America West Airlines (NYSE:AWA), the nation�s second largest low-fare airline, will initiate new service Sunday, May 16, 2004 between its Phoenix hub and Page, Ariz. America West Express, operated by Air Midwest, will provide three roundtrip flights utilizing the 19-seat Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. With the introduction of Page service, America West will serve seven cities in Arizona from its Phoenix hub including Flagstaff, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Page, Prescott, Tucson and Yuma.

�Business and leisure travelers alike will enjoy our convenient departure times out of Page,� said Dion Flannery, vice president, scheduling, route planning and Internet distribution. �In addition, customers can take advantage of FlightFund, America West�s award-winning frequent flyer program, and will have access to 89 America West destinations through our Phoenix hub.�

With the summer travel season ahead, America West customers can also take advantage of quick and easy access to Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon�s north rim, Glen Canyon National Park and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The daily flight schedule for the new service is listed below. The flights make a stop in Prescott, Ariz. Phoenix to Page Page to Phoenix Flight Departure Arrival Flight Departure Arrival 6822* 10:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6821* 6:15 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6826** 2:45 p.m 4:30 p.m. 6825** 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6828** 7:25 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 6827** 4:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

* Service is not offered on Sunday. **Service is not offered on Saturday.

Sample fares, which are each way and based on roundtrip purchase, are listed below. These fares require a 14-day advance purchase and a one-night minimum stay. Travel period begins May 16, 2004. Market Fare* Phoenix - Page, Ariz. $79 Los Angeles � Page, Ariz. $89 Page, Ariz. � San Diego $89 Orlando, Fla. � Page, Ariz. $199 Hartford/Springfield, Conn. - Page, Ariz. $199

For more information or to make a reservation contact America West at 1-800-2-FLY-AWA (1-800-235-9292), go to www.americawest.com or contact a professional travel agent.

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.

* Sample fares are each way based on roundtrip purchase and only available on flights through Prescott, Ariz. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of $3 to $18 per itinerary, federal excise taxes of $3.10 per segment or the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per segment (up to $10 per itinerary). A segment is defined as one takeoff and landing. Fares require a one-night minimum stay. Prices are subject to change at any time. Ticket must be purchased 14 days in advance of travel date. Travel period begins May 16, 2004. A $100 change fee applies. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Changes are not permitted for passenger name except to parent/spouse or child and only changeable at an America West ticket counter or city ticket office. Flights may be provided by America West Express, which is operated by subsidiary airlines of Mesa Air Group. Tickets are nonrefundable.

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