America West Airlines (NYSE:AWA) announced today that members of FlightFund,� the airline�s award-winning frequent flyer program, can earn a free companion pass to one of several destinations in Mexico after flying one roundtrip to Las Vegas by May 31, 2004. The companion pass may be used to take a friend to any of the following America West beach destinations: Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Guaymas, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Roundtrip travel to Las Vegas must be completed by May 31, 2004 and the companion pass to Mexico is good for travel from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, 2004. �Our frequent flyer program is one of the most generous in the industry,� said Ken Feldman, vice president, marketing. �Value-added perks, such as this free Mexico companion pass, complement the long list of standard member benefits that makes FlightFund� one of the most lucrative airline loyalty programs.�

Tickets to Las Vegas can be purchased online at www.americawest.com, by calling 1-800-2-FLY-AWA, or by booking a complete air and hotel package at www.americawestvacations.com. Customers must pre-register at FlightFund.com for this promotion before booking tickets. Tickets to Mexico must be purchased online at FlightFund.com FlightFund� miles may be redeemed for travel to more than 300 destinations on five continents, with short-haul domestic award travel beginning at 15,000 miles year-round. FlightFund� has more than 50 partners including car rental companies, hotels, restaurants and credit card companies, which provide miles for award travel.

For more information about FlightFund�, or to become a member, customers can go to www.FlightFund.com, the frequent flyer section of www.americawest.com or contact the FlightFund� Service Center at 1-800-247-5691. America West Airlines is the nation�s second largest low-fare airline and the only carrier formed since deregulation to achieve major airline status. America West's 13,000 employees serve nearly 55,000 customers a day in 93 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.

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Las Vegas: To qualify, Las Vegas travel must occur between April 21 and May 31, 2004. Registration must occur online at www.FlightFund.com before booking travel. To participate, customers must register for the promotion, be a FlightFund� member and provide a valid e-mail address. Qualifying roundtrip travel must be completed by May 31, 2004. One-way travel will credit as half of one roundtrip. FlightFund� account information can be accessed at www. FlightFund.com. Certain tickets are not eligible to receive FlightFund mileage credit including: bulk or consolidator tickets, (i.e. Priceline, Cheap Tickets) Future Travel Awards, FlightFund� Awards or any other complimentary travel. Allow seven to 10 days for the mileage to be credited to the FlightFund�account after all travel has been completed. Registrant is responsible for ensuring flight mileage credit is received. Flights are provided by America West Airlines and America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group.

Mexico: Companion Pass Certificate is valid for travel Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, 2004. Qualifying roundtrip travel must be completed by Sept. 30, 2004. No extensions will be allowed for this period. Flights to Mexico may be operated by America West Airlines or America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group. Travel must be purchased online through www.americawest.com. Offer valid for two (2) people in the same reservation, traveling with the same itinerary. Certificate holder must purchase one roundtrip ticket to receive the second roundtrip ticket. Award is valued at a 50 percent discount for two (2) passengers (taxes and fees will apply to both tickets, visit www. flightfund.com/1mex). Ticket refundability is based on restrictions of fare purchased. Itinerary changes are subject to availability, a $100 change fee per passenger and difference in fare may apply. Must fall within travel period specified for this offer. This offer is not combinable with any other discounts, including refund checks, residual value tickets, miscellaneous charge orders, or promotional certificates. This offer is non-transferable and not valid toward refund or reissue of previously purchased tickets. The customer's full name on the eCertificate for free travel award must match the full name on the qualifying tickets. Seats for travel are subject to availability and seating restrictions. All fares are subject to change until actually purchased. Certificate has no cash value, is nonrefundable for cash or any other consideration, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Certificate is void when sold for cash or any other consideration. America West reserves the right to change, suspend, or terminate any or all rules, regulations, travel programs or offers of the FlightFund� program at any time without notice. Miles earned are subject to the terms and conditions of the FlightFund� program. America West and FlightFund� are registered trademarks of America West Airlines, Inc. The 1 For the Border promotion is valid only in states where it is legal.

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