America West – US Airways Merger

America West – US Airways Merger America West – US Airways Merger Phoenix, Arizona -- With the announcement of the merger of America West and US Airways, no immediate impacts to flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are expected. America West and America West Express currently operate out of 50 gates with 333 flights per day to 96 destinations. In 1983 when the airline began, Sky Harbor served just over 8 million passengers. Today the airport serves nearly 40 million passengers and America West and its partner America West Express handle nearly 50% of those passengers. “Sky Harbor Airport and America West have grown up together,” said Phoenix Aviation Director, David Krietor. ”A positive move for the airline can mean only good things for Sky Harbor Airport and the entire state of Arizona.” US Airways serves approximately 50 additional markets not currently served at Sky Harbor. The airline currently has over 3,000 daily departures and operates in close to 200 airports system-wide. In reaction to the news, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon said, “America West has been an important part of the Valley for over 20 years. The city of Phoenix has a strong partnership with our hometown airline and will continue to maintain that partnership. This is exciting news. This could mean more flights and more markets for Phoenix.” Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America West and US Airways will work closely together to keep passengers advised of any changes that may affect them as a result of this new partnership.