US Airways - September 2012 - (Page 57)

C harlotte, North Carolina, welcomes the Democratic National Convention this month. Why did the DNC choose the Queen City? Simple. ball and where more NASCAR races take the track than any other U.S. city. Charlotte has become a destination in its own right, and now it’s ready for its close-up. The largest non-sports media event in the world, the DNC is much more It’s a pro-business Southern boom town. A major U.S. financial center that’s home to one-of-a-kind attractions from the Levine Center for the Arts to the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It’s where the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats play than politics. It’s an entertainment event that attracts more than 35,000 delegates, visitors, and members of the media. And the Queen City is ready to welcome the crowds. First Lady Michelle Obama hails Charlotte as “a city marked by its Southern charm, warm hospitality, and an ‘up by the bootstraps’ mentality that has propelled the city forward as one of the fastest-growing in the South.” In fact, Charlotte’s population has grown by one-third since 2000 (to about 750,000). For more, turn the page. usairwaysmag.com september 2012 57 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - September 2012

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen: Flying Past
Hot Spots: Best Group Getaways
Wine & Dine: Best Feet Forward
Adventure: The Joy of Tranquillity
Adventure: The Zac Brown Band
Great Escapes: Nova Scotia
Gear Up: On the Go
An Island Apart: Puerto Rico
Trained for Takeoff
Kentucky: A Great Place to Live and Work
Charlotte, N.C.: Crowning the Queen City
University Spotlight: Liberty University
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - September 2012