America West Airlines (NYSE:AWA), the nation�s second largest low-fare airline, initiated new service today between its Las Vegas hub and Burbank, Calif. The new nonstop, roundtrip flight will kick off with coach fares as low as $29* one way. This fare requires a 21-day advance purchase and is good for travel through June 9, 2004. Beginning July 23, 2004, the airline will increase service between these two cities by adding a second nonstop, roundtrip flight. With the addition of this new service, America West now offers access to 48 destinations and approximately 110 daily departures from its Las Vegas hub. �We�re pleased to be offering our Burbank customers nonstop service to Las Vegas, one of the most popular destinations in the world,� said Dion Flannery, vice president, scheduling, route planning and Internet distribution. �In addition, Las Vegas customers, as well as customers connecting through our Las Vegas hub, will now have another airport to choose from in the Los Angeles area.�

America West will operate its first roundtrip flight between Las Vegas and Burbank with the 124-seat Airbus A319 configured with 12 first class seats and 112 coach seats. The flight schedule is listed below.

Las Vegas to Burbank, Calif. Burbank, Calif. to Las Vegas Flight Departure Arrival Flight Departure Arrival 176 11:46 a.m. 12:46 p.m. 875 1:50 p.m. 2:50 p.m. America West Express, operated by Mesa Airlines, will provide a second roundtrip flight between Las Vegas and Burbank with the 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet. The schedule for the second flight, which begins July 23, 2004, is listed below.

Las Vegas to Burbank, Calif. Burbank, Calif. to Las Vegas Flight Departure Arrival Flight Departure Arrival 6678 5:55 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 6679 8:40 p.m. 9:41 p.m. America West Vacations, known as the Vegas experts, provides more than 400,000 customers with Las Vegas vacation packages every year. By drawing upon 15 years of experience, America West Vacations agents are able to ensure that vacationers will experience Las Vegas to its fullest. America West Vacations combines the lowest available America West airfare for vacation packages with a choice of more than 30 of the most popular hotels and resorts, and offers customers the option for a rental car or airport/hotel transfers.

Sample prices for America West Vacations packages are listed below, which include roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel stay. Fitzgeralds - $142** - At the start of the Fremont Street experience

Excalibur - $187** - Medieval magic on the Strip

Caesars Palace - $250** - A Vegas icon and home to Celine Dion's A New Day concert series

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.americawest.com, call America West at 1-800-2-FLY-AWA (1-800-235-9292) or contact a professional travel agent. For more information on booking an America West Vacations package, log on to www.americawestvacations.com or call 1-800-2-FLY-AWV.

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.

* Fares are one way and require a 21-day advance purchase. Fares are good for travel through June 9, 2004, valid any day except Friday and Sunday, and are subject to blackout dates on May 27, 28, 31; June 1 and 6 . A $100 change fee applies. Fares are limited to nonstop flights, and seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of $3 to $18 per itinerary, federal excise taxes of $3.10 per flight segment or the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per flight segment (up to $10 per itinerary). A flight segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Some flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group. Other restrictions may apply.

**Sample pricing based on select Sunday through Tuesday departures in May 2004. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy and may not apply to group travel or during other holiday/convention dates, as specified by individual hotels. Fares are based on roundtrip airfare purchase and seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Hotel rooms are capacity-controlled and subject to availability. Additional nights, other hotels, dates and destinations are available, but prices will vary. Fees of $50 per booking will apply on bookings made less than eight days before departure. Change fees of up to $150 apply. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of departure. Some flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group.

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