Travel agents can earn 50 percent commission on packages booked March 1 and 2

PHOENIX -- America West Vacations (NYSE: AWA) announced today it is offering travel agents a special incentive to book America West Vacation packages to Alaska. For two days only (March 1 and 2), travel agents who book a complete air and hotel package directly through America West Vacations will receive a 50 percent commission on the published price of the package. America West Vacations offers two different types of Alaska packages. First, 3 to 14-night planned itinerary packages, provided in conjunction with All Alaska Tours, which feature highlights of several regions and offer the best of Alaska's attractions. All itineraries start and finish in Anchorage and include hotel stays and transportation. Some packages also include meals and activities. Second, for the "do it yourselfer," air and hotel inclusive packages with accommodations in Anchorage and Seward are also available. For additional information on the packages available, please visit http://www.americawestvacations.com/destinations/alaska/index.html.

Itinerary packages qualifying for the 50 percent commission are valid for travel from May 14 through June 30, 2005. Air inclusive hotel packages in Anchorage and Seward are valid for the entire travel period, March 1 through May 29, 2005.

To earn the special commission offer, travel agents must book their client's air and hotel package to Alaska with America West Vacations by calling 1-800-2-FLY-AWV (1-800-235-9298) between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. MST on March 1 or 2, 2005. The offer cannot be earned by booking through America West Vacations' travel agent Web site (www.awvtravelagents.com) or global distribution systems (GDS). Five percent commission on published air is capped at $10 one-way, $20 roundtrip.

America West Vacations is one of the largest vacation package companies in the U.S., with packages available to Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Arizona, California, Mexico, New York City, Boston, Hawaii and Costa Rica. Packages include roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and other options such as tours and rental cars. Air transportation may be provided on America West Airlines, America West Express (operated by Mesa Airlines or Air Midwest) or Hawaiian Airlines.

Approximately 55,000 customers upgrade their low-fare experience every day when they get on board America West. The airline's 13,000 employees are proud to offer a range of services including more destinations than any other low-cost carrier, first-class cabins, assigned seating, airport clubs and an award-winning frequent flyer program. America West operates approximately 900 flights daily to 96 destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. This press release and additional information on America West can be accessed at www.americawest.com.

Press Contact: Phil Gee Ph: +1 480/693-5729