American West Airlines
America
West Airlines was claimed to be one of the greatest Airlines
in the United States. It was formed in 1981, and started
flying from Phoenix on August 1, 1983. Their fleet grew to
over 90 aircraft after starting with just 3, six years
earlier. The Airline originally flew in the western United
States, as their name suggests, but later on extended their
routes to all the states (including Canada and Hawaii in
1989 with Boeing 747s.) Within June 27th, 1991 and August
1994 American West flew under Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection. They were forced to reduce their fleets and
give up their unprofitable routes. This plan of cost
reduction succeeded in producing funds, and they finally
rose from Chapter 11 protection. The Airline launched
America West Express Commuter in October of 1992, with a
code sharing agreement with Mesa Airlines and others.
Continental Airlines and Mesa Airlines are both shareholders
in America West.
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