292/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080403114507292/ US Airways has freshened up its Envoy (trans-Atlantic business class service) experience to meet the expectations of “today’s discerning travelers”. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:45:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071220104620514/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071220104620514/ US Airways has introduced new, upgraded menus for customers seated in its First Class cabin on flights in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:46:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071206115856492/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071206115856492/ US Airways hasentered into a partnership with Travel Channel to produce a 60-minuteentertainment program, which began airing onboard video-equipped flights this month. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:58:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070806164133475/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070806164133475/ US Airways has toldthe U.S. Department of Transportation that the airline’s bid fordaily service to China in 2009 provides maximum competition for U.S. consumersand greater convenience for shippers, while also establishing a new gateway toChina for more than 150,000 passengers annually. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:41:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070717101138432/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070717101138432/ US Airways launched a bid for daily non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Beijing that will bring new competitive options to China throughout the East Coast and mid-Atlantic regions. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:11:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070620094540239/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070620094540239/ US Airways has agreed to terms with Airbus S.A.S. for 60 single-aisle A320-family aircraft and 32 widebody aircraft, including the next generation A350 XWB. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:45:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040213174048567/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040213174048567/ US Airways is offering a “Buy Three Online, Get One Free*” program which rewards customers with free* travel for purchasing tickets and flying on US Airways, US Airways Express or US Airways Shuttle between Feb. 13, 2004 and June 15, 2004. Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:40:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006895/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006895/ PRNewswire-FirstCall ARLINGTON, Va. and EAST MEADOW, N.Y. Oct. 20 :US Airways and Lufthansa customers now can enjoy the many benefits of the airlines` codeshare relationship, with codeshare flights now available for purchase. Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006253/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006253/ US Airways has introduced a special buy one, get one free* promotion for customers traveling to and from Europe, July 16-Sept. 14, 2003. Fri, 18 Jul 2003 05:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40005653/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40005653/ As part of the United-US Airways enhanced marketing relationship, United Mileage Plus members and US Airways Dividend Miles members can now enjoy the benefit of award redemption on either carrier. Fri, 04 Apr 2003 05:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004987/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004987/ CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2003 - United and US Airways began the next phase of their marketing partnership with code-share flights available for travel beginning today. Tue, 07 Jan 2003 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004696/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40004696/ US Airways is offering new low GoFares - an affordable way to see family, visit friends, or just go shopping for the weekend during the holiday season. Customers purchasing GoFares can travel for as little as $98 roundtrip in select markets throughout the Eastern U.S. Mon, 25 Nov 2002 06:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn100/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn100/ US Airways is offering new specially discounted low Internet only fares for roundtrip travel originating in the U.S. to any of its six Europe destinations for tickets purchased via its Web site at usairways.com. These sale fares start as low as $250 roundtrip. Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn101/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn101/ Customers visiting US Airways’ Web site at usairways.com now can receive complete weather information from around the world directly on US Airways’ new weather page. Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn103/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn103/ US Airways is offering specially priced holiday discount fares this month for tickets purchased via its Web site at usairways.com. Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:27 +0000