FROM awaCompass and theHub 22SEP05
Day 1 Celebrations
DAY 1 CELEBRATIONS PLANNED SYSTEMWIDE
Station Decorating Contests, Heritage Pin Distribution and Cookouts Scheduled
Day 1 is almost here. Next Tuesday, Sept. 27, marks the first day that America West and US Airways will operate as a merged company.
As employees already know, Day 1 may very well pose challenges as employees and passengers navigate changes brought on by the combined company. In some cities, that will mean checking in AWA passengers and US Airways passengers. In reservations, it will mean answering calls from both sets of customers. Up in the air, it means fielding merger-related questions from curious passengers. And in all areas, it means wondering what the future holds for us personally as we contemplate how our jobs are affected.
All of the answers won’t be available on Day 1 (we sound like a broken record, but it’s the truth). As we work through the challenges together, Day 1 will be met with some rewards. After all, there’s no reason why we all can’t have a little fun on the big day.
In work locations throughout the country, Day 1 celebrations will include:
**Ticket Counter Decorating Contest**
Station employees are invited to show their unique styles by giving their ticket counter some creative Day 1 decor. The theme? Merger Mania, of course! Think famous mergers of the past (could be between two people, two companies, or even something like the Brady Bunch when Mr. Brady merged his family with Mrs. Brady’s -- ok, we admit, we’re not very creative and we know you can come up with much better ideas than that!). Have fun; be creative -- Just keep in mind standards of good taste and functionality. In other words, keep it family friendly.
Stations are asked to send photos for entry into a contest for an incredible prize: an “Extreme Makeover†of that station’s break room. Think new furniture, refrigerator, microwave…the works.
We’ll award six Extreme Makeovers in all, in the following categories:
One for hubs and secondary hubs (CLT, LAS, PHL, PHX, PIT)
One Shuttle station (BOS, DCA, LGA)
All other stations; four Extreme Makeovers will be given in this category
Counters should be decorated on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and photos sent to [email protected] no later than noon (Eastern time) on Wednesday, Sept. 28, for judging.
**Hub Barbecues and Station Celebrations**
Join us for barbecues in all five Hub cities (CLT, LAS, PHL, PHX, PIT) and local events at headquarters and in other cities (check with your station manager for details). Details, such as times and specific locations, will be forthcoming through awaCompass and theHub. Flight crews are invited to join the BBQ fun between flights and other large work areas (maintenance, reservations, and support areas) will also plan their own celebrations.
**Heritage Logo Pins**
Finally, on Day 1, every employee will receive a Heritage logo lapel pin. The pins represent the combined airline’s history and are meant to remind us of our collective pasts as we work together towards our promising future. Station managers and department heads will have the pins for distribution.
Look for more details as Day 1 nears and plans are solidified for times and locations of the Day 1 barbecues. Also, get those creative minds working for your ticket counter, and check awaCompass and theHub on Sept. 27, as photos will be uploaded throughout the day. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 3.
Day 1 Celebrations
DAY 1 CELEBRATIONS PLANNED SYSTEMWIDE
Station Decorating Contests, Heritage Pin Distribution and Cookouts Scheduled
Day 1 is almost here. Next Tuesday, Sept. 27, marks the first day that America West and US Airways will operate as a merged company.
As employees already know, Day 1 may very well pose challenges as employees and passengers navigate changes brought on by the combined company. In some cities, that will mean checking in AWA passengers and US Airways passengers. In reservations, it will mean answering calls from both sets of customers. Up in the air, it means fielding merger-related questions from curious passengers. And in all areas, it means wondering what the future holds for us personally as we contemplate how our jobs are affected.
All of the answers won’t be available on Day 1 (we sound like a broken record, but it’s the truth). As we work through the challenges together, Day 1 will be met with some rewards. After all, there’s no reason why we all can’t have a little fun on the big day.
In work locations throughout the country, Day 1 celebrations will include:
**Ticket Counter Decorating Contest**
Station employees are invited to show their unique styles by giving their ticket counter some creative Day 1 decor. The theme? Merger Mania, of course! Think famous mergers of the past (could be between two people, two companies, or even something like the Brady Bunch when Mr. Brady merged his family with Mrs. Brady’s -- ok, we admit, we’re not very creative and we know you can come up with much better ideas than that!). Have fun; be creative -- Just keep in mind standards of good taste and functionality. In other words, keep it family friendly.
Stations are asked to send photos for entry into a contest for an incredible prize: an “Extreme Makeover†of that station’s break room. Think new furniture, refrigerator, microwave…the works.
We’ll award six Extreme Makeovers in all, in the following categories:
One for hubs and secondary hubs (CLT, LAS, PHL, PHX, PIT)
One Shuttle station (BOS, DCA, LGA)
All other stations; four Extreme Makeovers will be given in this category
Counters should be decorated on Tuesday, Sept. 27, and photos sent to [email protected] no later than noon (Eastern time) on Wednesday, Sept. 28, for judging.
**Hub Barbecues and Station Celebrations**
Join us for barbecues in all five Hub cities (CLT, LAS, PHL, PHX, PIT) and local events at headquarters and in other cities (check with your station manager for details). Details, such as times and specific locations, will be forthcoming through awaCompass and theHub. Flight crews are invited to join the BBQ fun between flights and other large work areas (maintenance, reservations, and support areas) will also plan their own celebrations.
**Heritage Logo Pins**
Finally, on Day 1, every employee will receive a Heritage logo lapel pin. The pins represent the combined airline’s history and are meant to remind us of our collective pasts as we work together towards our promising future. Station managers and department heads will have the pins for distribution.
Look for more details as Day 1 nears and plans are solidified for times and locations of the Day 1 barbecues. Also, get those creative minds working for your ticket counter, and check awaCompass and theHub on Sept. 27, as photos will be uploaded throughout the day. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 3.
AWESOME!! 
