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US Airways is a major U.S. airline owned by American Airlines Group. It operates an extensive international and domestic network, with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
The airline is an affiliate member of Oneworld and utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircraft, as well as 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircraft operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. The carrier operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights (1,241 US Airways Mainline, 1,790 US Airways Express).
In February 2013, American Airlines and US Airways announced plans to merge, creating the largest airline in the world. The holding companies of American and US Airways merged effective December 9, 2013. In preparation for their eventual integration, the airlines began offering reciprocal frequent flyer benefits on January 7, 2014, and US Airways left Star Alliance to join Oneworld on March 31, 2014. The combined airline will carry the American Airlines name and branding, and will maintain the existing US Airways hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Phoenix for a period of at least five years under the terms of a settlement with the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general. US Airways management will run the combined airline from the American headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
The airline is an affiliate member of Oneworld and utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircraft, as well as 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircraft operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. The carrier operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights (1,241 US Airways Mainline, 1,790 US Airways Express).
In February 2013, American Airlines and US Airways announced plans to merge, creating the largest airline in the world. The holding companies of American and US Airways merged effective December 9, 2013. In preparation for their eventual integration, the airlines began offering reciprocal frequent flyer benefits on January 7, 2014, and US Airways left Star Alliance to join Oneworld on March 31, 2014. The combined airline will carry the American Airlines name and branding, and will maintain the existing US Airways hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Phoenix for a period of at least five years under the terms of a settlement with the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general. US Airways management will run the combined airline from the American headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
US Airways operates 3,031 flights a day to 193 destinations in 24 countries from its hubs in Phoenix, Charlotte, and Philadelphia.
US Airways' routes are concentrated along the East Coast of the United States, Southwestern United States, and the Caribbean, with a number of routes serving Europe and primary destinations along the U.S. West Coast. The airline's western U.S. presence has increased following the merger with America West. Codesharing with United Airlines has helped US Airways by enabling the airline to offer its customers service throughout the Midwest, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains states. Services to South America, Asia, and Australia also are offered via the American Airlines codeshare. Likewise, American passengers benefit from increased access via US Airways to the U.S. East Coast, Europe, and the Caribbean. US Airways Express carriers operate a large number of domestic routes, primarily into US Airways' hubs and focus cities, but with some exceptions, particularly small markets where the regional express carriers operate service under the EAS program, as well as some point-to-point commuter routes in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and south through the Carolinas. US Airways is the only major US airline that has never flown to Eastern Asia although they have codeshares with American Airlines.
US Airways has a fleet average age of 12.8 years as of July 2013.
By mid-2014, US Airways will maintain a predominantly Airbus fleet, with some Boeing jets and small fleet of Embraer jets. The post-merger US Airways continues to operate the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world.
Subsidiaries PSA and Piedmont exclusively fly Bombardier CRJ and de Havilland Dash 8 (DHC-8) line of aircraft.
US Airways' routes are concentrated along the East Coast of the United States, Southwestern United States, and the Caribbean, with a number of routes serving Europe and primary destinations along the U.S. West Coast. The airline's western U.S. presence has increased following the merger with America West. Codesharing with United Airlines has helped US Airways by enabling the airline to offer its customers service throughout the Midwest, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountains states. Services to South America, Asia, and Australia also are offered via the American Airlines codeshare. Likewise, American passengers benefit from increased access via US Airways to the U.S. East Coast, Europe, and the Caribbean. US Airways Express carriers operate a large number of domestic routes, primarily into US Airways' hubs and focus cities, but with some exceptions, particularly small markets where the regional express carriers operate service under the EAS program, as well as some point-to-point commuter routes in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and south through the Carolinas. US Airways is the only major US airline that has never flown to Eastern Asia although they have codeshares with American Airlines.
US Airways has a fleet average age of 12.8 years as of July 2013.
By mid-2014, US Airways will maintain a predominantly Airbus fleet, with some Boeing jets and small fleet of Embraer jets. The post-merger US Airways continues to operate the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world.
Subsidiaries PSA and Piedmont exclusively fly Bombardier CRJ and de Havilland Dash 8 (DHC-8) line of aircraft.
Business Class is US Airways' long-haul business class product, found on flights to Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Presently there are three types of Business Class seating in the US Airways fleet:
Every seat has a personal on-demand video screen either attached to the arm rest or as a portable unit passed out by the crew that offers movies, games and syndicated television shows in multiple languages. There is also an EmPower or AC outlet at each seat.
The airline offers complimentary food and beverage service for all Business Class passengers.
First Class is the premium cabin on domestic and short-haul international service, and is offered on all mainline aircraft as well as US Airways Express aircraft over 50 seats. Seat pitch ranges from 35 to 38 inches (89 to 97 cm) and a seat width ranging from 20 to 21 inches (51 to 53 cm). Free wine, beer and spirits and a snack basket are offered on all flights, as are blankets. Meals are provided on flights of 2.5 hours or longer.
