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US Airways, Inc., an operating unit of US Airways Group, is the fifth largest airline in the United States. A member of the Star Alliance, it has a fleet of 353 mainline jet aircraft and 319 regional jet and turbo-prop aircraft connecting 200 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Europe. As of December 2008, US Airways employs 33,765 people worldwide and operates 3,130 daily flights (1,312 US Airways Mainline, 1,818 US Airways Express as of December 2008). The airline merged with America West Airlines in 2005 and the combined airline retained the US Airways name.

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Massachusetts' Anthony Gurley (12) stands over Charlotte's Charles Dewhurst after Dewhurst was called for a foul Tuesday, March 9, 2010, during an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic 10 men's tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Massachusetts won 59-56. Charlotte
Richmond's Brittani Shells, left, tries to make a pass while being defended by Xavier's Tyeasha Moss (0) during the second half of their quarterfinal game of the Atlantic 10 women's basketball championship held at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md. on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Xavier won the game 61-52. Richmond
In this Feb. 25, 2010 photo provided by the Melbourne Zoo, Mali, a baby Asian elephant, born at the zoo six weeks ago, walks from beneath her mother Dokkoon after a naming ceremony performed by Buddhist monks in Melbourne, Australia. Mali is Thai for jasmine and was chosen out of five possibilities derived from her Thai lineage in a public vote held by the zoo. Melbourne
A snow-covered Delta Air Lines jets sits on the tarmac at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga., on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Airlines canceled over 1,800 flights Friday as snow pounded parts of the South and dumped several inches of white on Atlanta, home to the world's busiest airport. Delta Air Lines
In this undated police booking photo released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, showing Ocie Harris, 27, who was arrested several weeks ago in Chicago, and extradited to Las Vegas. Police said Tuesday, March, 9, 2010, Harris is an associate of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. He's accused of shooting at a BMW sedan with two men inside after one of the men exchanged words with Mayweather on Aug. 23 at the Crystal Palace Skating Center. Las Vegas
Snow removal equipment is seen at work at Philadelphia International Airport in the aftermath of winter storms in Philadelphia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. Philadelphia International Airport
Former Atlanta Brave pitcher Tom Glavine talks to members of the media after accepting the job as special assistant to Braves president John Schuerholz on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, during a baseball news conference in Atlanta. Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, above, draws a foul from Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (13) with Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (3) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta. Charlotte Bobcats
US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and his wife Lorraine "Lorrie" Sullenberger leave a press conference after announcing his retirement Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sullenberger gained notoriety after piloting US Airways Flight 1549 to safety on New York's Hudson River in January 2009. Chesley Sullenberger
Travelers move through LaGuardia Airport on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 in New York. LaGuardia Airport
NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Actor Shia LeBeouf enters the John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 03, 2010 in New York City. John F. Kennedy International Airport
Laura Zych, left, and Ben Bostic look over the Hudson River during an interview with the Associated Press, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 in New York. They were among the 155 people aboard the crippled US Airways Flight 1549 who survived a splash-landing on the frigid Hudson River a year ago. Hudson River
Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a spring training baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, March 5, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz. Phoenix
A window treatment at the Newark, Del. home of Steve Schiff, president of Dynamic Draperies in Dover, Del., includes blinds and sheers Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Newark
In this undated photo provided by AirTran, an advertisement is seen on the on the bottom of a seat-back tray table. AirTran expects the ads to be on its 138 planes within weeks. AirTran
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, center, is escorted by sheriff's deputies to a waiting car in Detroit, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Kilpatrick was arraigned on a probation violation and released on a $10,000 personal bond pending another hearing on Thursday. Detroit
A Southwest Airlines plane prepares to land at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in this photo taken from San Francisco Bay. Southwest Airlines
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. NYSE

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and his wife Lorraine "Lorrie" Sullenberger leave a press conference after announcing his retirement Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sullenberger gained notoriety after piloting US Airways Flight 1549 to safety on New York's Hudson River in January 2009.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and his wife Lorraine "Lorrie" Sullenberger leave a press conference after announcing his retirement Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sullenberger gained notoriety after piloting US Airways Flight 1549 to safety on New York's Hudson River in January 2009.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, second from right, speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, second from right, speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, walks through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. where he announced his retirement. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, walks through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. where he announced his retirement. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a US Airways plane takes off after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a US Airways plane takes off after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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A US Airways plane taxis after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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A US Airways plane taxis after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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"It's not a secret that we'd like more slots ... If we could get more slots at LaGuardia, we would take them. We don't have an expectation to have 100 flights a day at LaGuardia, but we know we've got demands for more than the..."


Laura Wright Mar 10 2010 5:03 AM from Dallas Morning News Business

"I do ... because I was recommending Frontier."


Jamie Baker Mar 09 2010 6:50 PM from Dallas Morning News Business

"We're just in a period where our focus right now is on improving our profitability and not growing"


Laura Wright Mar 09 2010 6:19 PM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"I don't remember saying that"


Laura Wright Mar 09 2010 4:58 PM from Dallas Morning News - Blogs
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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

AP 

US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and his wife Lorraine "Lorrie" Sullenberger leave a press conference after announcing his retirement Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sullenberger gained notoriety after piloting US Airways Flight 1549 to safety on New York's Hudson River in January 2009.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and his wife Lorraine "Lorrie" Sullenberger leave a press conference after announcing his retirement Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Sullenberger gained notoriety after piloting US Airways Flight 1549 to safety on New York's Hudson River in January 2009.

AP 

US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, second from right, speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, second from right, speaks to reporters at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

AP 

US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, walks through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. where he announced his retirement. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

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US Airways pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, walks through the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. where he announced his retirement. The pilot who landed a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009 said Wednesday he is retiring after 30 years and plans to spend some of his time pressing for more flight safety.

AP 

With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a US Airways plane takes off after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a US Airways plane takes off after the runway was opened for the first time in three days at Washington's Reagan National Airport, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. A massive snow storm hit the region Friday and Saturday, dumping 2 feet of snow in some places and closing area airports over the weekend.

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