America West Airlines

America West Airlines {{Airline codes|HP|AWE|Cactus}}, one of the United States' ten major airlines, is based in Phoenix, Arizona and is a part of US Airways Group.

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United States - Airline - Phoenix, Arizona - US Airways Group

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The airline maintains two hubs, one at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, and the second at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the second largest low-cost airline in the US. America West provides service to approximately 100 destinations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Service to Europe and Hawaii is provided through code sharing arrangements.

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Sky Harbor International Airport - McCarran International Airport - Las Vegas, Nevada - Low-cost - Canada - Mexico - Europe - Hawaii - Code sharing

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As of March 2005, America West operated a fleet of 140 aircraft with its only maintenance base in Phoenix.

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March 2005 - Fleet

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America West Express is the name for commuter and regional flights operated by Mesa Airlines for America West Airlines. The America West Express fleet consists of 43 aircraft.

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America West Express - Mesa Airlines - Fleet

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On May 19, 2005, America West Holdings Corporation announced it would merge with the Arlington, Virginia based US Airways Group. The new entity would be named US Airways Group and be headquartered in America West's old corporate offices. The merger was completed on September 27, 2005. When the airlines are combined in 2007, they will fly under the US Airways brand.

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May 19 - America West Holdings Corporation - Arlington, Virginia - 2007

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