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Monday, October 30, 2006

We're at it Again! US Airways Lowers Fares in Huntington, W.V.

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) continues the popular fare reductions it set in motion late last year by lowering fares in Huntington, W.V. Passengers will see reductions in walkup fares up to 20 percent, and advance purchase fares up to 23 percent. Fares are available immediately and can be booked at www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322 or through a travel agent.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050223/LAW097LOGO )

"An overwhelmingly positive response from our customers and a positive revenue impact for the airline has prompted us to continue spreading our consumer-friendly pricing structure across even more of our network," said Tom Trenga, vice president, revenue management for US Airways. "We are pleased to offer the people of Huntington, W.V. these fares."

Walk up fare based on one-way purchase. Advance purchase sample fare requires roundtrip air travel. With this wave of fare reductions US Airways has dramatically lowered prices in more than 300 markets this year. The current changes include the following markets:



                                                                    Reduction
                                              Reduction               From
                                                From        New     Previous
                                      New     Previous    Sample     Lowest
                                    Sample     Lowest     Advance    Advance
                                    Walk Up    Walk Up   Purchase   Purchase
                                     Fare*      Fare*      Fare*      Fare*

    * Walk Up and Advance Purchase Fares are shown one-way.  Advance Purchase
      sample fare requires round trip air travel.
    Huntington, W.V. to/from:
    Ft. Lauderdale                   $299        -9%        $99       -23%
    Ft. Myers                        $241       -11%        $99       -23%
    Miami                            $369        -8%        $99       -23%
    Orlando                          $289        -9%        $99       -23%
    Chicago (O'Hare)                 $223       -12%       $108       -22%
    Birmingham                       $171       -15%       $110       -21%
    St. Louis                        $121       -20%       $114       -21%
    New York (LaGuardia)             $239       -11%       $124       -19%
    Newark                           $239       -11%       $124       -19%
    Buffalo                          $239       -11%       $134       -18%
    West Palm Beach                  $234       -11%       $134       -18%
    Boston                           $274       -10%       $154       -16%
    Charleston, S.C.                 $274       -10%       $154       -16%
    Hartford                         $274       -10%       $154       -16%
    Raleigh-Durham, N.C.             $289        -9%       $154       -16%
    Seattle                          $371        -7%       $160       -16%
    Jacksonville                     $289        -9%       $164       -15%
    Tampa                            $289        -9%       $169       -15%
    Los Angeles                      $324        -8%       $177       -14%


Part or all of the above service may be provided by US Airways Express carriers Air Midwest, Air Wisconsin, Chautauqua, Colgan, Mesa, Piedmont, PSA, Republic and Trans States. Part or all of the service may be operated by America West or United Airlines(R).

*Terms and Conditions: Walkup fare based on one-way purchase. Advance purchase sample fare requires roundtrip air travel. 21-day advance purchase and a one-night minimum stay are required. Tickets are nonrefundable and permissible changes incur a $100 change fee and any applicable fare difference. Sample price does not include federal excise taxes of $3.30 per segment, Passenger Facility Charges of $4.50 to $18.00 per passenger, and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per segment (up to $10 per itinerary). Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares shown are valid for purchases made at usairways.com. Tickets purchased through US Airways telephone reservations are $5 higher. Tickets purchased at US Airways airports or city ticket offices are $10 higher. Advance Purchase Travel is not valid November 2006: 26, 27; December 2006: 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2007: 1, 2, 3, 7, 12; February 2007: 16, 18, 19, 23, 25; March 2007: 4, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31; April 2007: 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29; May 2007: 6, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 28, 29; June 2007: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30; July 2007: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30.

US Airways and America West's recent merger creates the fifth largest domestic airline employing nearly 35,000 aviation professionals. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. US Airways is a member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 841 destinations in 157 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at www.usairways.com. (LCCG)

                                -Fly with US-

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