Just in Time for the Holidays! US Airways Lowers Fares in Augusta, GA

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) continues the popular fare reductions it set in motion late last year by lowering fares in Augusta, Ga. Passengers will see reductions in walkup fares up to 57 percent, and advance purchase fares up to 15 percent. Fares are available immediately and can be booked at www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322 or through a travel agent.

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"We continue to receive an overwhelmingly positive response from our customers and a positive revenue impact for the airline as we spread 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 Augusta, Ga. 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.  Below is
a sample from the 30 markets that will see fare reductions to and from
Augusta, Ga.:



                                                            Reduction
                                                              from
                                          New               Previous
                                         Sample              Lowest
                                         Walk Up             Walk Up
    Augusta, Ga. to/from:                 Fare*               Fare*

                        * Fares are shown as one-way.
    Detroit                               $291                 57%
    Pensacola                             $239                 47%
    Dallas/Ft. Worth                      $314                 33%
    San Diego                             $549                 22%

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: Walk up 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.

US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing nearly 35,000 aviation professionals worldwide. 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. The new US Airways -- the product of a merger between America West and US Airways in September 2005 -- is a member of the 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).

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