CHARLOTTE, N.C. - February 26, 2009 - The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) today proposed that, after 39 months of contract talks, USAPA and US Airways management jointly seek a facilitator utilizing the services of the National Mediation Board to assist the parties in reaching an agreement.

USAPA President Steve Bradford stated, “We are in the quagmire of a seemingly endless contract negotiation that has not served our pilots or our company well.  It is long past time to end the stagnation.”

The US Airways pilots entered contract negotiations with management in November 2005 under the terms of a Transition Agreement at the time of the US Airways and America West merger.

USAPA represents over 5,000 US Airways pilots in seven domiciles across the United States.

Contact:

Arnie Gentile
US Airline Pilots Association
980-875-7630