TEMPE, Ariz., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second time
this month, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) sets off another round of its popular
fare reductions by lowering fares in Roanoke, Va., to more than 20 popular
destinations. The fare reductions the airline is known for generate both a
positive response from customers and a positive revenue impact for the
airline. Customers will see walkup fares reduced by up to 49 percent.
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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 Roanoke, Va. include
Los Angeles and Salt Lake City with walkup fares reduced 49 percent. Las
Vegas and Denver see reductions of 48 and 46 percent respectively. Seven
additional California destinations including San Diego and Palm Springs
have walkup fares reduced more than 30 percent. Fares are available
immediately and can be booked at http://www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322
or through a travel agent.
"The Roanoke valley is a traveler's dream. No matter what peaks your
interest, whether it's a business trip or a family vacation, Roanoke has it
all," said Tom Trenga, vice president, revenue management for US Airways.
"We're very pleased to bring the citizens of Roanoke lower fares to more
than 20 destinations across the country. These new fares will allow Roanoke
travelers the opportunity to support their community, while giving them an
affordable option out of their local airport."
With this wave of fare reductions, US Airways has dramatically lowered
prices in more than 1,100 markets system wide. Below is the list of 22
markets that will see fare reductions to and from Roanoke, Va. The sample
walkup fares below are based on a one-way purchase. A round trip purchase
is required.
Roanoke, Va. to/from:
* Fares are shown as one-way. Roundtrip purchase is required.
New Sample Walkup Fare* Reduction
Los Angeles $372 49%
Salt Lake City $372 49%
Las Vegas $377 48%
Denver $387 46%
Reno, Nev. $407 44%
Boise, Idaho $412 43%
Minneapolis, Minn. $385 42%
Colorado Springs, Colo. $397 41%
Seattle $422 41%
Sacramento, Calif. $437 40%
El Paso, Texas $437 39%
Orange County/Santa Ana, Calif. $437 39%
Houston (Intercontinental), Texas $384 39%
Palm Springs, Calif. $444 39%
San Diego $442 39%
Oakland, Calif. $447 38%
San Francisco $447 38%
Fresno, Calif. $447 37%
Dallas/Ft. Worth $452 25%
Chicago (O'Hare) $213 21%
Detroit $282 16%
Atlanta $314 15%
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: Sample fares based on one-way purchase, and
require roundtrip air travel. 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 $9.00 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)
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