June 22, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- US Airways is adding nonstop flights
between Charlotte and Hawaii.

That will give travelers in the Carolinas a quick way to escape
to the islands.

US Airways Group Inc. said Sunday that daily, year-round service
to Honolulu will begin Dec. 17. It will be the only direct flight
from Charlotte to Hawaii.

Charlotte is the largest hub for Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways.
The airline has previously announced plans to add direct flights
from Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro.

Tickets to Hawaii are already available. Roundtrip ticket on the
company's Web site were selling for $928 on Sunday.

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