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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
US AIRWAYS EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL REACH AT CHARLOTTE HUB
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2013 – US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will launch new nonstop
service between its largest hub at Charlotte, N.C. and Barcelona, Spain; Brussels, Belgium;
Lisbon, Portugal and Manchester, England this spring. The four flights from Charlotte
supplement the airline’s current service to these destinations from its international gateway at
Philadelphia International Airport. Service to Barcelona, Lisbon and Manchester will begin May
22, 2014. Service to Brussels will launch on June 5, 2014. The new flights bring the number of
international destinations US Airways serves from Charlotte to 38 – ten cities in Europe and 28
in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, South America and the Caribbean. US Airways now serves
145 airports in 28 countries from Charlotte.
“US Airways continues to expand our Charlotte hub and our presence in Europe by
adding flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and four popular European
destinations to meet peak travel demand,” said Andrew Nocella, US Airways senior vice
president, Marketing and Planning. “The flights complement service from our international
gateway at Philadelphia and give consumers on both sides of the Atlantic more one-stop access
to popular points in Europe, the United States and beyond. Our new flights also help to
strengthen the foundation for our pending merger with American Airlines by providing more
access to a broader network.”
“I would like to congratulate US Airways on their expansion of service to some of
Europe’s top business and tourist destinations,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “US Airways has
been a big part of the Charlotte community and this expansion will continue to boost Charlotte’s
reputation as one of the best cities to live, work, and play in America.”
“US Airways’ plans to begin seasonal service from Charlotte to a host of Europe’s major
cities is welcome news for our region,” said Charlotte Mayor Patsy Kinsey. “This new service
will provide our business community with more convenient access to Europe’s business capitals
and it will provide our residents with additional access to several of Europe’s major tourist
destinations. By expanding its flights from Charlotte, US Airways continues to boost our
economy and enhance Charlotte’s reputation as a world-class city.”
Customers may book their flight at www.usairways.com, through US Airways
Reservations at 1-800-428-4322 or their travel agent. The flight schedules are as follows:
From Charlotte, N.C.
First Day of
Last day of
Service
service
May 22, 2014
Oct. 24, 2014
Boeing 757
May 22, 2014
Sept. 28, 2014
9:30 a.m.
Boeing 757
May 22, 2014
Sept. 28, 2014
4:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
Boeing 767
June 5, 2014
Sept. 1, 2014
Departure
Arrival
Aircraft Type
First Day of
Last day of
Service
service
Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
2:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
May 23, 2014
Oct. 25, 2014
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
11:20 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
Boeing 757
May 23, 2014
Sept. 29, 2014
2:25 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
Boeing 757
May 23, 2014
Sept. 29, 2014
10:15 a.m.
1:45 p.m.
Boeing 767
June 6, 2014
Sept. 2, 2014
Departure
Arrival
Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
6:35 p.m.
9:10 a.m.
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
8:25 p.m.
9:20 a.m.
8:35 p.m.
(CLT) to:
Manchester, England
(MAN)
Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
To Charlotte, N.C. (CLT)
from:
Manchester, England
(MAN)
Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200 with
Envoy Suite
Airbus A330-200 with
Envoy Suite
Customers traveling between Charlotte and Barcelona in Envoy, US Airways
international business class, will experience the Envoy Suite, which is featured on all of the
airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft. The Envoy Suite features an adjustable seat that reclines into a
fully flat bed, personal in-flight entertainment and a standard 110-volt universal power outlet so
customers can work, play or relax.
For more information on US Airways’ pending merger with American Airlines, visit
www.newamericanarriving.com .
About US Airways
US Airways, along with US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express, operates more
than 3,100 flights per day and serves 198 communities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe,
the Middle East, the Caribbean, Central and South America. The airline employs more than
32,000 aviation professionals worldwide, operates the world’s largest fleet of Airbus aircraft and
is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers its customers more than 21,900 daily
flights to 1,329 airports in 194 countries. Together with its US Airways Express partners, the
airline serves approximately 80 million passengers each year and operates hubs in Charlotte,
N.C., Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. Aviation Week and Overhaul & Maintenance
magazine presented US Airways with the 2012 Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) of the Year Award for demonstrating outstanding achievement and innovation in the area
of technical operations. Military Times Edge magazine named US Airways as a Best for Vets
employer for the past three years. US Airways was, for the third year in a row, the only airline
included as one of the 50 best companies to work for in the U.S. by LATINA Style magazine’s
50 Report. The airline also earned a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign
Corporate Equality index for six consecutive years. The Corporate Equality index is a leading
indicator of companies’ attitudes and policies toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
employees and customers. For more company information visit usairways.com, follow on Twitter
@USAirways or at Facebook.com/USAirways. (LCCG)
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