TEMPE, Ariz., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC)
joins other airlines and congratulates both the U.S. and Chinese
governments on their decision that promises to expand the availability of
new service between the U.S. and China.
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"Earlier this year we announced our intention to pursue service to
China and this new agreement certainly paves the way for that to become a
near-term reality," said US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. "We
commend the governments of both countries on this monumental agreement that
recognizes a free market enterprise, and we look forward to being able to
offer our customers access to one of the world's leading countries for
commerce, culture and tourism."
Parker continued, "We also look forward to participating in the
allocation process of these newly awarded routes with the Department of
Transportation."
US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than
36,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and
US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve
over 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 http://www.usairways.com. (LCCG)
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