America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA), the nation's second largest low-fare carrier, began operating a third daily nonstop, roundtrip flight today between its Phoenix hub and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). In April, America West was granted authority as the only airline to operate this additional long-haul flight between Phoenix and Washington National by the U.S. Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act.

"The new flight not only gives America West customers a third daily nonstop option, but it is conveniently timed to accommodate business travelers at both destinations," said Dion Flannery, vice president scheduling, route planning and Internet distribution. "In addition, America West offers low business-friendly fares and a route system that provides passengers extensive connecting opportunities through our hubs to 46 markets in the western United States, Mexico and Canada."

The new flights feature an Airbus A319 aircraft with 12 first class and 112 main cabin seats. The flight schedule between Phoenix and Washington National is listed below.

Phoenix to Washington National Flight Departure Arrival Aircraft 44 8:45 a.m. 4:17 p.m. A319 *42 12:17 p.m. 7:46 p.m. A319 46 2:45 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 757

Washington National to Phoenix Flight Departure Arrival Aircraft *41 7:18 a.m. 9:16 a.m. A319 196 10:30 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 757 704 4:59 p.m. 6:41 p.m. A319

* Indicates new flight

Flight 41 operates on June 2, 2004 and becomes flight 482 beginning June 4.

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. Customers can sign up for FlightFund, the airline's award-winning frequent flyer program, at www.FlightFund.com, the frequent flyer section of www.americawest.com or by calling 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 96 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.

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