Press Release: America West Airlines
August 17, 2001
PHOENIX, AZ -- America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) yesterday announced that more than 1,800 small companies have
enrolled in Corporate AWArds, the airline's travel reward program for small businesses, since its inception in
June, making it one of the fastest growing programs of its kind among major airlines.
``We are delighted at how small businesses have embraced this new program,'' said Ron Cole, vice president, sales.
``For years, airlines have offered large corporations volume-based, discounted fares for air travel. With Corporate
AWArds, small businesses now can enjoy discounted fares as well. We worked with small business owners and managers
to create the most generous small business program in the industry.''
Corporate AWArds offers small businesses the following benefits:
* A 5-percent discount off any airfare, compared to other programs which
provide tickets or upgrades that have restricted use
* No minimum spending requirement -- companies start realizing savings on
their first trip
* The flexibility to book through americawest.com, a toll-free number, or
a travel agent of choice
* Access to online reports that track travel activity and expenses
Additionally, employees of member companies are automatically enrolled in FlightFund, the airline's frequent flyer
program. FlightFund offers one of the most generous mileage earning and redemptions programs in the industry. Customers
can enjoy free domestic flights starting at just 20,000 miles year-round and earn award travel to more than 300
destinations on five continents.
Small businesses may enroll in Corporate AWArds by visiting americawest.com or by calling the Corporate AWArds
Service Center at 1-800-601-6002.
America West Airlines, the nation's eighth-largest carrier, serves 92 destinations with more than 900 daily departures
in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Along with its codeshare partners, America West serves more than 180 destinations
worldwide. America West Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corporation, an aviation
and travel services company with 2000 sales of $2.3 billion.
SOURCE: America West Airlines