US Airways to cut jobs, fleet; charge for first bag
US Airways says it plans to cut domestic capacity, shrink the size of its fleet, slash 1,700 jobs and charge passengers to check their first bag.
By Agencies |
TEMPE: US Airways says it plans to cut domestic capacity, shrink the size of its fleet, slash 1,700 jobs and charge passengers to check their first bag.
Fliers will now pay $15 to stow just one bag in the cargo hold. US Airways will be the third major carrier to add such a charge.
The free drinks in coach are on their way out too. Passengers in the back will soon be charged $2 per nonalcoholic drink starting Aug. 1.
Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways plans to cut domestic mainline capacity six to eight percent in the fourth quarter. It is also returning 10 planes, canceling leases on two more and planning to park more through 2010.
Fliers will now pay $15 to stow just one bag in the cargo hold. US Airways will be the third major carrier to add such a charge.
The free drinks in coach are on their way out too. Passengers in the back will soon be charged $2 per nonalcoholic drink starting Aug. 1.
Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways plans to cut domestic mainline capacity six to eight percent in the fourth quarter. It is also returning 10 planes, canceling leases on two more and planning to park more through 2010.
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