Proposed route will be the airline's first service to South America
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC)
said today it would apply for daily service between its hub in Charlotte,
N.C., and Bogota, Colombia when the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
begins selecting carriers for 21 new flights to the South American nation.
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"We applaud the Department of Transportation's success in securing new
frequencies between the U.S. and Colombia," said Doug Parker, US Airways
chairman and CEO. "Colombia is a very attractive market for US Airways and
fits perfectly into our commitment to grow our international service.
"As a rapidly growing city with a vibrant economy Charlotte is primed
for international expansion. With current service to 24 destinations in
Latin America and the Caribbean, expanding our reach to South America is a
logical step."
Details such as schedule, equipment and start date will be announced
when the DOT institutes a carrier selection process.
"We have always received exceptional support in Charlotte from the
management at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, elected officials,
the business community and our loyal customers. We look forward to working
together as we secure the necessary DOT approval for the new service,"
concluded Parker.
"Charlotte is a natural fit for a new international route to Bogota, as
we both are growing centers of banking, international finance, commerce,
energy, and engineering. I am delighted that US Airways has chosen to make
Charlotte a gateway for its first South American expansion," said Charlotte
Mayor Patrick McCrory.
Charlotte is US Airways' largest hub in terms of daily flights -- 526
-- and nonstop destinations at 114. Customers throughout the United States
will have easy, one-stop connection to Colombia with this proposed service.
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 3,500 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 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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