American West Airlines is a major U.S. carrier based in Phoenix. Corporate information, travel tips and website link (providing online reservations).

American West Airlines

American West Airlines is a major U.S. carrier based in Phoenix, from which it serves more non-stop destinations with greater frequency than any other carrier.

American West has hubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. The airline's modern, fuel-efficient fleet consists of Airbus A320s, Airbus A319s, Boeing 757s and Boeing 737s. By the end of 2006, America West expects to take delivery of the new 110-seat A318. The average age of the America West fleet is approximately 10 years.

American West is the only airline to not only survive, but also thrive, since the U.S. airline industry was deregulated. The carrier initiated service on August 1, 1983, with three aircraft and 280 employees. America West grew rapidly, and by 1990 it achieved major-airline status, with annual revenues of more than $1 billion.

Today, American West is a low-fare, full-service airline. Its coast-to-coast route system includes 89 destinations across the U.S., Mexico and Canada with more than 800 daily departures. America West utilizes its Phoenix and Las Vegas hubs as gateways for travel throughout its route network.

American West Express regional service is provided by codesharing agreements with Mesa Airlines, Freedom Airlines and Air Midwest, which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Mesa Air Group, one of the largest regional airlines in the world.

These regional carriers channel traffic to American West's hubs. Through the agreement with Mesa Air Group, America West will continue to extend its route system and enhance its flight schedule as the America West Express regional jet fleet grows to 77 aircraft by 2005.

American West further enhances its operational strength through strategic alliances with British Airways, Northwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, and the Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways.

American West Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corporation. A second subsidiary, The Leisure Company, was formed in 1987 and focuses on services for the leisure-travel market under the brand name America West Vacations. The class B common stock of America West Holdings Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AWA."

Travel Tips

When flying, American West Airlines advises customers to please keep the following travel tips in mind:

- Arrive at the Airport Early

Domestic travel: If you are checking bags it is recommended that you check-in at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you are not checking bags, please check-in at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure.

International travel: It is recommended that you check-in at least two hours before your scheduled departure. Seats and reservations are subject to cancellation if not checked-in at least one hour prior to scheduled departure.

- Be at the Gate 20 Minutes Prior to Departure

- Stay Close to the Boarding Area

- Limit Your Carry-on Bags

- Tag Your Bags

- Don't Check-In Your Important Items

- Have Photo ID Ready

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