- Fully flat suites in a reverse herringbone 1-2-1 configuration are found on all Airbus A330-200 and A330-300s. These are the Cirrus model designed by Sicma Aeroseat and feature a fully flat semi-private "pod".
- Angled lie flat seats on all Boeing 767-200s.
- Internationally configured Boeing 757-200s feature deep recline cradle seats with around 165 degrees of recline.
Every seat has a personal on-demand video screen either attached to the arm rest or as a portable unit passed out by the crew that offers movies, games and syndicated television shows in multiple languages. There is also an EmPower or AC outlet at each seat.
The airline offers complimentary food and beverage service for all Business Class passengers.
First Class is the premium cabin on domestic and short-haul international service, and is offered on all mainline aircraft as well as US Airways Express aircraft over 50 seats. Seat pitch ranges from 35 to 38 inches (89 to 97 cm) and a seat width ranging from 20 to 21 inches (51 to 53 cm). Free wine, beer and spirits and a snack basket are offered on all flights, as are blankets. Meals are provided on flights of 2.5 hours or longer.
Main Cabin is available on all aircraft, with a seat pitch ranging from 30 to 33 inches (76 to 84 cm) and a seat width ranging from 17 to 18 inches (43 to 46 cm). Domestic service features a buy-on-board program with full meals available for purchase on flights of 3.5 hours or longer, while shorter flights offer snack boxes. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are complimentary with alcohol available for purchase. Transatlantic and South American flights include standard meals and beverages (including wine) free of charge, with premium meals available for purchase, which include one alcoholic beverage.
US Airways offers GoGo Inflight Internet on Airbus A321 aircraft, Embraer 190/175/170 fleets, and Airbus A319/A320 fleet. US Airways has also signed up for GoGo Vision streaming video service which will be available on all GoGo equipped aircraft. Flights to Europe, South America, Hawaii and domestic flights over 700 miles operated with Boeing aircraft do feature movies and TV episodes on overhead screens in Coach. The Airbus A330s feature AVOD at every seat in both Economy and Business Class with a selection of movies, TV episodes, music and games. Complimentary headsets are available in both Business and Economy on flights to Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
GoGo is usually priced US$5–15 on domestic flights. It is not yet available on international flights.
Dividend Miles is US Airways Group's frequent-flyer program. Members earn one mile for every mile flown on US Airways on any published fare – paid flights taken in First Class or Envoy receive a 50% mileage bonus. Members can also earn miles on flights on partner airlines and for partner hotel stays, car rentals, shopping at the Dividend Miles mall and for purchases made with a US Airways credit card. Miles can be redeemed for free flights, upgrades, and more. Dividend Miles will be absorbed into American Airlines's AAdvantage program in the second quarter of 2015.
Prior to the airline's merger with American Airlines, US Airways' airport lounge was called the US Airways Club. There were 19 lounges in 13 airports across the United States. As part of the merger, all US Airways clubs were gradually rebranded as American's Admirals Clubs in 2014, except for a few that were closed down.
In addition to those with paid memberships, the following customers also have complimentary access to Admirals Club locations:
US Airways offers GoGo Inflight Internet on Airbus A321 aircraft, Embraer 190/175/170 fleets, and Airbus A319/A320 fleet. US Airways has also signed up for GoGo Vision streaming video service which will be available on all GoGo equipped aircraft. Flights to Europe, South America, Hawaii and domestic flights over 700 miles operated with Boeing aircraft do feature movies and TV episodes on overhead screens in Coach. The Airbus A330s feature AVOD at every seat in both Economy and Business Class with a selection of movies, TV episodes, music and games. Complimentary headsets are available in both Business and Economy on flights to Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
GoGo is usually priced US$5–15 on domestic flights. It is not yet available on international flights.
Dividend Miles is US Airways Group's frequent-flyer program. Members earn one mile for every mile flown on US Airways on any published fare – paid flights taken in First Class or Envoy receive a 50% mileage bonus. Members can also earn miles on flights on partner airlines and for partner hotel stays, car rentals, shopping at the Dividend Miles mall and for purchases made with a US Airways credit card. Miles can be redeemed for free flights, upgrades, and more. Dividend Miles will be absorbed into American Airlines's AAdvantage program in the second quarter of 2015.
Prior to the airline's merger with American Airlines, US Airways' airport lounge was called the US Airways Club. There were 19 lounges in 13 airports across the United States. As part of the merger, all US Airways clubs were gradually rebranded as American's Admirals Clubs in 2014, except for a few that were closed down.
In addition to those with paid memberships, the following customers also have complimentary access to Admirals Club locations:
- Passengers traveling in Business Class (renamed from Envoy Class) on an international flight
- Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members, except American's AAdvantage members and US Airways Dividend Miles members who are travelling domestically.
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