US AIRWAYS ADDS FOUR MORE WASHINGTON GOFARES CITIES
Airline Further Expands its Role as Reagan Washington National's Largest Low-Fare Carrier
ARLINGTON, Va., July 14, 2004 -- US Airways today announced four new GoFares® markets for Washington, D.C.-area customers, offering simplified fares as low as $89* each way, available immediately, to and from Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., and Charleston, S.C.
US Airways’ Washington-Albany, Buffalo and Rochester GoFares start as low as $89* each way in Coach Class, with last-minute fares as low as $139* each way. Washington-Charleston, S.C., GoFares begin at $99* each way, with last-minute fares available as low as $149* each way. The lowest fares require a 14-day advance purchase.
"Upstate New York is really turning a corner when it comes to low-fare air service. When companies consider which region to locate their business in, they often look at the air service options," said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. "Up until a few years ago people complained there was no way to fly here at a reasonable rate. That has now changed dramatically."
US Airways first introduced Washington GoFares on June 18, 2004, making them available on 22 initial routes, with two additional routes unveiled on July 1. Washington GoFares are simple, with no Coach fare ever more than $499* each way, and no Saturday-night stay requirement.
Customers flying US Airways also enjoy many benefits not always offered by low-fare alternatives, including the convenience of Reagan National’s proximity to D.C., and quick curb-to-gate time; airport Metrorail access; pre-boarding for Preferred Dividend Miles members; In-flight Café on select flights; and the ability to earn frequent flier miles for travel to and from more than 750 destinations worldwide through US Airways’ participation in Star Alliance.
*US Airways’ GoFares are simple, however, in addition to the fare, the federal government requires that the company collect a tax of $3.10 every time a customer takes off on one of
US Airways’ planes, plus $2.50 per segment, up to $10 per trip (the September 11th Security Fee). Some of the airports that customers might visit also charge up to $4.50 for passing through, but the total is capped at $18 per trip. The lowest fares must be purchased 14 days in advance, are based on required roundtrip purchase, a one-night minimum stay, and are nonrefundable. Last minute fares are available one-way. Other restrictions may apply. For more details, see usairways.com.
US Airways introduced the first phase of its GoFares in Philadelphia on April 29, 2004.
US Airways is offering an introductory special of triple Dividend Miles® for Washington GoFares travel booked at usairways.com, when members register before purchase at usairways.com/dm/9998. Customers can earn double Dividend Miles when booking Washington GoFares through their travel professional. Members must register for double miles before departure at usairways.com/dm/4597 or by calling 1-800-872-4738 and entering bonus request 4597. This offer may not be combined with other flight bonus offers, and retroactive mileage credit will not be given prior to registration. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply.
US Airways has many other airline partners, and a part of a GoFare or any other trip might be on one of the partners’ aircraft. These GoFares are available for travel on the US Airways Express® carriers Air Midwest, Chautauqua, Colgan, Mesa, MidAtlantic Airways, Piedmont, PSA, Shuttle America or Trans States. A flight also might be operated by our Star Alliance partner United Airlines®. For all of the details about GoFares, including a few other restrictions, please go to usairways.com.
US Airways is Washington’s hometown carrier and the largest flight operator at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with nearly 180 daily departures to 44 nonstop destinations. The airline is also Arlington County’s second largest employer with 1,977 employees. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle® and the US Airways Express partner carriers operate over 3,300 flights per day to nearly 200 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. For more information on US Airways flight schedules and fares, contact US Airways online at usairways.com, or call US Airways Reservations at 1-800-428-4322. ©2004 US Airways,
US Airways Express, Dividend Miles and GoFares are registered trademarks of US Airways, Inc.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Affairs at (703) 872-5100.
Airline Further Expands its Role as Reagan Washington National's Largest Low-Fare Carrier
ARLINGTON, Va., July 14, 2004 -- US Airways today announced four new GoFares® markets for Washington, D.C.-area customers, offering simplified fares as low as $89* each way, available immediately, to and from Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., and Charleston, S.C.
US Airways’ Washington-Albany, Buffalo and Rochester GoFares start as low as $89* each way in Coach Class, with last-minute fares as low as $139* each way. Washington-Charleston, S.C., GoFares begin at $99* each way, with last-minute fares available as low as $149* each way. The lowest fares require a 14-day advance purchase.
"Upstate New York is really turning a corner when it comes to low-fare air service. When companies consider which region to locate their business in, they often look at the air service options," said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. "Up until a few years ago people complained there was no way to fly here at a reasonable rate. That has now changed dramatically."
US Airways first introduced Washington GoFares on June 18, 2004, making them available on 22 initial routes, with two additional routes unveiled on July 1. Washington GoFares are simple, with no Coach fare ever more than $499* each way, and no Saturday-night stay requirement.
Customers flying US Airways also enjoy many benefits not always offered by low-fare alternatives, including the convenience of Reagan National’s proximity to D.C., and quick curb-to-gate time; airport Metrorail access; pre-boarding for Preferred Dividend Miles members; In-flight Café on select flights; and the ability to earn frequent flier miles for travel to and from more than 750 destinations worldwide through US Airways’ participation in Star Alliance.
*US Airways’ GoFares are simple, however, in addition to the fare, the federal government requires that the company collect a tax of $3.10 every time a customer takes off on one of
US Airways’ planes, plus $2.50 per segment, up to $10 per trip (the September 11th Security Fee). Some of the airports that customers might visit also charge up to $4.50 for passing through, but the total is capped at $18 per trip. The lowest fares must be purchased 14 days in advance, are based on required roundtrip purchase, a one-night minimum stay, and are nonrefundable. Last minute fares are available one-way. Other restrictions may apply. For more details, see usairways.com.
US Airways introduced the first phase of its GoFares in Philadelphia on April 29, 2004.
US Airways is offering an introductory special of triple Dividend Miles® for Washington GoFares travel booked at usairways.com, when members register before purchase at usairways.com/dm/9998. Customers can earn double Dividend Miles when booking Washington GoFares through their travel professional. Members must register for double miles before departure at usairways.com/dm/4597 or by calling 1-800-872-4738 and entering bonus request 4597. This offer may not be combined with other flight bonus offers, and retroactive mileage credit will not be given prior to registration. All Dividend Miles terms and conditions apply.
US Airways has many other airline partners, and a part of a GoFare or any other trip might be on one of the partners’ aircraft. These GoFares are available for travel on the US Airways Express® carriers Air Midwest, Chautauqua, Colgan, Mesa, MidAtlantic Airways, Piedmont, PSA, Shuttle America or Trans States. A flight also might be operated by our Star Alliance partner United Airlines®. For all of the details about GoFares, including a few other restrictions, please go to usairways.com.
US Airways is Washington’s hometown carrier and the largest flight operator at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with nearly 180 daily departures to 44 nonstop destinations. The airline is also Arlington County’s second largest employer with 1,977 employees. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle® and the US Airways Express partner carriers operate over 3,300 flights per day to nearly 200 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. For more information on US Airways flight schedules and fares, contact US Airways online at usairways.com, or call US Airways Reservations at 1-800-428-4322. ©2004 US Airways,
US Airways Express, Dividend Miles and GoFares are registered trademarks of US Airways, Inc.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Affairs at (703) 872-5100.
