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TEMPE, Ariz., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways (NYSE: LCC), today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four and a half year collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the representative of the airline's more than 3,000 fleet and passenger service employees. Details of the agreement will be made available by the CWA. (Logo:...
TEMPE, Ariz., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Times Edge magazine has named US Airways (NYSE: LCC) among the 40 Best for Vets employers for 2012 among 1,000 major corporations surveyed. For the second year in a row, the magazine recognized US Airways for its policies and programs to recruit and retain military veterans and to accommodate and support deployments by US Airways employees who serve in the National Guard and on reserve duty. (Logo:...
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 19, 1982, Ronald Reagan served as president of the United States, and Margaret Thatcher was prime minister of the United Kingdom. Also on that date, a significant development occurred in American Airlines history when the carrier launched new service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and London. Tomorrow marks 30 years of service between the two cities that began with American's inaugural flight from DFW to...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia have expanded its sales network through Discover the World Marketing as its sales representative in Italy and the United Kingdom effective immediately. With the addition of these two territories, Discover now represents Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia in 17 countries. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/LA27981LOGO) "Discover has produced results for us in other markets...
TEMPE, Ariz., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers who flew US Airways (NYSE: LCC) last month were treated to the Company's best operational performance ever, which included new April records in on-time departures and arrivals, completion factor and baggage handling. April's results come on the heels of the airline's best ever first quarter performance. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28814LOGO) "During the past four years, US Airways has led the industry in...
AMSTERDAM, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched its new Go Russia Pass offering greater flexibility and cost savings on flights operated by Aeroflot within Russia. The pass is the latest in a series of Go Passes developed by SkyTeam to provide global customers with economical travel to suit their needs whether flying for business or leisure. The Go Russia Pass is available to passengers traveling on flights originating outside Russia...
BEIJING, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- According to a recent arrangement, Air China's PhoenixMiles members can collect non-status mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and request award tickets on the scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and carrying the code "NX". (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/CNW017LOGO ) Air Macau's Privileges members can collect partner mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Air China and request...
TEMPE, Ariz., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced the promotion of Tom Trenga to the position of senior vice president, revenue management and Devon May to the position of vice president, financial planning and analysis. Both appointments have been approved by the airline's Board of Directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28814LOGO) Tom Trenga - Senior Vice President, Revenue Management As Senior Vice President, Revenue...
AMSTERDAM, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched a fully refreshed version of Skyteam.biz, its dedicated website for the travel industry. The site has been upgraded to have a similar look and feel to SkyTeam.com, but is packed with information and tools designed with the travel professional in mind. Initially launched in English and French, SkyTeam.biz will be available in 11 further languages by the end of 2012 including: German,...
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines and British Airways have received approval from the Indian government to place the AA* code on British Airways flights from London to the following Indian cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The new codeshare flights are scheduled to go on sale today with the first travel date starting March 29. This new codeshare agreement provides American customers more convenient choices and greater...
