Thanksgiving bonus -press release

[a320av8r]

US Airways (LCC - commentary - Cramer's Take - Rating) said it would distribute $50 to each worker as a one-time bonus to celebrate its strong on-time performance over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Tempe, Ariz., airline said it will pay out $1.8 million in bonuses. Over the five days through Sunday, arrivals were on time 78.7% of the time and 99.6% of scheduled flights were completed. The airline's mishandled bag rate averaged 6.02 bags for every 1,000 passengers.

Good work all

 

[andyperkins]

US Airways Reports Excellent Operational Performance During the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Employees to Receive One-time Special Bonus of $50 Each

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today reported its operational performance numbers for the heavy travel period surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Over the five-day period (Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26), the airline's arrivals within 14 minutes of schedule (which is the measure the Department of Transportation uses to measure on-time performance in the airline industry) averaged 78.7 percent and the airline completed 99.6 percent of its scheduled flights. The airline's mishandled bag rate averaged 6.02 bags for every 1,000 passengers.

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"What a great way to start the holiday travel season, and we applaud our terrific employees who did an outstanding job of taking care of our customers this past holiday weekend," said US Airways President Scott Kirby. "This exceptional performance was accomplished even with a very high load factor that averaged 80 percent over the five day period and the normal winter weather patterns that can cause disruption across the system.

"We were particularly pleased with the performance at our Philadelphia hub where our employees did an absolutely fantastic job by delivering bags to our customers at our baggage claim carousels in less than 29 minutes on 92 percent of our flights.

"To celebrate this outstanding performance, we will distribute approximately $1.8 million across our system in the form of a special one-time $50 bonus to each of our employees. We look forward to finishing 2006 with continued strong results as we transport customers over the weeks ahead," continued Kirby.

Below are the airline's estimated performance numbers for on-time arrivals, flights completed and mishandled baggage per 1,000 passengers as measured with the same standards the Department of Transportations uses in its monthly Air Traveler Consumer Report:


On Time Completion Mishandled Bags
Wednesday 36.8% 99.4% 7.59
Thursday 81.0% 99.7% 5.81
Friday 94.0% 99.8% 3.92
Saturday 88.2% 99.6% 5.47
Sunday 71.0% 99.6% 6.47
Five Day Average 78.7% 99.6% 6.02


US Airways is the fifth largest domestic airline employing nearly 35,000 aviation professionals worldwide. US Airways, US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express operate approximately 3,800 flights per day and serve more than 230 communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. The new US Airways -- the product of a merger between America West and US Airways in September 2005 -- is a member of the Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 841 destinations in 157 countries worldwide. This press release and additional information on US Airways can be found at www.usairways.com. (LCCG)

-Fly With US-


SOURCE US Airways 11/27/2006

 

[awajetfxer]

US Airways (LCC - commentary - Cramer's Take - Rating) said it would distribute $50 to each worker as a one-time bonus to celebrate its strong on-time performance over the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Tempe, Ariz., airline said it will pay out $1.8 million in bonuses. Over the five days through Sunday, arrivals were on time 78.7% of the time and 99.6% of scheduled flights were completed. The airline's mishandled bag rate averaged 6.02 bags for every 1,000 passengers.

Good work all

Your bonus is you still have a job!

 

[john john]

US Airways Reports Excellent Operational Performance During the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Employees to Receive One-time Special Bonus of $50 Each

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today reported its operational performance numbers for the heavy travel period surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Over the five-day period (Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26), the airline's arrivals within 14 minutes of schedule (which is the measure the Department of Transportation uses to measure on-time performance in the airline industry) averaged 78.7 percent and the airline completed 99.6 percent of its scheduled flights. The airline's mishandled bag rate averaged 6.02 bags for every 1,000 passengers.

(SOURCE US Airways 11/27/2006

What about USAirways Express, which makes up 2/3 of USAirways
Are these stats with or without express?

 

[A320 Driver]

$50 isn't a world of dough but at least these guys are willing to recognize a job well done when they see it. C'mon give everyone a big

Is it a giant step forward? NO, but it is a step forward and after so many missteps and back steps it's good to see.

Good point Bob. 1.8 Million IS a lot of dough but it has to go a long way. Any step forward regarding employee relations is a good one at this point.

A320 Driver B)

 

[flygirl74]

Andy,
I am going to rub myself with that fifty bucks!! Pete e , eat yourself up

 

[flyin2low]

Good point Bob. 1.8 Million IS a lot of dough but it has to go a long way. Any step forward regarding employee relations is a good one at this point.

A320 Driver B)

Show me the money!

 

[flyin2low]

What about USAirways Express, which makes up 2/3 of USAirways
Are these stats with or without express?

Who cares about Express?

 

[BuffaloJoe]

$50.00 even in ones won't take long to show.

Ahhhh!!!!!!!!! Guess who has its hands on that already?

The Taxman! Maybe $40 if your lucky! :down: :down:

But even that will buy a Christmas Tree!

 

[MarkMyWords]

At least they did something to recognize everyone's hard work. that is much better then any previous management team has ever done. Kudos to Doug and Scott.

Anyone that doesn't want their 50.00 can send it to me, I'll take it!

 

[evprincess]

At least they did something to recognize everyone's hard work. that is much better then any previous management team has ever done. Kudos to Doug and Scott.

Anyone that doesn't want their 50.00 can send it to me, I'll take it!

I have to agree Y'all don't forget the cheese block of 2000. It could be something like that, or the usual nothing.

 

[barbeetantrums]

I'm going to buy a new butt because my old one has a crack in it.

 

[Fly4Free]

$50 isn't a world of dough but at least these guys are willing to recognize a job well done when they see it. C'mon give everyone a big

Is it a giant step forward? NO, but it is a step forward and after so many missteps and back steps it's good to see.

When I started working here, there was mention of $50 bonuses for times when the airline met specific goals.. regarding on-time and baggage issues. I have never seen a bonus in this regard, so I guess we met were number one in on-time / baggage loss rates? If not, why the bonus..

 

[john john]

Who cares about Express?

The customers! The agents we have to rebook everybody. USExpress cancelled 2 on Friday and 4 on Saturday with some mechanicals and crew delays this all in just one station. Express is 2/3 of USAirways we have to care. I would like to see the numbers broken down

 

[wench1]

Your bonus is you still have a job!

Stop it!

Can you at least be thankful?

Its BEEN MONTHS since we've had one!

Enuf already! :down: