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US Airways Employees: A Force for Change
US Airways Employees: A Force for Change
Published 08-02-06
Submitted by US Airways Group, Inc.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- US Airways Group, Inc., (NYSE: LCC), yesterday
began its annual system-wide month of volunteerism called "Destination: Serve the Nations". From Aug. 1 through 31, US Airways' Do Crew, employees and their families in more than 25 cities across the airline's network will participate in a multitude of projects that make a difference in local communities.
"Last year our debut 'Destination: Serve the Nation' was a grand success. Hundreds of our dedicated employees were able to make a difference in their communities and touch the lives of those who needed assistance," said C.A. Howlett, senior vice president public affairs. "This year, with the advent of our merger, the new US Airways is thrilled to have a larger family of thousands of employees who are dedicated to volunteerism and committed to make an impact in the markets we serve."
Employees participating in "Destination: Serve the Nations" will volunteer with a variety of nonprofit organizations and work on projects such as packing emergency food boxes, assisting seniors, neighborhood beautification and working with underprivileged children.
The Do Crew, US Airways' employee volunteer corps, began in 1997 and has
since grown to include more than 2,500 members. The Do Crew has chapters in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Reno, Nev., Washington D.C. and Winston-Salem, N.C. Do Crew members invest thousands of hours annually in the community. "Destination: Serve the Nations" fosters volunteerism by allowing employees outside the US Airways Do Crew chapters the opportunity to give back to their local community.
US Airways and America West's recent merger creates the fifth largest domestic airline employing nearly 35,000 aviation professionals. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 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 Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 842 destinations in 152 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at www.usairways.com
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