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In Syracuse, Leaves Aren't the Only Things Falling! September 27, 2006
US Airways Drops Fares as Much as 64 Percent in More Than 40 Markets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEMPE, Ariz., September 27, 2006 — US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is lowering fares by as much as 64 percent to 43 cities from Syracuse, N.Y., as the airline continues the popular fare reductions it set in motion late last year. These new fares will allow Syracuse travelers to support their community while giving them an affordable option out of their local airport.
"Following the positive customer response to our lower-fare program in markets like Huntsville, Ala. and Greensboro, N.C., we are confident that Syracuse travelers will support these new fares," said Scott Kirby, executive vice president, sales and marketing.
"As the largest carrier at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, US Airways has long provided service to many of the markets Syracuse travelers use the most," said Syracuse Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll. "The airline's longstanding presence in the Central New York region has only reaffirmed their commitment to the area and I look forward to continued conversations which bring added opportunities to Syracuse. I hope this is just the beginning of a new chapter in the Syracuse/US Airways relationship."
"The Metropolitan Development Association is pleased to stand with US Airways as it makes Syracuse a focal point in its nationwide transition to a full service, low cost airline," said Irwin Davis, president of the MDA. "Today’s announcement means central upstate travelers will no longer have to drive to another airport for lower fares to our most important business and leisure destinations."
In addition to the drastic reduction of walk up fares, US Airways has also lowered fares to/from Syracuse in 30 leisure markets by as much as 56 percent. With these changes, US Airways has lowered its fares in more than 150 markets this year and introduced its customer-friendly pricing structure system-wide with the elimination of the Saturday night stay requirement.
Fares are available immediately and can be booked at www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322 or through a travel agent.
| Syracuse to/from: |
New sample walkup fare** |
Reduction from previous lowest walkup fare |
| Baltimore |
$149 |
64% |
| Tallahassee |
$237 |
63% |
| Birmingham |
$257 |
62% |
| Montgomery |
$261 |
61% |
| Fayetteville, AR |
$258 |
61% |
| Little Rock |
$263 |
61% |
| St. Louis |
$257 |
60% |
| Kansas City |
$266 |
59% |
| Gainsville, FL |
$286 |
54% |
| Dayton, OH |
$207 |
53% |
| Charlotte |
$279 |
53% |
| Pensacola |
$309 |
52% |
| Boston |
$149 |
52% |
| Augusta |
$329 |
51% |
| Jackson, MS |
$283 |
51% |
| Memphis |
$341 |
51% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$309 |
46% |
| Harrisburg, PA |
$201 |
43% |
| Detroit |
$214 |
43% |
| Los Angeles |
$329 |
41% |
| San Francisco |
$243 |
37% |
| Norfolk |
$167 |
37% |
| Milwalkee |
$269 |
36% |
| Atlanta |
$279 |
35% |
| Washington DC |
$244 |
33% |
| Greensoro |
$190 |
32% |
| Roanoke |
$435 |
30% |
| Hartford, CT |
$201 |
30% |
| Philadelphia |
$274 |
30% |
| Seattle |
$269 |
29% |
| Providence, RI |
$201 |
25% |
| Savanna, GA |
$246 |
24% |
| Manchester, VT |
$213 |
22% |
| Nashville |
$221 |
21% |
| Las Vegas |
$264 |
20% |
| Denver |
$264 |
20% |
| Pittsburg |
$314 |
14% |
| Phoenix |
$329 |
13% |
| San Diego |
$329 |
13% |
| Johnson City, TN |
$264 |
13% |
| Portland, ME |
$194 |
11% |
| Huntsville |
$246 |
10% |
| Asheville, NC |
$244 |
3% |
US Airways, the City of Syracuse, and the MDA appreciate the efforts of Representative James T. Walsh and U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton to promote competitive air service in Syracuse. A portion of the funding for this joint marketing and fare reduction initiative is the result of a U.S. Department of Transportation grant vigorously supported by each of these representatives.
Part or all of the above service may be provided by US Airways Express carriers Air Midwest, Air Wisconsin, Chautauqua, Colgan, Mesa, Piedmont, PSA, Republic and Trans States. Part or all of the service may be operated by America West or United Airlines®.
**Terms and Conditions: Sample price is one-way. Tickets are nonrefundable and permissible changes incur a $100 change fee and any applicable fare difference. Sample price does not include federal excise taxes of $3.30 per segment, Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00 per passenger, and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 per segment (up to $10 per itinerary). A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fares shown are valid for purchases made at usairways.com. Tickets purchased through US Airways telephone reservations are $5 higher. Tickets purchased at US Airways airports or city ticket offices are $10 higher.
US Airways and America West’s recent merger creates the fifth largest domestic airline employing nearly 35,000 aviation professionals. 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 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 www.usairways.com. (LCCG)
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