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engage Giving Miles for good Pulling TogeTher This month, thousands of US Airways employees are raising money for United Way. By tara titcombe ★ August is an exciting time for US Airways employees. It Clockwise from top: Philadelphia’s marks the kickoff of the company’s International Lightning; Phoenix’s women-only team; system-wide annual Hope Takes Flight campaign winners Jet a Power in Philadelphia; benefiting United Way. And there’s a Charlotte puller shows off his muscles nothing like a little rivalry to get things started. The company’s Jet Pull event not only promotes friendly competition, but also raises thousands of dollars. Jet Pulls are hosted at US Airways hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. Employees in each of the hubs create teams of 20 and pay a fee to enter. The goal? To pull a 50-ton Airbus A319 15 feet faster than any other team. The prize? Bragging rights for the rest of the year. Last year, 109 teams participated and collectively raised more than $26,000 for United Way. The system-wide winners, Jet A Power from Philadelphia, pulled the jet across the finish line in just 4.79 seconds. It was an impressive start to the monthlong campaign, which raised a total of $1.45 million, exceeding the company’s goal of $1.4 million. “The money raised during the Jet Pulls and throughout our campaign goes to help our neighbors, family members, and fellow coworkers who have found themselves in need,” said Doug Parker, CEO of US Airways, at last year’s Phoenix Jet Pull. “As an airline, we have a responsibility to serve our community beyond operating flights. It’s our responsibility, each and every one of us, to help support and care for those in need so that we can ensure a bright future for everyone.” This year, US Airways hopes to set the bar even higher. Teams across the system will yet again be pulling their way to bragging rights, all To get involved in your local community’s while raising funds for their communities. United Way, visit liveunited.org. usairwaysmag.com august 2013 135 http://www.liveunited.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
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®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013