TEMPE, Ariz., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways joins other airlines and congratulates both the U.S. and Chinese governments on their decision that promises to expand the availability of new service between the U.S. and China.
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"Earlier this year we announced our intention to pursue service to China and this new agreement certainly paves the way for that to become a near-term reality," said US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. "We commend the governments of both countries on this monumental agreement that recognizes a free market enterprise, and we look forward to being able to offer our customers access to one of the world's leading countries for commerce, culture and tourism."
Parker continued, "We also look forward to participating in the allocation process of these newly awarded routes with the Department of Transportation."
US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing more than 36,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve over 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The new US Airways -- the product of a merger between America West and US Airways in September 2005 -- is a member of the Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 841 destinations in 157 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at http://www.usairways.com/. (LCCG)
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