CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways (NYSE:
LCC) will launch new nonstop service between its largest hub at
Charlotte, N.C. and Barcelona, Spain; Brussels, Belgium; Lisbon, Portugal and Manchester, England this spring. The
four flights from Charlotte
supplement the airline's current service to these destinations from
its international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport. Service to
Barcelona, Lisbon and Manchester will begin May 22, 2014. Service to Brussels will launch on June 5, 2014. The new flights bring the number of
international destinations US Airways serves from Charlotte to 38 – ten cities in Europe and 28 in Canada, Mexico, Latin
America, South America and
the Caribbean. US Airways now serves 145 airports in 28
countries from Charlotte.
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"US Airways continues to expand our Charlotte hub and our presence in Europe by adding flights between Charlotte
Douglas International Airport and four popular European
destinations to meet peak travel demand," said Andrew Nocella, US Airways senior vice
president, Marketing and Planning. "The flights complement service
from our international gateway at Philadelphia and give consumers on both sides
of the Atlantic more one-stop access to popular points in
Europe, the United States and beyond. Our new
flights also help to strengthen the foundation for our pending
merger with American Airlines by providing more access to a broader
network."
"I would like to congratulate US Airways on their expansion of
service to some of Europe's top
business and tourist destinations," said Governor Pat McCrory. "US Airways has been a big part of
the Charlotte community and this
expansion will continue to boost Charlotte's reputation as one of the best
cities to live, work, and play in America."
"US Airways' plans to begin seasonal service from Charlotte to a host of Europe's major cities is welcome news for our
region," said Charlotte Mayor
Patsy Kinsey. "This new
service will provide our business community with more convenient
access to Europe's business
capitals and it will provide our residents with additional access
to several of Europe's major
tourist destinations. By expanding its flights from
Charlotte, US Airways continues to
boost our economy and enhance Charlotte's reputation as a world-class
city."
Customers may book their flight at www.usairways.com, through US
Airways Reservations at 1-800-428-4322 or their travel agent. The
flight schedules are as follows:
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From Charlotte,
N.C. (CLT) to:
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Departure
|
Arrival
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Aircraft
Type
|
First Day of
Service
|
Last day of
service
|
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Barcelona, Spain
(BCN)
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6:35 p.m.
|
9:10 a.m.
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Airbus A330-200 with
Envoy Suite
|
May 22,
2014
|
Oct. 24,
2014
|
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Lisbon, Portugal
(LIS)
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8:25 p.m.
|
9:20 a.m.
|
Boeing 757
|
May 22,
2014
|
Sept. 28,
2014
|
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Manchester, England
(MAN)
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8:35 p.m.
|
9:30 a.m.
|
Boeing 757
|
May 22,
2014
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Sept. 28,
2014
|
|
Brussels, Belgium
(BRU)
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4:30 p.m.
|
7:00 a.m.
|
Boeing 767
|
June 5,
2014
|
Sept. 1,
2014
|
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To Charlotte, N.C.
(CLT) from:
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Departure
|
Arrival
|
Aircraft
Type
|
First Day of
Service
|
Last day of
service
|
|
Barcelona, Spain
(BCN)
|
2:30 p.m.
|
6:15 p.m.
|
Airbus A330-200 with
Envoy Suite
|
May 23,
2014
|
Oct. 25,
2014
|
|
Lisbon, Portugal
(LIS)
|
11:20 a.m.
|
3:15 p.m.
|
Boeing 757
|
May 23,
2014
|
Sept. 29,
2014
|
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Manchester, England
(MAN)
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2:25 p.m.
|
6:20 p.m.
|
Boeing 757
|
May 23,
2014
|
Sept. 29,
2014
|
|
Brussels, Belgium
(BRU)
|
10:15 a.m.
|
1:45 p.m.
|
Boeing 767
|
June 6,
2014
|
Sept. 2,
2014
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Customers traveling between Charlotte and Barcelona in Envoy, US Airways international
business class, will experience the Envoy Suite, which is featured
on all of the airline's Airbus A330 aircraft. The Envoy Suite
features an adjustable seat that reclines into a fully flat bed,
personal in-flight entertainment and a standard 110-volt universal
power outlet so customers can work, play or relax.
For more information on US Airways' pending merger with American
Airlines, visit www.newamericanarriving.com .
About US Airways
US Airways, along with US
Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express, operates more than 3,100
flights per day and serves 198 communities in the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle
East, the Caribbean,
Central and South America. The
airline employs more than 32,000 aviation professionals worldwide,
operates the world's largest fleet of Airbus aircraft and is a
member of the Star Alliance network, which offers its customers
more than 21,900 daily flights to 1,329 airports in 194 countries.
Together with its US Airways Express partners, the airline serves
approximately 80 million passengers each year and operates hubs in
Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. Aviation Week and Overhaul
& Maintenance magazine presented US Airways with the 2012
Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of the Year Award
for demonstrating outstanding achievement and innovation in the
area of technical operations. Military Times Edge magazine named US
Airways as a Best for Vets employer for the past three years. US
Airways was, for the third year in a row, the only airline included
as one of the 50 best companies to work for in the U.S. by LATINA
Style magazine's 50 Report. The airline also earned a 100 percent
rating on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality index for
six consecutive years. The Corporate Equality index is a leading
indicator of companies' attitudes and policies toward lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender employees and customers. For more company
information visit usairways.com, follow on Twitter @USAirways or at
Facebook.com/USAirways. (LCCG)
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