The June 1984 timetable shows 71 weekday departures from Phoenix, non-stop to 18 cities from 1985 to 1986, it built-up a second hub at Las Vegas.
The airline quickly expanded, with 11 737s flying to 13 cities in 1984, America West's fleet grew to 21 aircraft flying to 23 cities. In the early years, passengers could purchase their tickets on the aircraft. The airline was established in February 1981 and began operations August 1, 1983, using three leased Boeing 737s flying out of its base in Phoenix, Arizona (PHX), with Ed Beauvais, a well-known airline industry consultant, as CEO. The US Airways brand continued until October 17, 2015, when American Airlines retired the name.ĭe Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 series 100 in 1991 As part of a merger between American Airlines and US Airways in February 2013, which led to American becoming the world's largest airline, the call sign and ICAO code name was later retired on April 8, 2015, when the FAA granted a single operating certificate for both US Airways and American Airlines. The merged airline used America West's "CACTUS" callsign and ICAO code "AWE", but retained the US Airways name. Regional jet and turboprop flights were operated on a code sharing basis by Mesa Airlines and Chautauqua Airlines as America West Express.īeginning in January 2006, all America West flights were branded as US Airways, along with most signage at airports and other printed material, though many flights were described as "operated by America West." Apart from two heritage aircraft, the only remaining America West branding on aircraft were found on some seat covers and bulkheads. In September 2005, the airline had 140 aircraft, with a single maintenance base at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. America West served about 100 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico flights to Europe were on codeshare partners. The airline acquired US Airways in 2005 but took on the name of US Airways. Their main hub was at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with a secondary hub at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. airline still operating under its original operating certificate. At the time of its acquisition of US Airways, America West had the unique distinction of being the only post-deregulation U.S. Today Alex brings his range of expertise to AWA focusing on strategic direction and seeking enhancements for the group.America West Airlines was a major American airline, founded in 1981, with service commencing in 1983, and having reached US$1 billion in annual revenue in 1989, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. After completing the integration of this group, he chose to take a more entrepreneurial path focused on building a range of businesses in the software and wider transportation sectors.
This resulted in dramatically lowering the cost of ocean transportation in these sectors.įollowing another stint realigning ANZDL, Alex chose to take on the role as COO of Direct Container Line ultimately leading to the formation of NACA and the Vanguard Group. Alex was instrumental in creating and launching Australia New Zealand Direct Line.Īfter creation of ANZDL, Alex moved back to New Zealand and was instrumental in leading the campaign to remove cabotage and driving the changes in the Tasman Accord. This ultimately led to a position in the USA as EVP of one of the most innovative and profitable ocean carriers of its time. This provided total immersion in the industry, including stints in stevedoring and at-sea time. Alex entered the industry as a management trainee with the Shipping Corporation of New Zealand allowing him to attend university whilst learning the industry position by position.
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