US Airways - September 2012 - (Page 1)

Contents September 2012 COVER: Charlotte, North Carolina 38 48 Slide-deployment demo at ﬂight attendant training center An Island Apart | Puerto Rico offers an authentic Caribbean experience you won’t soon forget. A rigorous education program ensures ﬂight attendants are prepped for every trip. 48 56 Trained for Takeoff | Charlotte Rising | One of “America’s most livable cities” mixes Southern charm with a thriving business culture. embark 6 | CEO Letter 9 | From the Editor 11 | Did You Know? How to tell an Airbus from a Boeing, and more. PHOTOS (FROM TOP) BY CHRISTOPHER BARR AND DAVID HANSON; COVER PHOTO BY PATRICK SCHNEIDER explore 15 | Hot Spots Best group getaways. 16 | Wine & Dine Stomping grapes to make port wine is a lost tradition — almost. engage 109 | Your US Airways Guide 110 | Video Entertainment 112 | Audio Entertainment 114 | U.S. and Caribbean Service Map 116 | International Service Map 118 | Airport Terminal Maps 121 | US Airways Fleet/ Customs & Immigration | Passenger Info/ 122 Contact US Airways 123 | US Airways MarketPlace® 124 | Window or Aisle? Our monthly conversation with a frequent ﬂyer. 12 | Making It Happen A history of US Airways — from 1939 to the present. 23 | Adventure An old rustic camp in Maine proves that the amenities of modern life aren’t, after all, so essential. 29 | Adventure The uncommon adventures of Zac Brown and his Southern Ground family. 34 | Great Escapes The stunning vistas, abundant seafood, and outdoor wonders of Nova Scotia. 36 | Gear Up Great tech tools for today’s road warrior. 98 | Puzzles Crosswords, sudoku, and more. 106 | Readers Resource Index ELSEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE 38 Pony express on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico 52 The Best of Kentucky 92 Welcome to Liberty University Follow us: @USAirwaysMag usairwaysmag.com SEPTEMBER 2012 1 http://twitter.com/USAirwaysMag 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