US Airways Statement on Chicago O'Hare Flight Reductions

US Airways Statement on Chicago O'Hare Flight Reductions 


ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways said today it
supports the joint order issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which will reduce operations
related delays at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

"Secretary Mineta and Administrator Blakey have shown tremendous leadership in
dealing quickly with the congestion issues at O'Hare, which have an impact on
the entire aviation system," said Alan W. Crellin, executive vice president of
operations.  "While we have a relatively small flight schedule at O'Hare, it is
still important for US Airways to have access and remain competitive, and
during this proceeding, DOT and FAA officials have worked hard to strike a
careful balance."

US Airways operates 19 daily flights from O'Hare, with six-times daily service
to both Charlotte, N.C., and Pittsburgh, and seven daily flights to
Philadelphia.  US Airways is the nation's seventh-largest airline, serving
nearly 200 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin
America.  US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and the US Airways Express partner
carriers operate over 3,300 flights per day. 

DATASOURCE: US Airways



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