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US Airways will boost its operations, adding frequencies as well as larger aircraft to and from the Greensboro/High Point Regional Airport from April 23 through May 4, 2013, to accommodate customers attending the annual International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C.
The following markets to and from Greensboro/High Point, N.C. will benefit from the enhanced service: New York/LaGuardia, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C.
“We’re responding to a very specific and very significant passenger demand by once again increasing our service to Greensboro,” said Schedule Planning and Alliances Senior Vice President Andrew Nocella. “The High Point Furniture Market draws interest from throughout the nation, and US Airways is proud to offer increased options to transport passengers to and from the event.”
Travelers can book online at www.usairways.com, by calling 800-428-4322 or through a travel agent.
US Airways and America West’s recent merger creates the fifth largest domestic airline employing 35,000 aviation professionals. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,700 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.
US Airways is a member of the Star Alliance, which was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach and a smooth travel experience. Star Alliance was voted Best Airline Alliance by Skytrax in 2003 and 2012. The members are Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, TAP Portugal, THAI, United, US Airways and VARIG Brazilian Airlines. South African Airways and SWISS will be integrated during the first half of 2013. Regional member carriers Adria Airways (Slovenia), Blue1 (Finland) and Croatia Airlines enhance the global network. Overall, Star Alliance offers more than 15,000 daily flights to 790 destinations in 138 countries. (LCCG)
