From the Blue Ridge to the Biltmore, US Airways Lowers Fares in Asheville, N.C.

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		US Airways logo. (PRNewsFoto) [AG TK]
Airline Releases Another Round of Fare Reductions to 17 Markets To/From the
                             Paris of the South

    TEMPE, Ariz., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC)
sets off another round of its popular fare reductions by lowering fares in
Asheville, N.C., to 17 popular destinations. Customers will see walkup
fares reduced by up to 51 percent.
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050223/LAW097LOGO)
    This latest round of price cuts is part of a fare reduction program
that the new US Airways commenced after its merger with America West.
Destinations seeing significant reductions to and from Asheville include
Baltimore, Md. and New Orleans, La. with walkup fares reduced 51 and 45
percent respectively. Fares are available immediately and can be booked at
http://www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322 or through a travel agent.
    "The fare reductions that we're known for generate both a positive
response from customers and a positive revenue impact for the airline,"
said Tom Trenga, vice president, revenue management for US Airways. "We're
very pleased to bring the citizens of Asheville lower fares to several
markets across the country. For those looking for a new experience,
Asheville is a must see travel destination- a perfect combination of the
great outdoors and a thriving downtown make for the ideal getaway."
    With this wave of fare reductions, US Airways has dramatically lowered
prices in more than 1,100 markets. Below is a sample list of 10 markets
that will see fare reductions to and from Asheville, N.C. Customers can
also enjoy reduced fares in the following markets: Atlanta, Bangor, Me.,
Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Jackson, Miss. and Tallahassee, Fla.
The sample walkup fares below are based on a one-way purchase. A round trip
purchase may be required. The sample advance purchase fare is also based on
a one-way purchase, and a roundtrip purchase may be required.
    Asheville, N.C. to/from:* Fares are shown as one-way. Roundtrip purchase
may be required.


                                                       New Sample
                          New Sample                     Advance
                          Walkup Fare*   Reduction   Purchase Fare*  Reduction

    Baltimore, Md.+          $324           51%          $212         same low
                                                                        fare
    New Orleans, La+.        $354           45%          $219            9%

    Orlando, Fla.            $384           45%          $145         same low
                                                                        fare
    Denver+                  $444           38%          $245         same low
                                                                        fare
    Salt Lake City           $447           38%          $280         same low
                                                                        fare
    Little Rock, Ark.        $404           38%          $150         same low
                                                                        fare
    San Jose, Calif.         $487           32%          $210         same low
                                                                        fare
    Tucson, Ariz.            $497           31%          $205         same low
                                                                        fare
    Chicago                  $279           30%          $139         same low
                                                                        fare
    Memphis, Tenn.           $524           27%          $143         same low
                                                                        fare
    + requires a roundtrip purchase
    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).
    * Sample fares based on one-way purchase, and may require roundtrip air
travel. 21-day advance purchase and up to a one-night minimum stay may be
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 $3.40 per segment, Passenger Facility
Charges of $4.50 to $18.00 per passenger, and the September 11th Security
Fee of $2.50 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing.
Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fares shown are
valid for purchases made at usairways.com. Tickets purchased through US
Airways telephone reservations are $10 higher. Tickets purchased at US
Airways airports or city ticket offices are $20 higher.
    US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than
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 network, which offers our customers 16,000 daily flights to 855
destinations in 155 countries worldwide. This press release and additional
information on US Airways can be found at http://www.usairways.com. (LCCG)
                                -Fly with US-
SOURCE US Airways
http://www.usairways.com
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