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US AIRWAYS TO INTRODUCE ONBOARD "Wi-Fi" SERVICE

Earlier today US Airways announced a partnership with Aircell to provide Wi-Fi service onboard a segment of the US Airways fleet. The Company announcement is printed below.

In a meeting last Friday with Vice President of InFlight, Hector Adler, AFA leaders were briefed on some additional details regarding the Wi-Fi service:

-- US Airways is partnering with Gogo Inflight Internet Service to provide Wi-Fi on 51 A321 aircraft.

-- A formal press release will be sent out next week. (Monday, July 20, 2009)

-- First aircraft installation is anticipated to be completed by January 2010.

-- Gogo is a "no-touch" required system that automatically turns itself on and off at 10,000 feet.

-- No action is required on the part of the Flight Attendants to collect fees - it's done by the passenger over the Internet using their credit card.

-- Gogo is available for purchase and ranges in price from $5.95 to $12.95 depending on the length of the flight.

-- Onboard announcements will be developed to inform passengers when they are on an aircraft equipped with Gogo InFlight Internet.

-- Seatback cards will provide information on how to connect to Gogo.

-- Gogo does not enable cell phones to be used - it is a "Wi-Fi" system, not cellular.

-- A phone will be installed in the aft galley to support the system, and will be preprogrammed with operations numbers, such as MedLink.

-- F/A materials will be distributed closer to system installation on the first aircraft.

-- F/As will not provide technical support to passengers, but rather proactively direct them to all of the tools available from Gogo to assist with technical/log-on issues.

The Union will be monitoring the progress of this "service enhancement" to make sure the Wi-Fi capability does not hinder our safety or service duties onboard the aircraft. Although the system is not cellular, we want to insure that the use of net-based phone services cannot be accessed.


Wi-Fi While You Fly With US Airways
July 23, 2009

Earlier this morning, we issued the following press release announcing a new partnership with Aircell to provide Gogo Inflight Internet service including Web, Instant Messaging, email and VPN access to our fleet of A321s. More information about our new Wi-Fi product can be found in this afternoon's issue of AboutUS.

US Airways is turning aircraft into Wi-Fi 'hotspots' by partnering with Aircell to provide Gogo® Inflight Internet service beginning in early 2010. Full Internet access including Web, Instant Messaging, email and VPN access will be available for purchase to passengers with laptops, smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.

"Gogo Inflight Internet will allow our customers to make the most of their flying time by catching up on work or relaxing and surfing the Internet. This is an exciting new option for our passengers that we believe will enhance their travel experience," said Andrew Nocella, senior vice president, Marketing and Planning.

Gogo will initially be installed on US Airways A321 aircraft, flying select domestic routes. A map detailing those routes can be found at www.usairways.com. And later next year, customers will be able to see if Wi-Fi is available on a specific flight by looking for the Wi-Fi icon while booking their flight on usairways.com.

The pricing for Gogo Inflight Internet on US Airways will be announced closer to the launch date. Customers will be able to choose service from Aircell's standard pricing structure, which currently ranges from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used.

"Gogo is for anyone who wants to make plane time their time," said Jack Blumenstein, president and chief executive officer of Aircell. "Whether you want to stay connected to the office, your family or friends; whether you want to work, play or learn; Gogo is for you. We look forward to working with US Airways to bring the world to its passengers."

More information about US Airways' new Gogo Inflight Internet service can be found online at usairways.com and gogoinflight.com.


Thank you,

Mike Flores, President
The US Airways Master Executive Council
AFA-CWA
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