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Airline Essentials - US Airways

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

US Airways

Arlene Fleming
Founding Year:
In 1939, the predecessor of US Airways was established. All American Aviation Company served Ohio, and the name change to US Air came in 1979, with US Airways being the most recent name change in 1996. US Airways merged with America West in 2005.
Headquarters and Main Hub:
Currently, US Airways is headquarted in Arizona, with its main hubs being Charlotte, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Philadelphia.
Official Website:
US Airways
Seat Maps:
Seat Maps
Phone Number:
phone number #800-428-4322
Frequent Flyer and Global Alliance:
Dividend Miles is the frequent flyer program of US Airways. They are a member of Star Alliance.

Frequent flyer info
Major Crashes / Incidents:
US Airways most fatal crash took place in September 1994. Enroute from Chicago to West Palm Beach, with a stop in Pittsburgh, there was a sudden loss of control of the aircraft upon approach in Pittsburgh. The airplane took a nosedive and crashed into the ground, killing all 132 on board.
Airline News:
US Airways News
Interesting Fact:
In November 2006, US Airways made a bid on Delta Airlines.
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