TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC),
with major operations throughout the New York region and Northeast
corridor, today applauded U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary
Mary Peters, the DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for
approving plans to reduce airspace congestion in the Northeast.
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"As the largest carrier at New York's LaGuardia Airport, with a hub at
Philadelphia and extensive presence in the Northeast, we are very
supportive of Secretary Peters' initiatives and the general recommendations
made today," said US Airways chairman and CEO Doug Parker.
"Secretary Peters and her team tackled complex and difficult issues in
a very short period of time, and listened thoughtfully to the real-life
effects of suggestions from all the stakeholders - airlines, consumers,
airport and other public officials. The Secretary's recommendations today
will benefit consumers throughout the Northeast, the U.S. and global
transportation systems."
Parker said the airline is particularly pleased with new takeoff
patterns effective today at the airline's Philadelphia hub; other
operational improvements identified, and the appointment of an aviation
"czar" to coordinate congestion issues in New York. The airline is also
pleased with the Secretary's willingness to explore additional ways to
reduce airspace congestion in the Northeast corridor. "We look forward to
working with the Secretary to develop further initiatives, including
changes to the LaGuardia Perimeter Rule that will reduce congestion,
increase competition, benefit consumers and result in greater efficiency of
the airport's assets."
The airline also thanked DOT and FAA for opening up military air space
and taking other measures to ease air traffic congestion during the
upcoming Christmas holiday week. "The DOT and FAA efforts to mitigate
delays contributed to very smooth operations during the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend," said Parker.
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
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 17,000 daily flights to 897 destinations in 160
countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US
Airways can be found at http://www.usairways.com. (LCCG)
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