US AIRWAYS ROLLS OUT MORE NEW LOW GOFARES
Adds Syracuse and Nashville from Washington, D.C.
ARLINGTON, Va., July 1, 2004 -- US Airways today announced two new GoFares® markets for Washington, D.C., area customers, offering simplified fares as low as $89* each way, available immediately, to and from Syracuse, N.Y., and Nashville. This further expands US Airways’ role as the largest low-fare carrier at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
US Airways’ Washington-Syracuse GoFares start as low as $89* each way in Coach, with last minute fares as low as $139* each way. Washington-Nashville GoFares begin at $99* each way, with last minute fares available as low as $159* each way. The lowest fares for both Syracuse and Nashville require an advance purchase.
US Airways first introduced Washington GoFares on June 18, 2004, making them available on 22 initial routes. Washington GoFares are simple, with no Coach fare ever more than $499* each way, and no Saturday-night stay requirement.
"We’ve heard positive feedback from our customers about GoFares, and we are pleased to continue their expansion into Nashville and Syracuse, both of which we serve nonstop from Reagan National," said B. Ben Baldanza, US Airways senior vice president of marketing and revenue management. "Whether you’re flying for business or pleasure, GoFares make low-fare travel simpler and more convenient than ever."
Additionally, Seth, the GoFares guy, will be on the streets of Washington Thursday celebrating the addition of Syracuse and Nashville GoFares. He will be handing out special gifts that are representative of these two new GoFares markets, including country music CDs.
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
Ability to earn frequent flier miles for travel to and from more than 750 destinations worldwide through US Airways’ participation in the Star Alliance
Advance seat assignments and boarding passes
Washington GoFares are available to and from these cities as well as: Atlanta and Savannah, Ga.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas; New Orleans; Norfolk, Va.; Phoenix; Portland, Maine; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; White Plains, N.Y.; and Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.
*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, making them available on 13 routes. US Airways now offers GoFares between Philadelphia and Boston (introduced May 13), Chicago (O’Hare), Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Providence, R.I., San Diego (introduced June 10), and Tampa. US Airways also announced GoFares between Philadelphia and Houston, Los Angeles, Manchester, N.H., New Orleans, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and West Palm Beach, for travel beginning July 6, 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 partner’s aircraft. These GoFares are available for travel on the
US Airways Express® carriers Allegheny, 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.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Affairs at (703) 872-5100.
Adds Syracuse and Nashville from Washington, D.C.
ARLINGTON, Va., July 1, 2004 -- US Airways today announced two new GoFares® markets for Washington, D.C., area customers, offering simplified fares as low as $89* each way, available immediately, to and from Syracuse, N.Y., and Nashville. This further expands US Airways’ role as the largest low-fare carrier at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
US Airways’ Washington-Syracuse GoFares start as low as $89* each way in Coach, with last minute fares as low as $139* each way. Washington-Nashville GoFares begin at $99* each way, with last minute fares available as low as $159* each way. The lowest fares for both Syracuse and Nashville require an advance purchase.
US Airways first introduced Washington GoFares on June 18, 2004, making them available on 22 initial routes. Washington GoFares are simple, with no Coach fare ever more than $499* each way, and no Saturday-night stay requirement.
"We’ve heard positive feedback from our customers about GoFares, and we are pleased to continue their expansion into Nashville and Syracuse, both of which we serve nonstop from Reagan National," said B. Ben Baldanza, US Airways senior vice president of marketing and revenue management. "Whether you’re flying for business or pleasure, GoFares make low-fare travel simpler and more convenient than ever."
Additionally, Seth, the GoFares guy, will be on the streets of Washington Thursday celebrating the addition of Syracuse and Nashville GoFares. He will be handing out special gifts that are representative of these two new GoFares markets, including country music CDs.
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
Ability to earn frequent flier miles for travel to and from more than 750 destinations worldwide through US Airways’ participation in the Star Alliance
Advance seat assignments and boarding passes
Washington GoFares are available to and from these cities as well as: Atlanta and Savannah, Ga.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas; New Orleans; Norfolk, Va.; Phoenix; Portland, Maine; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; White Plains, N.Y.; and Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.
*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, making them available on 13 routes. US Airways now offers GoFares between Philadelphia and Boston (introduced May 13), Chicago (O’Hare), Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Providence, R.I., San Diego (introduced June 10), and Tampa. US Airways also announced GoFares between Philadelphia and Houston, Los Angeles, Manchester, N.H., New Orleans, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and West Palm Beach, for travel beginning July 6, 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 partner’s aircraft. These GoFares are available for travel on the
US Airways Express® carriers Allegheny, 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.
Reporters needing additional information should contact US Airways Corporate Affairs at (703) 872-5100.
