About America West Airlines

Welcome to the world of America West Airlines. If you are a budget wise travelers looking for extra value for your money, America West Airlines might be just the ticket.

The company was founded in 1983, first using just three airplanes and less than 300 employees. By 1990, it was the first airline company created after deregulation to make to that level of being called a major passenger carrier. By then, the company was serving 94 destinations with over 900 flights every day. Their routes extended all over the United States, to Mexico, Canada, and Costa Rica.

Recently though, America West Airlines joined forces with U. S. Airways and is now an even bigger player in the market. U.S. Airways started in 1939 and through mergers with other airlines operated over 3,300 daily flights at the time of its merger with America West Airlines. Together these companies now combines is the fifth largest domestic company, employing almost 40,000 people.

One of the things that America West is proudest is that they appeal to a broad segment of the flying public. They have combined a very favorable approach: low cost pricing and the amenities and route network of a fell service airline. Which simply means the traveler gets the biggest value for their airline transportation dollar. Because of this, both business and leisure passengers turn to America West.

As a member of the Star Alliance, this airline can be of service to you on some of the best airlines operating in the world today. No need to source out your tickets from different agencies. America West through Star Alliance can take you to virtually any destination on the planet that you desire to go. In the words of one of their top officials, "Our goal is to present content that is relevant to everyone from the occasional traveler to the veteran road warrior".

A special service for corporate clients is their AWAcorplink. It is a specialized on-line service that offers unique solutions to the company that must send its people around the world. America West Airlines can provide its corporate clients with access to our lowest fares, including Web specials, booking reservations with no transaction costs, and use of their Low Fare Finder to help find the lowest available fares.

So, the next time you are heading up in to the wild blue yonder for either business or pleasure, you would do well to talk to your travel agent or contact America West Airlines directly for a most affordable alternative to high cost travel.

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